The Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) presents an unprecedented opportunity to act on nature and climate. The GBF sets out an ambitious agenda through four goals for 2050 and 23 targets for 2030, including the historic target to effectively conserve at least 30% of the planet’s land and oceans by 2030 (30×30).
In order to support national governments in implementing their priority national contributions to the GBF, the SPACES coalition mobilises financial and technical resources to help countries by developing spatial and financial plans. The UN Environment Programme World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP-WCMC), working with partners UN Development Programme (UNEP) and the Association for the Conservation of Biodiversity of Kazakhstan (ACBK) on a new SPACES project in Kazakhstan, is seeking a Conservation Finance Specialist (National Consultant) based in the country.
Project Duration
The project duration is 1 year and some of the objectives are:
- In consultation with stakeholders, creating spatial prioritisation plans to increase protected and conserved areas that will contribute to nature and climate goals, and support the finalisation and updating of Technical-Economical Studies (TES) for several protected areas.
- In consultation with stakeholders, creating financial plans and roadmaps to support the sustainability of the protected area network.
The project is a collaboration between UNEP-WCMC, the Association for the Conservation of Biodiversity of Kazakhstan (ACBK), and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
Application Process
Please submit the following supporting documents as part of your application to Isobel O’Loughlin at isobel.oloughlin@unep-wcmc.org:
- A short covering letter summarising your interest, availability, relevant experience, proposed fee, and why you are best placed to do this work (max 2 pages).
- CVs showing relevant experience only (max 2 pages).