KE3 - NEAR Mainstreaming expert

The purpose of this contract is to improve the integration of environment, biodiversity, climate change and Disaster Risk Reduction (EBCD) in EU supported policies, programmes and investments.

Support will be provided to partner countries’ institutions and to EU services, both EU Delegations and Commission headquarters. The services provided will contribute to implement the EU Green Deal’s ambition to mainstream environmental sustainability and climate objectives in all EU policies and action.

KE3 will provide support to mainstreaming in the main relevant sectors in the geographical areas of competence of Neighbourhood and/or Enlargement Regions (NEAR).

Qualifications required:
• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in environmental science and/or management, sustainable development, economics, natural resources management, engineering, or related disciplines • Proven experience and knowledge of established methodologies and tools for the integration (or mainstreaming) of EBCD in policies, programmes, projects and investments • Sound knowledge of aid delivery methods and the project cycle management; • High-quality writing and communication skills • A minimum C1 Level in English. • A minimum B2 Level in French will be considered as an asset.

Professional experience required:
General professional experience: • At least 7 years of professional experience, including 3 years in the context of development cooperation Specific professional experience: • At least 5 years working on EBCD matters, including at least 3 years of professional experience explicitly dedicated to EBCD mainstreaming • At least 4 years of experience on development matters related to Neighbourhood and/or Enlargement Regions • A least 2 years of field experience on development matters in Neighbourhood and/or Enlargement Regions (in situ)