Current Opportunities at United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

• Attend, participate and plan meetings and prepare meeting agendas, meeting minutes and written summaries of discussions.
• Support accreditation of observers' applications in all processes.
• Support Major Groups and Stakeholders engagement in the Committee of Permanent Representatives meetings and its Group of Friends
• Assist with organizing follow up activities, meetings, workshops, webinars and conferences related to Major Groups and Stakeholders engagement with a special focus on youth engagement.
• Support in any communication related matters on substance: website updates/ social media outreach and email communication to stakeholders.

Qualifications/special skills

• A first-level degree (bachelor's or equivalent) in environmental and / or international relations, social and political sciences; sustainable development, law, philosophy, political science or cultural and social studies and related fields is required; and Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher) OR  Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree program (minimum bachelor's level or equivalent); OR Have graduated with a university degree

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• The main objective of the SAPPHIRE project is to achieve effective long-term ecosystem management in the WIO Large Marine Ecosystems in line with the Strategic Action Programme for sustainable management of the WIO Large Marine Ecosystems as endorsed by the participating countries. The SAPPHIRE project seeks a consultant to prepare course material and deliver a leadership workshop for senior leaders, officials and policy makers in marine policy and ocean governance. The workshop seeks to empower leaders and promote networking to influence marine policy formulation, decision making and implementation. The workshop contributes to SAPPHIRE’s Outcome 5.1 which seeks to strengthen capacity for improved ocean governance through training and support. Duties and Responsibilities
•  Develop course material, including a timetable, for the workshop and make them available to the participants.
• Facilitate the workshop as per the agreed timetable.
• Prepare a workshop report.

Qualifications/special skills

• University degree is required in Business Economics, Management, Commerce, Communication, Psychology, International Development and/or other related disciplines relevant to the assignment. A minimum of 5 years working experience in leadership development processes, coaching and mentorship is required Working knowledge of the Western Indian Ocean (WIO) region and experience of working with the Governments of the region would be desirable. Ability to work within very short timelines and with minimum supervision with be added advantage.

Deadline : Apr 22, 2024