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 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. UNEP/The Nairobi Convention, under the project on the “Western Indian Ocean Large Marine Ecosystems Strategic Action Programme Policy Harmonisation and Institutional Reforms (SAPPHIRE) requires the services of an international consultant to support the process towards finalization of the Regional Contingency Plan for Preparedness and Response to Major Marine Pollution Incidents in the Western Indian Ocean.

Result of Service

Under the general supervision of the Head of the Nairobi Convention Secretariat, the consultant will be responsible for the following:

• Updated draft Regional Contingency Plan for Preparedness and Response to Major Marine Pollution Incidents in the Western Indian Ocean developed in consultation with representatives from the Nairobi Convention Contracting Parties and relevant partners in the region.
• Draft implementation plan and road map towards approval of the Regional Contingency Plan for Preparedness and Response to Major Marine Pollution Incidents in the Western Indian Ocean
• Workshop report capturing the key findings, concerns, inputs and recommendations on the draft Regional Contingency Plan and implementation plan.
• Final draft regional contingency plan for the WIO region and implementation plan.

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 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. This is a Home-based Project Post located in the Ecosystems Division, Nairobi duty station. The NOCAMO project aims at the protection and the joint management of the northern part of the NMC covered by the exclusive economic zones of the countries of the region: Tanzania, Mozambique, Madagascar, Union of the Comoros, Seychelles and France (Reunion), while the SAPPHIRE project aims at supporting participating countries (those mentioned above and including South Africa, Kenya, Somalia, and Mauritius) and regional bodies within the Western Indian Ocean in implementation of the endorsed Strategic Action Programme (SAP) with a clear focus on delivering on priority issues for effective long-term ecosystem-based management of the WIO Large Marine Ecosystems. The Nairobi Convention, in executing the NOCAMO project, requires a highly motivated international consultant to work with the Secretariat on the technical aspects indicated below.

Result of Service

• Develop a case for MSP in the NMC region, including concepts and methodologies, and drawing from the WIO MSP strategy, emphasizing on enhancing national readiness for MSP, institutional capacities, policies, and regulations, particularly in the NMC countries, and giving examples of best practice in implementation where appropriate.
• Participate in MSP related workshops in the NMC region and provide an analysis report to showcase Component 1 activities and share best practices. The report will include information on the status of MSP-related training programs in the NMC countries, partners involved, participants and any existing national MSP roadmaps. • Working with technical MSP specialists provide finalized geo-spatial analysis outputs on marine and coastal ecosystem assets and services in the NMC region to support MSP initiatives, showing spatial temporal maps and associated graphics.
• Provide an assessment report of the implications for the set of scenarios that were developed for the NMC region under Outcome 1.2 of the NOCAMO project, with respect to future developments in key economic sectors, demographics and climate change patterns in terms of the potential of building a sustainable blue economy in the NMC and achieving the targets of SGD 14.
• Report on key trends highlighting new or emerging issues to enrich the substantive work on the NOCAMO project and links with ongoing initiatives in the WIO region, to guide MSP in the NMC region.
• Report on a common technical approach to support the Ocean Governance Strategy implementation process and blue economy development in the WIO region, to be developed in consultation with the project teams of WIOSAP, SAPPHIRE, SWIOFC Partnership and ACP MEASs projects.
• Report on technical review of reports received from partners for Component 1.
• Final report showing the progress made on implementation of the WIO MSP Strategy in the NMC region and at a national level in participating countries.
• Fundable project proposal/s on supporting MSP implementation at regional and national levels within the Convention area working with the regional MSP TWG and other partners.
• A report on the review and analysis of the process towards the establishment and operationalization of the JMA between Seychelles and Mauritius, including a synopsis of lessons learned for regional sharing of best practice in joint management of marine areas and resources.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Under the general supervision of the Head of the Nairobi Convention Secretariat, the consultant will be responsible for the following:
• Develop a case for MSP in the NMC region, including concepts and methodologies, and drawing from the WIO MSP strategy, emphasizing on enhancing national readiness for MSP, institutional capacities, policies, and regulations, particularly in the NMC countries, and giving examples of best practice in implementation where appropriate.
• Participate in MSP related workshops in the NMC region and provide an analysis report to showcase Component 1 activities and share best practices. The report will include information on the status of MSP-related training programs in the NMC countries, partners involved, participants and any existing national MSP roadmaps.
• Working with technical MSP specialists, identify priority mapping needs for marine and coastal ecosystem assets and services in the NMC and provide finalized geo-spatial analysis outputs to support MSP initiatives in the NMC region.
•  Assess the implications for the set of scenarios that were developed for the NMC region under Outcome 1.2 of the NOCAMO project, with respect to future developments in key economic sectors, demographics and climate change patterns in terms of the potential of building a sustainable blue economy in the NMC and achieving the targets of SGD 14.
• Design and analyze key trends and identify new or emerging issues to enrich the substantive work on the NOCAMO project and links with ongoing initiatives in the western Indian Ocean (WIO) region, to guide MSP in the NMC region.
• Work in synergy with the project teams of WIOSAP, SAPPHIRE, SWIOFC Partnership and ACP MEAs projects on the development of a common technical approach to support the Ocean Governance Strategy implementation process and blue economy development in the WIO region.
• Review and advise on the technical reports received from technical partners and provide guidance for activity extension.
• Develop fundable proposal/s to support MSP implementation at regional and national levels within the Convention area working with the regional MSP TWG and other partners.
• Undertake a review and analysis of the process towards the establishment and operationalization of the JMA between Seychelles and Mauritius, including a synopsis of lessons learned for regional sharing of best practice in joint management of transboundary marine areas and resources.

Qualifications/special skills

• Education: Academic qualifications: advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) is required in Marine Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Natural Resources Management or similar disciplines.
• A first level degree with two additional years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Experience: A minimum of five (5) years of relevant progressive experience in organizations with a mandate or relevancy to the marine and coastal environments or a related area is required. Experience working on coastal and marine environmental and multi-lateral ocean related issues in the WIO is required.
• Familiarity with regional development objectives of WIO countries and the goals and procedures of international development organizations is highly necessary. Experience in MSP and area-based planning is desirable.

Language 

• English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Fluency in French is desirable..

NO FEE

• THE 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.

Result of Service

An inception report with a detailed work schedule and proposed methodology to undertake the assignment.

• A data catalogue and repository of data layers, available datasets, data sources and data gaps for the project area.

• A manual detailing the configuration of ArcGIS Online Creator Accounts with assigned users and groups as required for the operation of the Online Atlas.

