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- Mid-Term Reviewer – India Project (GEFID 10204)
- Research Analyst
- One Health Intern
- Method of Application
- Job TypeContract
- QualificationBA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
- Experience7 years
- LocationNairobi
- Job FieldConsultancy  , Project Management 
- The Review Consultant will be home-based as well as conduct a field assessment mission to India, under the overall guidance of the Task Manager (GEF TM) and will report directly to the GEF TM and Portfolio Manager of the GEF Biodiversity and Land degradation Unit, Ecosystem Division in Nairobi. Inception phase:
- Preliminary desk review and introductory interviews with project staff,
- Prepare the review framework in line with UNEP's evaluation guidelines,
- Identify stakeholders,
- Develop the interview/questions matrix,
- Plan the review schedule,
- Prepare the Inception Report. Data collection and analysis phase of the review, including:
- Conduct further desk review and in-depth interviews with project implementing and executing agencies, project partners and project stakeholders,
- Conduct a field assessment mission to India– approximately 10 days, including visiting one of the two project sites,
- Regularly report back to the Task Manager on progress and inform of any possible problems or issues encountered and Reporting phase, including: Prepare a MTR Inception report with main tasks, timelines, and institutions, staff and project beneficiaries to be involved in the MTR,
- Draft the MTR Review Report, ensuring that the review report is complete, coherent and consistent with the ToR as well as Task Manager guidelines both in substance and style,
- Liaise with the Task Manager on comments received and finalize the MTR Review Report, ensuring that comments are taken into account until approved by the Task Manager,
- Prepare a Response to Comments annex for the main report, listing those comments not accepted indicating the reason for the rejection; and Managing relations, including:
- Maintain a positive relationship with stakeholders, ensuring that the review process is as participatory as possible but at the same time maintains its independence.
Qualifications/special skills
- An advanced University degree in environmental sciences, international development or other relevant political or social sciences area is required.
- A University degree in the same areas is acceptable with two additional years of relevant experience.
- A minimum of 7 years of technical / evaluation experience is required, preferably of evaluation and management of Global Environment Facility (GEF) projects and using a Theory of Change approach is required.
- A working knowledge of agricultural systems and local economies is desired.
- Job TypeFull Time
- QualificationMBA/MSc/MA
- Experience
- LocationNairobi
- Job FieldResearch 
- The Research Analyst will perform the following tasks under the International Waters portfolio:
- Project Conceptualization and Design (50%)– Support the Task Manager in identifying and formulating project concepts and proposals for GEF8 in close coordination with project partners on the ground and other project beneficiaries.
- Assist with research, data collection and analysis and relevant technical support in the design of project concepts and ensure that they address GEF objectives and requirements, national and regional priorities, and align with the UN Environment programme priorities.
- Provide technical assistance in preparing the full package (Project Identification Forms (PIFs), endorsement & co-financing letters, and other relevant annexures) required for new project concepts and CEO endorsement documents and ensure quality control prior to submission to UN Environment Programme internal review process and to the donor for approval.
- Provide support in developing road maps to support project preparation phase (PPG), assist relevant consultants/project partners in preparing and editing required project documentation and ensure successful submission for approval prior to kick-start the implementation phase.
- Project cycle management for projects under implementation (30%) – Provide relevant technical support in project oversight; Assist in evaluating yearly (Project Implementation reports (PIRs)) and quarterly progress; and work closely with the Task Manager to coordinate and ensure timely communication with project teams to get updates on project implementation progress.
- Knowledge Management (15%) – Assist in preparing result notes; experience notes and story maps documenting project technical achievements.
- Any other tasks as required by the GEF IW Unit Chief (5%) including support to the entire UNEP GEF IW team, strategic document formulation etc. The consultancy will be home-based.
Qualifications/special skills
- M Sc related to natural resource management (NRM) and relevant to International Waters is required;
- At least 2 years of relevant professional experience in water resource management is required
- Familiarity with the UN System, as well as a good understanding of freshwater and marine issues is required;
- Understanding of the GEF policies and project requirements is desirable
- Demonstrated research skills and computer literacy – experience with Excel is required
- Ability to write and communicate clearly and effectively in English is required;
- Demonstrated computer literacy – experience with Excel is desirable.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills is desirable.
- Ability to work in team and establish good working relationships with different governmental and nongovernmental partners is desirable
- Ability to take initiative when needed and to work without tight supervision is desirable
- Job TypeFull Time
- QualificationBA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
- Experience
- LocationNairobi
- Job FieldInternships / Volunteering  , Medical / Healthcare 
- Under the direct supervision of the Chief, Nature and Health Unit, the intern will:
- Assist the Nature and Health (NAH) Team in organizing meetings and workshops to take place in Kenya and/or other countries, including preparing documents and managing logistics, to support Quadripartite and Nature4Health activities and achieve programmatic results;
- Support in developing key communications materials, in print, online and for social media;
- Support the NAH Team in drafting technical documents;
- Assist with the communication with partners, consultants, implementers etc. on programmatic activities to support programmatic results;
- Support in the undertaking of targeted desktop research to compile background information, facts, data and other pieces to inform technical inputs including on One Health topics;
- Assist in tracking key policy developments;
- Support in other tasks as required, and in accordance with the intern's interests and experience.
Qualifications/special skills
- Applicants must meet one of the following requirements:
- be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher);
- be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent).
- Master’s Degree or currently enrolled in a Master’s Programme in health sciences, One Health, environmental management, biodiversity conservation and management, development studies, social sciences or a related field is required; In addition to: Be computer literate in standard software applications.
- Have demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter.
- Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which include willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.
- Demonstrated experience in One Health policy or implementation is required;
- Master’s Degree or currently enrolled in a Master’s Programme in health sciences, One Health, environmental management, biodiversity conservation and management, development studies, social sciences or a related field is required; Demonstrated experience sustainable development is desirable.
- Experience in organising events, conferences or meetings is desirable.
- Excellent written and spoken communication skills are required.
- Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another UN language is desirable
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