Consultant
Quick answer
The United Nations Environment Programme is hiring a remote consultant to develop a biodiversity data collection framework for Armenia, with a focus on data standards, collection protocols, institutional responsibilities, and data-sharing mechanisms.
- Role
- Consultant
- Organization
- United Nations Environment Programme
- Location
- Remote
- Work setup
- Remote
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
The consultant will conduct a comprehensive desk review, biodiversity data landscape assessment, needs and priorities assessment, legal and institutional mapping, stakeholder consultation, and prepare a phase 2 roadmap for developing a biodiversity data collection framework for Armenia.
What you'll do
- Conduct a comprehensive desk review of international best practices in biodiversity data collection frameworks
- Map Armenia’s existing biodiversity data ecosystem
- Design and facilitate structured consultations with key biodiversity data producers and users
- Synthesize the desk study and stakeholder consultations into a Needs and Priorities Assessment
- Identify the legal and/or administrative acts required under Armenian law to establish the biodiversity data collection framework
- Prepare a Phase 2 roadmap document outlining the recommended scope, key questions, methodology, and expected outputs of the feasibility study
What it takes
- Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in biodiversity informatics, ecology, environmental science, biology, computer science, or a related field
- Minimum 7 years of professional experience in biodiversity data management, biodiversity informatics, environmental monitoring, or related fields
- Demonstrated familiarity with GBIF’s data infrastructure, the Darwin Core standard, and biodiversity data mobilisation processes
- Experience in designing or assessing data management systems, biodiversity databases, or environmental information systems
- Demonstrated ability to conduct stakeholder consultations and synthesise diverse institutional perspectives into actionable recommendations
- Familiarity with the KMGBF and its data and knowledge requirements (Target 21, Target 26)
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
Remote
What are the key qualifications required?
Advanced university degree in biodiversity informatics, ecology, environmental science, biology, computer science, or a related field, and minimum 7 years of professional experience in biodiversity data management, biodiversity informatics, environmental monitoring, or related fields.
How or by when to apply?
Apply by visiting the provided link: https://inspira.un.org/psp/PUNA1J/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/UN_CUSTOMIZATIONS.UN_JOB_DETAIL.GBL?Action=A&UNAction=Apply&JobOpeningId=285784&languageCd=ENG
How to apply
Apply directly on United Nations Environment Programme's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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