Result of Service1. Inception report submitted and approved, including a detailed work schedule aligned with project timelines and objective. 2. Documentation of stakeholder validation meetings submitted, including participant lists, key feedback, and summary of discussions. 3. Draft marine spatial plans submitted, integrating science, technology, and local priorities into a coherent framework. 4. Finalized collaborative management agreements with communities, private sector, and NGO partners for the implementation of the validated management plan within Mkoani district. Work LocationHome based Expected duration5 months Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe 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. The 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. UNEP administers the Nairobi Convention for the Protection, Management and Development of the Coastal and Marine Environment of the Western Indian Ocean (WIO). UNEP/The Nairobi Convention, under the projects namely the “The Partnership Project between the Nairobi Convention (NC) and the Southwest Indian Ocean Fisheries Commission (SWIOFC) for resilient marine and coastal ecosystems and livelihoods (SWIOFC NC PP 2)” requires the services of a national consultant - Marine Environment Management Planning Specialist. The consultancy will involve the development of participatory and evidence-based marine spatial planning and the development of a comprehensive stakeholder validated integrated environmental management plan for communities of Mkoani district, Pemba Southeast, Tanzania. Under the overall supervision of the Head of the Nairobi Convention Secretariat and in close coordination with the project manager of the NC-SWIOFC PP 2, the consultant will be responsible for the following: 1. Through a participatory process, obtain maps showing existing governance measures i. Multi-sector uses in Mkoani district e.g. protected areas and shipping traffic interactions. ii. Existing management measures. iii. Future needs of existing or proposed uses. 2. In a participatory approach, incorporate aspects of community-based coastal and marine management by engaging all stakeholders and sectors in Mkoani district. i. Participate in open stakeholder meetings facilitated by the Ministry of Blue Economy and Fisheries of Zanzibar, Tanzania (MOBEF) and Department of Marine Conservation for a participatory approach and validation of Mkoani district maps. ii. Build the capacity of Fisheries Management Committees and other relevant local personnel in data collation and mapping to be able to actively engage in the MSP process and to support and implement similar work. iii. Undertake value addition of data by assessing possible cumulative impacts of human uses in Mkoani district. iv. Ensure maps developed for Mkoani district are shared with stakeholders and sectors for participatory input on the environmental, economic, socio-cultural, and inter-sectorial data layers. v. Facilitate in ground truthing exercises on inputs for balancing potential competing uses and identify any data gaps and plan for data collection and creation. 3. Participate in stakeholder meetings facilitated by MoBEF and Department of Marine Conservation and contribute to discussions on the broader cross-sectoral management processes and systems for Mkoani district. i. Participate and contribute to the development of a Management Plan for Mkoani district in consultation with all stakeholders to enable production of the required management plan. ii. Work with all stakeholders including Marine Conservation Area (MCA) managers, Department of Marine Conservation (DMC, within the Ministry of Blue Economy and Fisheries (MoBEF, Zanzibar) Unit Officers, and Department of Environment, and active NGOs in the PECCA area to operationalise on the designated MCA and the roles of the Private Sector-NGO Forum and the Stakeholder Management Committee (SMC) in Mkoani district. a) Identify appropriate interventions including the establishment of the Mkoani district Stakeholder Management Committee. b) Finalise the collaborative management agreements with communities, private sector, and NGO partners for the implementation of the validated management plan within Mkoani district. c) Update all community designated fishery closures and types in Mkoani district area including planned ones, review and incorporate planning process for establishing community fishery closure zones. d) Define roles and responsibilities and operating procedures for the Stakeholder Management Committee in Mkoani district. e) Working with the SMC, DMC and MoBEF include Management Plan activities in the annual workplans and budgets for the Mkoani district. f) Develop future plans and proposed areas for MSP to guide continued implementation and alignment with national and regional priorities. g) Facilitate the validation of the GMP through stakeholder consultations, coordination of review meetings, and incorporation of feedback to ensure approval and implementation. Qualifications/special skills● Advanced university degree in the field of ecology, marine science, coastal ecosystems management, or any related discipline. ● A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in developing and/or implementing programmes on coastal ecosystems conservation, natural resources management (ecosystem management, community engagement, collaborative marine resource management plans and management measures, implementation of marine resource management activities with Governments etc.) is required ● Demonstrated knowledge and experience for obtaining ecological, social and economic geospatial data, good understanding of adaptation science from a socioecological perspective, and working experience with coastal communities in the Western Indian Ocean (WIO) is required. ● Experience working with coastal communities and different stakeholders at both strategic and technical levels and demonstrated quality and timely delivery is required. Working knowledge in Tanzania and experience of working with Government and intergovernmental programme would be preferred. ● Experience working in a multidisciplinary set up with government, non-government stakeholders including local communities on natural resource management matters in the WIO region. ● Working knowledge in Tanzania and experience of working with Government and intergovernmental programme would be preferred ● Ability to travel to and work in project site in Tanzania. LanguagesFluent in English (both written and spoken). Knowledge of spoken and written coastal dialects of Kiswahili will be an asset. 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.