Overview
Support the implementation of the Abidjan Convention work programme, focusing on coastal resilience, marine spatial planning, and marine pollution initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Support implementation of the Abidjan Convention work programme
- Support delivery and monitoring of ongoing projects, including coastal resilience and Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) initiatives in Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana; hazardous waste management; and activities on Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), Area Based Management Tools (ABMT), and the BBNJ Agreement
- Support data collection, desk reviews, and basic analysis on coastal ecosystems, pollution sources, and climate risks
- Assist in drafting technical outputs, including reports, concept notes, briefing notes, presentations, and background documents
- Assist in organizing regional workshops, consultations, and meetings
- Support development of communication and knowledge products
- Support coordination with Contracting Parties, regional organizations, UN agencies, and partners
Required Experience
- 1 month
Demonstrated interest or experience (up to three years) in:
- Climate change, environmental management, or sustainable development
- Coastal or marine ecosystems, biodiversity
- Pollution
- Project design and development
Skills in:
- Research, data compilation and analysis, and report drafting
- Communication and teamwork
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Environmental science, climate change, marine or coastal management, sustainable development, geography, or related field
