Regional Consultant to provide Technical Support for Marine Litter Activities
Quick answer
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is seeking a 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, based in Athens, Greece (home-based).
- Role
- Regional Consultant to provide Technical Support for Marine Litter Activities
- Organization
- United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
- Location
- ATHENS, Greece (home-based)
- Work setup
- Remote
- Level
- Entry
- Category
- Communications & Marketing
The role
The Regional Consultant will 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, including regional cooperation, technical meetings, capacity-building activities, and resource mobilization.
What you'll do
- Prepare a detailed work plan for the assignment
- Support the organization and substantive preparation of the Meeting of the Regional Cooperation Platform on Marine Litter
- Provide technical and scientific support for the preparation, conduct and follow-up to CORMON meetings
- Support the preparation and delivery of training workshops, seminars, regional meetings and exchanges of best practices
- Provide technical inputs to the preparation of project proposals, concept notes, and funding applications
- Provide technical support for the development and/or updating of national IMAP-based monitoring programmes
What it takes
- Advanced university degree in environmental science, marine science, environmental management, environmental engineering, or a related field
- Minimum of five years of professional work experience in marine environmental management, with a strong focus on marine litter
- Experience in marine litter monitoring and assessment, including knowledge of IMAP Ecological Objective 10 (Marine Litter)
- Experience in supporting regional cooperation initiatives, technical meetings, workshops, training activities, and stakeholder engagement processes
- Experience in the preparation of project proposals, concept notes, or resource mobilization initiatives
- Working experience in and knowledge of the Mediterranean region
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is based in Athens, Greece, and is home-based.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is not specified.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include an advanced university degree in environmental science, marine science, environmental management, environmental engineering, or a related field, and at least five years of professional work experience in marine environmental management, with a strong focus on marine litter.
How do I apply?
Applications can be submitted through the provided link: https://inspira.un.org/psp/PUNA1J/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/UN_CUSTOMIZATIONS.UN_JOB_DETAIL.GBL?Action=A&UNAction=Apply&JobOpeningId=285396&languageCd=ENG
How to apply
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