National Consultant for Sustainable Fiscal Policy and Budgeting UNEP - United Nations Env…

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UNEP is seeking a National Consultant to support the FAST project in Nigeria, aligning public finance flows with biodiversity protection goals. The consultant will conduct research, ensure quality assurance, and facilitate stakeholder engagement. Requires a postgraduate degree and two years of project management experience.

• Supports biodiversity protection through sustainable public finance
• Based in Abuja, Nigeria
• 6-month contract over a 12-month period
• Requires fluency in English

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National Consultant for Sustainable Fiscal Policy and Budgeting | UNEP - United Nations Environment Programme National Consultant for Sustainable Fiscal Policy and Budgeting UNEP - United Nations Environment Programme Abuja, Geneva National CON level Speaks English, French Application deadline: July 30, 2026 Closing soon Apply Summary by Impactpool The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is seeking a National Consultant for Sustainable Fiscal Policy and Budgeting to support the implementation of the IKI-funded FAST Project. This role involves aligning public finance flows in Brazil, Costa Rica, Indonesia, and Nigeria with biodiversity protection goals. The consultant will conduct research, ensure quality assurance of reports, and facilitate stakeholder engagement. The position requires collaboration with local implementing partners and contributions to UNEP's broader environmental initiatives. Candidate Requirements: Post Graduate Degree in relevant field Minimum two years of project management experience Experience with government counterparts in Nigeria Experience in multistakeholder engagement Experience in quality assurance of public finance outputs Familiarity with UN procedures is desirable Fluency in English required Result of Service The work of the consultant will contribute to the implementation of the IKI-funded FAST Project, which seeks to align public finance flows in Brazil, Costa Rica, Indonesia, and Nigeria with biodiversity protection goals. In doing so, it contributes to delivering the SDGs and national commitments under the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. In this regard, the work of the consultant will contribute to UNEP’s ‘Nature’ and ‘Finance and Economic Transformation’ Programmes. Work Location Abuja Expected duration 6 months over a 12 months period Duties and Responsibilities The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the voice for the environment within the United Nations system. UNEP acts as a catalyst, advocate, educator, and facilitator to promote the wise use and sustainable development of the global environment. UNEP's Industry and Economy division plays a leading role in the Green Economy Initiative (GEI), which aims to transition national economies onto a new path, in which jobs and output growth are driven by increased investment in green sectors, and by a switch of consumers’ preferences towards environmentally friendly goods and services. Located within the Industry and Economy Division, the Finance and Economics Branch (FEB) examines how economics, trade, and finance interact with the environment and contribute to sustainable development at the local, national, regional, and global levels. Within the FEB, the Economic and Fiscal Policy Unit (EFPU) conducts analytical research. It also provides evidence-based capacity-building support to enable the transition to inclusive and green economies. One area of work for the EFPU is to implement the IKI-GIZ 'FAST' ('Fast-tracking Transformation through Sustainable Public Finance for Biodiversity') project. As a six-year initiative in Brazil, Costa Rica, Indonesia, and Nigeria, the project supports partner countries in implementing or optimizing public finance measures to align fiscal policies and financial flows with biodiversity protection objectives. Specific tasks and responsibilities: •Conduct a desk review of national sustainable public finance strategies and stakeholder consultations. •Revise the national workplan, for which an initial draft has been developed by the UNEP team. •Ensure the quality of the scoping report outline produced by a local implementing partner, which should include a literature review of existing scoping work (e.g., UNDP BIOFIN) and UNEP’s expected contributions, as well as the annex package. •Ensure the quality of the SBA inception report produced by a local implementing partner. •Ensure the quality of the stakeholder mapping report and outreach plan for national Communities of Practice produced by a local implementing partner. •Produce a briefing document on national project implementation for the annual global monitoring report, which will be drafted by the UNEP team. •Ensure the quality of the scoping and SBA reports produced by a local implementing partner, as well as the research plan for the Capacity Needs Assessment produced by a local implementing partner. •Support the preparation of, facilitation of, and reporting on a national steering committee meeting led by a local implementation partner. •Revise the national operational planning file, for which an initial draft was produced by the UNEP team, based on the outcomes. •Provide quality assurance for the capacity needs assessment report and policy brief prepared by the local implementing partner. •Revise the workplan and budget for the local implementing partner(s) in the event of further extensions. Qualifications/special skills •Post Graduate Degree (Master’s level or above) in public policy, development studies, environmental studies, economics, international affairs, sustainable finance, or related field. A first-level university degree with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. •A minimum of two years of project/program management experience in climate change, biodiversity, green fiscal policy, and/or macro-economic policy is required. Experience working with government counterparts, preferably from the Ministry of Finance, in Nigeria, is an advantage. •Experience in coordinating multistakeholder engagement processes is an advantage. •Experience in quality-assuring technical outputs related to public finance, specifically fiscal policy, and biodiversity is an advantage. •Previous experience working with or within the United Nations system, including familiarity with UN administrative procedures and reporting standards, is desirable. Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in written and spoken English 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. At Impactpool we do our best to provide you the most accurate info, but closing dates may be wrong on our site. Please check on the recruiting organization's page for the exact info. Candidates are responsible for complying with deadlines and are encouraged to submit applications well ahead. Before applying, please make sure that you have read the requirements for the position and that you qualify. Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager. Summary by Impactpool The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is seeking a National Consultant for Sustainable Fiscal Policy and Budgeting to support the implementation of the IKI-funded FAST Project. This role involves aligning public finance flows in Brazil, Costa Rica, Indonesia, and Nigeria with biodiversity protection goals. The consultant will conduct research, ensure quality assurance of reports, and facilitate stakeholder engagement. The position requires collaboration with local implementing partners and contributions to UNEP's broader environmental initiatives. Candidate Requirements: Post Graduate Degree in relevant field Minimum two years of project management experience Experience with government counterparts in Nigeria Experience in multistakeholder engagement Experience in quality assurance of public finance outputs Familiarity with UN procedures is desirable Fluency in English required Fellowship Master the recruitment process of the impact sector! Become a fellow and gain access to Impactpool's premium material that will boost your career in the impact sector Explore fellowship Show UNEP - United Nations Environment Programme that you are interested in them Recruiters from the organization will be able to view your profile, contact you for current & future vacancies and engage you on opportunities that match your skills and interest. 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