IW Jobs List

TORs: Terms of references for the advertised jobs.
Short-Term International Consultancy – Transboundary Water Management Specialist (Prespa Region, FYR Macedonia): The consultant will conduct a rapid situational analysis of the current state of water management practices, the status of the enabling environment and develop and a clear and concise Terms of Reference and implementation plan for the proposed Prespa Working Group on Water Management (PWGWM). (Closing date: 09 June 2008)
Policy Programme Officer (WWF): The Policy Programme Officer will lead a national programme of policy engagement on freshwater, and provide policy support to all existing and any upcoming freshwater projects in the region. (Closing date: 27 June 2008)
Environmental Engineer/Management Adviser (Pacific IWRM): The Environmental Engineer/Environmental Management Specialist will assume direct responsibility for the technical delivery of the regional and national project components of the project, working with other members of the PCU as the principal technical project post. (Closing date: 25 July 2008)
Communications/Community Assessment and Participation Adviser (Pacific IWRM): The Communications/Community Assessment and Participation Specialist will assume direct responsibility for the substantial community assessment, participation, information, monitoring and evaluation, communication(s) and education activities of the project. (Closing date: 25 July 2008)
Financial Adviser (Pacific IWRM): The Financial Adviser will assume direct responsibility for the financial management of the Pacific IWRM Project. Close liaison will be required with the National project delivery teams (14 National Project Managers and National Assistants) and other regional partners. (Closing date: 25 July 2008)
Program Officer, Sustainable Seafood Initiative (WWF-US): WWF, the global conservation organization, seeks a Program Officer for its Sustainable Seafood Initiative (SSI) to plan, manage, communicate, and implement program priorities and activities for the SSI. (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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Consultant: Chief Technical Advisor (CTA) for the South East Marine Protected Area in Rodrigues Island: An International Technical Adviser will be recruited by the project to provide support and technical advice to the PMU and other relevant stakeholders for the timely implementation of the project activities. The Technical Adviser will be recruited international by the joint selection committee comprising of a representative of the Executing Agency for Objective 1 of the project (the Ministry of Agro-Industries and Fisheries), a representative of the Executing Agency for Objective 2 of this project (the Executive Council of the Rodrigues Regional Assembly), a representative of the Government Coordinating Agency and the UNDP. S/he will be the core resource person having the right for the smooth running and success of the project. The primary role of the TA will be to share his/her experience in similar projects. (Closing date: 21 November 2008)
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 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: “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)
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)
Programme Coordinator - Flood Management and Mitigation Programme (Mekong River Commission): The FMMP Coordinator will report to the Director, Technical Support Division (TSD) and will work in close collaboration with the Chief Technical Advisor and other managerial and professional staff of the Regional Flood Management and Mitigation Center (RFMMC) and the Mekong River Secretariat (MRCS), the National Mekong Committees (NMCs) and concerned national line agencies and other relevant international/regional institutions. (Closing date: 31 December 2008)
Pollution Prevention and Waste Management Adviser (SPREP): The Pollution Prevention and Waste Management Adviser (PPWMA) is responsible to the Programme Manager - Pacific Futures in the leadership and management of the Pollution Prevention and Waste Management team. Applications are invited for the above position with SPREP in Apia , Samoa. Appointment would be for a 3-year term initially with possible renewal up to a maximum of 6 years. (Closing date: 9 January 2009)
Project Coordinator (GEF GCLME Project): The incumbent shall be responsible for the overall coordination, management and supervision of all aspects of the GEF Guinea Current LME Project (GCLME). He/she shall liaise directly with the National Project Coordinators and the representatives of the GEF partners and other donors, in order to develop the annual and quarterly work plans and budgets for the project. He/she shall be responsible for all substantive, managerial and financial monitoring and reporting of the Project. (Closing date: Not specified as post is to be filled-up as soon as possible.)
Consultant: Procurement and Installation of Aids to Navigation Systems (MRC): The Mekong River Commission Secretariat invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for consultancy services for the Procurement and Installation of Aids to Navigation Systems on Selected Mekong River Stretches in the Lao PDR, Thailand, and Cambodia. (Closing date: 9 January 2009)
Amazon Network Initiative Leader (WWF): The Leader will have the unique opportunity to oversee the development and implementation of an ambitious initiative to safeguard the future of the Amazon across the nine countries that comprise the Amazon region. WWF’s vision is: An ecologically healthy Amazon Biome that maintains its environmental and cultural contributions to local peoples, the countries of the region, and the world, within a framework of social equity, inclusive economic development and global responsibility. (Closing date: 9 January 2009)
Policy Officer for Western Balkans (WWF MedPO): WWF Mediterranean Programme Office is searching for a WWF Policy Officer for Western Balkans (POWB). He/she will lead WWF MedPO’s efforts in supporting and facilitating the introduction and adaptation of key EU nature protection standards, integration of environment in accession support plans, and alignment to EU legislation in Serbia, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Croatia. POWB will ensure that the process makes a positive contribution to political and economic development while preserving and enhancing the environmental and social capital of these countries. (Closing date: 20 January 2009)
IWRM Communication Advisor Vacancy (SOPAC): Applications are invited for the position of Communications Adviser to be based within the Community Lifelines Programme of the Secretariat of the Pacific Islands Applied Geoscience Commission (SOPAC), located in Suva, Fiji Islands. The Communications Adviser will be required to work closely and cooperatively with Project and Programme Advisers to execute the communications strategies for the two regional programmes; the Pacific IWRM National Planning Programme and the Pacific HYCOS Project (Closing date: 01 March 2009).
Coordinator for Marine Ecosystem (UNEP/DEPI): Under the overall guidance of the Director, DEPI, the incumbent, will be responsible for formulating and implementing the Marine Ecosystems activities including marine biodiversity, habitat conservation, environmental aspects of fisheries, coral reefs, high seas management and within delegated authority he/she will manage the human and financial resources of the unit, preparing reports and ensuring timely UN reporting requirements (Closing date: 22 February 2009)
Watershed Management Specialist (ICIMOD): The thrust of ICIMOD projects being generally of transboundary and regional nature, and the IWM specialist’s need to have a good understanding of the regional dimension of IWM as well as the positioning of this work in a global context, the position requires a person with a regional overview (Closing date: 31 January 2009).
