Safeguards Analyst
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UNEP is hiring a Safeguards Analyst in Nairobi to support UN-REDD Technical Assistance in the Africa Region. The role involves reviewing national policies, drafting technical documents, conducting safeguards gap analyses, and organizing workshops. This is a 3-month consultancy position requiring strong analytical skills and a background in environmental science.
- 3-month consultancy position based in Nairobi
- Supports UN-REDD Technical Assistance in the Africa Region
- Requires advanced degree in environmental science or related field
- Minimum two years of experience in natural resources management
- Fluency in English required; another UN language is desirable
- Application deadline: October 01, 2026
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Safeguards Analyst | UNEP - United Nations Environment Programme
Safeguards Analyst
UNEP - United Nations Environment Programme
Nairobi
International
CON level
Speaks English, French
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Summary by Impactpool
The Safeguards Analyst will provide technical support for UNEP's safeguards activities in the Africa Region, ensuring effective and efficient implementation of the UN-REDD Technical Assistance. This role involves reviewing national policies, drafting technical documents, conducting analyses of safeguards gaps, and organizing workshops. The Analyst will work under the guidance of the Safeguards Specialist and the UNEP UN-REDD Programme Coordinator. The position requires strong analytical skills and a background in environmental science or related fields.
Candidate
Requirements
Advanced university degree in environmental science or related fields
Strong analytical and research skills
Ability to synthesize complex information
Strong drafting and editing skills
Minimum two years of
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 Safeguards Analyst will provide technical support for UNEP's safeguards activities in the Africa Region, ensuring effective and efficient implementation of the UN-REDD Technical Assistance. This role involves reviewing national policies, drafting technical documents, conducting analyses of safeguards gaps, and organizing workshops. The Analyst will work under the guidance of the Safeguards Specialist and the UNEP UN-REDD Programme Coordinator. The position requires strong analytical skills and a background in environmental science or related fields.
Candidate
Advanced university degree in environmental science or related fields
Strong analytical and research skills
Ability to synthesize complex information
Strong drafting and editing skills
Minimum two years of
Experience
in natural resources management
working in the Africa region
Knowledge of social and environmental safeguards for REDD+
Fluency in English, knowledge of another UN language is desirable
Result of Service
The ultimate result of the Safeguards Analyst’s service is the delivery of high-quality technical analyses various documents, but also drafts of notes, papers, and other materials, helping ensure that UNEP UN-REDD Technical Assistance is effective and efficient: fewer delays, reduced transaction costs with consultants, improved coordination with partners.
Work Location
Nairobi
Expected duration
3 months
Duties and
• A minimum of two years in Natural resources management, forestry, land-use, or related fields is required for a first-level university degree. •
of working at country level in the Africa region is also required. • Familiarity with African environmental governance contexts is required. • Knowledge in Social and environmental safeguards especially for REDD+, and/or Policy analysis/environmental assessment is required. •
in at least one of the following is required: REDD+ implementation or nature-based solutions, Climate change, forestry, biodiversity or environmental governance, Natural resources Management. • Familiarity with land tenure and rights systems in the context of at least an African country is an asset. •
in supporting workshops or stakeholder engagement processes is desirable.
Languages
• English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this consulting position, fluency in oral and written English is required. • Knowledge of another UN language is highly desirable.
Additional Information
Not available.
No Fee
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in natural resources management
working in the Africa region
Knowledge of social and environmental safeguards for REDD+
Fluency in English, knowledge of another UN language is desirable
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Safeguards Analyst
UNEP - United Nations Environment Programme
Nairobi
International
CON level
Speaks English, French
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Responsibilities
Background 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. As part of its mission, UNEP is a key partner of the United Nations Collaborative Programme on Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation in Developing Countries (UN-REDD Programme), which includes the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The objective of this consultancy is to provide technical backstopping to deliver UNEP's safeguards activities in the Africa Region as per the UN-REDD 2026 country workplans. The Safeguards Analyst will work under the guidance of the Safeguards Specialist, Africa Region in delivering safeguards-related activities across supported African forest countries. The Analyst will also work under the supervision of UNEP UN-REDD Programme Coordinator for the Africa region. Duties and
Under the supervision of the UNEP UN-REDD Programme Coordinator for the Africa region, the Safeguards Analyst will: • Review national policies, laws and regulations relevant to REDD+ safeguards in the supported countries. • Draft technical notes, background papers, summaries and briefing materials. • Conduct analysis of safeguards gaps and alignment with UNFCCC Cancun Safeguards, ART-TREES and other relevant frameworks. • Document and systematize safeguards tools and guidance materials. • Maintain organized digital repositories of country safeguards materials and instruments as well as regulatory frameworks. • Organize safeguards-related workshops, webinars and knowledge exchange events. • Engage and ensure full support follow-up communications with implementation partners and national consultants working on safeguards.
Qualifications/special skills
Education
• Advanced university degree (Master’s) in environmental science, natural resource management, international development, forest policy, social sciences or related fields. • A first-level university degree in the above-mentioned fields, in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience, will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree. SKILLS • Strong analytical and research skills. • Ability to synthesize complex information into concise written outputs. • Strong drafting and editing skills. • Ability to work independently under supervision. • Strong teamwork and intercultural communication skills. • Strong practical background on policy analysis is required • A demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations, knowledge of the United Nations system and a personal commitment to the ideals of the United Nations Charter is desirable. • Ability to identify priorities and to work under tight deadlines is desirable WORK