• An audit report detailing the standardized database model including the quality assurance checks done and the proposed system requirements for optimal use of the atlas for the NMC countries.

• A live, functional, interactive online atlas and a geospatial database of the Northern Mozambique Channel for the NOCAMO Project with physical, biological, geomorphological and socioeconomic data, web maps of data layers, interactive visualization dashboards with corresponding statistics, story maps, and knowledge maps to inform decision making on marine spatial planning in the Northern Mozambique Channel.

• User guidelines for the dedicated NOCAMO online atlas that outline how to maintain and update the online atlas, hub sites and visualization platforms and also how to interact with the Atlas, how to obtain various reports from the dashboards, how to monitor data updates, and have the means to understand the performance of each individual application for capacity building and training of target stakeholders from the Northern Mozambique Channel on the application of the NOCAMO Online Atlas.

Work Location

Home-based

Expected duration

6 months

Duties and Responsibilities

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 Northern Mozambique Channel (NMC) encompasses the coastal areas and territorial waters of Mozambique, Madagascar, Tanzania, Reunion (France), Seychelles and the Comoros, covering an area of approximately 700,000 km2. The NMC region is among the world’s richest regions for biodiversity, containing a large proportion (35%) of the entire Indian Ocean’s coral reefs (about 11,000 km2), and an array of other critical habitats and breeding and foraging grounds for marine and migratory species. The area also provides numerous goods and services to millions of coastal residents whose population is expected to grow even further. Despite the numerous benefits the NMC’s critical ecosystems provide, they are under threat from the combined impacts of climate change, population growth, degradation of critical habitats, overexploitation of marine resources, pollution, coastal infrastructure development and the extraction of resources such as oil and gas. The goal of the NOCAMO project is to maintain and enhance NMC’s high biodiversity value, coral reefs and associated ecosystems through effective spatial management of marine uses, to secure a sustainable future for coastal communities and economies. This will be achieved by laying the institutional and knowledge foundations for the application of multi-stakeholder based Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) across the region. This assignment will contribute to this objective through the delivery of knowledge elements for decision-making on MSP in the NMC region. The main objective of this assignment is to establish a dedicated interactive online atlas that harmonizes, collects and shares data across natural, social, and economic capitals. The dedicated online atlas for the NOCAMO Project will enable countries and stakeholders involved in resource use and protection of the NMC to access the spatial and attribute information of marine and coastal ecosystems and update the data based on the changes on the ground.

The NOCAMO Online Atlas will operate on the Nairobi Convention Secretariat ArcGIS Online platform. The NOCAMO Online Atlas will:

1. Gather and harmonize existing national and regional data in the NMC region including: a. Ecological and biological data b. Physical and oceanographic data c. The health status of natural capital d. Priority conservation areas e. Coastal and offshore uses f. Socio-economic data

2. Make this data available via a dedicated Nairobi Convention Secretariat ArcGIS online portal, which will provide functional links to various national and regional databases. The portal will build on existing mechanisms and tools of the Nairobi Convention Secretariat such as the Clearinghouse Mechanism, WIO Symphony and other outputs such as the WIO Regional MSP Strategy.

3. Analyze and combine all the data to produce documents and knowledge maps for decision making including: a. Baseline of ecosystem health b. Underlying threats and pressures related to coral reefs, mangroves, seagrasses and other key species c. Critical habitats and priority areas for conservation d. Areas of conflict between different uses

4. Geo-reference the data and develop visualization products such as story maps and country dashboards (Tanzania, Mozambique, Madagascar, Union of the Comoros) to support the MSP process in the NMC The Nairobi Convention Secretariat, in executing the NOCAMO project, requires a highly motivated international consultant to develop the dedicated interactive, online atlas for the project.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the general supervision of the Head of the Nairobi Convention Secretariat, the consultant will be responsible for the following:

• Project Inception and Situational Analysis The Consultant will assess the available datasets, data gaps, the format, and the countries’ readiness to implement the ArcGIS Online Atlas. This will entail starting with assessing the ICT infrastructure at the designate country focal point institution/department to include available baseline hardware and the baseline software.

• Data Collation The Consultant will identify and collate existing national and regional data in the NMC region including spatial and attribute data layers and other thematic layers required for the development of the Online Atlas, specified in terms of the data fields gathered, the currency of the data, and the veracity of the data. The collated data will include: a. Ecological and biological data: mangrove forests, seagrass beds, coral reef data, fish and invertebrate species data, flagship species, megafauna, habitat mapping, migratory species corridors, and satellite imagery data. b. Physical and oceanographic data: data on ocean currents, temperature and salinity data, sea level and wave data, wind and atmospheric processes data, sea surface temperature data, salinity and ocean chemistry data, coastal and offshore upwelling data, and oceanographic modelling data. c. Health status of natural capital: overfishing, climate change, pollution, habitat loss/ degradation, coastal development d. Priority conservation areas: marine protected areas and locally managed marine areas e. Coastal and offshore uses: fishing, shipping, oil and gas exploration, tourism, marine conservation f. Socio-economic data: fishing, shipping, oil and gas exploration, tourism, population data, data on livelihoods and economic activities, infrastructure data

• ArcGIS Online Configuration The Consultant will configure the ArcGIS Online accounts, create and assign users, and create the groups for the different countries with various group characteristics needed for the development and operation of the Online Atlas.

• Data Migration and Development of a Standardized Database Model All collated thematic layers will be characterized in terms of their visual representations, planned uses in the portal, potential data sources, levels of resolution, and data currency to the greatest extent possible. The defined data will then be standardized, through conversion to a common OGC standard format to enable visibility throughout the portal and enable processing and analysis. The Consultant will also perform quality assurance checks on the migrated data to ensure that the data collected in the Online Atlas is reliable and suitable for marine spatial planning use.

• Development of the Interactive Online Atlas The Consultant will develop an interactive online atlas based on ArcGIS Hub. The ArcGIS Hub license will be available to the Consultant through the Nairobi Convention Secretariat ArcGIS Online Portal. The online atlas will enable the Nairobi Convention Secretariat and Northern Mozambique Channel countries to: o connect and communicate with internal and public audiences by creating a data portal for sharing internal GIS data across an organization or with a GIS class, o share open data using the Share Open Data template, o showcase content related to a specific topic, such as research to restore local habitats or efforts to increase volunteer work within a community, o share a volunteer sign-up form as part of different sites on increasing volunteer work within a community, and o start an outreach campaign with events, surveys, and emails by creating a call-to-action for people to follow various initiatives. The Atlas will also provide community accounts, which are ArcGIS Online accounts for people who are not members of the NCS ArcGIS Online Portal to access the NCS Hub content and manage GIS applications. Community accounts will enable anyone to view or contribute content belonging to NMC Countries’ initiatives. These community accounts will grant access to community organizations, a designated ArcGIS Online subscription that separates community accounts from NCS ArcGIS online members accounts.

