Urwah Admin

United Nations

<div><div><div><div>Work Location
</div><div>Abu Dhabi This internship is designed to be full-time and in person but can be adjusted based on needs of the successful candidate
</div></div><div><div>Expected duration
</div><div>6 months
</div></div><div><div>Duties and Responsibilities
</div><div>The Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) is an intergovernmental treaty, under the aegis of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), concerned with the conservation of wildlife and habitats on a global scale. The Memorandum of Understanding on the Conservation and Management of Dugongs (Dugong dugon) and their Habitats throughout their Range (Dugong MOU) is an agreement established under CMS. The Secretariat of the Dugong MOU, which is located in the CMS Office &ndash; Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates), is seeking three interns to support its activities. The internship is located within the CMS Office &ndash; Abu Dhabi, under the Dugong MOU and 2030 Seagrass Breakthrough programmes, and the intern reports to the Programme Management Officer, IKI Seagrass Ecosystem Services Project. The intern will support the implementation of the Dugong Conservation and Management Plan and broader seagrass conservation initiatives. Specific responsibilities include: - Coordinating, drafting, and publishing news stories, social media content, and newsletters to raise awareness of dugong and seagrass conservation efforts. - Supporting the planning and delivery of events, workshops, and virtual meetings, including the Fourth Meeting of Signatories (MOS4) and activities related to the 2030 Seagrass Breakthrough. - Assisting in the development of communication materials, policy briefs, and lessons-learned reports to promote sustainable management of seagrass ecosystems. - Maintaining databases, taking meeting notes, preparing internal and external reports, and performing ad-hoc research or administrative tasks as required. - Supporting engagement with partners, stakeholders, and the wider CMS community, including tracking communications, preparing outreach materials, and helping coordinate collaborative activities.
</div></div><div><div>Qualifications/special skills
</div><div>Applicants must, at the time of application, meet one of the following requirements: a) Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher) or b) Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (Minimum Bachelor&acute;s level or equivalent), or c) Have graduated with a university degree. Candidates with the following areas of study will be given preference: biology, ecology, zoology, environmental science, geography, international law, international relations, or data analytics. Applicants must: &bull; Have a keen interest in working on wildlife conservation matters &bull; Have a keen interest in the work of the United Nations &bull; Have a personal commitment to the ideals of the UN Charter &bull; Have demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which include willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views &bull; Be literate in standard computer software
</div></div><div><div>Languages
</div><div>English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the internship. Knowledge of an additional official UN language is an advantage. Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish are the official languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Required: English Desirable: Arabic Desirable: French
</div></div><div><div>Additional Information
</div><div>Not available.
</div></div><div><div>Intern Specific text
</div><div>Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions. Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the country where the internship is undertaken, may be required to obtain the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization. Successful candidates should discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer.
</div></div><div><div>No Fee
</div><div>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&rsquo; BANK ACCOUNTS.</div></div></div></div>

