Technical Specialist - Nature-Based Solutions NbS

Duties and Responsibilities Expected Outputs/Work Assignments Somalia NbS Strategic Assessment – analysis of existing initiatives; mapping of opportunities; recommendations for programme-wide NbS integration Technical Advisory notes – Rolling briefs for partners and government on NbS/EbA options for Somali ecosystems Policy & Governance guidance - Drafted briefs, policy inputs, and guidelines for ministries & partners Capacity Building Package - Training materials, modules, and delivery of workshops Provide technical oversight on NbS workstreams in projects from concept stage to implementation Engage with project partners including FAO, UN-Habitat, IOM, UNIDO, World Vision, implementing partners, and government institutions Adaptation Management Plan support – Technical inputs for rural, floodplain, and urban adaptation plans integrating NbS and hybrid solutions. Policy review and reform package – Analysis of land, climate, and water policies; recommendations for NbS enabling reforms and incentives. Lessons learned & investment brief – Consolidated best practices and evidence promoting NbS investment and replication. Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting Qualifications/special skills Relevant university degree (master’s or equivalent) in environmental, ecology, natural resources, or a related field. A first-level university degree in combination with two (2) additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree. At least 7 years of professional experience in Nature-based Solutions, Ecosystem-based Approaches, sustainable natural resources management, climate adaptation and climate resilience is required. Extensive experience in designing/implementing Ecosystem/Nature-based Approaches on the ground is required Experience with advisory work, developing policy briefs, guidelines and frameworks is desired Experience working in arid environments and fragile contexts is desired