Water Utility Specialists, Sub-Saharan Africa (USAID-funded project): ARD, Inc. (http://www.ardinc.com) is accepting expressions of interest for a USAID-funded water/sanitation project in Sub-Saharan Africa. Seeking local/regional experts in water utility management, regulation, and reform. African nationals encouraged to apply (Closing date: 02 March 2009).
Senior Operations Officer (EAC/LVBC): The East African Community (EAC) through the Lake Victoria Basin Commission (LVBC) Secretariat is coordinating the implementation of the 2nd Phase of the Lake Victoria Environmental Management Project (LVEMP II) which will be implemented in all the five EAC Partner States (Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda) for a period of eight years and is inviting applications from suitably qualified citizens from the Partner States of the East Africa Community for this position (Closing date: 20 February 2009)
Administrative Secretary (EAC/LVBC): The East African Community (EAC) through the Lake Victoria Basin Commission (LVBC) Secretariat is coordinating the implementation of the 2nd Phase of the Lake Victoria Environmental Management Project (LVEMP II) which will be implemented in all the five EAC Partner States (Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda) for a period of eight years and is inviting applications from suitably qualified citizens from the Partner States of the East Africa Community for this position (Closing date: 20 February 2009)
Regional Project Coordinator (EAC/LVBC): The East African Community (EAC) through the Lake Victoria Basin Commission (LVBC) Secretariat is coordinating the implementation of the 2nd Phase of the Lake Victoria Environmental Management Project (LVEMP II) which will be implemented in all the five EAC Partner States (Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda) for a period of eight years and is inviting applications from suitably qualified citizens from the Partner States of the East Africa Community for this position (Closing date: 20 February 2009)
Water Resources Management Officer (EAC/LVBC): The East African Community (EAC) through the Lake Victoria Basin Commission (LVBC) Secretariat is coordinating the implementation of the 2nd Phase of the Lake Victoria Environmental Management Project (LVEMP II) which will be implemented in all the five EAC Partner States (Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda) for a period of eight years and is inviting applications from suitably qualified citizens from the Partner States of the East Africa Community for this position (Closing date: 20 February 2009)
Environment and Natural Resources Management Officer/GIS(EAC/LVBC): The East African Community (EAC) through the Lake Victoria Basin Commission (LVBC) Secretariat is coordinating the implementation of the 2nd Phase of the Lake Victoria Environmental Management Project (LVEMP II) which will be implemented in all the five EAC Partner States (Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda) for a period of eight years and is inviting applications from suitably qualified citizens from the Partner States of the East Africa Community for this position (Closing date: 20 February 2009)
Economist/Planning Officer (EAC/LVBC): The East African Community (EAC) through the Lake Victoria Basin Commission (LVBC) Secretariat is coordinating the implementation of the 2nd Phase of the Lake Victoria Environmental Management Project (LVEMP II) which will be implemented in all the five EAC Partner States (Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda) for a period of eight years and is inviting applications from suitably qualified citizens from the Partner States of the East Africa Community for this position (Closing date: 20 February 2009)
Communications/Development Awareness Officer (EAC/LVBC): The East African Community (EAC) through the Lake Victoria Basin Commission (LVBC) Secretariat is coordinating the implementation of the 2nd Phase of the Lake Victoria Environmental Management Project (LVEMP II) which will be implemented in all the five EAC Partner States (Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda) for a period of eight years and is inviting applications from suitably qualified citizens from the Partner States of the East Africa Community for this position (Closing date: 20 February 2009)
Project Accountant (EAC/LVBC): The East African Community (EAC) through the Lake Victoria Basin Commission (LVBC) Secretariat is coordinating the implementation of the 2nd Phase of the Lake Victoria Environmental Management Project (LVEMP II) which will be implemented in all the five EAC Partner States (Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda) for a period of eight years and is inviting applications from suitably qualified citizens from the Partner States of the East Africa Community for this position (Closing date: 20 February 2009)
Librarian/MIS Specialist (EAC/LVBC): The East African Community (EAC) through the Lake Victoria Basin Commission (LVBC) Secretariat is coordinating the implementation of the 2nd Phase of the Lake Victoria Environmental Management Project (LVEMP II) which will be implemented in all the five EAC Partner States (Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda) for a period of eight years and is inviting applications from suitably qualified citizens from the Partner States of the East Africa Community for this position (Closing date: 20 February 2009)
Accounts Assistant (EAC/LVBC): The East African Community (EAC) through the Lake Victoria Basin Commission (LVBC) Secretariat is coordinating the implementation of the 2nd Phase of the Lake Victoria Environmental Management Project (LVEMP II) which will be implemented in all the five EAC Partner States (Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda) for a period of eight years and is inviting applications from suitably qualified citizens from the Partner States of the East Africa Community for this position (Closing date: 20 February 2009)
Procurement Assistant (EAC/LVBC): The East African Community (EAC) through the Lake Victoria Basin Commission (LVBC) Secretariat is coordinating the implementation of the 2nd Phase of the Lake Victoria Environmental Management Project (LVEMP II) which will be implemented in all the five EAC Partner States (Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda) for a period of eight years and is inviting applications from suitably qualified citizens from the Partner States of the East Africa Community for this position (Closing date: 20 February 2009)
IWRM Financial Advisor Vacancy (SOPAC/GEF Pacific IWRM): Applications are invited for the position of Financial Adviser within the Regional Project Coordination Unit (PCU). The regional PCU is based within the SOPAC Community Lifelines Programme. The PCU provides technical support, coordination, supervision, and management functions for the implementation of the Pacific IWRM Project and operates in accordance with the rules and procedures of Implementing Agencies UNDP/UNEP, Executing Agency SOPAC, and the GEF. The Financial Adviser will assume direct responsibility for the financial management of the GEF Pacific IWRM Project under the supervision of the Project Manager whilst also working closely with other IWRM project team members as part of the Regional Project Coordination Unit and National project delivery teams (National Project Managers and National Assistants) and other regional partners (Closing date: 1 March 2009)
