Overview
A National Reporting Specialist is sought to prepare and develop the 2026 South Africa’s national report on the implementation of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification.
Key Responsibilities
- Consider the addendum to the good practice guidance. SDG indicator 15.3.1 Proportion of land that is degraded over total land area. Version 2.0 (GPG Addendum_ Advanced Unedited Version.pdf) and e-learning videos tutorial released by the UNCCD on reporting;
- Go through the Performance Review and Assessment of Implementation System (PRAIS) reporting manual and glossary (PRAIS4 Reporting Manual — PRAIS4 Reporting Manual);
- Familiarize themselves with PRAIS reporting portal, especially with its updated reporting forms, quantitative and qualitative tables, and its communication, geospatial and other functionalities.
- Identify sources of information through meetings and consultation with entities and sector Departments including the research institutions and come up with an approach on how such data will be solicited and analysed
- Undertaken consultations with national departments, public entities, public and private scientific institutions, civil society organizations and other relevant stakeholders on required data for reporting purposes.
- Develop the reporting road map with clear activities, outputs and timelines for the completion of the UNCCD Country report
- Liaise with the regional consultant to get guidance on the overall reporting process and advisory services on the capacity building programme for 2026 national reporting to ensure that the deliverables contribute to and align with the overall capacity building plan.
- Deliver presentations to different forums and Intergovernmental Working Group structures of government.
- Ensure integration of gender related aspects to the overall reporting process and produce the gender analysis report and its framework.
- Coordinate all project activities relating to reporting (procurement, stakeholder consultations, meetings, one-on-one sessions, training, financial reports, and the overall coordination of the report)
- Development of summary report for policymakers on the key findings and recommendations of the 2026 UNCCD National report
Required Experience
A minimum 10 years of professional experience in natural/environmental science, agricultural studies, geography, GIS/Remote Sensing, Natural Resources Management
Qualifications
Advanced University Degree (Master’s degree or equivalent, Doctor of Philosophy will be an added advantage) in natural/environmental science, agricultural studies, geography, GIS/Remote Sensing, Natural Resources Management and related discipline is required.
