Project Specialist (Environment)

The volunteer supports UNEP's growing environmental portfolio in Uzbekistan, especially work on sand and dust storms, air pollution and nature-based solutions. The role coordinates implementation, contributes technical research and supports national partners and project communications.

• Support day-to-day implementation and coordination of UNEP projects and activities in Uzbekistan
• Follow up with partners and consultants on activity progress and deliverables
• Provide research, analysis and technical inputs on air pollution, sand and dust storms and nature-based solutions
• Contribute to project documents, concept notes, briefings, presentations, reports and knowledge products
• Organise meetings, consultations, workshops, trainings and project events
• Support communication and coordination with national counterparts and development partners
• Prepare communication and visibility materials, including web content, event summaries and photo documentation
• Monitor environmental policy and institutional developments in Uzbekistan

• Background in global development, sustainability, environmental protection, ecology, international relations, business management or another related field
• Experience in project coordination, implementation support or administration of environmental, sustainable-development or other relevant projects
• Experience in research, analysis and drafting reports, briefing notes, presentations and other written materials
• Experience organising and coordinating meetings, workshops, trainings and multi-stakeholder events
• Good knowledge of key environmental issues in Uzbekistan
• Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office, email and online meeting platforms

• Volunteer assignment via UNV
• Assignment may require travel to project locations in Uzbekistan and occasional regional events in Central Asia, with travel costs covered by UNEP
• Volunteer will be based in the project office of the National Committee on Ecology and Climate Change of Uzbekistan