Senior Administration and Travel Officer Vacancy (SOPAC/GEF Pacific IWRM): Applications are invited for the position of Financial Adviser within the Regional Project Coordination Unit (PCU). The regional PCU is based within the SOPAC Community Lifelines Programme. The PCU provides technical support, coordination, supervision, and management functions for the implementation of the Pacific IWRM Project and operates in accordance with the rules and procedures of Implementing Agencies UNDP/UNEP, Executing Agency SOPAC, and the GEF. Under the general supervision of the Regional Project Manager for the Pacific IWRM Project and the Senior Water Adviser of the Water Unit, the SATO Officer will be required to provide timely and efficient Administrative, Travel and Conference services. He/she shall liaise directly with the National GEF Demonstration Project Teams (National Coordinators and National Assistants), National Steering Committees and National Water APEX Bodies, the Regional Project Steering Committee, and other relevant bodies and stakeholders where relevant. The SATO will be responsible for the efficient administration of National Demonstration Projects. (Closing date: 15 February 2009)
International Environmental Economist (Integrated Ecosystem Management in the Prespa Lakes Basin of Albania, FYR Macedonia and Greece): As main frame of the assignment the expert is expected to review all pertinent documentations, complementary information, develop a draft socio economic profile of the targeted area, revise and incorporate comments by the project office and round tables organized for that purpose until the final study report is finalized. The study will be carried out in three phases (Closing date: 13 February 2009)
Representative, Greater Mekong Programme Office (WWF-GMPO): The GMPO Representative is one of the key positions within the WWF network who will lead the Programme Office, ensuring conservation delivery for our offices based in Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam and the Secretariat Team in Hanoi, Vietnam. The incumbent will drive success in both conservation programme initiatives and operating systems in the GMPO, which is comprised of over 300 local and international staff working in one of the world’s most complex and diverse regions. (Closing date: 08 March 2009)
Executive Secretary of the MedPAN Association: MedPAN is the Network of Managers of Marine Protected Areas in the Mediterranean. The MedPAN Network was established in 1990 and since then has been implementing many activities in the form of projects, and in particular the INTERREG IIIC MedPAN project coordinated by WWF between 2005 and 2008. The project included the exchange of experience on MPA management issues through the organisation of thematic workshops, the development of methodological tools on MPA management, the funding of field studies and the online publishing of the 1st Mediterranean MPA Directory. More information on the network can be found on www.medpan.org. The MedPAN association was established in November 2008 under French law to institutionalize the activities of the network. The purpose of the MedPAN association is to promote the creation, perpetuation and operation of a Mediterranean ecological network of marine protected areas. It thus contributes to achieving the specific objectives fixed by the Convention on Biological Diversity (Rio de Janeiro, 1992), to establish and maintain comprehensive, effectively managed, and ecologically representative national and regional systems of marine protected areas and those of the Barcelona Convention, and in particular to its protocol relating to Specially Protected Areas and Biological Diversity in the Mediterranean (Barcelona, 1995). The members of association are MPA management entities. Legal entities that do not manage a MPA but are interested in the management or the creation of these and wish to contribute to the establishment and strengthening of a network, may become partners of the association. The association is governed by a General Assembly, a Board of Directors and an Executive Committee, as well as a Scientific Committee and an Advisory Committee. Its action plan is implemented by a Permanent Secretariat, composed initially of 2 to 3 people. Actions are mainly funded through projects. (Closing date: 06 March 2009)
Freshwater Conservation Manager (WWF-GMPO): The Mekong River Ecoregion is one of WWF's Global 200 priority ecoregions. The Mekong River in the Kratie and Stung Treng Provinces, as well as the catchment areas of its three main tributaries the Srepok, Se San, and Se Kong, are priority areas for conservation for WWF Cambodia and the WWF GMP Living Mekong Programme. The Freshwater Conservation Manager leads coordination, development, planning, management, reporting, and monitoring of WWF efforts to conserve key freshwater habitats, aquatic species, and ecological functions of the Mekong River Ecoregion in Cambodia, working closely with the Country Director, Programme Manager, Ecoregion Coordinators, and project managers. The position is responsible for all aspects of this work, including the planning, management, financial, and administrative aspects as part of a team with other WWF staff, handling some matters directly and delegating other duties. He/she also works with government agencies at all levels, NGOs, communities, and other stakeholders. (Closing date: 28 February 2009)
Consultant: International Expert on Marine Protected Areas: Albania is currently implementing a project that proposes to assess the current situation in the country related to protected areas, with a special target on enabling the establishment of its first marine protected area. The objective of the project is, building on the recent WB study on the protected area system in Albania, to implement some of its key recommendations relating to country’s participation in the Programme of Work on Protected Areas which included the need for a comprehensive ecological gap assessment for the protected area system, and establishment of a policy environment and knowledge on marine protected areas. Despite the sea presence, there is no Marine Protected Area (MPA) in Albania, only national parks considering mainly terrestrial ecosystems. Establishment of MPAs and no-take zones will be beneficial for fisheries management as it will seek to make fisheries sustainable in the long term. In addition, ecotourism development and local economy would benefit in the short and long run (this will include cost benefit analysis and monitoring). Establishment of MPA and no-take zones will increase scientific understanding, and enhance non-extractive human activities related to tourism and recreation. The project addresses the key gaps of the PA system in Albania in general (by identifying and planning to cover the key biological gaps), and more specifically marine areas (as this has been the weakest element of the PA system so far). The efforts will also elaborate the key priority actions related to the working program on PA that Albanian environment authorities have identified. A group of national experts has already been set-up, including experts of Marine Biodiversity, Protected Areas (non marine), Environmental Law and GIS. The project envisages the involvement of several international experts, too, for joining the national team of experts and contributing in common for the project achievements and products. (Closing Date 15 February 2009)
Communications Officer (Marine Parks Project): UNDP-GEF and Government of Malaysia project on “Conserving Marine Biodiversity through Enhanced Marine Park Management and Inclusive Sustainable Island Development” is looking for a suitably qualified MALAYSIAN to fill the position of Communications Officer. The Government of Malaysia, with the assistance from the United Nations Development Programme and the Global Environment Facility (UNDP/GEF), is implementing a 5-year project to promote the conservation of marine biodiversity in Malaysia. The goal of the project, which started in 2007, is to ensure the effective conservation and sustainable use of marine biodiversity, resources and ecosystems within the marine parks of Malaysia. The project components focus on adaptive marine park management, multi-sectoral policymaking, involvement of local communities and tourism operators into marine park management, awareness rising and the establishment of a framework of advocacy for the conversation of marine biodiversity. The project will be implemented under the directive of the National Steering Committee (NSC) and National Project Director (NPD). A National Project Manager (NPM) will lead a Project Support Unit (PSU) to advice the NPD. (Closing date: 21 February 2009)
