Capacity Building Specialist for Environment and Climate Change areas - retainer position

Within the duration of the assignment, the Capacity Building Specialist is expected to conduct a Training Needs Assessment to identify knowledge gaps and training requirements across the MoEPP and the negotiation structure (working groups on Chapter 27), develop a Capacity Strengthening Plan and organise and lead interactive workshops and training sessions identified within the TNA tailored to the specific needs of MoEPP and other institutions part of the negotiation structure in the area of Chapter 27 Environment and Climate Change.

In particular, the Specialist will undertake the following activities/responsibilities:

• Design and conduct Training Needs Assessment (TNA) to identify knowledge gaps and training requirements. This assessment will serve as the foundation for tailored capacity building initiatives. 

• Based on the findings from the TNA, the Specialist will formulate a detailed Capacity Strengthening Plan aimed at:

  • Enhancing the administrative capabilities of the MoEPP and negotiation structure

  • Tracking other capacity building activities across the structure, documenting outcomes, lessons learned, and providing recommendations for continuous improvement. 

  • Identify potential areas of cooperation with the MEA Training Center in planning and delivery of capacity building activities. 

  • Identifying needs for future interventions and ensuring alignment with project objectives.

• Organise and lead interactive workshops and training sessions to  empower participants with the requisite skills and knowledge to effectively engage in EU integration processes, including legislative alignment, implementation and enforcement responsibilities.

• Minimum five years of experience in developing HRM practices/tools/training programmes and/or implementation of the capacity building/ training activities is required
• At least 2 assignments in capacity building activities in the area of environment law is required
• Previous engagement with or within negotiation structures related to European integration issues is strongly desirable
• Familiarity with legislative processes, EU acquis screening, and law approximation would be an asset

• Fluency in Macedonian and English (speaking, reading and writing) is required
• Knowledge of Albanian is an asset

• 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. 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.