MEA Orientation and Negotiations Consultant

MEA Orientation and Negotiations Consultant

Job Opening ID: 287485

Department/Office: United Nations Environment Programme

Duty Station: BEIRUT

Job Level: CON

Category: Affiliate Personnel – Consultants/Individual Contractors

Job Family: Environmental Affairs

Recruitment Type: Consultant

Posting Period Start: 2026-10-30T04:00:00.000Z

Posting Period End: 2026-11-11T04:59:59.000Z

Language: EN

Result of Service

Successful completion of key technical, reporting and programme development outputs supporting the closure of the SESP Third Workplan and the implementation of the SESP Fourth Workplan.

Work Location

Office Base

Expected duration

13 Months

Duties and Responsibilities

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. The West Asia Office delivers advisory services and capacity building support to countries to achieve environmental and sustainable development objectives. This consultancy is established at the West Asia Office within the framework of the Strategic Cooperation Agreement between UNEP and the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture (MEWA) of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Consultant will report to the Project Manager of the Saudi Environment Sustainability Programme (SESP). Duties and Responsibilities: Under the direct supervision of the Project Manager and in coordination with the respective departments at MEWA, the Consultant will prepare and deliver technical inputs to the following project components: 1. Negotiators’ Training Programme – Phase II

• Lead the development of concept notes, agendas and programme design for a Course on Negotiation Skills and Techniques and thematic negotiation workshops on MEWA’s priority Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs), ensuring alignment with project objectives and participant learning needs.
• Coordinate the development and refinement of training materials, guidance notes and supporting resources in collaboration with subject-matter experts and implementing partners.
• Coordinate with trainers and implementing partners to support programme design, delivery planning and implementation.
• Oversee logistical and operational preparations for workshop delivery, including venue coordination, participant arrangements and on-site facilitation, as required.
• Prepare post-workshop reports capturing key outcomes, participant feedback, recommendations and proposed next steps. 2. Environmental Orientation Programme
• Lead the development of the concept and programme design for the Environmental Orientation Programme at MEWA, including course materials where required.
• Coordinate with subject-matter experts and implementing partners to support programme design, delivery planning and implementation.
• Oversee logistical and operational preparations for programme delivery, including participant arrangements and on-site facilitation, as required.
• Prepare post-training reports capturing key outcomes, participant and trainer feedback, recommendations and proposed next steps for dissemination to MEWA and participating National Environmental Centres. 3. Project Reporting and Strategic Communications
• Lead the preparation of the SESP Workplans, covering the full implementation periods and consolidating key achievements, results, challenges and lessons learned.
• Lead the preparation and drafting of periodic project progress reports, ensuring accurate reflection of implementation progress, achievements, challenges and next steps.
• Develop executive presentations, briefing notes, talking points and progress updates for high-level engagements with MEWA, the Project Steering Committee and other key stakeholders.
• To work on the consolidation, analysis and presentation of technical and programmatic information to strengthen strategic decision-making and stakeholder communication. 4. Cross-Cutting Responsibilities
• Coordinate data collection and information gathering across project teams, implementing partners and stakeholders, as required for the preparation of assigned outputs.
• Provide technical, analytical and coordination support to the Project Manager on matters directly related to the delivery of the above project components and associated outputs.

Qualifications/special skills

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Environmental Science, Environmental Economics, International Relations, Political Science, Public Policy, Development Studies, or a related field. A first-level university degree, combined with two (2) additional years of qualifying experience, may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree. PHD degree is also desirable Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in project coordination, reporting, research or technical support in environmental or sustainable development projects is required. Proven experience in preparing technical reports, policy briefs, and project proposals for international organizations or governmental entities is required. Demonstrated experience in coordinating multi-stakeholder engagements, including government bodies, civil society organizations, and international partners is required. Experience in organizing and facilitating consultation meetings, training programmes, and workshops is required. Familiarity with the environmental landscape in Saudi Arabia and knowledge of national initiatives and strategies such as Vision 2030, NES, and environmental investment frameworks is desirable. Experience working with UN agencies, intergovernmental organizations, or development projects is an asset.

Languages

Fluency in English and Arabic is required.

Additional Information

Not available.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.