General
Description of assignment title
Namibia environment stakeholders mapping
Assignment country
United Republic of Tanzania
Expected start date
Invalid Date
Sustainable Development Goal
13. Climate action
For how many hours per week will the volunteer be required?
16-20
Host entity
UNEP
Type
Online
Duration
12 weeks
Number of assignments
1
Details
Mission and objectives
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Context
Founded in 1972 following the landmark UN Conference on the Human Environment, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading environmental authority in the United Nations system. UNEP’s mandate is to find solutions to the triple planetary crisis of climate change, nature and biodiversity loss, and pollution and waste. The mission of UNEP is to inspire, inform, and enable nations and peoples to improve their quality of life without compromising that of future generations. UNEP’s work in Namibia has mainly been from the programmatic engagement, mainly through the Global Environmental Facility, and directly to Implementing Partners on the ground. The UNDS/UNRCO system has minimally been engaged until end of 2022 when the Africa Office introduced the focal point system, with the very first ever member of UNCT. The current UNEP new delivery model is therefore anticipated to harmonize and streamline UNEP delivery around programmes that are centrally managed at the divisions, the UNCT system has become an increasingly important conduit for enhancing the UNEP Africa Office visibility, impact, and niche in Africa. Namibia faces increased environmental vulnerabilities and climate change-related risks: Land degradation, prolonged droughts, ocean ecosystems integrity, deforestation, human wildlife conflict management, weak community engagement, lack of financing and capacity for data generation, and implementation of plans, policies and strategies. Though not a net carbon emitter, the country’s mitigation effort suffers from low green investments. The primary objective of this assignment is to map and analyze the key stakeholders involved in environmental management and conservation in Namibia. This includes identifying the roles, interests, and influence of various organizations, institutions, and individuals in shaping Namibia’s environmental policies and practices.
Task type
Research
Task description
• Analyze the roles, responsibilities, mandates, and interrelationships of different governance institutions and stakeholders in Namibia’s environment sector. • Compile information on environmental stakeholders’ activities and areas of expertise, utilizing a variety of sources, including online databases, directories, and reports. • Analyze the interconnections and relationships among environmental stakeholders in Namibia, including formal partnerships, collaborations, cooperations, and networks, to identify opportunities for synergies and cooperation. • Identify gaps and opportunities for enhancing stakeholder engagement and participation in environmental decision-making processes at the regional, national, and local levels. • Assess the effectiveness, strengths, weaknesses, and gaps in the existing governance and institutional arrangements for environmental management in Namibia.
Requirements
Required experience
Required skills and experience: • Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills • Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing • Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines
Languages
English, Level: Fluent, Required Afrikaans, Level: Working knowledge, Desirable
Other information
Inclusivity statement
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