Programme Support Intern

<div><div><div><div>Result of Service
</div><div>Deliverables and Timeline Dates anchored to the 31 March release requirement. 1. Inception package, week 2 Workplan and governance calendar, annotated outline, data and finance request matrix, design and visualization concept, and translation plan. 2. Data and finance pack, week 5 UN INFO export set with indicators and finance, agreed figures for required, available, gaps, and expenditures, consolidated partner list, preliminary charts. 3. Full Draft v1, week 8 Complete draft of Chapters 1, 2.1 to 2.6, and 3, with visuals and captions, within the page or word limit. 4. QA log and Draft v2, week 10 Resolved comments, completed QA checklist, refined visuals, bilingual executive summary. 5. Final report package, week 12 Designed PDF and source files, accessible version, web copy, social media cards, partner logo panel. 6. Government presentation and submission, by 31 March Presentation deck, comments matrix, final upload to UNSDG IMS.
</div></div><div><div>Work Location
</div><div>Remote
</div></div><div><div>Expected duration
</div><div>3 Months
</div></div><div><div>Duties and Responsibilities
</div><div>Background The UN Secretary General&rsquo;s development system reform, launched on 1 January 2019 through General Assembly resolution 71/243 and furthered by resolution 72/279, strengthened Resident Coordinators and their Offices as the central platform for coordination and integrated policy support at country level. The UN Country Team in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, aligned with national development priorities and Vision 2030, prepares an annual UNCT Results Report that presents system wide results under the Cooperation Framework. The primary audience is the national Government, followed by partners in country. The report must use UN INFO as the backbone for both results and finance, and it must be released by 31 March each year. Maximum length is 25 pages or 10,000 words. The report links outputs to outcomes, includes a financial overview, highlights partnerships and SDG financing, and integrates cross cutting principles including Leave No One Behind, gender equality, disability inclusion, youth, human rights, and environmental sustainability. Objective of the Assignment Lead, coordinate, and deliver the UNCT Results Report for KSA, ensuring evidence based, visually strong, and timely reporting that demonstrates system wide results against the Cooperation Framework and Vision 2030 priorities. Scope of Work and Key Tasks Under the supervision of the Head of the RC Office and the RCO Economist, and in close coordination with Results Groups, M&amp;E focal points, finance and operations focal points, and the Communications Group, the Country Results Report Lead will: 1) Planning and governance &bull; Produce a backward plan from the 31 March release date, covering drafting, data cut offs, internal reviews, RC foreword sign off, Government presentation and feedback, and final publication. &bull; Define roles and responsibilities across entities for data, narrative, finance, design, translation, and quality assurance. 2) Structure and storyboard &bull; Draft an annotated outline that follows the official UNCT Results Report template structure: o Chapter 1: Key developments in the country and regional context. o Chapter 2: UN development system support to national priorities through the Cooperation Framework, organized under sections 2.1 to 2.6. o Chapter 3: UNCT key focus for next year. &bull; Integrate cross cutting themes throughout, including LNOB, gender equality, disability inclusion, youth, human rights, climate and environmental sustainability, and resilience. 3) Data pipeline and evidence &bull; Set and communicate a data cut off. &bull; Coordinate UN INFO extractions for outcomes, outputs, indicators, locations, partners, and finance. &bull; Report results against at least 15 UNSDG Output Indicators selected in the Joint Work Plans, with disaggregation where available. &bull; Link outputs to outcomes with quantitative baselines, annual progress, and targets. &bull; Curate concise stories that show scale, policy effect, and systems change, supported by data. 4) Financial overview and SDG financing &bull; Compile a financial overview that presents, for the reporting year and by outcome: total resources required, resources available, expenditures, and funding gaps. &bull; Present funding sources and types, link resources to results, and include clear charts and infographics generated from UN INFO and agreed finance inputs. &bull; Draft the section on partnerships and financing the 2030 Agenda that captures innovative partnerships, cooperation with international financial institutions, and examples of South South and triangular cooperation relevant to KSA. 5) Coherence, effectiveness, and efficiency &bull; Draft the section on how reform and coordination improved coherence and delivery, including tailored UNCT configuration, joint work planning, joint programmes, integrated policy advice, use of regional and global assets, and operations efficiency gains through common services or premises. Quantify efficiency savings where feasible. 6) Lessons learned and evaluations &bull; Summarize strategic learning and, where applicable, cooperation framework evaluation conclusions and management response actions. 7) Design, language, and communications package &bull; Produce a reader friendly report with strong visuals, maps, and data snapshots, within the 25 page or 10,000 word limit. &bull; Prepare a bilingual executive summary, English and Arabic, for Government and partners. &bull; Prepare web copy and social media cards, and coordinate with RCO Communications for wider dissemination. 8) Quality assurance &bull; Run a formal quality review using a checklist that covers: audience focus and accessibility for Government, system wide results and contribution analysis, clarity of outcome and output linkages, credible data and indicators, finance to results linkage, cross cutting integration, accuracy and consistency with UN INFO, language quality, structure and template compliance, and design readability. 9) Government engagement and publication &bull; Support RC presentation to Government, consolidate feedback, and finalize. &bull; Upload the report to the UNSDG Information Management System by 31 March. If Government co signature or sign off is pending, upload as a draft and mark as private, then update to public upon clearance.
</div></div><div><div>Qualifications/special skills
</div><div>A Masters or Higher degree in communication, marketing, social sciences, economics, public health, international relations, law or related area is required. All candidates must submit a copy of the required educational degree. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed A minimum of 1 years of professional work experience in research assistance is required.
</div></div><div><div>Languages
</div><div>English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position, fluency in English is required. Note: &ldquo;Fluency&rdquo; equals a rating of &lsquo;fluent&rsquo; in all four areas (speak, read, write, and understand) and &ldquo;Knowledge of&rdquo; equals a rating of &lsquo;confident&rsquo; in two of the four areas.
</div></div><div><div>Additional Information
</div><div>Not available.
</div></div><div><div>No Fee
</div><div>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&rsquo; BANK ACCOUNTS.</div></div></div></div>

