National Technical Officer – Serbia (Level A)

About the role

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is seeking a National Technical Officer (Level A) to support the implementation of a GEF‑funded project in Serbia. The role focuses on updating the National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP) and preparing the 7th National Report.

Key responsibilities

• Provide technical advice and support for project activities in Serbia.
• Prepare detailed work plans and ensure outcomes meet cost and time targets.
• Liaise with UNEP regional, national and local partners.
• Organise and coordinate workshops, studies, publications and sub‑contracts.
• Develop scopes of work, terms of reference and documentation for recruiting experts and consultants.
• Supervise consultants and subcontractors, reviewing their deliverables.
• Coordinate field activities among beneficiaries, consultants and service providers.
• Capture, analyse and report data through policy briefs, narrative reports and other publications.
• Identify synergies with other projects and support development of communication materials.
• Maintain cooperation with national counterparts, implementing partners and stakeholders.

Required profile

• Experience in environmental project implementation, preferably related to biodiversity strategies.
• Strong ability to prepare work plans, manage budgets and timelines.
• Proven coordination skills with multiple partners and stakeholders.
• Experience organising workshops, studies and producing policy briefs or reports.
• Ability to supervise consultants and ensure quality of deliverables.
• Excellent written communication for documenting results and lessons learned.

Required skills