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Result of Service
Ultimate Result of Service
• Workshop report capturing the key concerns, inputs, perspectives, and relevant recommendations from the outreach sessions.
• Recommendations to strengthen the NOSCP and on gaps to be addressed to make the NOSCP fully operational.
Work Location
Home-based
Expected duration
2 months
Duties and Responsibilities
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment. UNEP administers the Nairobi Convention for the Protection, Management and Development of Coastal and Marine Environment of the Western Indian Ocean (WIO), under the Ecosystems Division. The Division works with international and national partners, providing technical assistance and advisory services for the implementation of environmental policy, and strengthening the environmental management capacity of developing countries and countries with economies in transition.
The Nairobi Convention is executing the GEF funded project on the “Western Indian Ocean Large Marine Ecosystems Strategic Action Programme Policy Harmonisation and Institutional Reforms (SAPPHIRE) in coordination with the participating countries and partners both at national and regional level. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) – Regional Service Centre for Africa is the implementing agency of the SAPPHIRE project providing oversight in the execution of the project. The main objective of the SAPPHIRE project is to achieve effective long-term ecosystem management in the WIO Large Marine Ecosystems in line with the Strategic Action Programme for sustainable management of the WIO Large Marine Ecosystems as endorsed by the participating countries. The Convention has provided the legal framework for regional cooperation and coordination among WIO countries to address common challenges such as marine pollution, oil spills and the conservation of marine biodiversity.
Mauritius is prone to oil spills at sea by the fact that it lies along the international shipping lanes which are among the busiest in the world. The demand for oil is expected to remain robust, with an increase in maritime traffic and trade of oil products in the region, thus increasing the risk of oil spill further. In 1990, the first National Oil Spill Contingency Plan (NOSCP) was prepared with the collaboration of UNEP and International Maritime Organization (IMO). In the aftermath of MV Wakashio and based on lessons learnt, the NOSCP (2003) has been reviewed and validated by stakeholders in October 2021.
Objective:
The Nairobi Convention would like to hire a senior consultant in Oil Spill preparedness, response and management to work with the Convention, the Government of Mauritius, and other key stakeholders to Conduct Public Outreach and provide recommendations to further strengthen the reviewed National Oil Spill Contingency Plan (dynamic document) of the Republic of Mauritius. The consultant will facilitate stakeholders outreach and consultation workshops to sensitise key target groups on the main provisions of the revised NOSCP and provide recommendations to strengthen the revised National Oil Spill Contingency Plan of the Republic of Mauritius.
In executing the consultancy, the consultant will work closely with the Convention team, designated officials of the Government of Mauritius, UNDP Country Offices in Mauritius, National Focal Point of the SAPPHIRE project, and others as deemed appropriate and necessary.
Specific Tasks and Responsibilities:
Under overall supervision of the Head of the Nairobi Convention Secretariat and direct supervision of the SAPPHIRE Project Coordinator, and in close collaboration with the Government of Mauritius, the consultant will coordinate the overall process of stakeholder outreach and consultation to bring awareness and receive inputs from key target groups on the revised National Oil Spill Contingency Plan. The consultant will undertake the following specific tasks:
1. Act as resource person to facilitate 10 half day outreach and consultation workshops, to provide information on the revised National Oil Spill Contingency Plan and gather inputs/ comments from the various stakeholders (key responders/ministries/ parastatal bodies, private sectors (oil companies and media), tourism sector (hotel and pleasure craft operators, fishers, women association, youth & NGO’s amongst others) to further strengthen the revised NOSCP.
2. Develop a report documenting the comments, inputs, and perspectives from the participating stakeholders and provide recommendations on how to adapt the plan accordingly.
Performance Indicators
¿ Carry out 10 half day outreach and consultation workshops with identified stakeholders to bring awareness on the revised National Oil Spill Contingency Plan.
¿ A report documenting the comments, inputs, and perspectives from the participating stakeholders and provide recommendations on how to adapt the plan accordingly.
Qualifications/special skills
Master’s degree is required, in Marine Biology/Sciences (Marine biology and coastal management/Maritime Safety and Environmental Protection/ Maritime Affairs – Maritime Safety & Environmental Administration/ Oceanography and Marine Environmental Management), Environmental Sciences or other closely related fields.
Minimum of 7 years of relevant work experience is required, in the environmental or marine sciences sector, in international setting including in the Western Indian Ocean region
Experience with oil spill contingency at sea (plans, methods and technologies) and related national laws, policies, strategies is desired.
Excellent analytical, advocacy, presentation, writing and communications skills are required; Experience in conducting training and capacity building especially working in SIDS (Small Island Developing States) is an added advantage.
Languages
Language: English and French are the official working languages of the United Nations. For this position fluency in both oral and written English is required. Working knowledge in French is desirable.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
