Senior Consultant – G7 Nature Compact Progress Review

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Our mission is to provide leadership and encourage partnership in caring for the environment by inspiring, informing, and enabling nations and peoples to improve their quality of life without compromising that of future generations.

JOB SUMMARY

Qualifications/special skillsAn advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in environmental policy, international relations, economics, sustainable development, biodiversity conservation, or a closely related field is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced degree.At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in environmental policy analysis, international cooperation, or sustainable development is required.Demonstrated experience in biodiversity, climate, and pollution policy integration, including cross-sectoral or economic analysis relevant to the “triple planetary crisis” is required.Experienced in coordinating multi-stakeholder consultations and facilitating expert inputs at global or regional levels, with a proven track record in supervising research staff or consultants to ensure methodological consistency and quality assurance is desirable. Proven experience leading analytical or synthesis reports for major international processes (e.g., G7, CBD, UNEA) is required.Familiarity with international finance for nature, sustainable economic transitions, and the linkages between biodiversity and economic development is desirable. Experience in working with the United Nations system or comparable international organisations is an asset is desirable.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The consultant shall report to the Deputy Director, Ecosystems Specific duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:Technical Guidance and Analytical LeadershipLead the design and implementation of the analytical framework and methodology for the progress review, ensuring coherence with the four pillars of the G7 Nature Compact: transition, investment, conservation and restoration, and accountability.Provide expert guidance on data sources, indicators, and assessment criteria, ensuring consistency with global biodiversity, climate, and pollution monitoring frameworks (e.g. GBF, UNEA outcomes, UNEP’s Global Environmental Data Strategy, etc).Ensure integration of cross-cutting themes including nature–climate–pollution interlinkages, economic transformation, and the inclusion of Indigenous Peoples and local communities where relevant.Advise on data quality, comparability, and interpretation, ensuring the evidence base is credible, transparent, and suitable for high-level policy consideration.Provide technical direction and quality assurance, including guidance on research priorities, data collection, referencing, and drafting of annexes.Evidence Review and AssessmentLead the desk-based review of existing global and G7-relevant reports and data sources, including CBD NBSAP updates, GBF monitoring frameworks, UNEP’s State of Finance for Nature and related reports, as well as relevant G7 Ministerial outcomes and analytical publications (e.g. OECD, WEF).Identify and synthesise collective trends, progress and gaps across the G7’s commitments, avoiding individual country assessments but drawing on illustrative examples where appropriate. 

REQUIRED SKILLS

Data analysis, Performance monitoring and evaluation, Background research, Research planning

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree