Overview
The consultant will develop and implement a regional Ecosystem Indicator Monitoring Framework (EIMF) to strengthen national capacity for monitoring and reporting on marine and coastal ecosystems within the Nairobi Convention area.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare for and lead a three-day meeting of regional experts to finalize indicators for the EIMF.
- Finalize the EIMF document, incorporating relevant global ocean indicators.
- Develop training materials for two workshops on EIMF implementation at the national level.
- Lead a two-day training workshop for regional experts on EIMF implementation.
- Lead a three-day regional training workshop for national authorities on EIMF implementation.
Required Experience
- A minimum of 2 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 ecosystem monitoring, ocean governance and other multidisciplinary environmental and developmental matters in the WIO region is required.
- Demonstrated ability to deliver quality assignments in a timely manner is desirable.
- Working with different stakeholders at both strategic and technical levels 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 desirable.
Qualifications
• Advanced university degree (a Master's degree or equivalent) is required in Marine Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Natural Resources Management or similar disciplines.
