288_Expert on National Parks Governance Reform

Country: Ukraine

Description of the Assignment: Expert on National Parks Governance Reform

Type of position: National

Duty Station: Home-based, Ukraine

Period of assignment/services (if applicable): 6 months

Main objectives of the assignment:

The objective of this assignment is to provide high-quality technical and analytical support for strengthening the governance and financial sustainability of Ukraines national parks under the BIOFIN project, with a particular focus on governance assessment, institutional analysis, and stakeholder engagement.

The assignment aims to assess governance and institutional arrangements in selected pilot national parks, identify opportunities for improving management and financial sustainability, facilitate consultations with key stakeholders, and develop practical recommendations to support governance reforms and strengthen the institutional framework for protected area management in line with national priorities and international best practices.

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CLARIFICATIONS:

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United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Ukraine, Procurement Unit