Assistant Project Officer, JOSP Somalia, Nairobi, Kenya

Result of Service To support the implementation, coordination, and development of UNEP’s Somalia Country Programme, with a particular focus on cross‑programme coordination, resource mobilization, project development, communications, and operational support across ongoing and pipeline initiatives, including JOSP and its associated projects (RESTORE and Maareynta). The consultant will develop and manage communication materials, coordinate partner engagement, and support administrative processes that ensure timely and effective implementation of UNEP activities under JOSP. Work Location Nairobi Based (with travel to Somalia) Expected duration 6 months Duties and Responsibilities 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. 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 Disasters and Conflicts Branch (DCB) of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) work 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 support initiatives in post-crisis recovery, disaster risk reduction, and climate security and peacebuilding to promote long-term environmental sustainability and stability in fragile and conflict-affected regions. UNEP has a growing portfolio of projects in Somalia. While several other projects are in different stages of finalization, the main program currently under implementation is the Jowhar Off-stream Storage Program (JOSP), a multi-agency initiative aimed at enhancing water storage, environmental resilience, and climate adaptation in Hirshabelle State, Somalia. The program focuses on rehabilitating critical irrigation infrastructure, integrating ecosystem-based approaches, and strengthening governance frameworks to improve long-term water security and conflict prevention. The program is implemented by a consortium comprising FAO, IOM, UNEP, UNHABITAT, UNIDO, World Vision and local partners targeting approximately 1.5 million beneficiaries in Somalia’s Middle and Lower Shabelle regions. UNEP’s key workstreams under JOSP comprises of: Supporting environmental peacebuilding and conflict resolution mechanisms Providing capacity building on environmental governance to the Somali Government Establishing an ecosystem risk mitigation monitoring system within JOSP Advising on and harmonizing the implementation of NbS across JOSP Under the direct supervision of the Programme Manager, JOSP Somali project, Disasters and Conflicts Branch the Assistant Project Officer will support the implementation, coordination, and development of UNEP’s Somalia Country Programme, with a particular focus on cross‑programme coordination, resource mobilization, project development, communications, and operational support across ongoing and pipeline initiatives, including JOSP and its associated projects (RESTORE and Maareynta). The consultant will develop and manage communication materials, coordinate partner engagement, and support administrative processes that ensure timely and effective implementation of UNEP activities under JOSP. Work Assignments and Outputs:- The Assistant Project Officer will be responsible for the following key work assignments and outputs: 1. Programme and Project Coordination Support Support coordination and implementation of UNEP activities across the Somalia Country Programme, including RESTORE, Maareynta, and other ongoing and emerging initiatives, in line with approved workplans. Maintain programme‑level schedules, action trackers, and

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