UNEP Marine Transboundary Conservation Areas Expert Jobs 2022 – Kenya NGO Jobs. UNEP Kenya looking for “Marine Transboundary Conservation Areas Expert”. Applicants with a degree in University Degree may apply on or before 30th April 2022.
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UNEP Marine Transboundary Conservation Areas Expert Jobs 2022
The UNEP has published a job vacancy announcement on 22nd April 2022 for qualified Kenyans to fill in the vacant post of Marine Transboundary Conservation Areas Expert to be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
| Recruiter | United Nations Environment Programme |
| Position | Marine Transboundary Conservation Areas Expert |
| Location | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Country | Kenya |
| Total Vacant Post | 22 |
| Qualification | University Degree |
| Experience Required | Minimum Seven years |
| Application Deadline | 30th April 2022 |
UNEP Job Vacancy 2022
Duties and Responsibilities: The consultant will be under the general supervision of the Head of the Secretariat for the Nairobi Convention and direct supervision of the Project Manager- ACP MEAs 3 Programme at the Nairobi Convention secretariat. The consultant will undertake the following activities:
- Desk literature review from the latest scientific reports on emerging issues and trends on transboundary conservation areas (TBCA) in the Western Indian Ocean – on biophysical, socio-economic, institutional, and legal aspects of each TBCA, including stakeholder engagements, partnerships, and emerging best practises. These recent reports include, among others, the Western Indian Ocean Marine Protected Areas Outlook, Critical Habitats Outlook, Sharks and Rays Review Report, other successful transboundary conservation initiative, alongside enhanced ecological benefits, socio-economic resilience and strengthened political relations, guided by ongoing policy and political processes including CITES, CMS, BRS Conventions and ongoing discussions on protected areas, Sustainable Development Goals, CBD post 2020 Global Biodiversity Framework, the Paris Agreement, African Union Agenda 2063, and all relevant stakeholders active in a proposed TBCA (Governments, non-state actors, and private sector). Where possible, conduct virtual consultation with relevant stakeholders.
- Elaborate, in particular, the justification for the proposed TBCAs between neighbouring countries including the value for conservation, protection, connectivity and applicable co-management, benefits for transboundary cooperation, interest, appropriateness, and relevance of the envisaged TBCA outcome, risks, and challenges.
- Detail emerging risks associated with the TBCAs such as transboundary interactions and relations, biodiversity loss (changes in sea use, species overexploitation, invasive species, pollution, climate change), human environmental damage, and extreme weather. Others may include erosion of social cohesion, livelihoods crisis, and maritime security.
- Using a standard template, develop a high-quality funding project proposal.
Position in Organization:
- Posting Title: Marine Transboundary Conservation Areas Expert
- Department/Office: United Nations Environment Programme
- Duty Station: NAIROBI
- Posting Period: 22 April 2022 – 30 April 2022
- Job Opening Number: 22-United Nations Environment Programme-178939-Consultant
- Staffing Exercise: N/A
Qualification:
- An advanced university degree (Masters or PhD.) is required in ecology, natural resources management, environmental sciences, or ocean governance.A first level degree with two additional years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university.
Experience:
- Minimum of 7 years of relevant professional experience is required in natural resources management, including marine and coastal resources. Proven track record of engaging with national, regional and/or inter – governmental and non-governmental organisations and science – policy dialogues and extensive international publication record in the fields of natural resources management, ocean governance, coastal and marine resources and climate change policies is desired. Proven track record of research on natural resources management, coastal and marine areas in the Western Indian Ocean region. Excellent drafting skills is also desired.
How to Apply UNEP Marine Transboundary Conservation Areas Expert Jobs 2022
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
Then to apply, go to https://careers.un.org/lbw/jobdetail.aspx?id=178939
The Closing Date: 30th April 2022.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | www.unep.org |
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