International Expert on Digital Sequence Information

2 weeks ago


Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya United Nations Environment Programme Full time

ABOUT THE COMPANY

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system, and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment

JOB SUMMARY

Qualifications/special skillsAn advanced academic degree (Master's degree) in management, sustainable development, nature protection, education, environmental policy, or a similar field is required.At least seven years of experience in the field of developing international legislation related to genetic resources is requiredExperience in ratification and implementation of Nagoya Protocol at the national level is required.Experience in negotiations, expert discussions, and other international processes in the field of DSI is desirable.Working experience in or with governmental institutions is desirable.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepare and deliver training material to the Working Group on NBSAP alignment to increase their knowledge and understanding of the Nagoya Protocol and DSI.Developed training material should be localized for the needs of Serbia, and include all legal, policy, administrative and capacity-building requirements to ensure the fair and equitable sharing of benefits that arise from the utilization of genetic resources and from digital sequence information on genetic resources, as well as traditional knowledge associated with genetic resources.Training material should also include the process of reporting and entering mandatory information in the ABS Clearing-House.Based on the assessment of current status in Serbia, prepare proposal for alignment of national DSI and ABS-related targets with the KMGBF.Prepare awareness raising package to be delivered at the final event.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Strategizing, Ability to coordinate, Training delivery, Communication

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Post-graduate education



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