Capacity Building Specialist for strengthening the capacities of the negotiation structure in the area of environment - retainer position

Within the duration of the assignment, the Capacity Building Specialist is expected to organise and lead capacity building activities tailored to empower participants from MEA and Ministry of Environment and Physical Planning (MoEPP) and other institutions part of the negotiation structure with the requisite skills and knowledge to effectively implement the requirements in the area of Chapter 27, support the development of detailed Action plans for the identified priority areas and/or Roadmaps (if any) and strengthen the capacities of the MOEPP for the preparation and revision of Direct Specific Implementation Plans (DSIP), improving the knowledge on the role of DSIP during EU negotiations and in introducing transitional periods for implementation of the heavy investment directives within Chapter 27 Environment and Climate Change.

Under direct supervision and guidance of the Project Manager, the Specialist will undertake the following activities/responsibilities:

• Facilitating Workshops and Training Sessions: Delivering workshops and training sessions in line with the Capacity Strengthening Plan tailored to the specific needs of MoEPP and other institutions part of the negotiation structure in the area of Chapter 27.  These sessions will empower participants with the requisite skills and knowledge to effectively engage in EU integration processes, including legislative alignment, implementation and enforcement responsibilities.

• Strengthen the capacities of the MoEPP for the preparation and revision of DSIP, improving the knowledge on the role of DSIP during EU negotiations and in introducing transitional periods for implementation of the heavy investment directives within Chapter 27 Environment and Climate Change.

• Support the MoEPP in developing detailed Action plans for the identified priority areas and/or Roadmaps (if any) in line with Screening Report for Cluster 4 - Green agenda and sustainable connectivity (with focus on Chapter 27), and strengthen the capacities of the MoEPP for preparing such strategic documents.

• Advanced University Degree preferably in Environmental Studies, Public Administration, Law, Engineering, Management, Economics, Development Studies, or other or other relevant discipline is required.
• University Degree (Bachelor’s degree / first level) with two additional years of relevant professional experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

• Minimum five years of international experience in the developing HRM practices/ tools/ training programmes and/or implementation of the capacity building/ training activities in the area of environment is required
• Previous engagement with or within negotiation structures in any Member State or candidate countries related to European integration issues is strongly desirable;
• Familiarity with legislative processes, EU acquis screening, and law approximation would be an asset.

• Fluency in English (speaking, reading and writing) is required.

Contract type: Individual Contractor Agreement (ICA) - retainer*
Contract level: IICA 2 (ICS 10)
Contract duration: Up to 60 working days during a period of one year

*If the selected candidate is based in a duty station where there is a national scale, s/he may be offered the local equivalent position. 

• Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.

• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

• Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments.

• UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures,  languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. UNOPS seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce. 

• Qualified women and candidates from groups which are underrepresented in the UNOPS workforce are encouraged to apply. These include in particular candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities.

• We would like to ensure all candidates perform at their best during the assessment process.  If you are shortlisted and require additional assistance to complete any assessment, including reasonable accommodation, please inform our human resources team when you receive an invitation.

Terms and Conditions 

• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post. 

• For retainer contracts, you must complete a few mandatory courses ( they take around 4 hours to complete)  in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS. Refreshers or new mandatory courses may be required during your contract. Please note that you will not receive any compensation for taking courses and refreshers. For more information on a retainer contract here.

• All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter and UNOPS Policies and Instructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UN core values and the UN Common Agenda.

• It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential personnel. Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.