Responsibilities
- Takes the lead of supervision of the
administration of Nairobi Convention and its Secretariat, to develop,
implement and evaluate assigned programmes/projects under the Convention,
etc.; directs subordinates in programme / project development, implementation,
monitoring and assessment; directs review of relevant documents and
reports; identifies priorities, problems and issues to be addressed and
proposes corrective actions; liaises with relevant parties; identifies and
initiates follow-up actions. Prepares and convenes meetings of
Contracting Parties and conferences provided for by the Nairobi
Convention.
- Transmits to the Contracting Parties of
notifications, reports and other information received in accordance with
the provisions of the Convention.
- Carries out functions assigned to the
Secretariat by the protocols to the Nairobi Convention.
- Consideration of Reviews enquiries by,
and information from, the Contracting Parties and to consults with them on
questions relating to this Convention and its related protocols and
annexes thereto. Coordinates the implementation of cooperative activities
agreed upon by the meetings of Contracting Parties and conferences
provided for in the Convention.
- Overall administrative arrangements as
may be required for the effective discharge of the secretariat functions.
- Liaises with Parties to the Nairobi
Convention, governments, stakeholders, donor community, international
organizations and other relevant entities.
- Supports activities in UNEP’s Regional
Seas Programme and other actions stemming from United Nations Environment
Assembly (UNEA) decisions.
- Facilitates the development and
implementation of fundraising strategies to mobilize additional support as
may be required, for the implementation of activities and initiatives
emanating from decisions of the meetings.
- Coordinates the effective and efficient
management and delivery of results of Global Environment Facility (GEF)
projects in the region, as well as other sub regional projects funded by
the GEF or other Global Funds, the European Commission (EC), governments
and others.
- Ensures implementation of gender
mainstreaming guidelines by assessing the implications for men and women
of any planned action, including legislation, policies or programmes, in
all areas and at all levels. Supports sound analysis and documenting
lessons learned and best practice in Nairobi Convention.
- Provides multi-disciplinary analytical
support to Focal Points assisting in the development and implementation of
an integrated information and knowledge management strategy within the
Nairobi Convention area.
- Supervises preparation of technical
publications related to the outputs and outcomes of the Nairobi Convention
work program and support national focal points to prepare and publish
their own technical publications and state of the coast reports or related
technical reports.
- Supervises the management of a Clearing
House Mechanism for information concerning Nairobi Convention area and
ensuring its effective and efficient collection, storage and
dissemination. Coordinates with focal points from each of the
contracting parties in the development of regional policies and strategies
for the protection of the marine and coastal area of Western Indian Ocean
Region.
- Directs substantive support to
consultative and other meetings, conferences, etc., to include proposing
agenda topics, identifying participants, preparation of documents and
presentations, etc. Manages outreach activities; designs and
conducts training workshops, seminars, etc., makes presentations on
assigned topics/activities.
- Leads field missions, including provision
of guidance to external consultants, government officials and other
parties and drafting mission summaries, etc.
- Provides overall financial management,
and the timely and sufficient financial contributions by the Contracting
Parties to the East African Trust Fund and the overall guidance to Parties
for the payment of contributions as per the financial rules and Conference
of Parties (COP) decisions, Coordinates activities related to budget and
funding (programme / project preparation and submissions, progress
reports, financial statements, etc.) and ensures preparation of related
documents/reports (pledging, work programme, programme budget, etc.).
- Serves as an effective spokesperson and
establishes collaboration and partnerships with key officials at all
levels inside and outside the organization.
- Ensures effective utilization,
supervision and development of staff; Guides, evaluates and mentors staff.
Leads team members efforts to collect and analyze data and provides
insight to identify trends or patterns for data-driven planning, decision-making,
presentation and reporting.
- Ensures that everyone can discover,
access, integrate and share the data they need. May perform other
duties as required.
Competencies
Education
- An advanced university degree (Master’s
degree or equivalent) in environmental management, marine science,
international relations or a related field is required.
- A first-level university degree in
combination with two (2) additional years of qualifying experience may be
accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
- Successful completion of both degree and
non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics or data science
programs is desirable.
Work Experience
- A minimum of ten (10) years of
progressively responsible experience in environmental or natural resources
management, administration, or related area is required.
- Experience in the implementation of
multi-disciplinary programmes at national and/or international levels is
required.
- At least five (5) years’ experience in
managing intergovernmental processes is required.
- A minimum of three (3) years of
fund-raising experience is required.
- A minimum of five (5) years’ experience
in managing large programmes and projects relating to the marine
environment is desirable.
- Experience in data analytics or related
area is desirable.
Deadline : Mar
28, 2024
How To Apply