Technical Specialist - Nature-Based Solutions (NbS)

United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global authority on the environment.

UNEP’s mission is to inspire, inform, and enable nations and peoples to improve their quality of life without compromising that of future generations.

For over 50 years, UNEP has worked with governments, civil society, the private sector and UN entities to address humanity’s most pressing environmental challenges - from restoring the ozone layer to protecting the world's seas and promoting a green, inclusive economy.

UNEP is driving transformational change by drilling down on the root causes of the triple planetary crisis of climate change, nature and biodiversity loss and pollution.

UNEP’s work is focused on helping countries transition to low-carbon and resource-efficient economies, strengthening environmental governance and law, safeguarding ecosystems, and providing evidence-based data to inform policy decisions.

Through cutting-edge science, coordination and advocacy, UNEP supports its 193 Member States to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals and live in harmony with nature.

And this work has never been more critical.

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Technical Specialist - Nature-Based Solutions (NbS)

Duties and Responsibilities

Expected Outputs/Work Assignments

  • Somalia NbS Strategic Assessment – analysis of existing initiatives; mapping of opportunities; 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 & partners
  • Capacity Building Package - Training materials, modules, and delivery of workshops
  • Provide technical oversight on NbS workstreams in projects from concept stage to implementation
  • 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

Qualifications/special skills

  • Relevant university degree (master’s or equivalent) in environmental, ecology, natural resources, or a related field.
  • A first-level university degree in combination with two (2) additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
  • 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.
  • Extensive experience in designing/implementing Ecosystem/Nature-based Approaches on the ground is required
  • Experience with advisory work, developing policy briefs, guidelines and frameworks is desired
  • Experience working in arid environments and fragile contexts is desired

Method of application

If you are interested and qualified, kindly submit your application via the link provided below,

https://careers.un.org/jobSearchDescription/276030?language=en&utm_source=Jobinkenya

 

Deadline Apr 29, 2026

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