Marine and Coastal Environmental Management Consultant at United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Under the general supervision of the Head of the Nairobi Convention Secretariat, the consultant will be responsible for the following:
• Develop a case for MSP in the NMC region, including concepts and methodologies, and drawing from the WIO MSP strategy, emphasizing on enhancing national readiness for MSP, institutional capacities, policies, and regulations, particularly in the NMC countries, and giving examples of best practice in implementation where appropriate.
• Participate in MSP related workshops in the NMC region and provide an analysis report to showcase Component 1 activities and share best practices. The report will include information on the status of MSP-related training programs in the NMC countries, partners involved, participants and any existing national MSP roadmaps.
• Undertake a review and analysis of the process towards the establishment and operationalization of the JMA between Seychelles and Mauritius, including a synopsis of lessons learned for regional sharing of best practice in joint management of transboundary marine areas and resources.

Qualifications/special skills

• Education: Academic qualifications: advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) is required in Marine Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Natural Resources Management or similar disciplines. A first level degree with two additional years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• Experience: A minimum of five (5) years of relevant progressive experience in organizations with a mandate or relevancy to the marine and coastal environments or a related area is required. Experience working on coastal and marine environmental and multi-lateral ocean related issues in the WIO is required.
• Familiarity with regional development objectives of WIO countries and the goals and procedures of international development organizations is highly necessary. Experience in MSP and area-based planning is desirable.