Programme Coordinator/International Team Leader: (L4) for the recently launched, 4-year UNDP-EC Central Asian Programme to "Promote IWRM and Foster Transboundary Dialogue". The IWRM Programme Coordinator, located in the UNDP/BRC sub-regional Central Asia office (Almaty), will be responsible to coordinate, monitor and report on all programme activities, to oversee staff and operations in the national Project Implementation Units, and to support Country Offices and programme partners delivering IWRM-related advisory and knowledge services, on-demand. Under the supervision and guidance of the UNDP Bratislava Regional Centre, and in close coordination with the UNDP Resident Representatives and EC delegation in Almaty, s/he will directly liaise with all relevant stakeholders, including governmental counterparts, donors or other water sector partners in Central Asia. ( Closing Date 27 February 2009)
Chief Technical Advisor - L5: This project builds upon a solid foundation of regional cooperation for Caspian environmental conservation put in place by the five Caspian states and the Caspian Environment Program over a period of more than 10 years with substantial catalytic support from the Global Environment Facility (GEF). Building on these achievements this project’s objective is to strengthen regional environmental governance and apply new thinking to the sustainable management and conservation of the Caspian’s bioresources. The project supports the littoral states' efforts to halt the decline in bioresources and to restore depleted fisheries in the Caspian Sea, through the implementation of agreed actions defined in the Caspian Strategic Action Plan (SAP), and to fully operationalize and make the Caspian Sea’s regional environmental governance mechanism sustainable. In line with the new GEF priorities, the major focus of GEF involvement will be to assist the countries to agree on the political commitments made to ecosystem-based joint action on sustainable fisheries and bioresources and introduce institutions and reforms to catalyze implementation of policies reducing overfishing and benefiting communities. There are two main components of the project: 1) Ecosystem based management of aquatic bioresources; and 2) Strengthened regional environmental governance. The key outcomes sought under the two main components are: 1) Improved ecosystem-based aquatic bioresources management; Invasive species mitigation; Implemented policies & measures to increase reproductive success of Caspian’s diadromous fish species; Application of circum-Caspian approach to habitat conservation; and increased; Coastal communities participate in and contribute measurably to improved bioresources conservation; and 2) Operational and sustainable Tehran Convention institutions; Coordination and synergy with other projects and activities including effective donor coordination and engagement; Implementation of Strategic Convention Action Plan (SCAP) at regional level and NSCAP at national/sub-national level; Enhanced stakeholders’ engagement in the Tehran Convention process and improved public access to information.The project Chief Technical Advisor (CTA) shall be responsible for providing critical technical input to project implementation and overall management and supervision of the GEF project. He/she will manage and provide overall supervision for all GEF staff in the Project Management and Coordination Unit (PMCU). He/she shall liaise directly with the UNDP-GEF Regional Technical Advisor, National Focal Points (NFPs) and project partners in order to develop the annual work plan and budget for the project. He/she will report to the UNDP-GEF Regional International Waters Advisor located in UNDP Bratislava. He/she shall consult with, and coordinate closely with, the Principal Project Resident Representative, senior representatives of partner agencies as well as the respective UNDP officers in all Caspian Countries. In dealing with activities pertaining to the Tehran Convention process, he/she shall consult and cooperate closely with the Tehran Convention Interim Secretariat.( Closing Date:19 March 2009)
Water Sector Investment Specialist: International Consultant under the Project Preparation Grant for the UNDP GEF project 4091 Cape Verde NAPA Follow up: With finance provided through the Climate Change Adaptation Least Developed Countries’ Fund window (LDCF), the GEF has approved a project for Cape Verde titled “Building adaptive capacity and resilience to climate change in the water sector in Cape Verde”. The project seeks to increase resilience and enhance adaptive capacity to address the additional risks posed by climate change to the water sector in Cape Verde, which will be achieved through three components, within which the following respective outcomes are expected: Component 1) Stakeholder capacity, policies, planning and mainstreaming for climate change proofing the water sector  Climate change risks will be integrated into key national policies, plans and programmes, and notably into those that govern integrated water resources management (IWRM) Component 2) Pilot and demonstration investments  The demonstration of small and medium scale measures and practices to improve resilience to climate change will be successfully carried out  Cape Verde will count on an improved knowledge base on measures and practices to adapting IWRM to the climate change threat Component 3) Knowledge management, dissemination of lessons learned and best practices  Lessons learned and best practices from pilot activities, capacity development initiatives and policy changes will be duly incorporated in IWRM planning and implementation The project has been budgeted for $3.0 million in LDCF funding and $13.6 million in co-financing to be mobilized. It is a key vehicle for implementing adaptation priorities identified during the recently concluded process that produced the National Adaptation Programme of Action (NAPA). A Project Preparation Grant (PPG) for the project was equally approved by the GEF and foresees the engagement of a team of consultants for producing between February and April 2009 a technically sound and eligible UNDP Project Document (PRODOC) accompanied by a CEO Endorsement document (which makes reference to the PRODOC), both slated for submission to the GEF. More specifically, the PRODOC will cover the following in detail:  Clear description of baseline activities and related sources of financing;  Explicit specification of all adaptation activities to be financed under the LDCF and their adaptation rationale (why and how are they supposed to reduce vulnerability and/or increase adaptive capacity beyond what is already being done including justification in terms of economic benefits, cost effectiveness);  Clear description of the geographic breakdown of the project across the islands and selected municipalities of Cape Verde;  Definition of goal, objective, outcomes, outputs and related indicators;  Logframe and description of a Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) system including impact indicators. These indicators, which will tend to focus on capacity, institutional strengthening and policy formulation and specifically address adaptation relevant impacts, will be based on the guidance of UNDP’s M&E framework for adaptation projects;  Public Involvement plan during the design, preparation, implementation, and M&E Components.