Country Results Report Lead

<div><div><div><div>Result of Service
</div><div>Updating the standards-setting process for hazardous air emissions in Saudi Arabia.
</div></div><div><div>Work Location
</div><div>Riyadh
</div></div><div><div>Expected duration
</div><div>11 Months
</div></div><div><div>Duties and Responsibilities
</div><div>Organizational Setting, Purpose and Objective: 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 West Asia Office delivers advisory services and capacity building support to countries to achieve environmental and sustainable development objectives. This consultancy is established at the West Asia Office within the framework of the Strategic Cooperation Agreement between UNEP and the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture (MEWA) of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Consultant will report to the Project Manager at the UNEP West Asia Office. Under the direct supervision of the Project Manager and in coordination with the relevant department at the Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture (MEWA), the Consultant will carry out the following duties and responsibilities 1. Air Quality Legislation Assessment*: &bull; Conduct an assessment of the current legislation on hazardous air emissions in Saudi Arabia. &bull; Review international guidelines and norms on setting hazardous air emissions limits as well as best practices from renowned institutions such as the U.S. Environment Protection Agency (EPA) and the World Health Organization (WHO). This assessment will guide the development of a local hazardous air emissions guideline aligned with international norms. &bull; Conduct a comprehensive assessment of the current hazardous air pollutant monitoring strategies and control practices and benchmark against best practices and international standards. &bull; Conduct a gap analysis of the Kingdom&rsquo;s legislation, related to the implementation of hazardous air emission limit values, identifying weaknesses and areas for improvement. *This task will be conducted at the beginning of the contract while in Riyadh. 2. Guideline Development: &bull; Develop guidelines for setting hazardous air emission limits in Saudi Arabia, ensuring alignment with international best practices for local environmental regulations such as those from the U.S. EPA, California Air Resource Board (CARB). The guidelines should include, at a minimum, the following key elements (the consultant is encouraged to propose additional relevant components as needed): &bull; Control Measures: propose preventive and corrective strategies for emission reduction, including the best available technologies (BAT) and mitigation techniques. &bull; Health &amp; Environmental Risk Assessment: link hazardous air emissions data to health risk assessments, environmental degradation, and dispersion modeling tools. &bull; Emission Limits &amp; Standards: Assess the proposed thresholds for various hazardous air emissions based on the Kingdom&rsquo;s climatic conditions and pollutant dispersion patterns. &bull; Institutional Cooperation: link the environmental and health impact assessments with industrial permits acquired from the National Center on Environmental Compliance (NCEC). &bull; Implementation and Compliance: ensure the guidelines have defined roles and responsibilities for the different involved stakeholders (government officials, industry, health practitioners, environmental consultants...) on the proposed measures to be taken. 3. Training and Capacity Building: &bull; Train relevant staff from MEWA (and NCEC) on the developed guidelines, including scientific rational, methodology, and implementation modalities. &bull; Ensure that the training equips staff with the necessary knowledge and tools to effectively implement the guidelines. 4. Finalization and Implementation Plan: &bull; Refine and finalize the guidelines (after the training) and develop an implementation plan outlining key steps for enforcement and compliance by the Government. &bull; Provide recommendations for updating the existing legislation on hazardous air emissions in Saudi Arabia.
</div></div><div><div>Qualifications/special skills
</div><div>Master&rsquo;s degree or equivalent in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Environmental Policy and Law, Environmental and Public Health.A bachelor's degree in combination with two qualifying years of experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree. Minimum of 10 years of experience in air quality management, environmental policy and regulations, or air pollution control is required. Strong background in hazardous air emissions monitoring, assessment, and control technologies is required. Experience in air dispersion modeling and conducting health risk assessments related to air pollution is required. Previous practical experience in similar tasks in environmental research is desirable. Experience in providing technical guidance and capacity-building support to government agencies and other stakeholders on air quality management is required. Knowledge of environment issues in Saudi Arabia is an asset.
</div></div><div><div>Languages
</div><div>For this advertised consultancy position fluency in English is required and Fluency in Arabic is desirable.
</div></div><div><div>Additional Information
</div><div>Not available.
</div></div><div><div>No Fee
</div><div>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&rsquo; BANK ACCOUNTS.</div></div></div></div>

