Project Task Analyst

Job Posting Organization:
The Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services Network (BES-Net) is a collaborative initiative aimed at enhancing biodiversity conservation efforts globally. Established in 2012, BES-Net operates under the auspices of a consortium that includes UNDP, UNEP World Conservation Monitoring Centre (WCMC), and UNESCO. The organization focuses on building capacity and facilitating coordinated actions among policymakers, scientists, and practitioners. It supports countries in implementing the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) to achieve healthier ecosystems. The second phase of the BES-Net project, known as BES-Net II, began in January 2020 and is set to run until 2028, with financial backing from the German Federal Ministry for the Environment and other partners. The initiative aims to connect diverse stakeholders and enhance access to data and knowledge for effective decision-making in biodiversity management.

Job Overview:
The Project Task Analyst will play a crucial role in overseeing the implementation of the BES-Net Phase II project in Armenia. This position involves ensuring the timely development and execution of multi-year work and budget plans while facilitating participatory processes among stakeholders. The analyst will focus on maximizing the impact of the BES Solution Fund, which aims to integrate biodiversity considerations into national policies and scale up successful interventions. The role requires close collaboration with the IPBES national focal point and the global BES-Net team to raise awareness and enhance engagement with IPBES initiatives in Armenia. The analyst will also be responsible for developing methodologies for ecosystem services evaluation and supporting pilot applications of these methodologies.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Project Task Analyst will be responsible for a variety of tasks, including:

• Technical Functions: Studying national legislation related to biodiversity conservation, reviewing IPBES assessment reports, ensuring cooperation with state authorities and stakeholders, and providing technical assistance for project activities.
• Outreach, Communication, and Gender: Leading workshops and conferences, collaborating on publications, conducting targeted training sessions, and supporting gender components in project activities.
• Project Implementation: Coordinating project activities, contributing to procurement actions, ensuring high-quality documentation, and monitoring project performance.
• Knowledge Sharing: Supporting knowledge building and sharing activities related to the project, ensuring effective communication with project partners, and maintaining synergies in project implementation.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess an advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in fields such as Agriculture, Environmental Sciences, International Relations, or Business Administration. Alternatively, a first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) combined with two additional years of relevant experience will be considered. Required skills include experience in project design, planning, monitoring, and evaluation, as well as proficiency in office software and web-based management systems. Experience within international development organizations is also essential.

Educational Background:
An advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in relevant fields is required. Candidates with a bachelor’s degree must have at least two years of relevant professional experience. The educational background should ideally include studies related to biodiversity conservation, environmental management, or international relations.

Experience:
The position requires applicants with a master’s degree to have no prior professional experience, while those with a bachelor’s degree must have a minimum of two years of relevant experience in project implementation and management. Experience in project design, monitoring, and evaluation is crucial, along with familiarity with international development practices.

Languages:
Fluency in English and Armenian is mandatory for this position. Proficiency in additional languages may be considered an asset but is not required.

Additional Notes:
This position is part of a project that is expected to run until 2028, and it may involve working closely with various stakeholders, including government ministries and NGOs. The role is full-time and may require participation in both local and international meetings and workshops. UNDP is committed to diversity and inclusion in its hiring practices and does not tolerate discrimination or harassment in any form. The organization reserves the right to select multiple candidates from this vacancy announcement and may retain applications for similar positions.