Qualifications/special skills

Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) is required in Geographic Information Systems, Information Systems and management, Marine Sciences, Ecology, Environmental Sciences, Natural Resources Management or similar disciplines. A minimum of two (2) years of relevant progressive experience in the application of geographic information systems, and information management is required. Demonstrated experience in developing GIS solutions for natural resource management applications and maintenance of existing geospatial databases and related metadata systems is required. Demonstrated knowledge and experience on remote sensing, obtaining biological, geophysical and socioeconomic geospatial datasets and developing geospatial databases is desired. Experience performing quality control assessments for geospatial products is desired Experience working in a multidisciplinary set up with government and non-government stakeholders including international organizations and local communities is desired.

Context

Task description

Under the general supervision of the Head of the Nairobi Convention Secretariat, the consultant will be responsible for the following:

• Develop human-interest stories showcasing the impact of project interventions, particularly the progress in implementing the Regional Ocean Governance Strategy, ecosystem monitoring frameworks, revised MEDAs and oil spill preparedness, as well as results of selected demonstration project activities in various WIO countries.
• Upload SAPPHIRE project outputs to the Nairobi Convention Clearing House Mechanism and work with others in the technical team to inform an interactive ArcGIS Storymap showcasing SAPPHIRE project best practices, geographic maps of project activities, multimedia like images and videos, and lessons learned with recommendations.
• Design and implement a comprehensive social media strategy to increase awareness of SAPPHIRE project interventions and achievements; and develop content calendars, including posts, infographics, and short videos for platforms like Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram.
• Well-coordinated press releases and briefings, insightful blog posts, brochures, fact sheets, posters and media events for key meetings and workshops, organized interviews with project stakeholders, and media field visits to generate impactful coverage and highlight project achievements.
• Visually appealing brochures detailing project objectives and achievements, concise fact sheets summarizing key outcomes, and posters for events showcasing project highlights, with high-quality publications for stakeholder distribution.

Results/Expected Outputs

• Inception report outlining the methodology of executing the work.
• A series of compelling human-interest stories highlighting the impact of project interventions, featuring the Regional Ocean Governance Strategy, ecosystem monitoring frameworks, updated MEDAs, and oil spill preparedness, and national level demonstration activities with interviews, community testimonies, and visual content.
• SAPPHIRE project outputs uploaded to the Nairobi Convention Clearing House Mechanism to inform an interactive ArcGIS Storymap showcasing SAPPHIRE project best practices, geographic maps of project activities, multimedia enhancements like images and videos, and lessons learned with actionable recommendations.
• A comprehensive social media strategy outlining goals, target audiences, and messaging, complemented by monthly content calendars with updates, infographics, short videos, and increased engagement on platforms like Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram.
•  Well-coordinated press releases, insightful blog posts, media events for key meetings and workshops, organized interviews with project stakeholders, and media field visits to generate impactful coverage and highlight project achievements.
• Visually appealing brochures detailing project objectives and achievements, concise fact sheets summarizing key outcomes, and posters for events showcasing project highlights, with high-quality publications for stakeholder distribution.

Context

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’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. The Nairobi Convention is the Regional Seas Convention for the Western Indian Ocean region and hosted by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) within the Ecosystems Division. The Secretariat of the Convention is responsible for the coordination, development, and implementation of the Nairobi Convention and its Programme of Work.

The Nairobi Convention Secretariat is the Regional Seas Convention for the Western Indian Ocean region, administered by UNEP within the Ecosystems Division. The Secretariat is responsible for the coordination, development, and implementation of the Nairobi Convention’s Work Programme. The UNV will further provide support in communicating progress in the implementation of the Nairobi Convention protocols, work programme, and projects.

Task description

Under the direct supervision of Nairobi Convention Project Manager, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

• Provide technical, support to carry out social media campaigns. This includes recommending strategy and procedures to ensure effective implementation, online community engagement and participation, and optimum outreach and impact;
• Liaise with different UNEP offices, National Focal Point offices, institutions implementing Nairobi Convention projects, and partners to ensure smooth delivery of the various forms of communication platforms, materials for communication, publishing, printing, and dissemination.
• Contribute to the preparation of various written outputs such as draft background papers, concepts for communication, press releases, website content, annual reports, speeches, marketing material, easy-to-read reports and studies, inputs to publications, etc.
• Support storytelling and dissemination of the Nairobi Convention programme of work and projects including for WIOSAP, SAPPHIRE, and the ACP MEAs 3 Programme, NOCAMO, and the SWIOFC- Nairobi Convention partnership projects.
• Arrange profile interviews, prepare communication reports for internal and external requests, procedural monthly and quarterly reporting as required, ensuring documentation and reporting compliance with internal policies and external requirements.
• Document and widely disseminate stories on best practices and lessons learnt from demonstration projects to audiences across the region.
• Enhance draft communications strategy, support its validation, and foster its effective implementation to target audiences.
• Maintain records of media coverage and collate analytics and metrics
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Results/Expected Outputs

· Implementation of Nairobi Convention and projects, as well as emerging issues, communicated to Member States and other audiences;
· Nairobi Convention awareness and visibility materials updated and disseminated;

Result of Service

1. Inception report with a detailed work schedule articulating understanding of the roles and responsibilities under this consultancy with a detailed background literature of the project area.
2. A clean, validated detailed map layers of PECCA management area 3 including fishery closure areas, conservation areas, landing areas, restoration areas, fishing areas, seaweed area, urban/port/market/ on land, marine transport area, seagrass, corals, socioeconomic uses, and governance layers.
3. Validated General/Environmental Management Plan for Area 3 of PECCA developed using a participatory stakeholder approach, detailing collaborative management agreements, community designated marine uses and management, roles and responsibilities, partnerships, community collaboration in monitoring, annual workplans and budgets.

Work Location

Home-based

Expected duration

5 months

Duties and Responsibilities

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’s Ecosystem 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. The Nairobi Convention Secretariat for the Protection, Management and Development of the Marine and Coastal Environment of the Western Indian Ocean region, is within the Ecosystems Division of UNEP. This position is home-based and is located within the Nairobi Convention secretariat.

