National Project Coordinator

Under the overall authority of the UNESCO Regional Director and Representative for Southern Africa, the supervision of the Regional Head of the Natural Sciences Unit and the direct supervision of the Regional Programme Specialist in charge of Ecology and Hydrology.

• Coordinate and monitor the implementation of the UNESCO component of the project, Restoring Landscapes in South Africa (ReLISA):
  Nature-based solutions for climate, biodiversity and people’ to ensure the achievement of project targets and results;
• Coordinate with the ReLISA project lead Agency (UNEP), the project steering committee and other consortium partners to ensure smooth implementation of the project;
• Develop and formulate detailed annual implementation plans, procurement and human resources, communication, capacity building, Monitoring and Evaluation, and risk management plans for the Project;
• Provide technical leadership to the project, particularly in the field of hydrology; and support the wider consortium as hydrology expert where required;
• Plan and undertake project-related missions to the field sites to support implementation and track progress;
• Prepare bi-annual progress reports within the required formats and standards of the Agreement with the donor;
• Prepare necessary ToR, Implementing Partner Agreements, subcontracts, other procurements and budget operations for submission to administration and finance units;

• Advanced university degree (Master’s equivalent) in the field of Water Resources Management, Earth Sciences or a related field of Natural Sciences.
• Advanced university degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) in the field of Water Resources Management, Earth Sciences or a related field of Natural Sciences.

• At least two years of proven work experience in coordination, result-based management, implementation and monitoring of programmes in the field of natural sciences and or related fields.
• Relevant experience in advocacy, resource and partnership mobilization.
• Relevant experience in the project management cycle.

Excellent knowledge of English (written and spoken).

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