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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)

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Technical Adviser will provide support to the project through a number of missions in Mauritius and Rodrigues at critical implementation stages of the project. During these missions s/he will equally be available from home to undertake such tasks as providing advice by emails or telephone, reviewing progress reports and other documents electronically, assisting with the drafting of job descriptions, assisting with any project revisions as well as any other support required for the proper implementation of the project.

All duties/responsibilities are listed in The Terms Of Reference (TOR) available from the UNDP Mauritius and Seychelles website (http://un.intnet.mu)

Competencies

  • The candidate should have excellent inter-personal skills, and be able to listen and negotiate with politicians and senior decision makers.
  • She/he will be able to communicate effectively with scientists and technical experts, industrialists, the teaching profession, NGOs, community leaders, special interest groups, the private sector, the general public and international research communities.
  • Field and working experience in similar projects would be an advantage; 
  • the candidate should preferably be located in the Indian Ocean.

Required Skills and Experience

  • Have at least a post graduate degree in environmental or marine science;
  • Have at least 5 years of proven professional experience;
  • Have experience in establishing and management of Marine Protected Areas in the field
  • Be fluent in written and spoken English. Fluency in French and Creole would be an asset
  • Be fully IT Literate

Closing date:

21 November 2008
For more information, visit http://un.intnet.mu.
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