United Nations Environment ProgrammeNature & Biodiversity

Project Development Lead, Fiji Project (GBFF 12162)

Home-based 50-day consultancy over 6.5 months leading preparation of a Fiji biodiversity project under the GBFF.

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Why we picked it

The assignment offers project-preparation responsibility across biodiversity, ecosystem services and GEF requirements, with a first-level university degree accepted alongside additional qualifying experience.

Best for Biodiversity, environmental-planning, natural-resource and GEF project professionals with at least seven years of relevant experience and strong project-formulation and writing skills.

What you'll do

Lead the Project Preparation Grant process; coordinate project design and consultations; prepare the GEF CEO Endorsement Request and related annexes; and align the proposal with Fiji's biodiversity and ecosystem priorities.

Who they want

An advanced degree in biodiversity sciences, environmental sciences, natural-resource management or policy, environmental economics or a related field is stated. A first-level university degree in the same fields is acceptable with two additional years of qualifying relevant experience; at least seven years of professional experience and strong written and spoken English are required.

Before you apply

The work location is Home-based and the expected duration is 50 days over a 6.5-month period. The listed deadline is 21 October 2026; the exact time zone is unconfirmed. Project site visits may be possible; compensation is not stated.

Published 19 Oct 2026.