Result of Service• A project concept and detailed project document describing all project elements including, for example, the theory of change, the logical framework, implementation arrangement, roles and responsibilities of stakeholders and partners, project timelines, monitoring and evaluation plan, for instance. • A concept for a new edition of the Frontiers report providing a technical summary for the potential emerging issues. • A project workplan for the development of the Global Sustainable Tourism Report. Work Locationhome-based Expected duration12 months Duties and ResponsibilitiesBackground and Organisational Settings The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) was established in 1972 with the aim to “keep under review the state of the global environment” (UNGA resolution 2997 adopted in 1972). UNEP Early Warning and Assessment Division (EWAD) is at the core of implementing this unique mandate. It envisions a planet where science-based environmental data, information and knowledge drives policy and action for a world that is sustainable, safe and inclusive. The overall objective of EWAD is to respond to requests from Member States, major groups and stakeholders such as governments, the private sector and civil society, to keep the global environment under review. Its mission, therefore, is to strengthen the science-policy interface by working with and through partners to develop, share and use the science-based environmental data, information and knowledge necessary to enable implementation, in transformative and impactful ways, of the environmental dimension of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and achieve its seventeen Sustainable Development Goals. The Thematic Assessment Unit of the Scientific Assessment Branch (SAB) within the UNEP’s Early Warning and Assessment Division is responsible for the coordination and production of periodic or one-off thematic scientific assessments that span across several technical fields including, for example, climate mitigation and adaptation, emerging environmental issues, oceans, carbon-benefits and land management. The consultant will primarily drive the development of: 1) a project concept and project document on thematic assessments; 2) a concept for a new edition of the Frontiers Report on emerging issues of environmental concern; and 3) a project workplan for the development of the Global Sustainable Tourism Report. To carry out the aforementioned tasks, the consultant will work closely with UNEP staff in the EWAD’s Scientific Assessment Branch, other UNEP Divisions and Regional Offices as well as different external partners, including academics and environmental experts across the world, who will take part in the thematic environmental assessments managed by the Scientific Assessment Branch. Specific tasks and responsibilities: Under the direct supervision of the Chief, Scientific Assessment Branch, Early Warning and Assessments Division, United Nations Environment Programme the consultant will perform the following tasks; Item 1. A project document on thematic assessments • Prepare a project concept describing the work on thematic assessments in close consultation with programme officers responsible for various thematic assessments as well as relevant stakeholders. • Based on comments received, produce a final version of the concept for submission to the UNEP Concept Approval Group. • Solicit inputs and baseline data from relevant stakeholders and sources to help build a project document. • Based on the approved concept and gathered materials, develop a project document outlining in detail the project justification, intervention strategy, logical framework, project relevance, implementation arrangements, communication and project sustainability, using the UNEP project document template. Item 2. A concept for a new edition of the Frontiers report • Based on the emerging issues selected by UNEP, conduct an online literature research on the topics and gather information from various sources such as online scientific journals, technical reports and UN resolutions. • Prepare a concept providing a brief description of each emerging issue including specific aspects and important literature to consider in content development as well as potential authors and reviewers. Item 3. A project plan for the development of the Global Sustainable Tourism Report • Based on an existing concept for the development of the Global Sustainable Tourism Report, prepare a project workplan describing how the Global Sustainable Tourism Report is to be developed, methodology to use, report drafting process, potential partners to be involved as well as budget estimates for various project components. Qualifications/special skills• An advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in international development, environmental or natural science is required. • At least 5 years of work experience in the fields of the environment, sustainable development, natural resources management, and environmental assessments,, as well as some experience in administration and project development, management, monitoring, reporting or other relevant aspects, is required. • Experience in project management related to thematic assessments of the environment and climate change is an advantage. • Experience in gathering and analyzing information from diverse sources is desirable. Other Skills and experience: • Prior experience within the UN and an understanding of the scientific assessment process, or coordinating the preparation of scientific publications and project development, is a distinct advantage. • Ability to work effectively and adapt professionally with a multicultural team of international and national personnel and partners is desirable. • Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners is desirable. LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the consultancy, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another UN Language is desirable. 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). 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