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

Under the overall supervision of the Head of the Nairobi Convention Secretariat, the Consultant will be responsible for the following:

• Work with the Project Coordination Unit in developing legal instruments (small-scale funding agreements) for in-country initiatives and activities.
• Work with the SAPPHIRE Project Coordinator to develop Terms of Reference for various consultancies to undertake activities under the project.
• Support the Terminal Evaluation Consultant in organizing meetings with Government representatives and stakeholders implementing SAPPHIRE project activities.
• Organize the technical components and write a report on a regional ABNJ/BBNJ meeting.
• Organize the technical components and write a report on a regional meeting of Implementing Partners and Focal Points for final reporting on demonstration projects.
• Organise the technical components and write a report on the final Project Steering Committee meeting for the SAPPHIRE Project.
• Work with the Project Coordination Unit, implementing partners and partners to finalize technical reports to enable closing of all financial obligations.
• Organize the technical components and write a report on finalizing and agreeing on regional oil spill contingency plan
• Organize the technical components and write a report on a training and capacity development workshop, focusing on the development and implementation of regional water quality guidelines.

Qualifications/special skills

• Advanced university degree (a Master's degree or equivalent) is required in Marine Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Natural Resources Management or similar disciplines is required.
• A minimum of 7 years of professional experience is required, working on regional marine and coastal-related projects at a technical level.
• Demonstrated experience in Development/review of proposals for small-scale interventions in coastal ecosystems conservation, natural resources management (ecosystem management, climate change, community engagement, water resource management etc.) is required.
• Demonstrated experience working with different stakeholders at both strategic and technical levels. Demonstrated ability to deliver quality assignments in a timely manner. Experience of working with the Governments of the WIO region is required.