Result of Service1. Legal instruments (small-scale funding agreements) developed to enable funding of in-country initiatives and activities. 2. Terms of Reference developed for implementation of activities under the SAPPHIRE Project. 3. Meetings organized with Government representatives and stakeholders implementing SAPPHIRE project activities for the Terminal Evaluation. 4. A report on a regional ABNJ/BBNJ meeting. 5. A report on a regional meeting of Implementing Partners and Focal Points for final reporting on demonstration projects. 6. A report of the final SAPPHIRE PSC meeting. 7. A consolidated report on technical reports developed in liaison with implementing partners and partners to enable closing of all financial obligations. 8. A report on a meeting towards finalizing and agreeing on regional oil spill contingency plan. 9. A report of a training and capacity development workshop, focusing on the development and implementation of regional water quality guidelines. Work LocationHome-Based Expected duration10 months Duties and ResponsibilitiesOrganizational Setting The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment. UNEP administers the Nairobi Convention for the Protection, Management and Development of the Coastal and Marine Environment of the Western Indian Ocean (WIO). The Contracting Parties to the Convention are Comoros, France, Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mozambique, Seychelles, Somalia, South Africa and United Republic of Tanzania. UN Environment's, Ecosystems Division works with international and national partners, providing technical assistance and advisory services for the implementation of environmental policy, and strengthening the environmental management capacity of developing countries and countries with economies in transition. Background of the Consultancy The Nairobi Convention, under the project on the “Western Indian Ocean Large Marine Ecosystems Strategic Action Programme Policy Harmonisation and Institutional Reforms (SAPPHIRE) requires a highly motivated national consultant to assist the Project Coordinator with the day-to-day technical management of the Project. The consultant will undertake various activities focusing on enhancing the ecosystem-based management of the resources of the WIO Large Marine Ecosystems, improved ocean governance in the WIO, regional ABNJ/BBNJ priorities, terminal evaluation of the SAPPHIRE Project and enhanced regional and national responses to oil spills. Under the overall supervision of the Head of the Nairobi Convention Secretariat, the Consultant will be responsible for the following: 1. Work with the Project Coordination Unit in developing legal instruments (small-scale funding agreements) for in-country initiatives and activities. 2. Work with the SAPPHIRE Project Coordinator to develop Terms of Reference for various consultancies to undertake activities under the project. 3. Support the Terminal Evaluation Consultant in organizing meetings with Government representatives and stakeholders implementing SAPPHIRE project activities. 4. Organize the technical components and write a report on a regional ABNJ/BBNJ meeting. 5. Organize the technical components and write a report on a regional meeting of Implementing Partners and Focal Points for final reporting on demonstration projects. 6. Organise the technical components and write a report on the final Project Steering Committee meeting for the SAPPHIRE Project. 7. Work with the Project Coordination Unit, implementing partners and partners to finalize technical reports to enable closing of all financial obligations. 8. Organize the technical components and write a report on finalizing and agreeing on regional oil spill contingency plan 9. Organize the technical components and write a report on a training and capacity development workshop, focusing on the development and implementation of regional water quality guidelines. Qualifications/special skillsAdvanced university degree (a Master's degree or equivalent) is required in Marine Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Natural Resources Management or similar disciplines is required. A minimum of 7 years of professional experience is required, working on regional marine and coastal-related projects at a technical level. Demonstrated experience in • Development/review of proposals for small-scale interventions in coastal ecosystems conservation, natural resources management (ecosystem management, climate change, community engagement, water resource management etc.) is required. Demonstrated experience working with different stakeholders at both strategic and technical levels. Demonstrated ability to deliver quality assignments in a timely manner. Experience of working with the Governments of the WIO region is required. LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in both oral and written English is required. Additional InformationNot available. No FeeTHE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.