### Post Title:   MSPglobal Policy Consultant for the Southeast

- Pacific
- Domain:     IOC
- Organizational Unit:     Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission
- Primary Location:      Southeast Pacific
- Recruitment open to:      Internal / External
- Type of contract:     Consultant
- Monthly salary:      From 1500 USD (Depending on skills)

Deadline (midnight, Paris time):   14 June 2019

## OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST

Under the overall authority of the Director-General and under the supervision of the Assistant Director-General for the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (ADG/IOC), the incumbent will assist with the implementation of technical activities at the IOC Marine Policy and Regional Coordination Section within the context of the Project MSPglobal co-financed by the European Commission – Directorate General of Maritime Affaires and Fisheries. The incumbent will specifically:
   Develop a catalogue-inventory of policies related to integrated coastal area management, marine spatial planning and sustainable blue economy for the countries of the Southeast Pacific (Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Panama and Peru) and at the regional level.
   Write a report (in English) analyzing the status of national policies and regional initiatives in relation to integrated coastal area management, marine spatial planning and sustainable blue economy. This report will also include a summary, ready to be published, in Spanish.
   Contribute to events, meeting reports and the regular reporting of activities to the head of the MPR Section and MSPglobal Project Coordinator.
   Assist the Project Coordinator with the production of project outreach, translations and marketing materials related to the policy work in Spanish.
   Assist the Project Coordinator in any other related activity that may be assigned by the Management Team.

## REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION
 The consultant should hold a postgraduate degree in law, policy, political sciences or similar.

WORK EXPERIENCE

   At least 3 years of relevant experience at international level and experience developing policy analysis related to ocean, environmental and sustainable development policies.

   SKILLS/COMPETENCIES
   Excellent research, analytical and problem solving ability, including taking part in the resolution of issues and in the application of good judgement.

   Very good inter-personal skills and ability to maintain effective partnerships and working relations within a multi-cultural environment; ability to work collaboratively as part of a team to achieve organisational goals.
   Ability to plan own work and manage conflicting priorities; work under pressure.    Ability to write and speak clearly and effectively, including the ability to draft reports in a concise style and communicate complex scientific information to a broader audience – via visual, written and verbal modes.    Demonstrated ability to conceptualize issues and analyze data to compile and synthesize information in coherent and succinct formats;
   Excellent coordination and negotiation skills;
   Specific knowledge on marine/maritime spatial planning, integrated coastal area management, sustainable blue economy and other environmental policies at the national and at the regional scale.

   High attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadlines;
LANGUAGES
 Excellent knowledge of English and Spanish.

## BENEFITS AND ENTITLEMENTS

This is a consultant contract for 2 months (including a probationary period of 1 month) and is not renewable. The appointment is non-career and does not carry any expectancy of renewal or conversion to another contract. Medical health care is not provided.

## HOW TO APPLY

Please       submit        a      full      CV      (using       the       UNESCO       template       at http://uis.unesco.org/sites/default/files/documents/unesco-cv-form_pa-ft_0.pdf ), a motivation letter, a proposed work plan for the activities included in this ToR, proof of language knowledge, three references from different countries and/or institutions that may be contacted, to: [REDACTED EMAIL] by 14 June 2019 (23.59h, Paris time).

IOC-UNESCO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

UNESCO DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS.