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Technical Coordinator

UNEPBaku,Azerbaijan
Position:Professional | CONDeadline:5 Sep 2026 (6 days left)Job ID:283324Posted on:21 Aug 2026 (9 days ago)
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Job Description

UNEP seeks a Technical Coordinator in Baku for Blueing the Caspian Sea. The consultant leads the regional unit, coordinates Component 3 activities, develops terms of reference and communication strategy, reviews assessments, convenes stakeholders and training events, manages contracts and records, and monitors results, safeguards, expenditures and closure reporting.

Key Details

Department

Tehran Convention Secretariat / UNEP Europe Office

Position Details

Experience level

Senior

Minimum experience

7 years

Employment type

Contractor

Arrangement

Onsite

Minimum education

Postgraduate degree

Contract duration

12 months

Language Requirements

Required

English

Preferred

Russian

Summary of Responsibilities

  • Coordinate Component 3 technical activities and outputs
  • Develop technical terms of reference and communication strategy
  • Review regional assessments and knowledge-management outputs
  • Lead stakeholder consultations, training events and roundtables
  • Manage contracts, procurement plans and documentation
  • Monitor implementation, safeguards, expenditures and completion reporting

Role Requirements

  • Advanced degree in environmental management, environmental policy, international relations, sustainable development or related field
  • At least seven years of experience in regional cooperation, project management, environmental governance or comparable development work
  • Fluency in English

Desired Criteria

  • Large-project coordination experience is desirable
  • Marine, coastal, transboundary-water, biodiversity or climate-resilience experience is desirable
  • Russian is desirable

Skills

Additional Information

  • Consultant role based in Baku for 12 months

Source & verification

IGO Jobs sourced this vacancy from UNEP Careers, on 21 Aug 2026.