Technical Specialist - Nature-Based Solutions (NbS)

Duties and Responsibilities

Expected Outputs/Work Assignments:

• Somalia NbS Strategic Assessment: Analysis of existing initiatives, mapping of opportunities, and providing recommendations for programme-wide NbS integration.
• Technical Advisory Notes: Rolling briefs for partners and government on NbS/EbA options for Somali ecosystems.
• Policy & Governance Guidance: Drafted briefs, policy inputs, and guidelines for ministries and partners.
• Capacity Building Package: Training materials, modules, and delivery of workshops.
• Technical Oversight: Provide technical oversight on NbS workstreams in projects from concept stage to implementation.
• Partnership Engagement: Engage with project partners including FAO, UN-Habitat, IOM, UNIDO, World Vision, implementing partners, and government institutions.
• Adaptation Management Plan Support: Technical inputs for rural, floodplain, and urban adaptation plans integrating NbS and hybrid solutions.
• Policy Review and Reform Package: Analysis of land, climate, and water policies; recommendations for NbS enabling reforms and incentives.
• Lessons Learned & Investment Brief: Consolidated best practices and evidence promoting NbS investment and replication.
• Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting: Oversee technical reporting and tracking of NbS initiatives.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Education: Relevant university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in environmental, ecology, natural resources, or a related field. A first-level university degree with two (2) additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced degree.
• Experience: At least 7 years of professional experience in Nature-based Solutions, Ecosystem-based Approaches, sustainable natural resources management, climate adaptation, and climate resilience is required.
• Technical Expertise: Extensive experience in designing and implementing Ecosystem/Nature-based Approaches on the ground is required.
• Advisory Skills: Experience with advisory work, developing policy briefs, guidelines, and frameworks is desired.
• Contextual Knowledge: Experience working in arid environments and fragile contexts is desired.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the official United Nations careers portal. Follow the link provided to reach the application page: United Nations careers.un.org.