Jobs List

Water Policy Adviser (WWF-UK)

The Water Policy Advisor will be part of an innovative WWF team that seeks to reframe the debate on management of water, to encourage sustainable water footprints and to safeguard iconic freshwater ecosystems and biodiversity. Specifically, the candidate will encourage large UK and EU-based businesses to address the most harmful impacts of their water footprints and to support public policy that promotes better water management across the world. (Closing date: 2 January 2009)

Consultant: “Improve stakeholder training in critical habitats around the Yellow Sea” (UNDP/GEF YSLME Project)

The UNDP/GEF Yellow Sea Large Marine Ecosystem (YSLME) Project aims to facilitate protection and sustainable use of marine and coastal resources in the Yellow Sea. To achieve this objective, the Project has identified management actions in its preparation of the Strategic Action Programme (SAP). It is expected that implementing the management actions will mitigate environmental problems in the Yellow Sea and improve its diverse ecosystems. (Closing date: 14 December 2008)

Consultant: “Improve management of Critical Habitats around the Yellow Sea” (UNDP/GEF YSLME Project)

The UNDP/GEF Yellow Sea Large Marine Ecosystem (YSLME) Project aims to facilitate protection and sustainable use of marine and coastal resources in the Yellow Sea. To achieve this objective, the Project has identified management actions in its preparation of the Strategic Action Programme (SAP). It is expected that implementing the management actions will mitigate environmental problems in the Yellow Sea and improve its diverse ecosystems. (Closing date: 14 December 2008)

Consultant: “Improve public awareness of the benefits of biodiversity conservation around the Yellow Sea” (UNDP/GEF YSLME Project)

The UNDP/GEF Yellow Sea Large Marine Ecosystem (YSLME) Project aims to facilitate protection and sustainable use of marine and coastal resources in the Yellow Sea. To achieve this objective, the Project has identified management actions in its preparation of the Strategic Action Programme (SAP). It is expected that implementing the management actions will mitigate environmental problems in the Yellow Sea and improve its diverse ecosystems. (Closing date: 14 December 2008)

Consultant: Terminal Evaluation of UNDP/GEF Wetland Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Use in China Project

Under the guidance and support of UNDP CO and UNDP Regional Center, the terminal evaluation team will present a comprehensive and balanced appraisal of project results by using the project document and other information generated by the project including baseline and information generated by its M&E system, and to seek necessary contextual information to assess the significance and relevance of results. (Closing date: 27 November 2008)

Mediterranean Marine Coastal Expert (UNEP/MAP GEF Project)

This vacancy is for the UNEP/MAP GEF project “Strategic Partnership for the Mediterranean Sea Large Marine Ecosystem (LME) – Regional Component: Implementation of agreed actions for the protection of the environmental resources of the Mediterranean Sea and its coastal areas”. The Mediterranean Action Plan (MAP), one of UNEP’s Regional Seas Programmes, assists the countries in the region to safeguard the marine and coastal environment and to promote sustainable development. This post is located in Athens at the offices of the Mediterranean Action Plan of UNEP/DEPI. (Closing date: 21 November 2008)

Project Manager (UNEP/MAP GEF Project)

This vacancy is for the UNEP/MAP GEF project “Strategic Partnership for the Mediterranean Sea Large Marine Ecosystem (LME) – Regional Component: Implementation of agreed actions for the protection of the environmental resources of the Mediterranean Sea and its coastal areas”. The Mediterranean Action Plan (MAP), one of UNEP’s Regional Seas Programmes, assists the countries in the region to safeguard the marine and coastal environment and to promote sustainable development. This post is located in Athens at the offices of the Mediterranean Action Plan of UNEP/DEPI. (Closing date: 04 December 2008)

Director of UNEP - DHI Water and Environment Center in Hoersholm, Denmark

Under the general guidance of the Director, Division of Environmental Policy Implementation (DEPI), the direct supervision of the Deputy Director of (DEPI) and in close coordination with the Chief of the Freshwater Ecosystems Unit (DEPI), the incumbent will be responsible for the dayto-day management of the UNEP-DHI Water and Environment Centre in Hoersholm, Denmark. The overarching responsibility of the Director is to ensure that the Centre implements the workplan in accordance with the UNEP Water Policy and Strategy. (Closing date: 10 November 2008)

Web Communications & IT Officer (Global Water Partnership)

The position serves the entire GWP network by developing and overseeing the organisation’s web presence to ensure that web technology enhances the GWP mission and serves the GWP Secretariat by planning and implementing the use of information technology to improve efficiency and productivity. Based in the Communications group, the incumbent is expected to have both strong technical capacity and interpersonal communication skills, and works in close collaboration with all staff of the GWP secretariat. (Closing date: 15 November 2008)

Consultant: Installation of a Mooring and Demarcation Buoy System for the Sandy Island/ Oyster Bed Marine Protected Area (SIOBMPA), Carriacou, Grenada

The objective of this project is to enhance the management of the SIOBMPA to ensure conservation of biodiversity and sustainable livelihoods by developing and constructing infrastructure required for the management of the SIOBMPA. (Closing date: 18 November 2008)