International Environmental Economist on Intergrated Ecosystem Management in the Prespa Lakes Basin of Albania, Fyr Macedonia and Greece: The regional project was designed to protect globally significant biodiversity in the Prespa Lakes Basin of Albania, FYR-Macedonia, and Greece. Governments of the three countries have agreed to work together to reduce pollution in the lakes, and introduce environmental management practices in the Prespa Basin, by integrating ecological, economic and social goals. The accomplishment in three countries will reflect issues related to environmental protection, and the project will include ecosystem management into appropriate sector policies and practices at the national level. Environmentally friendly approaches to local environmental planning, spatial planning, water use and management, agriculture, forestry and fishery management, protected area management and conservation will first be piloted in Prespa watershed shared by Albania and FYR-Macedonia and Greece. The project provides synergies among all interested partners at national and international level, in the implementation of actions and enhancement of knowledge and skills, and improvement of people’s attitudes and participation. Thus its work, activities and coordination are split into five outcomes which address accordingly: Strengthening legal and regulatory enabling environment (Outcome 1); Modifying productive sector resource management practices (Outcome 2); Conserving priority biological diversity across the Prespa Basin (Outcome 3); ongoing trans-boundary cooperation in the Prespa Basin (Outcome 4); Lessons learnt and project adaptive management tools (Outcome 5) The Prespa Park project contributes in addition to protect the local residents and their livelihoods (and future livelihoods) while protecting the environment around them, minimizing the human cause that result in the destruction, degradation or impairment of natural ecosystems in the Park. Also the project will assist the National Prespa Park to solve existing problems by supporting measures related to strengthening of administrative capacities, conservation capacities, sustainable forest management and public acceptance of and community involvement. The actual assignment contributes to further develop project activities falling under project outcome 2 and 3 with findings and socio economic recommendations that sustain integrated approaches in adjusting productive sector resource management practices and in conserving priority biological diversity across the Prespa Basin. (13 February 2009)
Project Associate - Conservation and Sustainable Use of Biodiversity in the Dalmatian Coast through Greening Coastal Development (COAST): The Dalmatian Coast constitutes a unique patchwork of marine, coastal, island, terrestrial and agricultural ecosystems with great variations regularly occurring over small distances. The bio- and landscape diversity have been in rather good shape compared to some other Mediterranean countries. However, recently this globally significant diversity is generally threatened by unsustainable elements in the main economic activities in the area, which include firstly real estate development and tourism but also agriculture, fisheries and mariculture. The aim of the “COAST” Project is to help Croatia seize a unique and short-lived opportunity to improve bio- and landscape diversity conservation in the Dalmatian coastal region before current unsustainable development trends cause irreversible damage to the ecosystems. The Project focuses on the problem of biodiversity and landscape protection and conservation in Dalmatia within a context of sustainable development. In particular, it aims at promotion of sustainable development through identifying and raising awareness about the main driving forces of unsustainable development trends as well as the possible remedies, demonstrating responsible (i.e. “biodiversity-friendly”) use of natural resources, greening of businesses (in particular tourism, agriculture, fisheries, mariculture and banking/investments sectors) and mainstreaming care for biodiversity into national and local policies, regulation and practices. Although there will be some trade-offs, economic development will continue and globally important ecosystems will be protected. The Project is being implemented at several levels: (i) national – by promoting reform of the enabling environment; (ii) regional - by integrating biodiversity concerns into development planning; (iii) local – by developing and implementing, at 4 demonstration sites, best practices for protection and conservation of bio- and landscape diversity through its sustainable use; (iv) sectoral – by working directly with the private sector and by making key economic sectors biodiversity friendly; and (v) protected area system in coastal/marine areas - by its better integration in the context of overall regional development through application of conflict resolution activities. (Deadline: 7th March 2009)
Consultant Integrated Wetland Management Expert: Integrated management plans are used throughout the world as an important tool for planning, implementing and monitoring the management of wetland protected areas. In the case of each of the demonstration sites (and other WPAs around the country), some work has already been undertaken to draft management plans for the sites, although none are yet operational. At Lake Uromiyeh and its satellite wetlands, support from previous international projects has allowed for the preparation of a detailed environmental baseline studies and draft action plan. In addition two training courses in wetland assessment and management were held for the Lake Uromiyeh wetlands during the recent “Integrated Water Resources Management for the Uromiyeh Basin” project – these resulted in the drafting of a management plan for Dorgeh Sangi wetland through an inter-sectoral process. It will be important to reach both local and national-level agreement early in the present project concerning the final form of the Lake Uromiyeh Management Plan, as well as the draft plan for Lake Parishan. Additional consultations with, and participation by, local communities will play an important role in this process. Once finalized, these plans will in turn help to determine the details of support to be provided in the case of each site. Support is expected to include such measures as: development of zonation schemes; revised regulations concerning access and use by local communities and others, based on zoning; strengthened enforcement of revised regulations; implementation of ecological rehabilitation measures, and; development of visitor management plans. The project envisages activities to restore severely degraded satellite wetlands to the south of Lake Uromiyeh. A report covering some of the priority restoration needs was prepared during the recent “Integrated Water Resources Management” project, and these recommendations will be finalised and implemented. (Deadline: 17th March 2009)
WWF International, Manager, Marine Programme: We're looking for an outstanding marine conservation professional to ensure the success of WWF's marine conservation goals driving strategic and innovative conservation action across the globe. The Manager provides technical expertise and guidance on marine policy issues, as well as insights on global & regional trends and emerging issues in marine conservation to WWF’s Global Network of marine conservation staff working in nearly 90 countries. The Manager also provides a vital link between the various marine programmes around the world and represent WWF with key external partners and relevant international fora. (Deadline: Friday 3rd April 2009)
Water Policy Consultant (Conservation International): Conservation International is seeking a consultant with intimate knowledge of the water sector and water policy, as well as an understanding of water resource management, targeting developing countries, to assist in identifying the best points of entry and specific actors and policies to leverage around this new focus.
