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National Consultant for Sustainable Fiscal Policy and Budgeting

LocationAbuja

SetupOn-site

LevelEntry

Posted1w ago

Engineering & Technology

Quick answer

United Nations Environment Programme is hiring a National Consultant for Sustainable Fiscal Policy and Budgeting in Abuja, Nigeria, for a 12-month period, with a focus on aligning public finance flows with biodiversity protection goals.

Role: National Consultant for Sustainable Fiscal Policy and Budgeting
Organization: United Nations Environment Programme
Location: Abuja
Work setup: On-site
Level: Entry
Category: Engineering & Technology

The role

The National Consultant for Sustainable Fiscal Policy and Budgeting will contribute to the implementation of the IKI-funded FAST Project, which seeks to align public finance flows in Brazil, Costa Rica, Indonesia, and Nigeria with biodiversity protection goals.

What you'll do

Conduct a desk review of national sustainable public finance strategies and stakeholder consultations
Revise the national workplan
Ensure the quality of the scoping report outline
Ensure the quality of the SBA inception report
Ensure the quality of the stakeholder mapping report and outreach plan
Support the preparation of, facilitation of, and reporting on a national steering committee meeting

What it takes

Post Graduate Degree (Master’s level or above) in public policy, development studies, environmental studies, economics, international affairs, sustainable finance, or related field
A minimum of two years of project/program management experience in climate change, biodiversity, green fiscal policy, and/or macro-economic policy
Experience working with government counterparts, preferably from the Ministry of Finance, in Nigeria
Experience in coordinating multistakeholder engagement processes
Experience in quality-assuring technical outputs related to public finance, specifically fiscal policy, and biodiversity
Previous experience working with or within the United Nations system, including familiarity with UN administrative procedures and reporting standards

What you'll bring

Project/program managementClimate changeBiodiversityGreen fiscal policyMacro-economic policyQuality-assuring technical outputs

Frequently asked questions

Where is the job located?

The job is located in Abuja, Nigeria.

What is the compensation?

Compensation is not specified.

What are the key qualifications required?

Key qualifications include a Master’s degree in a relevant field, project/program management experience, and experience working with government counterparts.

How do I apply?

Applications can be submitted through the provided link until October 8, 2026.

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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