UN Executive Secretary for Biodiversity
12 hours ago
Montreal administrative region, QC, Canada
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Full-time
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Advance global sustainability as Executive Secretary at the UN's Convention on Biological Diversity in Montreal, Canada. This role is pivotal for managing international biodiversity strategies and policies, requiring exceptional leadership.
As a key figure within the United Nations, the Executive Secretary has a dual accountability structure to ensure effective delivery of CBD programmes and uphold environmental governance. Candidates should exhibit a strong track record in biodiversity achievements, stakeholder engagement, and strategic management in international contexts.
Key Responsibilities
• Guide environmental policy and programme delivery efforts
• Coordinate with diverse stakeholders for biodiversity conservation
• Liaise with UNEP on administrative and financial matters
• Foster results-oriented management strategies within the CBD
• Maintain high ethical standards in all governance actions
Requirements:
• Extensive knowledge of sustainable development and biodiversity
• Verified experience in leadership and strategic initiatives
• Excellent public speaking and team leadership abilities
• Proficiency in English; knowledge of French enhances candidacy
• Strong integrity to navigate complex ethical considerations Lead impactful biodiversity initiatives at the UN as Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity.
Key Responsibilities
• Guide environmental policy and programme delivery efforts
• Coordinate with diverse stakeholders for biodiversity conservation
• Liaise with UNEP on administrative and financial matters
• Foster results-oriented management strategies within the CBD
• Maintain high ethical standards in all governance actions
Requirements:
• Extensive knowledge of sustainable development and biodiversity
• Verified experience in leadership and strategic initiatives
• Excellent public speaking and team leadership abilities
• Proficiency in English; knowledge of French enhances candidacy
• Strong integrity to navigate complex ethical considerations Lead impactful biodiversity initiatives at the UN as Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity.