Technical Coordinator

About the role

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is seeking a Technical Coordinator to lead the Regional Coordination Unit (RCU) in Baku, Azerbaijan. The role supports Component 3 of the Blueing the Caspian Sea project, strengthening trans‑boundary cooperation on pollution, biodiversity loss and climate change in the Caspian Sea region.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee the timely and effective delivery of project outputs, including regional assessments, cooperation frameworks, capacity‑building activities and technical meetings.
• Facilitate cooperation among the five Caspian littoral states, project partners and the Tehran Convention Secretariat.
• Ensure all deliverables align with the Tehran Convention and its protocols.
• Coordinate reporting, knowledge‑sharing activities and the production of technical and policy documents.
• Provide technical, coordination and implementation support to the RCU and project stakeholders.

Required profile

• Consultant with experience in environmental project coordination, preferably within UN or multilateral frameworks.
• Familiarity with the Tehran Convention, its protocols and regional environmental governance.
• Proven ability to manage multi‑stakeholder collaborations and deliver results within a fixed‑term contract.

Required skills

What we offer

• 12‑month consultancy with a focus on high‑impact regional environmental work.
• Opportunity to work within a leading UN agency and collaborate with international partners.
• Professional development in trans‑boundary environmental governance.