Capacity Building Officer for Environmental Governance (four retainer positions), Multiple positions

1. Pillar Good Governance, Outcome 1: Local self-governments (LSGs) improve capacities and apply good governance principles in practice;
2. Pillar Social Inclusion, Outcome 2: LSGs and other relevant local actors improve capacities and develop evidence-based local social protection policies;
3. Pillar Environmental Governance, Outcome 3: LSGs improve capacities and apply environmental governance processes in practice. 

• Liaise with relevant Programme personnel to acquire necessary understanding of the context and objectives of the environmental governance intervention;
• Conduct field visits to the assigned five selected LSGs, engaging key stakeholders to (re)assess current capacities and capabilities for EG (validate the findings of the PRO’s EG Snapshot Assessment ), and identify  local needs, and improvement areas;
• Following the visits to the assigned  LSGs, prepare a tailored action plan for each  LSG, thus ensuring a methodic approach to the TA that addresses the specific needs of the LSG and alignes with the Programme’s objectives; 

• Prepare concept and a tailor-made plan for capacity development for each LSG, focusing on applying EG effectively  in practice;
• Identify key areas for improvement and align them with  the Programme objectives;
• Improve the knowledge and capacities of LSGs to apply good governance (GG) principles in  environmental processes;
• Support in developing relevant documentation  for applying EG in practice (e.g., local regulations, protocols, normative acts, etc);
• Provide guidance and support in developing mechanisms and tools for environmental monitoring and evaluation of the results in environmental protection.

• Develop the approach, methodology, training agenda and other relevant material;
• The main but not exclusive topics of the training should cover: normative framework for EG , the line GG processes and aspects of the line  roles and responsibilities in the local environmental protection system, technical and institutional management, establishment of EP monitoring and evaluation mechanisms, protocols for the exchange of information, and greater citizens participation in local EG processes. 
• Conceptualize and propose a follow up process with the participants, ensuring the effective application of acquired knowledge and skills ;
• Prepare the training report with key lessons learned, conclusions and recommendations for future interventions. The Final report format will be previously agreed with the Supervisor.

• Bachelor’s degree preferably in Law, Public Administration, Political Sciences, Social Sciences or similar field is required.

• Minimum two years of experience related to capacity development of local or national institutions in Serbia in environmental protection is required.
• Prior experience in delivering training is an asset.
• Knowledge of the government structures, links, processes and pertained legal and regulatory framework at the local level relevant to the good governance is an asset.
• Experience in developing and writing reports with key conclusions and recommendations is an asset.

• Fluency in Serbian and English is required

• Driving license and ability to travel independently is required

This is a local position, it is therefore open to nationals of Serbia and to individuals who have a valid residence/work permit.

Contract type: Individual Contractor Agreement (ICA) - retainer
Contract level: Local ICA, Level 8
Contract duration: Up to 35 working days per position within the twelve months

The UNOPS Republic of Serbia Multi Country Office (RSMCO) is implementing 12 projects in Serbia, North Macedonia and Montenegro.

In Serbia, where UNOPS has been active since 2000, and North Macedonia and Montenegro where UNOPS works since 2017, the organisation provides support in demanding socio-economic reforms and facilitating accession to the European Union. The projects focus on sustainable socio-economic development, good governance, social cohesion, environment and emergency response. The projects are implemented with the funding from the European Union (EU), Kingdom of Norway, Governments of Switzerland, Sweden and North Macedonia.

All projects have gender equality as a transversal theme, and have been contextualised within the broader Sustainable Development Goals frameworks and objectives.