Project Development Lead, Fiji Project (GBFF 12162)

• Organize and lead the project design process with a clear plan and timeline.
• Participate in field missions and discussions with project teams and partners.
• Monitor the project preparation process and report progress and risks to UNEP and Fiji's Ministry of Environment and Climate Change.
• Coordinate and assign tasks to national consultants through the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change of Fiji.
• Review project risks and propose mitigation measures with the project team.
• Prepare and compile the CEO Endorsement package and all required annexes.
• Develop a costed monitoring and evaluation work plan with indicators and budget.
• Finalize the project results framework with SMART indicators and ensure conformity with GEF guidelines.
• Prepare responses to comments from UNEP's Project Review Committee and the GEF Secretariat.

• An advanced university degree in biodiversity sciences, environmental sciences, natural resource management, environmental policy, environmental economics, or a related field, or a first-level degree with two additional years of relevant experience.
• At least 7 years of professional experience in environmental planning, sustainable land management, biodiversity and ecosystem services management.
• Demonstrated knowledge of GEF policies and programming and experience in GEF project formulation and CEO Endorsement preparation is highly desirable.
• Experience in biodiversity conservation, invasive alien species management, ecosystem restoration, and nature-based solutions, preferably with GEF Implementing Agencies, is desirable.
• Experience working in Small Island Developing States, especially in the Pacific region, on invasive alien species management and community-based natural resource management is desirable.
• Experience leading or participating in multi-disciplinary teams on environmental planning and management is an asset.
• Fluency in oral and written English with strong writing and editing skills is required.

Apply on the employer's application page. The closing date for applications is Thursday, 22 October 2026.