Hazardous Air Emissions Consultant

<div><div><div><div>Result of Service
</div><div>Enhanced capacity of the EF to design, implement, manage, and monitor green finance initiatives that are fully aligned with national priorities, regulatory requirements, and international best practices.
</div></div><div><div>Work Location
</div><div>Riyadh
</div></div><div><div>Expected duration
</div><div>5 months
</div></div><div><div>Duties and Responsibilities
</div><div>The Saudi Environment Fund is a national entity established to support and finance environmental initiatives in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It plays a strategic role in mobilizing resources for projects that advance the Kingdom&rsquo;s environmental sustainability goals, including Vision 2030, the NES, and flagship programmes such as the Saudi Green Initiative (SGI) and the Circular Carbon Economy (CCE). It also provides financial support for national environmental programmes and operational budgets of the National Environmental Centers. Building on these efforts, the EF aims to strengthen its role in mobilizing green investments and enhancing the financial sustainability of the environmental sector in KSA. Saudi Arabia has made significant advances in green finance, notably through the Ministry of Finance (MoF), which has developed frameworks for sustainable investments, and the Public Investment Fund (PIF), which actively supports green and environmentally focused projects. The EF now seeks to develop its own Green Financing Framework to complement these national efforts, attract green capital, and ensure that funded projects meet international best practices and standards. This consultancy will support the Environment Fund in designing and operationalizing a Green Financing Framework, thereby enhancing its institutional capacity to manage and implement green finance initiatives and projects effectively. Under the direct supervision of the Project Manager in UNEP West Asia Office and in coordination with the respective departments at the Environment Fund, the Consultant will carry out, inter alia, the following duties and responsibilities: 1. Conduct a benchmarking study of key international and regional green finance frameworks, identifying best practices, gaps and lessons for the EF. 2. Develop Green Financing Framework scenarios for the EF, including proposed funding mechanisms such as grants, concessional loans, blended finance, guarantees, or green bonds, tailored to mobilize and leverage resources effectively: o The framework should clearly define eligible sectors with high environmental and social co-benefits, including renewable energy and energy efficiency, circular economy and sustainable waste/resource management, biodiversity conservation and ecosystem restoration, sustainable agriculture and water management, as well as pollution prevention and sustainable mobility solutions. o Explicit eligibility and exclusion criteria must be established to ensure alignment with international green finance standards and compliance with environmental and social safeguards. o This framework should enable the EF to channel resources toward impactful green initiatives while safeguarding against financing that undermines sustainability objectives. 3. Prepare operational guidelines for effective implementation of the Green Financing Framework. 4. Design a plan to integrate the Green Financing Framework into the EF&rsquo;s existing investments and grant programmes, including: o Alignment with current project portfolios. o Procedures for screening and approving projects. o Mechanisms for monitoring and reporting. 5. Deliver capacity-building sessions for EF staff on the framework&rsquo;s design, outputs, implementation, and integration, ensuring practical understanding and ability to apply the framework in existing initiatives and projects. 6. Submit a final report of the consultancy highlighting achievements on the above tasks and recommend ways to enhance actions and capacities in the EF for sustaining green financing initiative.
</div></div><div><div>Qualifications/special skills
</div><div>Master&rsquo;s degree or equivalent in finance, environmental finance, economics, environmental economics, or related fields is required. A PhD is an asset. Minimum 10 years of experience in green finance, environmental economics, investment management, or related fields is required Proven experience with government entities, public funds, or international organizations is required. Demonstrated expertise in technical advisory, capacity-building programmes, development of operational frameworks, and stakeholder engagement is required. Familiarity with Saudi Arabia&rsquo;s environmental sector is preferred.
</div></div><div><div>Languages
</div><div>Fluency in written and spoken English is required. Knowledge of Arabic is an asset.
</div></div><div><div>Additional Information
</div><div>Not available.
</div></div><div><div>No Fee
</div><div>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&rsquo; BANK ACCOUNTS.</div></div></div></div>

Green Finance Consultant

<div><div><div><div>Result of Service
</div><div>Deliverables and timeline Dates will be confirmed in the inception work plan. 1. Inception pack Public engagement plan, message house, speaking calendar, stakeholder map, and templates for briefing kits and speech drafts. 2. Monthly speech and engagement bundle &bull; Speeches or sets of remarks with talking points and Q&amp;A. &bull; Op ed(s) or shaped article draft(s). &bull; Briefing kits for scheduled appearances. &bull; Social copy set for the Communications Group, English and Arabic (Depedeing on candidates language skills). &bull; Post event note for each priority event. 3. Media and digital assets, rolling Quotes, short video script notes when relevant, slide decks as required. 4. Close out package, final month Updated message house, compiled speech bank, style and terminology sheet, twelve month suggested speaking calendar, and lesson learned note.
</div></div><div><div>Work Location
</div><div>Remotely
</div></div><div><div>Expected duration
</div><div>6 Months
</div></div><div><div>Duties and Responsibilities
</div><div>Background The Resident Coordinator&rsquo;s Office, RCO, represents and coordinates the UN development system at country level. In the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the RCO engages with Government, partners, and the public on the 2030 Agenda, Vision 2030 priorities, and the UN&rsquo;s collective results. Effective public positioning requires high quality speeches, talking points, and engagement products tailored to diverse audiences and platforms. Objective of the assignment Assist the RCO and the UN Country Team communications colleagues to plan and deliver compelling public engagements. Draft speeches and talking points for the Resident Coordinator and RCO leads, prepare engagement packages for events and media, and help position the UN RCO effectively with Government, partners, and the public in KSA. Scope of work and key tasks Under the supervision of the Head of the RCO, and in close coordination with the Communications Group and agency focal points, the contractor will: 1. Strategy and planning &bull; Develop a simple public engagement plan with priorities, audiences, channels, and a speaking calendar for the Resident Coordinator and RCO principals. &bull; Prepare a narrative framework and message house aligned with the Cooperation Framework and Vision 2030 priorities. &bull; Map priority stakeholders, platforms, and flagships in KSA and propose positioning opportunities across the year. 2. Speechwriting and message development &bull; Draft keynote speeches, remarks, panel interventions, and fireside chat scripts. &bull; Prepare talking points, Q&amp;A lines, quotes, and op ed drafts. &bull; Tailor messages for Government, private sector, civil society, academia, and youth audiences. &bull; Ensure clarity, accuracy, and a consistent voice across all materials. 3. Event preparation and briefing kits &bull; For each priority event, prepare a briefing kit with event goals, audience snapshot, organizers, partner sensitivities, recommended messages, pull quotes, social copy, and a run of show. &bull; Produce slide decks and visual prompts when needed, working with designers where applicable. &bull; Coordinate with protocol and organizers on time limits, stage format, and audiovisual requirements. 4. Media and digital support &bull; Draft op eds and shaped articles for identified outlets. &bull; Prepare media lines and background notes for interviews. &bull; Draft social media copy for the Communications Group to adapt and publish, including English and Arabic versions. 5. Measurement and learning &bull; Define simple quality and reach indicators for speeches and engagements. &bull; Produce short post event notes with outcomes, coverage, and lessons to improve the next engagement cycle. 6. Quality, accessibility, and compliance &bull; Apply UN editorial style and branding. &bull; Ensure accessibility, plain language, and inclusive framing. &bull; Coordinate translation and back translation for Arabic and English, and verify names, titles, and terminology. 7. Coordination and workflow &bull; Maintain a speaking calendar, deliverable tracker, and version control. &bull; Manage comment matrices and approvals. &bull; Prepare weekly status notes for the Head of RCO and Communications Group. 8. Contingency support &bull; Provide rapid updates to talking points when contexts shift. &bull; Prepare short holding lines for potential risk or issue areas identified by the RCO.
</div></div><div><div>Qualifications/special skills
</div><div>A Bachelors or Higher degree in communication, marketing, social sciences, economics, public health, international relations, law or related area is required. All candidates must submit a copy of the required educational degree. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. A minimum of 1 years of professional work experience in research assistance is required.
</div></div><div><div>Languages
</div><div>English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position, fluency in English is required and fluency in Arabic is desirable. Note: &ldquo;Fluency&rdquo; equals a rating of &lsquo;fluent&rsquo; in all four areas (speak, read, write, and understand) and &ldquo;Knowledge of&rdquo; equals a rating of &lsquo;confident&rsquo; in two of the four areas.
</div></div><div><div>Additional Information
</div><div>Not available.
</div></div><div><div>No Fee
</div><div>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&rsquo; BANK ACCOUNTS.</div></div></div></div>

Engagement and Speechwriting Contractor