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Location: Project Coordination Unit at IOC CARIBE Secretariat, Cartagena, Colombia
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Background
The Caribbean Large Marine Ecosystem (CLME):is a project developed by IOCARIBE of IOC(UNESCO) Members States in their quest for new approaches to cope with managing their transboundary marine resources. The focus of the UNDP-GEF intervention will be on assisting the Caribbean countries to improve the management of their shared living marine resources, most of which are considered to be fully or over exploited, through an ecosystem-based approach. A preliminary Transboundary Diagnostic Analysis (TDA) identified three priority transboundary problems that affect the Caribbean Large Marine Ecosystem (CLME): unsustainable exploitation of fish and other living resources, habitat degradation and community modification, and pollution. The final TDA will serve as the science basis for development of an agreed program of priority interventions towards sustaining the LME – a Strategic Action Programme (SAP) - including governance reforms, conservation measures and pollution control. The proposed project will facilitate the strengthening of fishery governance in the Caribbean at the regional, sub-regional and national levels by working with existing structures, strengthening horizontal and vertical linkages both politically and technically. To assist this process, the project will create an integrated information management system bringing together congruent fisheries, biological, pollution and socio-economic data and information as powerful management tool. Similarly, a monitoring and evaluation framework and a Regional Monitoring Environmental Programme will be developed. Pilot projects on specific transboundary fisheries (spiny lobster and reef fisheries) will trial governance models at the local, national and sub-regional levels and provide additional knowledge on means of applying ecosystem based approaches to fisheries management and determining the fisheries' socio-economic importance and sensitivities.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Regional Project Coordinator (RPC) shall be responsible for the overall coordination of all aspects of the UNDP-GEF IOC of UNESCO, IOC of UNESCO CLME project. He/she shall liaise directly with designated officials of the Participating Countries, other Members of the PSC, the Implementing Agency, the Executing Agency, UNDP Country Offices, existing and potential additional project donors, and others as deemed appropriate and necessary by the PSC or by the RPC him/her self. The RPC will also be responsible for the management of the project as well as for the delivery of a number of technical activities. The budget and associated work plan will provide guidance on the day-to-day implementation based on the approved Project Document and on the integration of the various donor funded parallel initiatives. The RPC will be responsible for oversight of the pilot projects, and will provide guidance and orientation with a view to ensuring that these are fully aligned and harmonized with work undertaken within the main project. He/she shall be responsible for delivery of all substantive, managerial and financial reports from and on behalf of the Project. He/she will provide overall supervision for all staff in the Program Coordination Unit, as well as guiding and supervising all external policy relations, especially those related to other Projects within the CLME Project.
General
*Directly supervise the day to day work of the PCU through a team consisting of professional, technical and administrative staff;
*Prepare an Operational Work Plan for the duration of the project and corresponding Annual Work Plans based on the Project Document and inception report, under the general supervision of the Project Steering Committee and in close consultation and coordination with related Projects, National Focal Points, GEF Partners and relevant donors;
*Coordinate and monitor the activities described in the work plan;
*Coordinate the SAP development process and oversee the Governance Framework development;
*Oversee implementation of the pilot projects, supervise the collection and analysis of lessons learned and best practices, and design replication strategies;
*Organize and supervise all reporting activities to the GEF, Implementing and Executing agencies, ensuring adherence to the Agencies' administrative, financial and technical reporting requirements:
*Ensure project compliance with all UN and GEF policies, regulations and procedures, as well as reporting requirements;
*Ensure consistency between the various program elements and related activities provided or funded by other donor organizations;
*Prepare and oversee the development of Terms of Reference for consultants and contractors;
*Coordinate and oversee preparation of the substantive and operational reports from the Program, including the revised TDA;
*Promote the Project and seek opportunities to leverage additional co-funding; and
*Represent the Project at meetings and other project related fora within the region and globally, as required.
Administrative
*Oversees and manages project finances and is responsible for approving all administrative and financial reports, external communications and travel requests, as well as the acquisition of equipment, goods and services;
*Manage the PCU, its staff, budget and imprest account, in line with UNOPS/UN rules and regulations
*Keep the Steering Committee informed of project development including through the organization of Steering Committee meetings; and
*Prepare the agenda and all technical background documentation, in consultation with other partners, for Steering Committee meetings; acts as Secretary to the SC meetings,
Required Selection Criteria
Competencies
Effective oral and written presentation skills. Experience in administration for budget and human resources management required. Good professional knowledge of main office computer applications desired.
Education/Experience/Language
*Advanced University Degree/Masters degree or equivalent degree in the Marine Sciences, Environmental Management, Natural Resources Management or a directly related field (e.g. fisheries management, etc.); First University degree in combination with 2 additional years of relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of Advanced University degree;
*At least ten years experience in fields related to the assignment at national and international levels. Demonstrated experience in management of multi-disciplinary projects, preferably of bi-national or regional scope, including team-building skills;
*Demonstrated diplomatic, interpersonal, networking and negotiating skills;
*Familiarity with the goals and procedures of international organizations, in particular those of the GEF and its partners (UNDP, UNEP, the World Bank, IOC of UNESCO and regional organizations related to Project activities, and currently identified Project donors) is highly desirable;
*Previous work experience in one or more of the participating countries, and previous work experience in the region on issues related to the Project will be very favorably considered;
*Fluency in oral and written English and Spanish. Knowledge of French an asset.
Submission of Applications
Qualified candidates may submit their application, including a letter of interest, complete Curriculum Vitae and an updated United Nations Personal History Form (P.11) (available on our website), via e-mail to iwvacancies@unops.org. Kindly indicate the vacancy number and the post title in the subject line.
Deadline: 03 November 2009: Closing Date
This Opportunity is classified within these Core Themes:
Environment
Biodiversity and Ecosystem Management
Latin America and the Caribbean
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