Consultant on NZNP Global Measurement Framework

Result of Service

The work of the consultant will contribute to implementing component three of the Global Environment Fund-funded ‘Net-Zero Nature-Positive Accelerator Global Platform’ project, which seeks to support child countries to accelerate efforts to achieve net-zero nature-positive economies through the catalysing of finance and partnerships, the triggering of investment, the promotion of policy and governance coherence, and the curation, diffusion and transferring of experiences, good practices and lessons learned. In this regard, the work of the consultant will also contribute to UNEP’s ‘Climate,’ ‘Nature,’ ‘Science and Policy,’ and ‘Finance and Economic Transformation’ Programmes.

Work Location

Remote

Expected duration

12 months

Duties and Responsibilities

UNEP is the voice for the environment within the United Nations system, acting as a catalyst, advocate, educator, and facilitator to promote sustainable development through the effective use of the global environment. Its Industry and Economy Division plays a leading role in the Green Economy Initiative, which aims to shift national economies towards a sustainable trajectory. By doing so, it seeks to ensure that growth is driven by increased investment in green sectors and a transition of consumers’ preferences to sustainable goods and services. Located within this Division, the Economic and Fiscal Policy Unit examines the manner in which economics, and finance interact with the environment, thereby contributing to sustainable development at the local, national, regional, and global levels.

As the coordination project of the GEF Net-Zero Nature-Positive Accelerator Integrated Programme (NZNPA IP), this global project serves as the basis for the innovative approach of combining nature and climate global agendas. To this end, the global platform will service, coordinate amongst, and create capacities and enabling conditions for the 12 countries taking part in the NZNPA IP. Under this integrated programme, these countries will be concomitantly implementing their own national NZNPA ‘child projects’. In this sense, the global platform is an ‘enabler’ that will support participating countries to achieve significant global and local environmental benefits through its enabling actions, which lead to further sustainable development co-benefits.

In this regard, the global platform’s objectives are to accomplish the following three outcomes:

• Outcome 1: Participating countries undertake NZNP planning, taking into consideration new global knowledge shared through the global platform.
• Outcome 2: (i) Participating countries take steps to promote NZNP investments, taking into consideration new global knowledge shared through the global platform, and (ii) MDBs and DBs enhance coordination on NZNP financing and MDBs, DFIs and IFIs take steps to apply new global knowledge in NZNP investments.
• Outcome 3: Participating countries take steps to disseminate and track NZNP actions, taking into consideration new global knowledge shared through the global platform. Specific tasks and responsibilities The consultant’s responsibilities are to support NZNP participating countries to track NZNP actions by developing knowledge products on NZNP global measurement framework. The consultant will include, but will not be limited to,deliver the following activities of the outputs below: 3.1.2 NZNP Global Measurement Framework and Manual -Measurement Methodologies Review: Conduct a thorough analysis of different measurement methodologies relevant to NZNP, with a focus on the Green Economy Measurement Framework. This will involve reviewing existing methodologies and proposing needed modifications that are relevant for NZNP. -Selection of Indicators and Methodology Application: Propose a framework using the analysis done for indicator selection, revising it based on feedback from internal and external partners and in close coordination with the UNEP-WCMC. In doing so, indicators related to existing MRVs systems in participating countries should be taken into account to ensure methodological alignment so that countries can avoid developing two separate measurement frameworks. -Methodology Application: Conduct data collection based on the methodology, subsequently analyzing the results. -Drafting and Consultation: Prepare a written draft of the manual where the main methodology and results are explained. After internal review, share the draft with stakeholders for feedback, revising the materials to ensure their relevance and accuracy before finalization. -Preparation of Presentation Materials: Develop presentation materials for one webinar, focusing on both methodological aspects and empirical results. The presentations will draw heavily from the NZNP Measurement Framework and Manual. -Webinar Delivery: Conduct one interactive global webinar, lasting approximately two hours. The webinar will encourage knowledge-sharing between country teams, with participants engaging in discussions and sharing their experiences and challenges in implementing the measurement of NZNP outcomes. -Post-Webinar Reporting: In cooperation with UNEP, provide inputs to a summary report detailing the key questions, answers, and discussions raised during the session. Two Regional Workshops on NZNP Measurement Framework -Workshop Materials Development: Develop comprehensive materials for two workshops, which will focus on capacity building related to the NZNP Measurement Framework. The materials will cover the presentation of the methodology and an analysis of the results. -Facilitation of Workshops: Present the measurement framework in coordination with the UNEP-WCMC at the two regional workshops that EFPU will organize. These sessions will encourage active participation, including the discussion of the results of the application from the participants’ respective countries. The workshops will aim to build both technical skills and a strategic understanding of how the NZNP Measurement Framework can be integrated into existing national processes. -Reporting and Follow-Up: In cooperation with UNEP, provide inputs to a summary report detailing the key questions, answers, and discussions raised during the session.
• Child Country Clinic -Development of Clinic Programme: Support the UNEP Project team to select the child country in which the clinic will be held, and provide inputs on the overall agenda. -Preparation of Presentation Materials: Develop presentation materials for the country child clinic, focusing on both methodological aspects and empirical results. The presentations will draw heavily from the NZNP Measurement Framework and Manual. -Clinic Delivery: Conduct the presentation(s), each lasting up two hours. The presentation will provide country-specific insights based on the pre-identified needs. -Post-Clinic Reporting: In cooperation with UNEP, provide inputs to a summary report detailing the key questions, answers, and discussions raised during the session.
• NZNP Global Measurement Framework Dashboard -Design of Dashboard: Provide an initial design of the visualizations and functionalities of the dashboard to present the results of the NZNP Global Measurement Framework.

Qualifications/special skills

Master’s or higher degree in economics, public policy, environment policy, statistics, or related field. A PhD is an advantage. -At least 5 years of work experience with at least two years related to implementing NZNP or green economy monitoring frameworks is required.

-Strong background in statistical analysis, data collection methodologies, and the use of data analysis tools is required.

-Demonstrated ability to design, develop, and implement comprehensive measurement frameworks that accurately assess performance across various sectors is required. -Demonstrated ability to translate relevant data into actionable insights is required -Experience in conducting modeling and indicators work is an advantage. In particular, experience in working on measurement for monitoring frameworks is an advantage

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written 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.