Safeguards Analyst
Job type
Full Time
Qualification
BA/BSc/HND, MBA/MSc/MA
Experience
2 years
Location
Nairobi
Deadline
Oct 2
Job description & requirements
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities Under the supervision of the UNEP UN-REDD Programme Coordinator for the Africa region, the Safeguards Analyst will:
- Review national policies, laws and regulations relevant to REDD+ safeguards in the supported countries.
- Draft technical notes, background papers, summaries and briefing materials.
- Conduct analysis of safeguards gaps and alignment with UNFCCC Cancun Safeguards, ART-TREES and other relevant frameworks.
- Document and systematize safeguards tools and guidance materials.
- Maintain organized digital repositories of country safeguards materials and instruments as well as regulatory frameworks.
- Organize safeguards-related workshops, webinars and knowledge exchange events.
- Engage and ensure full support follow-up communications with implementation partners and national consultants working on safeguards.
Qualifications/special skills
EDUCATION
- Advanced university degree (Master’s) in environmental science, natural resource management, international development, forest policy, social sciences or related fields.
- A first-level university degree in the above-mentioned fields, in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience, will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree.
SKILLS
- Strong analytical and research skills.
- Ability to synthesize complex information into concise written outputs.
- Strong drafting and editing skills.
- Ability to work independently under supervision.
- Strong teamwork and intercultural communication skills.
- Strong practical background on policy analysis is required
- A demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations, knowledge of the United Nations system and a personal commitment to the ideals of the United Nations Charter is desirable.
- Ability to identify priorities and to work under tight deadlines is desirable
WORK EXPERIENCE
- A minimum of two years in Natural resources management, forestry, land-use, or related fields is required for a first-level university degree.
- Experience of working at country level in the Africa region is also required.
- Familiarity with African environmental governance contexts is required.
- Knowledge in Social and environmental safeguards especially for REDD+, and/or Policy analysis/environmental assessment is required.
- Experience in at least one of the following is required: REDD+ implementation or nature-based solutions, Climate change, forestry, biodiversity or environmental governance, Natural resources Management.
- Familiarity with land tenure and rights systems in the context of at least an African country is an asset.
- Experience in supporting workshops or stakeholder engagement processes is desirable.
Deadline : Oct 1, 2026
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