The Restoration Investment Prospectus Developer (Level C) role with UNEP is a consultancy contract designed for senior professionals with a robust track record in conservation financing. Successful candidates can expect 6 months of remote project-based work, making it attractive for those with flexibility in their professional lives. A Master’s degree in Natural Resource Management or related fields is necessary, alongside a minimum of 7 years’ conservation finance or similar experience. Fluency in English is essential, with French being an asset. Resource mobilisation skills are a must.

Role Responsibilities: Building and Delivering the Prospectus

The focus is to design a full Restoration Investment Prospectus targeting the Greater Virunga Landscape, a key conservation area. You’ll review background documentation, synthesise data, engage stakeholders, and map restoration investments. Important tasks include estimating costs, identifying strategic funding, bundling interventions, and preparing impactful pitch presentations. Communication with local and international partners is central throughout the process to align the project with policy frameworks and donor interests.

Key Pros of the Role

This role provides the opportunity to make tangible environmental impacts while building high-level networks across international conservation bodies. You’ll oversee a crucial part of the upscaling resource mobilisation effort for biodiversity, while developing a donor-ready, region-supporting document. The exposure is ideal for consultants seeking to work on flagship, multi-country development initiatives while maintaining a flexible, home-based schedule.

Key Cons of the Role

On the other hand, the position requires a highly self-driven, experienced individual due to limited day-to-day supervision and high remote accountability. The requirement for multi-level stakeholder engagement and extensive documentation preparation means the workload can be demanding during peak reporting and consultation phases.

Verdict: Should You Apply?

If you have solid conservation finance credentials and thrive in high-responsibility, project-based consultancy roles, this is an excellent fit. You’ll be uniquely positioned to help steer major restoration funding efforts and develop relationships with the region’s key conservation actors.