Marine Environment Management Planning Specialist at United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

Under the overall supervision of the Head of the Nairobi Convention Secretariat and in close coordination with the project manager of the NC-SWIOFC PP 2, the consultant will be responsible for the following:

• Through a participatory process, obtain maps showing existing governance measures i. Multi-sector uses in Mkoani district e.g. protected areas and shipping traffic interactions.
• Existing management measures.
• Future needs of existing or proposed uses.
• In a participatory approach, incorporate aspects of community-based coastal and marine management by engaging all stakeholders and sectors in Mkoani district.
• Participate in open stakeholder meetings facilitated by the Ministry of Blue Economy and Fisheries of Zanzibar, Tanzania (MOBEF) and Department of Marine Conservation for a participatory approach and validation of Mkoani district maps.
• Build the capacity of Fisheries Management Committees and other relevant local personnel in data collation and mapping to be able to actively engage in the MSP process and to support and implement similar work.

Qualifications/special skills

• Advanced university degree in the field of ecology, marine science, coastal ecosystems management, or any related discipline.
• A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in developing and/or implementing programmes on coastal ecosystems conservation, natural resources management (ecosystem management, community engagement, collaborative marine resource management plans and management measures, implementation of marine resource management activities with Governments etc.) is required
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience for obtaining ecological, social and economic geospatial data, good understanding of adaptation science from a socioecological perspective, and working experience with coastal communities in the Western Indian Ocean (WIO) is required.
• Experience working with coastal communities and different stakeholders at both strategic and technical levels and demonstrated quality and timely delivery is required. Working knowledge in Tanzania and experience of working with Government and intergovernmental programme would be preferred.
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary set up with government, non-government stakeholders including local communities on natural resource management matters in the WIO region.
• Working knowledge in Tanzania and experience of working with Government and intergovernmental programme would be preferred
• Ability to travel to and work in project site in Tanzania.