Programme support for the Science Unit of CMS

Result of ServiceDeliver effective support to the CMS Science Unit, ensuring the timely and high-quality implementation of the CMS Programme of Work for crosscutting issues, and provide support during the 8th meeting of the Sessional Committee of the Scientific Council, and during the 15th meeting of the Conference of Parties. Work LocationBonn Expected duration6 months Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) is a global intergovernmental treaty aimed at the conservation and sustainable use of migratory species and their habitats. Numerous additional intergovernmental instruments on migratory species conservation have been adopted under the broad umbrella of CMS, which are supported by the CMS Secretariat. The CMS Secretariat also provides the Secretariat for the Agreement on the Conservation of Small Cetaceans of the Baltic, North East Atlantic, Irish and North Seas (ASCOBANS). In addition, two regional agreements on migratory species adopted under CMS have their own Secretariats which are co-located with the CMS Secretariat in Bonn- the Agreement on the Conservation of African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbirds (AEWA) and the Agreement on the Conservation of European Populations of Bats (EUROBATS). The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the United Nations system's designated entity for addressing environmental issues at the global and regional level. Its mandate is to coordinate the development of environmental policy consensus by keeping the global environment under review and bringing emerging issues to the attention of governments and the international community for action. In the present context, UNEP provides the administrative functions for the CMS, AEWA and EUROBATS Secretariats. The CMS Secretariat is seeking a contractor to support the implementation of the CMS Programme of Work for crosscutting issues in the Science Unit. Under the supervision of the Head of the Science Unit, the incumbent will perform the following duties: • Support implementation of Decisions taken at the 14th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to CMS (COP14); • Support the substantial preparations (e.g. drafting of documents) for the 8th meeting of the Sessional Committee of the Scientific Council and for the 15th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP15), and support the Secretariat during the meetings; • Prepare background documents, speaking notes and presentations for meetings; • Support development of project proposals for fundraising; • Support the preparation and follow-up of meetings and workshops; • Prepare publications, presentations and other outreach material, including content for the websites; • Support the development of capacity-building materials (e.g. videos, presentations, handouts) for workshops and courses; • Perform any other duties as required. Qualifications/special skillsMaster’s degree in Environmental Conservation, Political Science, Environmental Science is required. A first-level university degree in Environmental Conservation, Political Science, Environmental Science in combination with an additional two years of experience in environmental conservation, including work with a non-governmental organization (NGO) may be accepted in lieu of the Master's degree. Excellent writing skills are required. Excellent skills in standard software applications are required. Knowledge of the UN, the Convention on Migratory Species, and issues relating to the conservation of wild animals would be an advantage. Experience working in an NGO, IGO, Government or academic sector is an advantage. LanguagesFluency in spoken and written English is required as this is the working language of the Convention. Knowledge of French and/or Spanish, which are the other working languages of the Convention, would be an advantage. Additional InformationNot available. No FeeTHE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.