Fisheries Refugia Consultant (Technical Specialist, Fisheries)- Retainer (Home based)

Mid Senior Environment

Overview

Provide expertise in fisheries for the South China Sea project

You have:

• Master’s Degree in Fisheries, Marine Science, or similar is required.
• At least five (5) years of experience in fisheries in Southeast Asia is required.
• Knowledge of, and experience with, coastal and marine issues in a regional seas context, including in the South China Sea is required.
• Experience of working with the UN system would be an advantage.
• Experience in Google Suite applications is desired.
• Fluency in (written and oral) English is required.

Contract

This is a LICA Specialist-10 contract. This kind of contract is known as Local Individual Contractor Agreements. It is normally only for nationals. It's an external contract. It usually requires 5 years of experience, depending on education. More about LICA Specialist-10 contracts.

Background Information - Job-specific

Background Information - UNOPS Water, Environment and Climate (WEC)

The Water, Environment and Climate (WEC) portfolio, based in Vienna, and with offices based globally is part of the UNOPS Global Portfolio Office. The Portfolio has built strong partnerships and is effectively managing a portfolio of over 500 million USD over the last 15 years to support key initiatives with fund management, project implementation and administrative support.

WEC effectively operationalizes partners' agendas with global approaches, as well as regional and country specific activities focused on climate action, protection and conservation of the environment. Partners profit from WEC’s ability to operationalize and/or scale up their important substantive agendas, including in support of key multilateral environmental and climate agreements, such as the Paris Agreement, the Cartagena Convention as well as the Sustainable Development Goals.

The South China Sea region and the UNEP/GEF SCS-SAP Project

The South China Sea is a semi-enclosed sea, which supports a number of unique habitats and ecosystems that are amongst the most biologically diverse shallow water marine ecosystems globally. The richness and productivity of the South China Sea and associated environments are, however, seriously threatened by high population growth, pollution, overharvest and habitat modification, resulting in high rates of habitat loss and impairment of the regenerative capacities of living resources. The socio-economic impacts of environmental deterioration are significant for the economies of this region.

Recognising that actions were urgently needed to halt degradation of the environment of this marine basin, the countries of the region sought the assistance of UNEP and the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and the project “Reversing Environmental Degradation Trends in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand” was implemented from 2003-2008. This included a Transboundary Diagnostic Analysis (TDA) of the issues and problems and their societal root causes as the basis for development of a Strategic Action Programme (SAP) which was inter-governmentally adopted in 2008. The SAP established a series of objectives and priority actions for coastal habitats, land-based pollution management, and the overexploitation of fish stocks in the South China Sea.

In May 2018, a US$ 15 million grant was released by the GEF to support the execution of the South China Sea SAP Project (SCS-SAP) until December 2026. (2018-2023). The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) is the executing agency for the implementation of the SCS-SAP project.

In addition to the SCS-SAP Project, the SAP of 2008 resulted in the design and implementation of a separate project on fisheries refugia in the South China Sea (The Fisheries Refugia Project), which was completed in December 2022. It is anticipated that the outcomes of the Fisheries Refugia Project can inform the TDA project on fisheries issues, particularly related to the transboundary nature of the fisheries refugia concept.

*This is a Homebased position, meaning that the incumbent will not work from a UNOPS office Therefore the incumbent will need to use his/her own laptop and software.

Functional Responsibilities

Functional Responsibilities and Deliverables:

In order to ensure that fisheries issues in general, and the outcomes of the Fisheries Refugia Project in particular, are well integrated into the updated TDA and SAP, the SCS-SAP project will recruit a consultant on Fisheries Refugia to assist the lead consultant on TDA and SAP updating (Consultant 5) with the incorporation of fisheries information from the Fisheries Refugia project into the TDA process.

The consultancy will include the following key tasks:

• Desk Review of the outcomes of the Fisheries Refugia Project
• Preliminary identification of transboundary issues related to fisheries refugia (in coordination with the SCS-SAP project team members).
• Lead national consultations with fisheries stakeholders as part of the TDA process with the aim to obtain national inputs to the TDA related to fisheries refugia and other transboundary issues related to fisheries (e.g. fish migrations)
• Participate as fisheries expert in the regional consultation on the draft TDA
• Support the Consultant on TDA and SAP Update to finalise the TDA for SCM approval

Impact of Results The Consultant on Fisheries Regufia for the South China Sea projects impacts on achievement of project results by contributing on cross-cuttings aspects of the the South China Sea project results framework. This ensures client satisfaction and overall effective delivery of the UNOPS project, as well as contributes to the SDGs and UNOPS purpose.

Education/Experience/Language requirements

Education - Master’s Degree, or equivalent, in Fisheries, Marine Science, or similar is required. - First level university degree (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) with additional two years of experience may be accepted in lieu of an Advanced university degree.

Experience - At least five (5) years of experience in fisheries in Southeast Asia is required. - Knowledge of, and experience with, coastal and marine issues in a regional seas context, including in the South China Sea is required. - Experience of working with the UN system would be an advantage. - Experience in google suite applications is desired.

Language requirements - Fluency in (written and oral) English is required.

Competencies

Develops and implements sustainable business strategies, thinks long term and externally in order to positively shape the organization. Anticipates and perceives the impact and implications of future decisions and activities on other parts of the organization.(for levels IICA-2, IICA-3, LICA Specialist- 10, LICA Specialist-11, NOC, NOD, P3, P4 and above) Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organizational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.

Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others. For people managers only: Acts as positive leadership role model, motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles. Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role). Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries. Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements. Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving. Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground.

Contract type, level and duration

Contract type: Individual Contractor Agreement (ICA) Contract level: ICS 10/ LICA 10 Contract duration: 12 months, max 220 days, with possibility of extension depending on performance and availability of funds.

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Additional Information

• Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments.
• UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. UNOPS seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce.
• Qualified women and candidates from groups which are underrepresented in the UNOPS workforce are encouraged to apply. These include in particular candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities.
• We would like to ensure all candidates perform at their best during the assessment process. If you are shortlisted and require additional assistance to complete any assessment, including reasonable accommodation, please inform our human resources team when you receive an invitation.

Terms and Conditions

• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post.
• For retainer contracts, you must complete a few Mandatory Courses (they take around 4 hours to complete) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS. For more information on a retainer contract here.
• All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter and UNOPS Policies and Instructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UN core values and the UN Common Agenda.
• It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential personnel. Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.

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