Consultant for UNEP's Activities in Brazil

Job Posting Organization:
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global voice on the environment, established to provide leadership and encourage partnerships in caring for the environment. UNEP aims to inspire, inform, and enable nations and peoples to improve their quality of life without compromising that of future generations. The organization operates globally, engaging with various countries to address environmental challenges and promote sustainable practices.

Job Overview:
The consultant will support UNEP's work in Brazil, focusing on urban and peri-urban agriculture, food waste, and sustainable food systems. The role involves strengthening partnerships and ensuring technically sound delivery of UNEP's activities in Brazil. The consultant will facilitate the sharing of lessons learned to support relevant global agendas, working closely with national and sub-national governments and related projects. This position is home-based in Brazil and is expected to last for 12 months, emphasizing the importance of collaboration and effective communication with stakeholders to achieve the desired outcomes.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support UNEP’s initiatives in Brazil related to urban and peri-urban agriculture, food waste, and sustainable food systems.
• Strengthen partnerships with national and sub-national governments and relevant stakeholders.
• Facilitate the sharing of lessons learned to support global agendas.
• Engage in program and project implementation, ensuring alignment with UNEP's objectives.
• Develop strategies and intervention plans at federal, state, and municipal levels.
• Conduct assessments and evaluations of ongoing projects to ensure effectiveness and sustainability.
• Provide technical expertise in the biophysical and economic modeling of ecosystem services in the context of food systems.
• Collaborate with various stakeholders to enhance the impact of UNEP's initiatives in Brazil.

Required Qualifications:
An advanced university degree in Environmental Science, Social Science, Agricultural Science, Public Administration, Economics, Environmental Economics, or a related field is required. Alternatively, a first university degree combined with two years of professional and academic qualifications may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree. A minimum of five years of professional working experience in program and project implementation in the field of urban and peri-urban agriculture and food systems, specifically in Brazil, is essential. Strong networking skills and experience in stakeholder engagement, strategy development, and intervention planning at various governmental levels in Brazil are desirable. An understanding of the Brazilian environmental, bioeconomy, agricultural, and nature-based solutions (NbS) political context is highly desirable.

Educational Background:
Candidates must possess an advanced university degree in relevant fields such as Environmental Science, Social Science, Agricultural Science, Public Administration, Economics, or Environmental Economics. In cases where candidates hold a first university degree, they must also have two years of relevant professional and academic qualifications to be considered eligible for the position.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of five years of professional working experience in program and project implementation, particularly in urban and peri-urban agriculture and food systems. Experience should specifically focus on Brazil, demonstrating a strong understanding of the local context and challenges. Candidates should also have a proven track record of engaging with stakeholders and developing effective strategies at various levels of government.

Languages:
The job posting does not specify mandatory or desirable languages for the position, indicating that language requirements may be flexible or based on the needs of the projects in Brazil.

Additional Notes:
The position is home-based in Brazil and is expected to last for 12 months. It is important to note that the United Nations does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process, including application, interview, or training. The organization also does not request information regarding applicants' bank accounts.