Overview
The Knowledge Management Coordinator will lead regional initiatives to enhance ecological and socio-economic resilience in marine and coastal areas, aligning with the Abidjan Convention's protocols.
Key Responsibilities
- Leading the formulation and implementation of regional initiatives on marine and coastal resilience.
- Supporting harmonisation and cooperation among Contracting Parties.
- Guiding restoration and conservation programmes.
- Developing best practices and knowledge exchange.
- Facilitating the monitoring of regional environmental trends.
- Strengthening partnerships with regional and international institutions.
- Preparing high-quality technical documents.
- Supporting Contracting Parties in applying and reporting on protocols and action plans.
- Contributing to strategic and operational planning of the Secretariat.
- Engaging stakeholders and decision makers on transboundary, regional and international momentum.
- Leading and coordinating the implementation of the Adaptation Fund project.
- Organising and delivering a regional workshop on coastal climate adaptation experiences.
- Overseeing the development and operationalisation of a digital knowledge platform.
- Coordinating the preparation and dissemination of regional knowledge products.
- Ensuring effective project monitoring and reporting.
- Supporting the coordination and implementation of regional initiatives on marine and coastal resilience.
- Preparing technical and strategic documentation.
- Facilitating regional consultations and policy dialogues.
Required Experience
At least 02 years of progressively responsible experience in coastal zone management, marine conservation, climate adaptation or related areas is required. Demonstrated experience in regional or international cooperation mechanisms is required. Demonstrated strong experience with project development, management, monitoring and reporting is required. Experience working with coastal communities, national institutions and/or regional organisations is a strong asset is desirable. Strong technical knowledge of marine and coastal ecosystems in West, central or Southern Africa is desirable.
Qualifications
Advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in knowledge management, information systems, environmental sciences, marine affairs, natural resource management, climate change, international development or a related field is required. A first-level university degree, combined with two (2) additional years of qualifying experience, may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
