Environment and Climate Change Specialist

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Bahrain is supporting national efforts to advance environmental sustainability, climate action, and resilient development in alignment with Bahrain Vision 2030 and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

This includes ongoing and pipeline initiatives related to environmental governance, climate resilience, and sustainable development planning, in collaboration with national partners such as the Supreme Council for Environment (SCE), government entities, academia, and the private sector.

In light of evolving environmental challenges and emerging priorities, UNDP is supporting efforts related to environmental assessments, resilience planning, and sustainable recovery. This includes the development of an environmental assessment to inform policy and programme responses.

The National UN Volunteer Specialist will contribute to the implementation of these initiatives by providing technical, coordination, and programme support, ensuring effective delivery and alignment with national priorities.

National UN Specialist Volunteers in Bahrain are entitled to:

• Volunteer living allowance BHD 946
• Annual and learning leaves;
• Free Medical and life insurance;
• Free access to different learning platforms.

For more information on UN Volunteer benefits, entitlements and support, please visit:
https://www.unv.org/volunteer-your-country-conditions-service

Under the supervision of UNDP Programme Analyst the National UNV Specialist will undertake the
following tasks:

Technical Support and Analysis:

a. Support implementation of environment and climate-related initiatives.
b. Assist in the design and implementation of environmental assessments, including data
collection, analysis, and reporting
c. Support preparation of technical inputs, background papers, and policy briefs
d. Contribute to environmental analysis and evidence generation to inform programme
design

Stakeholder Engagement and Coordination:

1. Support coordination with national counterparts including SCE and other stakeholders
2. Assist in organizing consultations, workshops, and technical meetings related to
environmental priorities
3. Facilitate communication between UNDP, partners, and consultants
4. Support follow-up on implementation and agreed actions

Programme Implementation Support:

1. Support preparation and tracking of Annual Work Plans (AWPs)
2. Assist in coordination of consultants and technical inputs, particularly for environmental
assessment work
3. Support documentation for internal UNDP processes (e.g. Project Boards, reporting)

Communication and Knowledge Management:

1. Support preparation of briefs, presentations, and communication materials
2. Document lessons learned and good practices
3. Support dissemination of findings from environmental assessments

Monitoring and Reporting:

1. Support tracking of progress, indicators, and risks
2. Assist in preparation of reports
3. Maintain proper documentation and filing systems