Consultant for Go-blue Project Management and Coordination Job UNEP

Responsibilities

• 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

• 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.

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