VAC-11716 GBF EAS Monitoring System Expert

Yemen as one of the countries that are very rich in biodiversity, is benefiting from this global Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) EAS project through provision of technical & financial support. The project in Yemen will focus on the following three outcomes:

• NBSAP are ready to be aligned & national biodiversity targets are aligned with post 2020 GBF & relevant SDG targets. This will be achieved through a rapid review of NBSAP, review & update of the NBSAP national targets & update of the NBSAP through an inclusive whole of government process to be in line with the GBF.

• Enhanced & improved monitoring, reporting systems & transparency frameworks. This will be achieved through assessing & identifying gaps in the monitoring systems & developing a plan for enhancing the monitoring systems that responds to the updated national targets & GBF.

• Actions for policy alignment & coherence on nature related sectors Identified: This will be achieved through a rapid review of existing national policies related to biodiversity & their alignment with the GBF, development of an action plan for policy coherence & completion of other early actions related to policy alignment & coherence.

Specific responsibilities of the Monitoring System Specialist include the following:

• Work closely with Project Coordinator throughout the process, including support the establishment of the monitoring working group, ensuring that it is based on require information & institutions relating to required data systems.

• Identify gaps & promoting alignment between the NBSAP related monitoring system & the GBF.

• Determine indicators for updated national targets, implementing groups & non state actor commitments.

• Develop headline indicators as well as component, complementary & other national indicators, where relevant to track contributions towards the goals & targets of the Kunming - Montreal GBF.

• Use the template shared with the consultant for submission of indicators for updated national targets as part of NBSAP toward the implementation of the Kunming - Montreal GBF.

• Work in complete collaboration & continuous guidance of the National Coordinator & the International Consultant / entity.

• Work in close collaboration & consultation with the International Consultant & the  National Coordinator, seek advice on experience of other countries & use all available relevant information, data & guidance provided by the global project team.

The Technical Expert Consultant will be working on home based basis under the direct guidance & supervision of the national Project Coordinator while also benefit from the technical guidance of the International Consultant & the Peace Operations Support Unit Leaders. S / He will also work in consultation with environment team in Aden country sub office. To produce the three deliverables, the consultant is expected to exercise leadership & coordination to ensure timely & proper completion of the expected outputs. The consultant is also expected to coordinate consultations with the monitoring working group, all relevant stakeholders, including government & research institutions, NGOs & communities. The consultant will provide a one page succinct progress report on monthly basis to our client & the National Coordinator.

• Master’s degree or higher in monitoring & evaluation, anthropology, sociology, management of development, environmental management / sciences, conservation biology / ecology geography, natural resource management or in another related field is required with a minimum of 5 years’ experience on (academic or work) with developing biodiversity plans, strategies, studies & assessments, including working with national & international institutions, civil society, governmental authorities (national, regional, state, local) is desired.

• Experience & knowledge (academic or work) on monitoring of biodiversity components, including targets, indicators & possible measurement scenarios.

• Experience of working for UN & / or public sector donor funded projects.

• Fluency in English & Arabic language.

• The Technical Expert to undertake the review of the biodiversity monitoring system for coherence with the GBF in Yemen. The consultant will manage & coordinate with a team of experts. S / He will be responsible of the overall implementation of the activities described in the TORs. S / He will work in close coordination and report to the Project Coordinator & benefit from the continuous guidance of the International Consultant.

• Our clients Yemen country office management is responsible for validating deliverables prior to the issuance of payments.

Payment will be as a lump sum on deliverable based basis & achievements approved by the line manager as follows:

• Deliverable 1: Gaps in monitoring systems are assessed & identified - 30% of total payment.

• Deliverable 2: Monitoring action plan is developed - 40% of total payment.

• Deliverable 3: Final plan of the monitoring system submitted & accepted, incorporating workshop & discussion outcomes. The plan is accepted & cleared by the National Coordinator, our cleint & the International Consultant - 30% of total payment.

Other generic info:

• Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply for this role.