Application Deadline: 1 Feb 2013
Starting Date: 1 Mar 2013(date when the selected candidate is expected to start)
UNDP requires International Consultant- Expert for Preparation of Study for Freshwater Ecosystem Services in Croatia (Home-based with missions to Zagreb). It is an individual contract based job and the initial period of contract is 17 weeks from 1 Mar 2013 to 1 Mar 2014. Candidates must have fluency both in oral and written English. Knowledge of Local language will be an asset.
Education:
- Postgraduate qualifications in the Natural Sciences or related field, or in environmental economics.
Experience:
- At least 10 years of experience in biodiversity conservation,
- Knowledge and understanding of the relevant UN Conventions and EU policies,
- Experience in ecosystem services valuation (provide relevant materials publications, reports and related documentation),
- Familiarity with biodiversity in SEE region will be considered an advantage,
Language Requirements:
- Demonstrates excellent communication skills in English, both oral and written, including a proven ability to communicate complex processes or technical information orally and to prepare documents that are clear, concise and meaningful, adapting style and content to different audiences.
- Knowledge of local language will be considered as an asset,
Competencies:
- Demonstrates commitment to UNDP’s mission, vision and values.
- Ability to address global development issues.
- Ability to apply development theory to the specific project context to identify creative, practical approaches to overcome identified problems.
- Conceptualizes and analyzes problems to identify key issues, underlying problems, and how they relate.
- Strong research and analytical skills and ability to rapidly analyze and integrate diverse information from various sources
- Ability to assess institutional capacity, and formulate proposals to foster positive change.
- Produces timely, quality outputs.
- Keeps abreast of new developments in area of professional discipline and job knowledge and seeks to develop him/herself professionally.
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