Background of the Consultancy
The sustainable development of the Blue Economy is a priority policy objective for the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar (RGZ). Key components of this policy for wealth creation are the empowerment of local fishing and aquaculture communities and micro-entrepreneurs; and the structural transformation of her economy mainly through public-private partnership (PPP). Sustainable integrated collaborative management and development of fisheries and marine resources within Zanzibar’s inshore waters and Marine Conservation Areas (MCAs) is a means to implement actions to achieve those policy priorities.
Efficient implementation of activities for developing general/environmental management plans and for monitoring, control and surveillance in the Pemba Channel Conservation Area (PECCA) require a strategic, multi-sectoral and inclusive collaborative approach for developing marine spatial plans. Collaborative in terms of joint implementation with communities through the Shehia Fishers Committees (SFCs) and Collaborative Management Groups (CMGs) as well as other stakeholder groups, non-government organisations and the private sector. Multi-sectoral in that management activities include, but are not limited to, those under the remit of Environment, Forestry, Community Development and Maritime Authorities.

Development and demonstration of multi-sectoral approaches to implementation of policy and management strategies at the national level are in line with the blue economy of Zanzibar and is also a key objective of the work being undertaken by the Department of Environment, under the First Vice President’s Office, Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar. The Department of Environment, working closely with the Ministry of Blue Economy and Fisheries are implementing a demonstration project in the PECCA of Pemba island for (1) Integration of fisheries and resources management mechanism through co-management and functional network of Government, local community and partners, (2) Enabling marine and coastal ecosystem conservation, and sustainably protecting marine conservation areas (MCA) in PECCA, and (3) Improving local community livelihoods through introduction of alternative income generating activities.

Pemba Channel Marine Conservation Area (PECCA)
The island of Pemba, Tanzania is a remarkable and unique island in the Western Indian Ocean (WIO). It contains high levels of biodiversity, important feeding and breeding areas for many species and migratory routes for marine mammals. The western side of the island has an indented coastline with numerous bays, islets and deep braided channels that form the basis of its diverse marine habitats. The island is also home to the WIO region’s only oceanic reefs in the East African Marine Ecoregion (EAME).

The western seaboard of Pemba is within the Pemba Channel Marine Conservation Area (PECCA). Established in 2005, PECCA covers 825.8km2 extending 3.22 km offshore at its widest point. Bordering the deep-water channel that drops to over 1000m, PECCA encompasses a diversity of coastal and shallow and deepwater ecosystems, marine habitats and species diversity. PECCA is administered through the Collaborative Management Unit of the Department of Marine Conservation within the Ministry of Blue Economy and Fisheries. PECCA consists of six (6) management areas that are collaboratively management by PECCA management and communities.

Demonstration activities are being implemented at Management Area No 3 in the Pemba Channel Conservation Area. The project’s activities are being implemented by First Vice President’s Office (FVPO) and the Ministry of Blue Economy and Fisheries (MoBEF) in collaboration with 11 Shehia Fishing Committees in management area 3. A collaborative ecosystem-based environmental management and fisheries plan is in development but requires finalisation through the definition of marine spatial planning (MSP) and planning frameworks for the implementation of management measures such as area closures, habitat restoration and income diversification. Finalisation of the MSP and these planning frameworks will provide case studies to contribute to the development of guidelines for similar initiatives in the other management areas of PECCA and other Marine Conservation Areas (MCA) in Zanzibar archipelago. These case studies will be utilised by the newly formed Stakeholder Management Committee in PECCA to define general guidelines for ecosystem based environmental and fisheries management and marine resource collaborative management planning, reviewed, and validated by the Stakeholder Management Committee (SMC) and the 11 Shehia fishing committees in Areas 3 of PECCA.

The demonstration project is funded by two projects being executed by the Nairobi Convention: (1) The Strategic Action Programme Policy Harmonization and Reforms (SAPPHIRE) project implemented by UNDP and executed by the Nairobi Convention Secretariat with funding from the Global Environmental Facility (GEF). SAPPHIRE project aims to achieve effective long-term ecosystem management in the Western Indian Ocean (WIO) Large Marine Ecosystems (LME) in line with the Strategic Action Programme (SAP) for sustainable management of the Western Indian Ocean Large Marine Ecosystems (LMEs). The project supports the demonstration of development of ocean policy and management strategies at the national level in line with the blue economy and through intersectoral management approaches. (2) The Partnership Project between the Nairobi Convention (NC) and the South West Indian Ocean Fisheries Commission (SWIOFC) for coastal governance and fisheries management for sustainable blue growth (NC-SWIOFC PP). The partnership project is funded by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA) and jointly implemented by the SWIOFC and the Nairobi Convention. The project seeks to enhance the resilience of livelihoods based on Western Indian Ocean marine and coastal ecosystem and habitats, to promote sustainable management of coastal fisheries using the ecosystem approach to fisheries, and to enhance coordination between fisheries and environmental management institutions at national and regional level. In particular, the project will support local marine spatial planning and the development of management plans/strategies for adoption at national level for the conservation of selected critical coastal habitats with a shared concern for fisheries and environmental management.

The Nairobi Convention Secretariat required the services of an experienced and qualified expert to lead the development of participatory and evidence-based marine spatial planning and the development and validation of an integrated environmental management plan for communities of Area 3 of the Pemba Channel Marine Conservation Area.

Purpose and Objectives
The objective of consultancy is to lead and provide technical services to stakeholders to engage in marine spatial planning and development of management plans. The consultancy will involve the development of participatory and evidence-based marine spatial planning and developing a comprehensive stakeholder-validated integrated environmental management plan for communities of Area 3 of the Pemba Channel Marine Conservation Area.

Duties and Responsibilities
Under the general supervision of the Head of the Secretariat of the Nairobi Convention, and direct supervision of the project manager the Consultant will support the mapping of Area 3 of PECCA, identify the various marine uses, overlaps and possible use conflicts, and provide technical support during the validation of management plans emanating from the marine spatial plans. Specifically the consultant will undertake the following activities:

1. Obtain detailed mapping of the Pemba Channel Conservation Area showing:
i. General map of Pemba archipelago and the existing zonation.
ii. Pemba currents, eddies, tides and stratification in the PECCA, including environmental forcing physical data (temperature, salinity, pH, wind) and related climate data. Identify gaps in data such as nutrients, sedimentation/erosion and water quality data
iii. Map showing critical habitats designated areas, marine protected areas, locally managed marine areas, lagoons, bays, large shallow inlets, sandbanks.
iv. Map showing species abundance, distribution, and primary productivity (endemic, exotic, flagship, indicator, keystone, habitat forming, target or vulnerable species).
v. Identify data gaps such as various suitability areas e.g. for aquaculture and ‘rigid’ restrictions for e.g. fishing area, no-take areas, seaweed farming areas, fish closure areas including seasonal closures.