Senior Project Manager (BCLME Programme): Under the overall guidance and direct supervision of the Executive Secretary (ES) of the BCC, and the UNDP CO, the Senior Project Manager (SPM), will be in-charge of co-ordinating the day-to-day management and operations of the BCLME SAP IMP project, ensuring high quality, efficient and effective project delivery. The SPM shall report directly to ES. He/she shall liaise directly with designated officials of the Executing Agency (the UNOPS), UNDP Country Office, the GEF Operational Focal Point, the existing and potential additional project co- financiers and others as deemed appropriate and necessary by the BCC. The budget and associated work plan will provide guidance on the day-to-day implementation of the approved Project Document. (Closing Date: 17 April 2009)
Freshwater Conservation Manager (WWF-Cambodia): The Freshwater Conservation Manager leads coordination, development, planning, management, reporting, and monitoring of WWF efforts to conserve key freshwater habitats, aquatic species, and ecological functions of the Mekong River Ecoregion in Cambodia, working closely with the Country Director, Programme Manager, Ecoregion Coordinators, and project managers. (Closing Date: 8 April 2009)
Integrated Water Resource Management Adviser (GEF Pacific IWRM Project): Applications are invited for the position of IWRM Adviser to be based within the Community Lifelines Programme of the Secretariat of the Pacific Islands Applied Geoscience Commission (SOPAC), located in Suva, Fiji Islands. The IWRM Adviser will work closely with Project and Programme Advisers to implement the IWRM Planning Programme and will support the implementation of the GEF funded ‘Sustainable Integrated Water Resources and Wastewater Management Project in Pacific Island Countries’ project. (Closing Date: 22 April 2009)
Consultant, Capacity Building on Green Coastal Development (COAST): The Consultant will be focused on: (1) developing locally-tailored concepts and practical ideas/projects to protect and enhance the uniqueness of Dalmatian natural and cultural environments/resources; (2) encouraging local communities, university researchers/students and field practitioners from different fields to adopt green coastal development practices and to better integrate their work; (3) analyzing trends and possible futures of Dalmatia as tourist landscape/territory at a range of spatial scales (Application deadline: 04 May 2009).
Marine Fisheries and Biodiversity Expert (COAST): The main objective of this assignment is to provide an expert support to identification, formulation and implementation of all the project activities dealing with the greening of the fisheries sector in Dalmatia. The Consultant will work under the overall supervision of the Project Manager (PM) and in collaboration with the all members of the wider Project team, as well as with the representatives of the project partners – primarily Ministry of agriculture, fisheries and rural development (Application deadline: 04 May 2009).
Chief Technical Advisor, International Waters-EUO: The project Chief Technical Advisor (CTA) shall be responsible for providing critical technical input to project implementation and overall management and supervision of the GEF project. He/she will manage and provide overall supervision for all GEF staff in the Project Management and Coordination Unit (PMCU). He/she shall liaise directly with the UNDP-GEF Regional Technical Advisor, National Focal Points (NFPs) and project partners in order to develop the annual work plan and budget for the project (Application deadline: 11 May 2009).
Fisheries and Aquaculture Officer (FAO - Rome): The incumbent will coordinate the response to emergencies within the FAO Fisheries and Aquaculture Department and Regional/Subregional Offices while ensuring the transition between emergency, rehabilitation and development (Application deadline: 19 May 2009)
WWF, ASC Business Developer: WWF, together with all interested and committed stakeholders and supporting institutions, are taking the initiative to build the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) and consumer label to stimulate sustainable production in aquaculture systems. The ASC will be an independent entity housing the global environmental/social standards, developed independently through the Aquaculture Dialogues. To lead this process in its first two years, we are looking for a highly motivated, experienced and entrepreneurial Business Developer. (Deadline 22nd May 2009).
Capacity Building on Green Coastal Development - Coast: The UNDP-GEF project COAST focuses the problem of biodiversity and landscape protection and conservation in Dalmatia within a multi-disciplinary and multi-sectoral context. The project will help Croatia seize the opportunity to improve the conservation of globally significant biodiversity in the Dalmatian coastal region before tourism and related economic development cause irreversible damage to the ecosystems. Therefore, the overall objective of the COAST project is to ensure that the development path of the Croatian coast is environmentally friendly, with the conservation of biological diversity firmly mainstreamed into that development path. The Project will work at several levels: i) national– by promoting reform of the enabling environment; ii) regional (sub-national) - by integrating biodiversity concerns in development planning; iii) local – by developing and implementing, at 4 demonstration sites, best practices for Integrated Coastal Management (ICM) aimed at bio- and landscape diversity conservation and protection; and iv) sectoral – by working directly with the private sector and by making key industrial sectors biodiversity friendly.More information can be found at www.undp.hr/coast . (Deadline 4th May 2009).
Marine Fisheries and Biodiversity Expert - Coast: The UNDP-GEF project COAST focuses the problem of biodiversity and landscape protection and conservation in Dalmatia within a multi-disciplinary and multi-sectoral context. The project will help Croatia seize the opportunity to improve the conservation of globally significant biodiversity in the Dalmatian coastal region before tourism and related economic development cause irreversible damage to the ecosystems. Therefore, the overall objective of the COAST project is to ensure that the development path of the Croatian coast is environmentally friendly, with the conservation of biological diversity firmly mainstreamed into that development path. The Project will work at several levels: i) national– by promoting reform of the enabling environment; ii) regional (sub-national) - by integrating biodiversity concerns in development planning; iii) local – by developing and implementing, at 4 demonstration sites, best practices for Integrated Coastal Management (ICM) aimed at bio- and landscape diversity conservation and protection; and iv) sectoral – by working directly with the private sector and by making key industrial sectors biodiversity friendly. More information can be found at www.undp.hr/coast. (Deadline: 4th May 2009).
