Category | Grade:Professional | CONDeadline:18 Aug 2026 (8 days left)Job ID:282516Posted on:8 Aug 2026 (2 days ago)
Pay and conditions
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Job Description
Supports UNEP’s Vanishing Treasures project by advancing mountain-biodiversity advocacy, coordinating COP17 and regional dialogue inputs, and developing communication products, consultation materials and project proposals that scale ecosystem and freshwater conservation solutions.
Key Details
Department
Biodiversity, People and Landscapes Unit
Position details
Experience level
Mid
Minimum experience
5 years
Category
Professional
Employment type
Contractor
Arrangement
Remote
Education
Bachelor degree
Contract duration
6 months
Work hours
10 days per month, 60 days total
Language Requirements
Required
English
Summary of Responsibilities
- Design thematic Mountain Biodiversity Day sessions with UNEP and partner organisations
- Develop the detailed run-of-show for Mountain Biodiversity Day
- Co-organise the Mountain Biodiversity Day event at the CBD COP17 GBF Pavilion
- Develop governance and stakeholder arrangements for the Yerevan Dialogue on mountain ecosystems and freshwater
- Prepare background materials for high-level and national consultation meetings
- Create communication products that raise awareness of Vanishing Treasures achievements
- Draft project proposals to scale solutions in the Hindu-Kush Himalayas
- Prepare materials and feedback reporting for regional stakeholder consultations
Role Requirements
- Advanced university degree in conservation biology, wildlife management, environmental science or a related field, or a Bachelor's degree with two additional years of qualifying relevant work experience
- At least 5 years of progressively responsible project or programme management experience at national or international level
- Experience in global advocacy and policy mainstreaming on biodiversity-related frameworks
- Fluency in oral and written English
Desired Criteria
- Experience supporting or managing biodiversity conservation or ecosystem-restoration projects and events
- Experience working with the UN or another international development organisation focused on the environment
Skills to Have
Tools Knowledge
Additional info
- Home-based consultancy with Vienna duty station
- Six-month assignment for 10 days per month, totalling 60 days
Source & verification
IGO Jobs sourced this vacancy from UNEP Careers, on 8 Aug 2026.