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- Consultant for Go-blue Project Management and Coordination
- GEF Project Specialist II
- Method of Application
- Job TypeContract
- QualificationMBA/MSc/MA , PhD/Fellowship
- Experience2 years
- LocationNairobi
- Job FieldConsultancy  , Maritime 
Tasks:
- Providing technical support in development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation and progress reporting of tasks related to ‘Go Blue Result Area 2 – “Connecting People, Cities and the Ocean: Innovative Land-Sea Planning and Management for a Sustainable and Resilient Kenyan Coast” focusing broadly on demonstration projects support, development of project Guidelines, project data and knowledge management strategy and infrastructure; and other JKP regional frameworks,
- Support Project Management Unit (PMU) in preparation of a Go-Blue data and knowledge management strategy, data infrastructure, capacity building and sustainability plan.
- Contribute to the preparation of briefing notes, concept notes and presentations on the Go-Blue project in synergy with related projects within MCEU and other relevant Units within UNEP,
- Support organization of meetings and contribute to the preparation of Go-Blue meeting agendas, workshops and meeting concept notes, identifying participants, preparation of background and working documents, meeting reports and where appropriate, handling logistics and preparing mission reports,
- Collaborates with the MCEU project team and the Go-Blue Project PMU in reviewing project progress reports and, annual work plans and budget; support implementing partners with reporting requirements, guidelines, rules, and procedures and ensure completeness and accuracy of data submitted,
Qualifications/special skills
- An advanced university degree (Masters or PhD) in marine sciences, environmental studies specializing in marine and coastal environment, project management or discipline related to work of marine biology and/or coastal ecosystems, or related areas is required.
- At least 2 years of experience in coastal and marine conservation and management, as well as experience in ocean governance and using geospatial tools; work experience in an international organization is also required.
- Familiarity with Sustainable Development Goals in relation to SDG 13 on Climate Action and SDG 14 on life under water is desirable.
- Demonstrate previous experience in project management and coordination, including strategic planning, risk management, and stakeholder engagement, in - Kenya and the JKP region is desirable.
- Excellent writing, communication, and presentation skills, preferably with proven experience working in project management is desirable.
- Job TypeFull Time
- QualificationBA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
- Experience5 years
- LocationNairobi
- Job FieldProject Management 
Specific tasks and responsibilities
- The consultants will be expected to deliver as follows: The CCM Unit assigned GCF and GEF projects are developed with high quality and submitted to the GCF or GEF in a timely manner.
- GCF proposals packages preparation and reviews are led, concept note review committee checklists are completed thus ensuring its alignment to the GCF’s and UNEP’s GCF Coordination Unit requirements
- GEF mitigation proposals packages’ preparation and reviews are supported thus ensuring its alignment to the GEF’s and UNEP’s GEF Coordination Office requirements
- Meetings with relevant project teams and countries are organized during project development
- Input to the project internalization preparation is provided and legal agreements with Executing Partners are prepared and reviewed
- Comments to the project proposals are addressed
- All project reports are tracked for timeline delivery and duly reviewed, submitted and comments are addressed g. Project monitoring and evaluation processes are prepared and led as needed
- Technical oversight over the UNEP’s GEF and GCF Mitigation portfolio is provided. a. Regular meetings with the GCF Coordination Unit at UNEP are attended and close communication with this office is maintained b. Any updates on GEF and GCF policies and templates are communicated to project teams to ensure meeting the GCF standards during submission and implementation.
Qualifications/special skills
- Advanced university degree in one of the following fields is required: Environmental and Human Sciences, Economic, Engineering, Environmental Policy or in a related field is required
- A first level degree with additional two (2) years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree;
- Minimum five (5) years of experience in working with managing and developing international environmental projects, including Climate Change Mitigation (non-land use) is required.
- Experience in managing submission process and reviewing documents for the Global Environment Facility or Green Climate Fund or a similar fund is required.
- Ability to review critically project design and revision/drafting of project concepts and documents, and project progress reports; work plans and budgets is required.
- Ability to organize processes, reviewing documents and providing comments consistent with organization’s rules/requirements including attention to detail is required
- Experience in working with developing countries and/or international organizations is desirable
- Knowledge of GHG emissions calculations is desirable
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