2. Through a participatory process, obtain maps of Area 3 showing data layers of human use from available socioeconomic datasets:
i. Residential rural/urban areas and ports/harbours
ii. Human population and distribution.
iii. Shoreline exploitation and marine uses (agriculture, transport and shipping, forestry, offshore and nearshore fishing areas) and catchment.
iv. Map showing Area 3 fish nursery areas
v. Abundance of fishing boats, fish landing sites and amounts of targeted species.
vi. Types of fishing gear
vii. Mariculture farms (seaweed, octopus, sea cucumber, oyster cultivation)
viii. Sources of energy (oil, gas, mining)
ix. Sand and gravel extraction, dredging, dumping.
x. Marine cables, pipelines, jetty
xi. Tourism data
xii. Cultural and religious sites

3. Through a participatory process, obtain maps showing existing governance measures
i. multi-sector uses in Area 3 e.g. protected areas and shipping traffic interactions.
ii. Existing management measures
iii. Future needs of existing or proposed uses

4. In a participatory approach, incorporate aspects of community-based coastal and marine management by engaging all stakeholders and sectors in Area 3
i. Participate in open stakeholder meetings facilitated by the Department of Environment and Department of Marine Conservation and partners for a participatory approach and validation of Area 3 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. Support data analysis under (a) (b) (c) above to be visualized easily on maps.
iv. Undertake value addition of data by assessing possible cumulative impacts of human uses in Area 3
v. Ensure maps developed for Area 3 are shared with stakeholders and sectors for participatory input on the environmental, economic, socio-cultural, and inter-sectorial data layers,
vi. Participate in the validation exercises on inputs for balancing potential competing uses and identify any data gaps and plan for data collection and creation.

5. Participate in stakeholder meetings facilitated by the Department of Environment and Department of Marine Conservation and contribute to discussions on the broader cross-sectoral management processes and systems for Area 3 of PECCA.

i) Participate and contribute to the development of a Management Plan for Area 3 in consultation with all stakeholders to enable production of the required management plan.

ii) Work with 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 the Private Sector-NGO Forum and the Stakeholder Management Committee (SMC) in Area 3 of PECCA

a. identify appropriate interventions including the establishment of the PECCA 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 the marine conservation area (MCA) – Area 3 of PECCA.
c. Update all community designated fishery closures and types in Area 3 of PECCA 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 PECCA
e. Working with the SMC, DMC, DoE and MoBEF include Management Plan activities in the annual workplans and budgets for the Area 3 Marine Conservation Area

Qualifications/special skills

1. An advanced university degree (Master’s degree)is required in the field of ecology, marine science, coastal ecosystems management, or any related discipline.
2. A minimum of 7 years of professional experience is required 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.)
3. 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
4. Experience working with coastal communities and different stakeholders at both strategic and technical levels and demonstrated quality and timely delivery is required
5. Working knowledge in Tanzania and experience of working with Government and intergovernmental programme would be preferred.
6. Experience working in a multidisciplinary set up with government, non-government stakeholders including local communities on natural resource management matters in the WIO region is an advantage.

Result of Service

By the end of the consultancy, the consultant should have prepared an edited and formatted version and submitted a clean version of the publication on the Chondrichthyans of the Western Indian Ocean: Biodiversity, Fisheries and Trade, Management and Conservation for online and print dissemination.

Work Location

Home-Based

Expected duration

4 months

Duties and Responsibilities

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’s Ecosystem 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. The Nairobi Convention Secretariat for the Protection, Management and Development of the Marine and Coastal Environment of the Western Indian Ocean region, is within the Ecosystems Division of UNEP. This position is home-based and is located within the Nairobi Convention secretariat.

BACKGROUND OF THE CONSULTANCY
The third phase of the programme on capacity building related to Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs) in the African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) countries (ACP MEAs 3 Programme) seeks to empower key stakeholders to address environmental challenges and to reap the benefits of improved environmental management at the national and regional level. In the context of the Nairobi Convention for the Protection, Management and Development of the Marine and Coastal Environment of the Western Indian Ocean region (Nairobi Convention), Phase III of the ACP MEAs Programme aims at better management of coasts and oceans, enhancing ocean governance and effective implementation of the Convention. The programme has been supporting the strengthening of the governance framework of the Nairobi Convention and its associated protocols, including supporting conservation of migratory species, the development of a regionally representative network of marine protected areas, and in enhancing measures for reducing the influx of waste entering the marine environment.

With support from the ACP-MEAs III Programme, the Secretariat for the Nairobi Convention is undertaking an editorial review and printing of the partnership publication on ‘Chondrichthyans of the Western Indian Ocean: Biodiversity, Fisheries and Trade, Management and Conservation’. The status report on the conservation and management needs of Chondrichthyans (sharks, rays and their relatives) was spearheaded by the Wildlife Conservation Society following the seventh Conference of the Parties to the Nairobi Convention (COP7). The publication supports the Contracting Parties to the Convention and partners in their efforts towards sustainably managing, protecting, and developing the marine resources of the Western Indian Ocean region. The report reveals the main threats facing chondrichthyans in the Nairobi Convention area, biodiversity, fisheries, trade and policy for each of the ten Nairobi Convention Member States. For an improved chondrichthyan management the report recommends actions that should be considered by the Member States. In its preparation, the report involved a team of experts working with several organizations committed to the conservation of sharks and rays and the conservation and sustainable development of the Western Indian Ocean Region. The authors and editors have drawn on the expertise and input of a wide range of contributors – scientists, fisheries experts, policy experts, resource managers, technicians, and conservationists.

For this purpose, the Nairobi Convention Secretariat is seeking the services of an experienced and qualified science editor to edit the partnership publication on ‘Chondrichthyans of the Western Indian Ocean: Biodiversity, Fisheries and Trade, Management and Conservation’.

The science editor (hereinafter referred to as “Consultant”) will be required to work according to detailed Terms of Reference contained in the following sections.

PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES
The purpose of the consultancy is to provide editorial services to the manuscript on the ‘Chondrichthyans of the Western Indian Ocean: Biodiversity, Fisheries and Trade, Management and Conservation’, leading its publication and printing for dissemination.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the general supervision of the Head of the Secretariat of the Nairobi Convention, and direct supervision of the project manager, the consultant will undertake the following tasks related to the publication titled ‘Chondrichthyans of the Western Indian Ocean: Biodiversity, Fisheries and Trade, Management and Conservation’:
• Review, edit to a high standard and proofread the manuscript, foreword, preface, and summary, to ensure accuracy, correct language use, consistency, clarity, and conformity with UNEP style guidelines.
• revise or rewrite text, as needed, to allow for improved readability and logical sequence.
• Propose revisions to the document’s layout to enhance flow and user-friendliness, and incorporate these as agreed.
• Ensure compliance with UNEP editorial style guidelines, and proper acknowledgement of the Nairobi Convention, authors, and all partners and projects involved in the publication.
• Accommodate or update any input, suggestions, or additional changes that may proposed by partners.
• Produce Pdf files for electronic/online distribution
• Produce print-ready pdf files for printing.

Qualifications/special skills

• Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in a science subject, communications sciences or related field is required.
• A first-level university degree in combination with 2 additional years of work experience as a science editor/writer may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• 5 years of working experience is required in the area of scientific editing, technical writing, proofreading and publishing.
• Excellent command of advanced and technical English language, scientific terminologies and conventions, editorial principles, and great attention to detail and accuracy, are required.
• Solid understanding of printing and production processes and norms, and knowledge of online publication, is required.
• Experience working within the Western Indian Ocean region, UNEP and/or other UN Agencies will be an asset.
• Experience with editorial practices and documentation procedures of UNEP or comparable international organizations is desired.
• Experience in a field related to the environment, sustainable development, and marine science is an added advantage.

Result of Service

1. Inception report
2. Digital and hard copy compendium of WIOSAP investments
3. Dashboard of WIOSAP demo projects
4. Four national water quality monitoring frameworks
5. Two capacity-building workshop reports on water quality monitoring
6. One concept note/proposal submitted for funding
7. Interactive dashboard of the WIO CCVA toolkit
8. WIO blue carbon workshop concept note and meeting report
9. Science to Policy Platform concept note and meeting report
10. Two newsletters detailing popular stories on WIOSAP demo projects success

Work Location

Nairobi (Office Based).

Expected duration

10 months

Duties and Responsibilities

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 Coastal and Marine Environment of the Western Indian Ocean (WIO), under the Ecosystems Division. The 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/The Nairobi Convention, under the project on the ‘Implementation of the Strategic Action Programme for the protection of the Western Indian Ocean from land-based sources and activities’ (WIOSAP), requires a Marine And Coastal Environmental Management Consultant to undertake various activities focusing on sustainability of various interventions supported by the WIOSAP project. This position is located at the Nairobi Convention Secretariat, within the Nairobi duty station.

Objective:
Undertake various activities focusing on the sustainability of various interventions supported by the WIOSAP project through mapping of marine and coastal work done by partners to the Nairobi Convention and how to initiate and also strengthen specific linkages to the relevant outputs of the WIOSAP project including production of a compendium for the project capturing project achievements, lessons learnt, best practices, challenges and opportunities for replication/upscaling.

Specific Tasks and Responsibilities
Under the general supervision of the Head, Secretariat of the Nairobi Convention, and direct supervision of the WIOSAP Project Manager, the consultant is expected to undertake the following roles:
• Compilation of a digital and hard copy compendium of WIOSAP investments in the WIO region capturing partnerships, successes, lessons learnt, challenges and opportunities
• Production and eventual uploading of a dashboard of WIOSAP demo projects in a format suitable for wider public outreach for effective dissemination
• Work with the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) to develop national water quality monitoring frameworks for 4 WIO countries including associated capacity building for their operationalization.
• Rolling out of the toolkit for green port development in 2 countries (2 ports) in the WIO region;
• Development of one proposal to enhance WIOSAP pipeline funding;
• Working with colleagues in the Convention, lead in the production of meeting concept and agenda and meeting report for the Science to Policy Platform including proposed areas of decision for consideration by the COP of the Convention;
• Development of an interactive dashboard of the WIO CCVA toolkit;
• Develop meeting documents for a proposed WIO blue carbon workshop and the associated meeting report thereof;
• Work with communication team to produce public stories for dissemination of project achievements.

Qualifications/special skills

• Advanced university (a Masters degree or equivalent) is required in Marine Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Natural Resources Management or similar disciplines. A first level degree with an additional two years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree.
• A minimum 2 years of relevant professional experience is required in: Marine and coastal management, geospatial analysis, implementation of projects, and project reporting
• Experience working with different stakeholders at both strategic and technical levels and demonstrated quality and timely delivery is desired
• Working knowledge of the Western Indian Ocean (WIO) region and experience of working with the Governments of the WIO region would be an advantage.
• Familiarity with/ appreciable understanding of the works of the UNEP-Nairobi Convention is an asset
• Demonstrated competency in high-level and excellent proposal/technical writing and ability to work within very short timelines and with minimum supervision is an added advantage

Languages

English and French are the official working languages of the United Nations. For this consultancy, fluency in oral and written English is required.

Result of Service

• Logistical needs for each capacity building/training activity identified and supported
• Various correspondences drafted and dispatched.
• Effective and regular liaison with various stakeholders, including through correspondence, telephone and other media conducted.
• Administrative and logistical support as well as regular updates to the respective officers to plan and implement activities required.
• Accurate reports and/or records in the areas of work programming, budget/financial management, personnel administration and other administrative functions

Work Location

Nairobi

Expected duration

6 months

Objective of the Individual Contractor (IC)
To support the Nairobi Convention Secretariat’s operations and programme team in undertaking various activities related to administration, programme and logistical support. The IC will work closely with the administration and finance team in ensuring timely action is taken on various processes.

