Regional Biodiversity Specialist Consultant

About the role

The Regional Biodiversity Specialist Consultant will support UNEP's Nature Action Subprogramme across Latin America and the Caribbean. Working from the Panama City duty station, the consultant will provide technical coordination, stakeholder engagement, and knowledge management to advance regional biodiversity and ecosystem restoration goals.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as the technical focal point for biodiversity and ecosystem matters under the Nature Action Subprogramme.
• Advise the Regional Nature Action Subprogramme Coordinator on technical aspects of nature‑related activities.
• Contribute to programme development, implementation, and resource mobilisation, including concept notes and project proposals.
• Collect, curate, and report information on UNEP’s nature‑related activities in the region.
• Support political, technical and policy analyses related to biodiversity and ecosystem management.
• Identify biodiversity‑related needs and opportunities in collaboration with sub‑regional and country offices.
• Establish and maintain partnerships with UN agencies, MEA secretariats, governments, academia, civil society and other stakeholders.

Required profile

• Relevant academic background in biodiversity, ecology, environmental science or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in regional environmental programmes, preferably within UN or international organisations.
• Proven ability to work with multiple stakeholders and develop partnerships.
• Strong analytical skills for policy and technical assessments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English.

Required skills

• Technical coordination of biodiversity programmes.
• Stakeholder engagement and partnership development.
• Knowledge management and information reporting.
• Policy and technical analysis related to ecosystem restoration.