Consultant/Regional Expert for UNEP/MAP to Support the MAP Secretariat with the Preparation of a Resource Mobilization Strategy for 2028-2033

UNEP/MAP seeks a home-based expert to update the Resource Mobilization Strategy for the Barcelona Convention's 2028-2033 Medium-Term Strategy. Working with the MAP Deputy Coordinator and Programme Officer, the consultant will assess existing resource mobilisation, map funding opportunities, develop donor communications, and prepare a revised strategy, roadmap and final report for the Secretariat.

• Develop a workplan and timetable for updating the resource mobilisation strategy
• Evaluate implementation of the current Resource Mobilization Strategy
• Review funding mechanisms and donors to identify opportunities and processes
• Map funding opportunities for regional and national priorities and existing instrument timeframes
• Recommend updates to the UNEP/MAP Resource Mobilization Strategy
• Develop a donor and partner communication mechanism targeting national agencies and programmes
• Prepare, revise and submit the updated strategy, implementation roadmap and final report

• Advanced university degree in international relations, environmental sciences or engineering, law, or another relevant political or social science area; a bachelor’s degree with two additional relevant years may be accepted
• At least 7 years of relevant professional experience, including at least 4 years of proven work with donors and institutions on environment and sustainable-development resource mobilisation
• Fluency in written and oral English
• Good knowledge of office software

• Resource mobilisation experience in the Mediterranean region
• Knowledge and working experience on gender mainstreaming
• Knowledge of UNEP/MAP and relevant programmes of measures or regional plans

• Resource Mobilisation
• Donor Engagement
• Funding Analysis
• Strategic Planning
• Environmental Policy
• Communication Strategy
• Roadmap Development
• Report Writing

• Office Software

• Home-based consultancy
• Contract duration: 33 working days within 11 months