Avis de recrutement : UNESCO recrute un.e Responsable de programme basé au Sénégal.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Long Description

In particular, the incumbent will:

  • Design, coordinate, implement and monitor programme and project activities in the areas of natural sciences focusing in the fields of ecological and earth sciences including, inter alia, biodiversity, ecology, ecosystem management . and potential geoparks, policy research and sector studies within the framework of the MAB and its World Network of Biosphere Reserves strategy.
  • Build human and institutional capacities in the region with particular focus to issues such as sustainable natural resources management, water security, biodiversity conservation, as well as ecosystem and protected area management using the biosphere reserves in the region as experimental sites for research and learning sites for sustainable development.
  • Provide support in the implementation of the International Hydrological Programme (IHP) with a focus on the ecohydrology component.
  • In collaboration with the relevant programme specialists at Headquarters, and with the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC); implement and coordinate events and other undertakings including capacity building in environmental, water sciences, earth sciences and STEM in the region.
  • Contribute to the coordination and monitoring of the development of a natural science programme and strategy for the sub-region and prepares inputs for the UNESCO Medium-Term Strategy (C/4) and the Programme and Budget document (C/5) and related workplans and draft relevant contributions to the Report of the Director General on the activities of the Organization (C/3).
  • Working with the Natural Sciences Sector Focal Point for the UNESCO Dakar office, provide advice and expertise in supporting Member states to identify, formulate and implement Natural Sciences resources initiatives.
  • Build and maintain strategic partnerships with other United Nations Agencies, Multilateral and Bilateral Development Agencies particularly such as the World Bank, regional funds and development banks (African Development Bank), the European Commission, IGOs, NGOs in order to foster opportunities for joint programming activities related to Natural Sciences, for the sub-region within the context of the UN Reform, “Delivering as One” approach, and the United Nations Common Country Analysis and Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (CCA/UNSDCF) processes.
  • Initiate, coordinate and mobilize and raise extrabudgetary resources to support regular programme activities for natural sciences program in the region.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

  • Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in the field of Environmental engineering, Ecology, water sciences, geology or in a related field of natural sciences.

Work Experience

  • A minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible relevant professional experience in the areas of environmental engineering, ecology, biodiversity and/or natural resources management of which preferably 3 years acquired at the international level.
  • Experience in ecological science education, training and/or research on ecosystems and biodiversity conservation, on water management, vulnerability analysis, mapping, adaptation and resilience within the context of climate change.
  • Experience in Programme/project development and fundraising.
  • Experience in resource mobilization, support for programme implementation, budget management and programme reporting.

Skills and competencies

  • Solid understanding of Environmental sciences.
  • Ability to work in close partnership with a wide range of national, regional and international scientific organizations, professional organization.
  • Good knowledge of UNESCO – MAB and IHP or UNESCO – IGGP Programme and knowledge of UNESCO’s work and programmes in the area of natural sciences.

Languages

  • Knowledge of other official UNESCO languages (Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish).

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Deadline : May 17th, 2023