Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, September 28, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Overview
Tasks and Responsibilities:
• Develops project document for GFCR Secretariat for the operationalization of the M & E framework Develops, implements and evaluates of assigned programmes/projects, etc.; monitors and analyzes programme/project development and implementation; reviews relevant documents and reports; identifies problems and issues to be addressed and proposes corrective actions; liaises with Global Fund for Coral Reef (GFCR) secretariat, relevant parties; identifies and tracks follow-up actions.
• Conducts periodic review and updates the GFCR M&E Framework (draft); Develops a M&E framework implementation Plan (project proposal/document) for GFCR and projects under implementation by different partners including the incorporation with key social, economic and environmental indicators to monitor in line with GFCR Global Core Indicators and other indicator categories; these include different investments and blue economy sector specific indicators such as specific to waste management, fisheries, MPAs, mariculture, etc.
• Provide secretariat services and support GFCR Executive Board meeting as well as prepare procedural pre and post meeting documents/reports for the co-chairs of the Executive Board of GFCR in the timely and accurate manner, submission and issuance of all procedural pre-session, in-session and post-session documents.
• Coordinate and provide oversight on harmonization and collaboration with ICRI, GCRMN, CBD, AIMS, RRN on indicators, restoration best practice, climate refugia, etc. and the design methodology/strategy for the same.
• Conducts or leads regular projects monitoring, evaluation, field missions, including provision of guidance to external consultants, government officials, donors and other parties and drafting mission summaries, etc.
• Undertakes outreach activities; prepare training guidelines, conducts training workshops, seminars, etc.; makes presentations on monitoring and evaluation tools and techniques and initiatives on coral reefs protection and restoration to project executing partners, relevant government sectors and other key partners.

Qualifications/special skills
Competency:
• Strong analytical, reporting, and writing abilities
• Openness to change and ability to receive/integrate feedback
• Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines
• Demonstrates integrity and ethical standards
• Positive, constructive attitude to work
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability

Academic Qualifications:
Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in ecological monitoring and evaluation, marine biology, oceanography, environmental science, natural resources management or a related field is required. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Experience:
• A minimum of 10 years of progressive professional experience in monitoring and evaluation of complex project and or programme management, in different regions, including at least three (3) years at the international level is required.
• Demonstrated successful experience in large-scale project design, management, supervision, monitoring, and evaluation is required.
• Hands on experience in designing and implementing M &E framework for Coral Reef and other marine and coastal ecosystems, marine protected areas and ecosystems restoration projects and programmes in different countries or regions is required.
• Senior level experience in ecosystem management, blue economy and/or blue finance in SIDS is desirable
• Experience in working with multi-disciplinary teams, including local and expatriate technical experts is desirable
• Working experience in United Nations system, international Funds and organisations is an advantage
Language: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another United Nations language is an advantage.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 120

Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree

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

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