Overview
Provide technical leadership during the inception phase of the SWIOP project, focusing on improving framework conditions for implementing Regional Ocean Governance Structures and strengthening regional stakeholder capacity.
Tasks Summary
- Prepare draft Terms of Reference for the SWIOP Project Coordination Unit.
- Prepare a comprehensive workplan for Year 1 of the SWIOP.
- Draft Small Scale Funding Agreements for Implementing Partners.
- Draft Terms of Reference for various consultancies.
- Attend and represent the Nairobi Convention in SWIOP coordination meetings.
Experience Requirements
- A minimum of 7 years of professional experience is required, working on regional marine and coastal-related projects at a technical level.
- Excellent knowledge of the Western Indian Ocean (WIO) region and experience of working with the Governments of the WIO region is required.
- Experience in stakeholder engagement for ocean governance and other multidisciplinary environmental and developmental matters in the WIO region is required.
- Working with different stakeholders at both strategic and technical levels is desirable.
- Demonstrated ability to deliver quality assignments in a timely manner is desirable.
- Demonstrated competency in excellent scientific/technical writing and consistency in critical writing and review of documents is desirable.
- Ability to work within very short timelines and with minimum supervision is an added advantage.
Qualification Requirements
• Advanced university degree (a Master's degree or equivalent) is required in Marine Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Natural Resources Management or similar disciplines.