Consultant:Water Governance Programme: The UNDP-GEF project COAST focuses the problem of biodiversity and landscape protection and conservation in Dalmatia within a multi-disciplinary and multi-sectoral context. The project will help Croatia seize the opportunity to improve the conservation of globally significant biodiversity in the Dalmatian coastal region before tourism and related economic development cause irreversible damage to the ecosystems. Therefore, the overall objective of the COAST project is to ensure that the development path of the Croatian coast is environmentally friendly, with the conservation of biological diversity firmly mainstreamed into that development path. The Project will work at several levels: i) national– by promoting reform of the enabling environment; ii) regional (sub-national) - by integrating biodiversity concerns in development planning; iii) local – by developing and implementing, at 4 demonstration sites, best practices for Integrated Coastal Management (ICM) aimed at bio- and landscape diversity conservation and protection; and iv) sectoral – by working directly with the private sector and by making key industrial sectors biodiversity friendly. More information can be found at www.undp.hr/coast. (Deadline: 4th May 2009).
Fisheries/Coastal Resource Management Specialists (USAID project, Indonesia): ARD, Inc. (http://www.ardinc.com) is accepting expressions of interest from qualified candidates for an anticipated multi-year USAID project in Indonesia dealing with coastal and fisheries resources management ARD is seeking candidates for potential long-term and short-term opportunities in various locations throughout Indonesia (30 June 2009).
Consultant: Climate Change Adaptation and Development (UN): This position will be home-based with frequent meetings at HQ in New York. Based on the above, UNDP’s Environment and Energy Group (EEG) within the Bureau for Development Policy is currently seeking the services of an International Expert on Climate Change Adaptation and Development to further strengthen its positioning and collaboration with the World Bank and other development partners in promoting adaptation to climate change at the country level, especially in relation to the World Bank’s new international climate change funds provided by donor governments (Application deadline: 20 May 2009).
National Project Coordinator (IUCN - Ministry of Environment Project on Supporting the Management of Important Marine Habitats and Species of Lebanon): The project coordinator shall work in close cooperation with the staff from the Lebanese Ministry of Environment and other relevant institutions as appropriate to implement, guide and supervise activities related to the execution of this project (Application deadline: 20 May 2009).
Climate Change Adaptation Officer (IUCN): The primary roles of the Climate Change Adaptation Officer will be to work as a focal point for IUCN’s climate change adaptation activities, to ensure that IUCN’s Secretariat, Commissions and Members collaborate more closely to deliver the 2009-2012 Programme on climate change adaptation, to communicate and exchange information both internally and externally, as well as to develop new partnerships. The Climate Change Adaptation Officer will play a key role in IUCN’s engagement with the Ecosystems and Livelihoods Adaptation Network (ELAN). The Climate Change Adaptation Officer will be based in the Ecosystem Management Programme (EMP), but will work directly with other Programmes (Water, Forests, Marine, Protected Areas, Species), initiatives (Drylands, Islands, Invasive species) and regional programmes (Application deadline: 27 May 2009).
Environmental Affairs Officer, L-3 (UNECE): This position will report to the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe Environment, Housing and Land Management Division Secretariat of the Convention on the Protection and Use of Transboundary Watercourses and International Lakes. Under the general supervision of the Chief, Pollution Prevention Team, and under the direct supervision of the secretary of the Meeting of the Parties to the Convention on Protection and Use of Transboundary Watercourses and International Lakes (Water Convention), the incumbent will be responsible for the preparation of the second assessment of transboundary rivers, lakes and groundwaters (Application deadline: 29 May 2009).
Coordinator (UN-Water, Zaragoza Office): Under the overall guidance and supervision of the Director of the Division for Sustainable Development, the Coordinator will be responsible for implementing all aspects of UN-Water communication and advocacy program as agreed within the framework of the host country agreement signed between the United Nations and the Government of the Kingdom of Spain. In the programming of Office's activities, and development and implementation of the annual work plan, the Coordinator will work closely with and seek strategic advice and guidance from UN-Water (Application Deadline: 28 May 2009).
Wetlands Restoration Design Consultant (MCA-Lesotho): The consultant will produce engineering drawings, construction plans and specifications, recommendations for re-vegetating disturbed areas of the wetlands, and a detailed narrative report providing the background basis for the recommendations (e.g., literature review and project examples) and details of the data and supporting analyses for the recommended designs. The designs should build local capacity, provide job opportunities for local communities, and effectively restore wetlands. In addition they should be environmentally friendly and be compliant with the legal environmental requirements both locally and internationally (Application Deadline: 17 June 2009).
Expert for Integrated Water Management (Welthungerhilfe - German Agro Action): As an expert in the field, the expert is responsible for managing the project "Integrated Water Management". The expert will support the target groups with the social and technical management of their irrigation structures (Application Deadline: 3 June 2009).
Consultants, UNDP-UNEP Poverty-Environment Initiative (PEI): The UNDP-UNEP Poverty-Environment Initiative (PEI) is updating its database of experts. From this roster, consultants will be hired to carry out individual short-term assignments related to mainstreaming poverty-environment linkages into development planning in selected countries in Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) and Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), as needed (Application Deadline: 16 June 2009).
Project Manager, C Envelope Project of the 9th EU European Development Fund (SOPAC): The European Union (EU) in collaboration with the Pacific Islands Applied Geoscience Commission (SOPAC) has provided funds to support the Pacific territories of French Polynesia, New Caledonia, Pitcairn Island and Wallis and Futuna in measures to reduce their vulnerability to both natural and anthropogenic disasters. For this project, SOPAC has established a Project Management Unit under its Community Risk Programme to be responsible for implementation. The overall objective of the project is to contribute to reducing the vulnerability of Pacific Overseas Countries and Territories’ (OCT) communities of French Polynesia, New Caledonia, Pitcairn Islands, and Wallis and Futuna to losses and impacts from natural and anthropogenic disasters and from the impacts from climate change and weather extremes as the best approach to adapt to future climate change (12 June 2009).
Pacific Islands GOOS Coordinator (SOPAC): This is an exciting opportunity for an upcoming or established marine science professional to provide leadership to the development and ongoing implementation of a programme of work designed to address some important challenges for Pacific island communities. The position is for 3 years initially, and an attractive salary and benefit package will be offered, commensurate with terms and conditions agreed to by the governing bodies of the Council of Regional Organisations of the Pacific (Application Deadline: 12 June 2009).
Institutional Support Officer (World Water Council): Under the general supervision of the Director General, the Institutional support Officer prepares the Board of Governors and the Bureau meetings, acts as the Secretariat liaison with the President’s Office, support the Director General in preparation and follow-up of meetings, handles contacts with members and partners. He/ she will write notes and correspondence related to these tasks and will support administrative duties (Application Deadline: 7 June 2009).
