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Regional Project Coordinator, Caribbean Large Marine Ecosystem, Cartagena

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Sectors Hydrology, Hydrogeology, Water Resources
Location Colombia - America South
Town/City Colombia
Type Temporary / Contract / Seasonal
Status Full Time
Level Senior Level
Deadline 08/05/2011
Company Name UNOPS
Contact Name H.R.
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Description

Vacancy Code VA/2011/EMO/RPC/12/2
Post Title Regional Project Coordinator
Post Level P-5 (post number # 50146)
Position status Non-rotational
Project Title
Sustainable Management of the Shared Living Marine Resources of the
Caribbean Large Marine Ecosystem (CLME) and Adjacent Regions
Org Unit International Waters, EMO
Duty Station Project Coordination Unit at IOC CARIBE Secretariat, Cartagena, Colombia
Duration 12 months renewable
Closing Date 8 May 2011
Background
The  Caribbean Large Marine Ecosystem (CLME):is a project developed by IOCARIBE of IOC(UNESCO)
Members States in their quest for new approaches to cope with managing their transboundary marine
resources. The focus of the UNDP-GEF intervention will be on assisting the Caribbean countries to improve
the management of their shared living marine resources, most of which are considered to be fully or over
exploited, through an ecosystem-based approach. A preliminary Transboundary Diagnostic Analysis (TDA)
identified three priority transboundary problems that affect the Caribbean Large Marine Ecosystem (CLME):  
unsustainable exploitation of fish and other living resources, habitat degradation and community
modification, and pollution.  The final TDA will serve as the science basis for development of an agreed
program of  priority  interventions  towards sustaining the LME  – a  Strategic Action Programme (SAP) -
including  governance  reforms, conservation measures and pollution control. The proposed project will
facilitate the strengthening of fishery governance in the Caribbean at the regional, sub-regional and national
levels by working with existing structures, strengthening horizontal and vertical linkages both politically and
technically.
To assist this process, the project will create an integrated information management system bringing
together congruent fisheries, biological, pollution and socio-economic data and information as powerful
management tool. Similarly, a monitoring and evaluation framework and a Regional Monitoring
Environmental Programme will be developed. Pilot projects on specific transboundary fisheries (spiny
lobster and reef fisheries) will trial governance models at the local, national and sub-regional levels and
provide additional knowledge on means of applying ecosystem based approaches to fisheries management
and determining the fisheries’ socio-economic importance and sensitivities.Duties and Responsibilities
The Regional Project Coordinator (RPC) shall be responsible for the overall coordination of all aspects of
the UNDP-GEF, IOC of UNESCO CLME project. He/she shall liaise directly with designated officials of the
Participating Countries, other Members of the PSC, the Implementing Agency, the Executing Agency,
UNDP Country Offices, existing and potential additional project donors, and others as deemed appropriate
and necessary by the PSC or by the  RPC him/her self. The  RPC will also be responsible for the
management of the project as well as for the delivery of a number of technical activities.  The budget and
associated work plan will provide guidance on the day-to-day implementation based on the approved
Project Document and on the integration of the various donor funded parallel initiatives. The RPC will be
responsible for oversight of the pilot projects, and will provide guidance and orientation with a view to
ensuring that these are fully aligned and harmonized with work undertaken within the main project. He/she
shall be responsible for delivery of all substantive, managerial and financial reports from and on behalf of
the Project. He/she will provide overall supervision for all staff in the Program Coordination Unit, as well as
guiding and supervising all external policy relations, especially those related to other Projects within the
CLME Project.
General responsibilities of the RPC include:
Directly supervise the day to day work of the PCU through a team consisting of professional, technical
and administrative staff
Prepare an Operational Work Plan for the duration of the project and corresponding Annual Work Plans
based on the Project Document and inception report, under the general supervision of the Project
Steering Committee and in close consultation and coordination with related Projects, National Focal
Points, GEF Partners and relevant donors;
Coordinate and monitor the activities described in the work plan;
Coordinate the SAP development process and oversee the Governance Framework development;
Oversee implementation of the pilot projects, supervise the collection and analysis of lessons learned
and best practices, and design replication strategies;
Organize and supervise all reporting activities to the GEF, Implementing and Executing agencies,
ensuring adherence to the Agencies’ administrative, financial and technical reporting requirements:
Ensure project compliance with all UN and GEF policies, regulations and procedures, as well as
reporting requirements;
Ensure consistency between the various program elements and related activities provided or funded by
other donor organizations;
Prepare and oversee the development of Terms of Reference for consultants and contractors;
Coordinate and oversee preparation of the substantive and operational reports from the Program,
including the revised TDA;
Promote the Project and seek opportunities to leverage  additional co-funding; and
Represent the Project at meetings and other project related fora within the region and globally, as
required.
Administrative responsibilities of the RPC include:
Oversee and manage project finances and including approval of all administrative and financial reports,
external communications and travel requests, as well as the acquisition of equipment, goods and
services;
Manage the PCU, its staff, budget, in line with UNOPS/UN rules and regulations
Keep the Steering Committee informed of project development including through the organization of
Steering Committee meetings;
Prepare the  agenda and all technical background documentation, in consultation with other partners,
for Steering Committee meetings; acts as Secretary to the SC meetings,Required Selection Criteria
Competencies
Effective oral and written presentation skills.  Experience in administration of budget and human resources
management required. Good professional knowledge of main office computer applications desired.
Education/Experience/Language
Master degree  or equivalent degree  in the Marine Sciences, Environmental Management, Natural
Resources Management or a directly related field (e.g. fisheries management, etc.) At least  ten years
experience in fields related to the assignment at national and international levels. **  Demonstrated
experience in management of multi-disciplinary projects, preferably of bi-national or regional scope,
including team-building skills. Demonstrated diplomatic, interpersonal, networking and negotiating skills.
Familiarity with the goals and procedures of international organizations, in particular those of the GEF and
its partners (UNDP, UNEP, the World Bank, IOC of UNESCO and regional organizations related to Project
activities, and currently identified Project donors). Previous work experience in one or more of the
participating countries, and previous work experience in the region on issues related to the Project will be
very favorably considered.
English, Spanish and French are the working languages of the participating countries. For the post fluency
in oral and written English is a requirement.  Knowledge of Spanish and French is an asset.
** First University degree in combination with 2 additional years of relevant work experience maybe considered in
lieu of the Master’s degree requirement.
The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and
procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.
Submission of Applications
Qualified candidates may submit their application, including a letter of interest, complete Curriculum Vitae and
an updated United Nations Personal History Form (P.11) (available on our website), via e-mail to
iwvacancies@unops.org. Kindly indicate the vacancy number and the post title in the subject line.
Other Useful Information
The full Project Document can be found at: http://www.iwlearn.net/iw-projects/Fsp_11279947037
Additional Considerations
- Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
- Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
- Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
- UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a level below the advertised level of the post.
For more information on UNOPS, please visit the UNOPS website at www.unops.org

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