Consultant for Go-blue Project Management and Coordination at United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

The United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the world's environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the environment.



 

Consultant for Go-blue Project Management and Coordination

  • Job TypeContract
  • QualificationMBA/MSc/MA , PhD/Fellowship
  • Experience2 years
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldConsultancy  , Maritime 

Tasks:

  • Providing technical support in development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation and progress reporting of tasks related to ‘Go Blue Result Area 2 – “Connecting People, Cities and the Ocean: Innovative Land-Sea Planning and Management for a Sustainable and Resilient Kenyan Coast” focusing broadly on demonstration projects support, development of project Guidelines, project data and knowledge management strategy and infrastructure; and other JKP regional frameworks,
  • Support Project Management Unit (PMU) in preparation of a Go-Blue data and knowledge management strategy, data infrastructure, capacity building and sustainability plan.
  • Contribute to the preparation of briefing notes, concept notes and presentations on the Go-Blue project in synergy with related projects within MCEU and other relevant Units within UNEP,
  • Support organization of meetings and contribute to the preparation of Go-Blue meeting agendas, workshops and meeting concept notes, identifying participants, preparation of background and working documents, meeting reports and where appropriate, handling logistics and preparing mission reports,
  • Collaborates with the MCEU project team and the Go-Blue Project PMU in reviewing project progress reports and, annual work plans and budget; support implementing partners with reporting requirements, guidelines, rules, and procedures and ensure completeness and accuracy of data submitted,

Qualifications/special skills

  • An advanced university degree (Masters or PhD) in marine sciences, environmental studies specializing in marine and coastal environment, project management or discipline related to work of marine biology and/or coastal ecosystems, or related areas is required.
  • At least 2 years of experience in coastal and marine conservation and management, as well as experience in ocean governance and using geospatial tools; work experience in an international organization is also required.
  • Familiarity with Sustainable Development Goals in relation to SDG 13 on Climate Action and SDG 14 on life under water is desirable.
  • Demonstrate previous experience in project management and coordination, including strategic planning, risk management, and stakeholder engagement, in - Kenya and the JKP region is desirable.
  • Excellent writing, communication, and presentation skills, preferably with proven experience working in project management is desirable.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) on careers.un.org to apply

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