Zoï Environment Network is a Geneva-based non-profit organization specializing in the analysis and communication of environmental issues. In partnership with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), Zoï is currently supporting the Ministry of the Environment, Water and Agriculture (MEWA) of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) in the development and the operationalization of the national Environment Performance Index. To ensure daily support to advancing the project, Zoï is looking for a resident consultant.
Resident Consultant
Work location: UNEP office at the Ministry of the Environment, Water and Agriculture, Riyadh
Tasks
• Daily support to UNEP project management unit and Zoï Environment Network in terms of liaison with partners, data collection, monitoring and reporting.
• Regular inputs on relevant developments and feedback from meetings with KSA stakeholders.
• On-site organizational, logistical and language support as required.
Professional Requirements
• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in business management, engineering, computer science or related fields
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience
• Proven experience of working with clients and stakeholders
• Ability to write and prepare documents
• Familiarity with environmental issues in general and in the KSA is an advantage
Personal Skills
• Problem-solving, service-oriented and flexible approach
• Good organizational skills, ability to handle multiple tasks and attention to detail are essential
• Interest in international environmental cooperation
• Sensitivity to intercultural communication
• Fluency in English and Arabic
• Contract of a limited duration between 1 March and 1 July 2026
• Competitive salary based on qualifications and KSA job market conditions
• Work space, office and Internet infrastructure at MEWA premises (arranged through UNEP)
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and a CV with contact information for references to nickolai.denisov@zoinet.org by 27 February 2026. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.