The Technical Water and Environmental Advisor will: • Provide high-level technical guidance on water governance, environmental sustainability, and climate resilience strategies for JOSP. • Support policy development and institutional strengthening in sustainable water resource management. • Ensure the integration of ecosystem-based approaches in JOSP infrastructure projects. • Develop capacity-building initiatives for government stakeholders and implementing partners. • Monitor and evaluate the program’s adherence to environmental and social safeguards (ESS).

Nairobi

6 months

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 Disasters and Conflicts Branch of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) works to minimize environmental risks before, during, and after conflicts and disasters. The branch provides scientific assessments, policy guidance, and capacity-building support to help countries strengthen environmental resilience and integrate sustainable natural resource management into peacebuilding and recovery efforts. Through partnerships with governments, UN agencies, and civil society, UNEP’s Disasters and Conflicts Branch supports initiatives in post-crisis recovery, disaster risk reduction, and climate security to promote long-term environmental sustainability and stability in fragile and conflict-affected regions. UNEP works with national and local authorities, civil society, other UN organizations, research institutions and the private sector to catalyze the efficient use of the region’s natural assets and reduce the degradation of the environment. The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development, and advocates for the protection of the global environment. The Jowhar Off-stream Storage Program (JOSP) is a multi-agency initiative aimed at enhancing water security, environmental governance, and climate resilience in Hirshabelle State, Somalia. Given the increasing threats posed by climate change and water scarcity, expert technical support is required to integrate sustainable water resource management, environmental protection, and climate adaptation strategies into the program. To support this effort, UNEP seeks to engage a Technical Water and Environmental Advisor to provide expert guidance, capacity-building, and strategic coordination with the Government of Somalia and implementing partners. Work Assignments: 1. Provide technical oversight on JOSP’s environmental and water governance components. 2. Engage with project partners including FAO, UN-Habitat, IOM, UNIDO, World Vision, and government institutions. 3. Support the Technical Advisory Group (TAG) to ensure technical coherence. 4. Environmental Governance & Policy Development 5. Assist the Ministry of Energy and Water Resources (MoEWR) and Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MoECC) in formulating climate-resilient policies. 6. Ensure compliance with environmental and social safeguard frameworks. 7. Develop a water governance model for sustainable water management. 8. Capacity Building & Knowledge Transfer 9. Conduct training sessions on Integrated Water Resource Management (IWRM) and Nature-based Solutions (NbS). 10. Develop technical guidelines and policy briefs for decision-makers. 11. Organize policy dialogues and stakeholder workshops. 12. Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting 13. Develop an M&E framework for water resource management and environmental impact. 14. Conduct impact assessments and document best practices. 15. Prepare donor reports, technical briefs, and recommendations.

• Advanced university degree (Master’s or PhD) in Water Resource Management, Environmental Science, Climate Adaptation, Hydrology, or related fields. Skills & Competencies: • Strong analytical and technical skills in hydrological modeling and policy development. • Excellent stakeholder engagement and facilitation abilities. • Experience in institutional capacity-building and advisory roles. • Fluency in English (written and spoken); working knowledge of Somali is an asset. • At least 10 years of experience in Integrated Water Resource Management (IWRM), climate resilience, or environmental governance. • Experience working with government institutions, development partners, and UN agencies in fragile contexts. • Proven expertise in designing nature-based solutions (NbS) and climate-smart water management strategies. • Familiarity with climate finance mechanisms such as the Green Climate Fund (GCF) and Global Environment Facility (GEF).

Fluency in English (written and spoken); working knowledge of Somali is an asset.

Not available.

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