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There is a growing concern globally that development must observe the socio-economic and environmental
pillars in order for it to fulfill long-term objectives. The sustainable development process requires
investment in opportunities that will not create a socio-economic debt in the future nor compromise the
resilience capacity of the environment to support growth. Sustainable development is in this respect,
a comprehensive concept which embraces all facets of human life and thereby has implications on
adequacy of national policies and strategies.
During the NDP 10, an Environment and Climate Change component will be implemented as part of the
United Nations Development Assistance Programme (UNDAF). The various activities that are to be
undertaken during the programme range from environmental information systems, organizational structures,
environmental legislation, multilateral environmental agreements, integrated water resources management,
community based natural resources management and development of the National Sustainable Development
Framework. The development of this framework will draw from lessons and experiences in implementing the
diverse development and environment polices and implementation of multi-lateral environmental agreements
ratified by Botswana. A suite of activities has been programmed under the UNDAF to contribute to the
development of effective tools towards enabling the implementation of the sustainable development goals
and more strategically alignment of programmes to the global Agenda 21.
Under the guidance and supervision of the UNDP Deputy Resident Representative, the Technical Advisor
for Sustainable Development will be recruited internationally, in accordance with the UNDP recruiting
procedures and appointed by UNDP to serve as the full-time Technical Advisor for Sustainable
Development. The position will be located within the Ministry of Environment, Wildlife & Tourism (MEWT)
with active liaison with sectors both within and outside the MEWT.
The Technical Advisor for Sustainable Development is fully accountable to the Programme Manager for the
Environment and Climate Change Group.
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Duties and Responsibilities
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- Facilitate the development of the NSSD Programme
- Organize national stakeholder consultations on the NSSD concept and understanding of
obligations of Multi-Lateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs)
- Design mainstreaming tools to guide stakeholder uptake of the NSSD concept
- Initiate processes for local Agenda 21
- Determine the adequacy of national policy and legislative frameworks to enable the development
of the NSSD and domestication of MEAs
- Identify sector related sustainable development needs
- Facilitate the implementation of the action plans of the National Capacity Self Assessment for
MEAs.
- Facilitate the development of indicators for sustainable development as well as those for
ratified MEAs.
- Liaise with international sustainable development institutions for leveraging international
best practice into the development of the NSSD Programme.
- Identify synergies on ratified MEAs and recommend action at the appropriate levels
- Support liaison function between MEWT and the Commission on Sustainable Development
- Facilitate the preparation of the National Report on the Implementation of Agenda 21 and the
Johannesburg Plan of Implementation and MEAs
- Assess the relevance and level of performance of national programmes and projects to the
sustainable development and MEAs obligations
- Identify, assess and propose institutional capacity needs for implementation of the sustainable
development strategies.
- Facilitate the development and implementation of activities to drive the green economy
programme
- Identify potential funding opportunities for the sustainable development and MEA related
programmes and projects
- Enhance the objectives of existing national programmes to conform to principles of sustainable
development
- Facilitate the capturing of data related to sustainable development for access by planning and
policy making structures and input into the existing Environmental Information System (EIS).
- Support any other Sustainable Development activities with a view to enriching the Environment
and Climate Change component of the UNDAF programme
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Competencies
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Corporate Competencies:
- Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards
- Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP
- Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
- Treats all people fairly without favoritism
Functional Competencies:
- Knowledge Management and Learning
- Promotes knowledge management in UNDP and a learning environment in the office through
leadership and personal example
- In-depth practical knowledge of inter-disciplinary development issues
- Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development in one or more Practice
Areas, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills
- Seeks and applies knowledge, information, and best practices from within and outside of UNDP
Development and Operational Effectiveness
- Ability to lead strategic planning, change processes, results-based management and reporting
- Ability to lead formulation, oversight of implementation, monitoring and evaluation of
development projects
- Ability to apply development theory to the specific country context to identify creative,
practical approaches to overcome challenging situations
Management and Leadership
- Builds strong relationships with clients, focuses on impact and result for the client and
responds positively to feedback
- Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
- Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities
- Ability to lead effectively, mentoring as well as conflict resolution skills
- Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills
- Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure
- Proven networking, team-building, organizational and communication skills
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Required Skills and Experience
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Education:
- Masters Degree in environmental management, environmental science, environmental/natural economics,
environment and development.
Experience:
- At least 7 years experience in environment, climate change and development facilitation and advisory
services.
- Strong background in planning, policy analysis and development
- Relevant experience in skills and capacity assessment and development
- Extensive knowledge in area of the multi-lateral agreements and sustainable development
- Proven extensive knowledge and experience of environmental roles and responsibilities of government,
civil society organizations and private sector.
- Strong communications and interpersonal skills.
- Computer literacy in Microsoft Office (word, excel, outlook) and web-based applications.
Language:
- Proficiency in the English language, spoken and written.
Qualified women, qualified people living with disabilities are encouraged to apply
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