Regional Consultant to provide Technical Support for Marine Litter Activities under the Marine Litter MED PLUS Project and the UNEP/MAP Programme of Work and Budget 2026-2027 (Level B)
Overview
Provide technical support for marine litter activities under the Marine Litter MED PLUS Project and the UNEP/MAP Programme of Work and Budget 2026-2027.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare a detailed work plan.
- Support the organization and substantive preparation of the Meeting of the Regional Cooperation Platform on Marine Litter.
- Provide technical and scientific support to MED POL for the preparation, conduct and follow-up to CORMON meetings.
- Support MED POL in the preparation and delivery of training workshops, seminars, regional meetings and exchanges of best practices related to marine litter.
- Provide technical inputs to the preparation of project proposals, concept notes, and funding applications.
- Provide technical support to the development and/or updating of national IMAP-based monitoring programmes for IMAP EO10 (Marine Litter).
Required Experience
A minimum of five (5) years of professional work experience in marine environmental management, with a strong focus on marine litter, solid waste management, circular economy, or pollution prevention is required. Experience in marine litter monitoring and assessment, including knowledge of IMAP Ecological Objective 10 (Marine Litter), is desirable. Previous experience in supporting regional cooperation initiatives, technical meetings, workshops, training activities, and stakeholder engagement processes is desirable. Previous experience in the preparation of project proposals, concept notes, or resource mobilization initiatives is desirable. Working experience in and knowledge of the Mediterranean region is desirable.
Qualifications
Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in environmental science, marine science, environmental management, environmental engineering, or a related field is required. A first-level university degree combined with two (2) additional years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced degree.