Vacancy of International expert on Project Development is available within UNEP/GEF “Land Restoration and Ecosystem Service Improvement through Use of Fruit and Nut Tree Biodiversity in Armenia” Project GEF ID 11140 project.

Leading Organization: The Regional Environmental Centre for the Caucasus (REC Caucasus)

Post Title: International Expert on Project Development

Contract type: Service Agreement

Starting Date: December 2023

Duration: 15th December 2023 – 30th April 2024

Duty Station: International Expert, 24 days of desk study, including 7 days in the Republic of Armenia

Competencies:

• Knowledge on agrobiodiversity, including fruit and nut tree species, conservation and use in forest and land restoration,

• Excellent communication skills,

• Good interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain working relations in a multi-cultural and multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect to diversity, great team player,

• Full proficiency in computer skills, especially in Word and Excel processing, Internet and email communication, web research.

Field of study: Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in environment related science, biological or social sciences.

Experience:

• At least 10 years of experience and successful track record in major project development, specifically in GEF project development;

• Knowledge of the Global Environmental Facility (GEF) policies and procedures, and GEF projects requirements, especially for the GEF Biodiversity Focal Area.

Language: Excellent verbal communication and writing skills in English, speaking Russian or Armenian is an advantage.

Interested candidates should submit their updated CVs and cover letters to the following address: inforeccaucasus@gmail.com by the 11^th of December, 2023, by 12:00 a.m. EVN time.

Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. Full vacancy announcement can be viewed in the file below.