Specific Tasks and Responsibilities
Under the general supervision of the Head of the Nairobi Convention Secretariat and the direct supervision of the Project Coordinator of the SAPPHIRE Project, the consultant will be responsible for the following:

• Assist with the daily administrative functions of the unit, draft routine correspondence, respond to enquiries in respect to relevant administrative and human resources matters.
• Perform general administration functions to the operations and programme team in relation to obtaining vendor quotations, compiling procurement documents, vendor registration, and banking details upload.
• Raise requisitions for procurement and finance in the system for purchase of various office requirements. Ensure procurement policies have been followed
• Manage contracts between the UN and external contractors for outsourced services. Audit the contractors’ invoices against the goods and services.
• Provide administrative support to unit’s meetings; typing and distributing minutes/reports as required.
• Assist in travel arrangements and organization of meetings, workshops, international conferences, liaise with relevant offices at UNEP regarding allocation of meeting rooms, preparation of agenda, list of participants as well as sending out invitations.
• Processing and subsequent follow-up of travel authorizations, organizing tickets, advise on visa acquisition, and arranging for travel advance with Payments Unit,
• Prepare pre-encumbrance for stock requisitions for the office and ensure availability of adequate supplies.
• Support in monitoring accounts and processing of payments to vendors, consultants and individual contractors for services. Review & submission of invoices, delivery notes, POs & Terms of References (ToRs) and other supporting documents
• Communicate with participants on trainings, venue, HR mini master forms and bank documents.
• Prepare documentation for meetings and Missions; meetings and reports.
• Organize and coordinate documents related to seminars, conferences and translations, drafting of agreements.
• Assist to process implementing partner agreements; maintain projects databases and reporting.
• Assist in following up with implementing partners for submission of financial expenditure reports; review of documents and reports; assist in project data compilation and facilitate feedback from stakeholders and implementing partners
• Process payment requests, expense reports, agreement amendments for implementing partners in the Umoja grantor programme
• Assist to coordinate activities of budget in budget implementation and monitoring of expenditure

Qualifications/special skills

Academic Qualifications:

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Supplementary training in either business administration, finance, procurement, travel, programme management or contracts management is desirable.

Professional Qualifications:

• Experience in the usage of computer and office software packages (MS Word, Excel etc.) is required
• Practical experience in ERP systems such as UMOJA is desired
• Prior experience in an international organization such as UN, INGO is desirable
• Excellent organizational and communication skills is desirable.

Languages

• English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of French is an advantage.

Result of Service

1. An inception report outlining the work plan for delivery of the outputs of the consultancy.
2. Course materials for the workshop.
3. Delivery of the 3-day workshop.
4. Report of the leadership workshop for senior leaders, officials and policymakers in marine policy and ocean governance.

Work Location

Home-Based

Expected Duration

3 months

Duties and Responsibilities

Introduction
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 Coastal and Marine Environment of the Western Indian Ocean (WIO), under the Ecosystems Division. The 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.

The Nairobi Convention Secretariat is executing the GEF funded project on the “Western Indian Ocean Large Marine Ecosystems Strategic Action Programme Policy Harmonisation and Institutional Reforms (SAPPHIRE) in coordination with the participating countries and partners both at national and regional level. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) – Regional Service Centre for Africa is the implementing agency of the SAPPHIRE project providing oversight in the execution of the project. The main objective of the SAPPHIRE project is to achieve effective long-term ecosystem management in the WIO Large Marine Ecosystems in line with the Strategic Action Programme for sustainable management of the WIO Large Marine Ecosystems as endorsed by the participating countries.

The SAPPHIRE project seeks a consultant to prepare course material and deliver a leadership workshop for senior leaders, officials and policy makers in marine policy and ocean governance. The workshop seeks to empower leaders and promote networking to influence marine policy formulation, decision making and implementation. The workshop contributes to SAPPHIRE’s Outcome 5.1 which seeks to strengthen capacity for improved ocean governance through training and support.

Objective of the Consultancy
To prepare and deliver a leadership workshop for senior leaders, officials and policy makers in marine policy and ocean governance.

Duties and Responsibilities
Under the general supervision of the Head of the Nairobi Convention Secretariat and the direct supervision of the Project Coordinator of the SAPPHIRE Project, the consultant will be responsible for the following:

1. Develop course material, including a timetable, for the workshop and make them available to the participants.
2. Facilitate the workshop as per the agreed timetable.
3. Prepare a workshop report.

Qualifications/special skills

• University degree is required in Business Economics, Management, Commerce, Communication, Psychology, International Development and/or other related disciplines relevant to the assignment.

Professional Experience:

• A minimum of 4 years working experience is required in leadership development processes, coaching and mentorship is required.
• Working knowledge of the Western Indian Ocean (WIO) region and experience of working with the Governments of the region would be desirable.
• Ability to work within very short timelines and with minimum supervision with be added advantage.

Languages

English and French are the official working languages of the United Nations. For this consultancy fluency in oral and written English is required.

Objective of the Consultancy

The Nairobi Convention would like to hire a senior consultant in Oil Spills to work with the Convention, the Government of Mauritius, and other key stakeholders to Conduct Public Outreach and provide recommendations to finalise the latest update of the National Oil Spill Contingency Plan of the Republic of Mauritius. The consultant will facilitate stakeholder outreach workshops to sensitise the population on the updated NOSCP and provide recommendations on the way forward based on comments and inputs from the workshops. In executing the consultancy, the consultant will work closely with the Convention team, designated officials of the Government of Mauritius, UNDP Country Offices in Mauritius, National Focal Point of the SAPPHIRE project, and others as deemed appropriate and necessary.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under overall supervision of the Head of the Nairobi Convention Secretariat and direct supervision of the SAPPHIRE Project Coordinator, and in close collaboration with the Government of Mauritius, the consultant will coordinate the overall process of stakeholder consultations to sensitise and receive inputs from the population of Mauritius on the updated National Oil Spill Contingency Plan. The consultant will undertake the following specific tasks:
-a.  Act as resource person to facilitate 10 working sessions on the sensitisation of stakeholders (key responders/ministries/ parastatal bodies, private sectors(oil companies and media), tourism sector (hotel and pleasure craft operators, fishers, women association, youth & NGO’s amongst others) on their roles and responsibilities according to the revised NOSCP.
– b. Develop a report documenting the comments, inputs, and perspectives from the participating stakeholders and provide recommendations on how to adapt the plan accordingly.

Qualifications/special skills

Academic qualifications

At least a first level degree is required in Marine Biology/ Sciences (Marine biology and coastal management/Maritime Safety and Environmental Protection/ Maritime Affairs – Maritime Safety & Environmental Administration/ Oceanography and Marine Environmental Management), Environmental Sciences or other closely related fields.

Work requirements

• • Minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience is required in the environmental or marine sciences sector, in international setting including in the Western Indian Ocean region.
  • Experience with oil spill contingency at sea (plans, methods and technologies) and related national laws, policies, strategies is desired.
  • Excellent analytical, advocacy, presentation, writing and communications skills are required;
  • Experience in conducting training and capacity building especially working in SIDS (Small Island Developing States) is an added advantage.