Consultant: Development and Implementation of a Communication Strategy for the Sandy Island/ Oyster Bed Marine Protected Area (SIOBMPA), Carriacou, Grenada

The objective of this project is to enhance the management of the SIOBMPA to ensure conservation of biodiversity and sustainable livelihoods by developing and implementing a communication strategy, which includes: (a) A public awareness campaign strategy to educate Carriacou residents about the existence and the importance of the marine protected area; and, (b) A visitor and local interpretation program that will be used to educate people about the ecological benefits of the SIOBMPA as they visit the protected area. (Closing date: 12 November 2008)

Technical Adviser: Environmental Officer (Lake Tanganyika Project)

The TA Environment will work through the LTA in close liaison with the National Agencies and the Inter-ministerial Committees to ensure the effective implementation of the UNDP/GEF project. The TA Environment will provide the senior technical expertise and leadership for the Program stakeholders in Land and Water protection components of the Lake Tanganyika Integrated Management Program. (Closing date: 23 November 2008)

IT Consultant - Development of a GEF-IWCAM Clearing House Mechanism (IWCAM)

In line with the GEF-IWCAM Project’s goal to promote the IWCAM approach and provide access to information and resources on IWCAM, even after the Project has been completed, the PCU is seeking to create a CHM which will be openly accessible through the internet and which is part of its Project Information Management System (PIMS). This CHM will serve the dual function of creating a window (information platform) for the GEF-IWCAM Project and its activities to the outside world, and will also be a gateway to information and resources on the IWCAM approach. (Closing date: 14 November 2008)

Deputy Head – Global Marine Programme (IUCN)

The IUCN Global Marine Programme (GMP) has experienced significant growth in terms of project activities and team members in the past few years. In order for the Programme to consolidate its progress to date with a view to expanding its influence in the future, a Deputy Head is required to support the Head in developing and running the Programme. The Deputy Head’s primary focus will be managing staff, building and maintaining relationships with other IUCN component programmes and members, developing strategies, programmes and projects, and ensuring quality delivery of programme activities. (Closing date: 24 October 2008)

Regional Coordinator (FAO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific)

The Bay of Bengal Large Marine Ecosystem project (BOBLME) covering eight countries is to protect the health of the ecosystem and to manage the living resources of the population. The project will be run and coordinated through a Regional Coordinating Unit (RCU) acting as the secretariat of a project Steering Committee (PSC) responsible for providing general oversight of the execution of the BOBLME carried out through National Task Forces (NTFs). A Regional Coordination Unit (RCU) will act as Secretariat to the PSC . The RCU will coordinate work at the national level through the National Coordinators (NC) and at regional level through regional sub-contracting agencies or individuals. The RCU will be under the direct management of the Regional Coordinator who also acts as the Secretary to the PSC. The RCU will be located at the FAO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific in Bangkok for the first year of the project and thereafter will move to a hosted location in one of the participating countries. (Closing date: 18 October 2008)

Chief Technical Advisor (FAO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific)

A Regional Coordination Unit (RCU) will act as Secretariat to the Project Steering Committee (PSC). The RCU will coordinate work at the national level through the National Coordinators (NC) and at regional level through regional sub-contracting agencies or individuals. The RCU will be located at the FAO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific in Bangkok for the first year of the project and thereafter will move to a hosted location in one of the participating countries. (Closing date: 18 October 2008)

Information /Communication Specialist, Hygiene promotion (UNICEF)

Based in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of Congo), the incumbent of the post is responsible for the design, management, execution, monitoring and evaluation of a hygiene behavior change strategy in support of the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene programme. (Closing date: 01 October 2008)

Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist, WASH (UNICEF)

Under the overall guidance of the supervisor, Head of WASH Section, the incumbent of the post is responsible to: (1) support the government partners (MoH, Ministry of Education) to establish a comprehensive and sustainable monitoring system to measure achievements and gaps in WASH sector nationwide towards MDGs and evaluate the progress of the programme towards reaching its goals; and (2) develop and implement an integrated monitoring system to monitor the national programme “Healthy Villages” and “Healthy Schools” in coordination with UNICEF Zone Offices and Planning Section. (Closing date: 01 October 2008)

Researcher in Water Services Regulation

The Dundee UNESCO Centre for Water Law, Policy and Science, at the University of Dundee, Scotland, is looking for a Researcher in Water Services Regulation. (Closing date: 30 September 2008)

Marine Conservation Program Coordinator (WWF Chile)

Under the direction of the WWF Chile Director, the Marine Coordinator establishes conservation strategies for WWF marine priority areas in Chile and promotes the protection and proper management of marine biodiversity. The marine conservation coordinator will oversee activities related to the conservation and establishment of high conservation value areas (HCVAs) and marine protected areas (MPAs) in Southern Chile, serving as primary contact for government officials, NGOs, industries, and local and indigenous communities for WWF Chile’s work in MPA development. (Closing date: 26 September 2008)