Project Manager, Ecosystems management for improved human well-being in the Lake Faguibine System (UNOPS): Under the administrative supervision of UNOPS Portfolio Manager, the substantial guidance of the Deputy Director, DEPI, the Head, Freshwater Ecosystems Unit, (DEPI) and in close coordination with the Director, Regional Office for Africa (ROA), UNEP and the Resident Coordinator, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Mali, the incumbent will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the Project Management Support Unit (PMSU) from Goundam, Mali. The overarching responsibility of the Project Manager is to ensure that the PMSU, in close collaboration with “Office pour la Mise en Valeur du système Faguibine” (OMVF) implements the Phase 1 of the Project in accordance with the Project Document, within the priorities of the Government of Mali and guided by the relevant UNEP policies and strategies (Application Deadline: 3 June 2009).
Fellows (United Nations - the Nippon Foundation of Japan Fellowship Programme): The Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea (DOALOS) of the Office of Legal Affairs is now accepting applications for the 2010-2011 session of the United Nations - The Nippon Foundation of Japan Fellowship Programme. During the last five years, 55 awards have been made to nationals of 48 States (Application Deadline: 15 August 2009).
Water Management and Adaptation Specialist: Encompassing 10 weeks of work throughout the duration of the PPG the Water Managmeent and Adaptation Specialist (referred to as the ‘International Consultant’ or IC) will complete two missions to Comoros complemented by home-based work. The IC is expected to remain in Comoros for 6 weeks of the 10 week contract. The IC will prepare the project document for submission to the GEF, working closely with the National Consultant, under the guidance of the Steering Committee for the project development phase (Government Focal Point, UNDP-Country Office (CO), UNDP-Regional Coordination Unit-Pretoria, UNEP Regional Office) with day-to-day supervision by the Regional Technical Advisor (RTA) for Adaptation (Application Deadline: 23 June 2009).
Consultant,Guru Small Hydropower Project: This request for expression of interest (EOI) follows the approval by the Board of Directors’ of Chinga Tea Factory Company, Gathuthi Tea Factory Company, Gitugi Tea Factory Company and Iriaini Tea Factory Company to fully implement the Gura Small Hydropower Project. Gura Small Hydropower Project located on Gura River that traverses through Aberdere forest, in Nyeri District Kenya. The project will be implemented under the KTDA management and mode of implementation for the power project will be Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC). The successful consultant will be a firm or individuals who would carry out the services specified below. The consultant would act as Team Leader and Project Site Manager (Application Deadline: 25 June 2009).
ICA Specialist Level 2 (KEOC/GEF Volta River project): The Water Resources Expert will work in close association with the TDA Coordinator, as well as the other core team members, in developing an approach to the assignment. They will contribute to the identification of further studies, which need to be performed to address gaps in the preliminary TDA as well as developing a structured approach to gaining the input of other stakeholders in the basin. They will also be responsible for providing input to the TDA on the freshwater water resources in the Volta Basin – surface as well as groundwater, as appropriate (Application Deadline: 30 June 2009).
Water Governance for Poverty Reduction (UNDP Iraq): The Consultant will lead the operationalization of the strategic priorities and recommendations of the UNDP Water Governance Strategy in the Iraq context. S/he will lead the development of the Iraq Water Governance Programme which would include a number of on-going initiatives that have reached various stages of progress, some being already started and others still being planned as well as to follow-up on relevant recommendations from the water conference held in May 2007. These include for instance (i) a Decision Support System Project (DSS) for water resource planning in cooperation with the Ministry of Water Resources and (ii) support Iraq in its participation in a regional transboundary water initiative (Application Deadline: 8 July 2009).
Biodiversity Adviser: The Biodiversity Adviser is a key position within SPREP, providing advice and guidance to Pacific Island countries and territories in the delivery of national and regional programmes and projects to support their priorities for conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity. (Application deadline: 24th July 2009)
PhD and post-doctoral positions in ocean-climate modelling, marine palaeoclimatology, and data processing (GATEWAYS Project): GATEWAYS invites applications for 15 Early-Stage Researchers (ESR) at the PhD student level and 3 Experienced Researchers (ER) at the post-doctoral level (30 September 2009).
Coordinator, Marine Ecosystem (UNEP): Under the overall guidance of the Director, DEPI, the incumbent, will be responsible for formulating and implementing the Marine Ecosystems activities including marine biodiversity, habitat conservation, environmental aspects of fisheries, coral reefs, high seas management and within delegated authority he/she will manage the human and financial resources of the unit, preparing reports and ensuring timely UN reporting requirements (Application deadline: 6 September 2009).
Senior Programme Officer – International Waters (UNEP): Under the supervision of the Deputy Director, DGEF, the incumbent will lead and oversee a team of professional staff to develop and implement a multi-million dollar portfolio of projects in Internal Waters. This includes strategy and policy work as well as project cycle management (Application deadline: 5 August 2009).
Research Assistant (WorldFish Center): The Center is currently strengthening its program in Africa focusing on small-scale fisheries, aquaculture, policy studies and socio-economic development. To assist with this work, the Center is offering an internship (paid internship) for a motivated candidate, to start as soon as possible. The intern will carry out research and related work on a range of issues, according to the current priorities of the Center and project opportunities. These may include socio-economic trends in African fisheries, climate change, food security and HIV and AIDS. Working in our Africa team, he/she will provide support for activities in Egypt and elsewhere in Africa, and may assist with global programs too. According to his/her capacities and motivation, and subject to project needs, the intern could be involved in fieldwork and play a substantive role in the Center’s research (Application deadline: 16 August 2009).
Communications Officer (MedPAN Association/MedPAN South Project-WWF): Based in Hyères near Marseilles in France at the headquarters of the MedPAN association, the Communications Officer will work closely with WWF Mediterranean and MPA practitioners across the Mediterranean. He/she will be pivotal in animating the network of Mediterranean MPA managers, and play a key role in raising the profile among target audiences of the value and role of MPAs in the region (Application deadline: 31 August 2009).

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