Objective of the Consultancy

To undertake various activities to support the Government of Mauritius through the Ministry of Environment, Solid Waste Management and Climate Change in reviewing and update the Oil Spill Sensitivity maps, Tactical and operational maps at 2 sites namely from Pointe aux Cannoniers to Le Goulet and Montagne Jacquot to Le Morne.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Organise a consultation workshop with relevant government institutions and key stakeholders to confirm the specific uses and geographical extent of an updated sensitivity Atlas, discuss how the MESA (Mapping Environmentally Sensitive Assets) guideline will be applied, acknowledge limitations, and agree priorities.
2. Identify data gaps and collect baseline information/data and update the sensitivity maps for the two sites from Pointe aux Cannoniers to Le Goulet and Montagne Jacquot to Le Morne. The baseline information/data will be validated through field surveys.
3. Organise consultation meetings with stakeholders to provide nationally specific sensitivity rankings for ecological and socio-economic assets.
4. Work with partners to carry out initial processing of the sensitivity atlas using the MESA toolkit and based on the nationally refined sensitivity rankings.
5. Develop supporting documentation to the atlas in consultation with stakeholders to define scope and a detailed methodology to aid future updates.
6. Organise a capacity building workshop with stakeholders to provide an overview to relevant staff within the Government of Mauritius on how the atlas was produced, any outstanding data gaps that would be a priority for future data collection, limitations for its use, data management needs and requirements to update the map in the future.

Qualifications/special skills

Academic qualifications

Advanced university degree is required (MSc or PhD) in marine science and/or other related disciplines (e.g., Oceanography, fisheries management, natural resources management, environmental economics, etc.) relevant to the assignment

Work requirements

• Minimum of 7 years working experience is required in implementing coastal and marine projects involving Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and comprehensive knowledge of Mauritius coastal and marine ecosystems.
• Experience working in national programmes, particularly natural resource management programmes and projects in Mauritius is desirable.
• Working knowledge of the Western Indian Ocean (WIO) region and experience of working with the Governments of the WIO region would be desirable.
• Ability to work within very short timelines and with minimum supervision with be added advantage.
• Demonstrated competency in excellent scientific/technical writing and consistency in critical writing and review of documents is desirable.

Result of Service

1. Report outlining the work plan for delivery of the outputs of the consultancy, including a detailed budget for project activities.
2. Report of a meeting with relevant government institutions and key stakeholders in Mauritius to confirm the specific uses and geographical extent of an updated sensitivity Atlas, discuss how MESA will be applied, acknowledge limitations, and agree priorities
3. Baseline information/data validated through field surveys and updated sensitivity maps for the two sites from Pointe aux Cannoniers to Le Goulet and Montagne Jacquot to Le Morne.
4. Report a consultation meeting with stakeholders to provide nationally specific sensitivity rankings for ecological and socio-economic assets.
5. Sensitivity atlas developed using the MESA toolkit and based on the nationally refined sensitivity rankings.
6. Documentation developed to support the atlas in consultation with stakeholders to define scope and a detailed methodology to aid future updates.
7. Report of a capacity building workshop with stakeholders to provide an overview to relevant staff within the Government of Mauritius on how the atlas was produced, any outstanding data gaps that would be a priority for future data collection, limitations for its use, data management needs and requirements to update the map in the future.

Work Location

Home-Based

Expected duration

6 months

Context

The Nairobi Convention Secretariat is the Regional Seas Convention for the Western Indian Ocean region and administered by United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) within the Ecosystems Division. The secretariat is responsible for the coordination, development and implementation of the Nairobi Convention’s Programme of Work. 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 overall objective of the UNEP’s Ecosystems Division is to support countries in conserving, restoring and sustainably managing their terrestrial, freshwater and marine ecosystems, the biodiversity they contain and the products and services they provide for human wellbeing and prosperity. It addresses the environmental causes and consequences of disasters and conflicts. It helps countries reduce pollution from land-based activities, increase resilience to climate change and reflect linkages between poverty and the environment in their development planning. The position is located in the Nairobi Convention Secretariat. The national UNV will provide technical support in the implementation of the project on Capacity building related to Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEA) in African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) Countries – Phase 111 – (ACP-MEA’s) in the Nairobi Convention area, in synergy with related projects of the Nairobi Convention.

Task description

Under the direct supervision of the Head, Nairobi Convention Secretariat, the national UNV will undertake the following tasks:

• Providing support to the Nairobi Convention in tasks related to the implementation of the EU funded project entitled “Enforcing Environmental Treaties in African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) Countries (ACP-MEA Phase III)” focused on capacity building and reinforcing the Nairobi Convention governance frameworks and associated protocols, including the current work programme of the Nairobi Convention,
• Contribute to preparation of briefing notes, concept notes and presentations on the ACP-MEA Phase III project in synergy with related projects of the Convention,
• Assist to prepare legal agreements such as Small Scale Funding Agreements (SSFA) and Project Cooperation Agreements (PCA) with partners for implementation of project activities and processing through the UN Environment Partnership Portal,
• Assist to keep track of legal agreements for the ACP-MEA Phase III project and related projects and follow-up on their deliverables, associated payments and closure, • Support organization of meetings and contribute to preparation of meeting agendas, meeting concept notes, identifying participants, preparation of background and working documents, meeting reports and where appropriate, handling logistics and preparing mission reports,
• Create and maintain an experts and institutional database on ocean governance and marine spatial planning, database on the Protocol concerning protected areas and wild fauna and flora in relation to coastal and marine ecosystems health and indicator monitoring, database on ocean acidification in the Western Indian Ocean (WIO) region, database on marine litter in the WIO region,
• Upload project data into the Nairobi Convention clearinghouse mechanism, undertake data analysis and trends, visualization of scenarios and identify emerging issues,
• Draft and/or contributing to quarterly, mid-year and annual reporting on the progress in implementation of the ACP-MEA Phase III project,
• Represent the Nairobi Convention at various partners’ meeting and make presentations on the Nairobi Convention’s work and its linkages to other initiatives in the Western Indian ocean region,
• Contribute to technical reporting on project activities and global reporting on activities related to marine and coastal management, as well as reporting on progress in attainment of relevant sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) arising from the activities of the Nairobi Convention,
• Contribute to development of new projects to promote project sustainability through preparation of project ideas and proposals,
• Perform other related duties as assigned.