Regional Coordinator, Nature Action, P4

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is inviting applications for the position of Regional Coordinator, Nature Action (P-4 level) based in Beirut, Lebanon. Operating within UNEP's Ecosystems Division, this professional role focuses on setting regional environmental policy directions, supporting ecosystem management, and strengthening capacity building across West Asia. The selected candidate will be responsible for providing high-level policy guidance, coordinating regional initiatives, and building strategic partnerships with international organizations, government entities, and non-governmental bodies. Key priorities include assisting countries in deploying technologies for habitat restoration, biodiversity protection, and climate change mitigation while implementing data-driven decision-making processes. Candidates must possess an advanced university degree in biodiversity sciences, environmental management, or environmental economics alongside at least seven years of relevant professional experience. Fluency in both English and Arabic is mandatory for this initial one-year appointment, which offers an opportunity to drive international ecosystem resilience efforts.