Join UNIDO as a National Blue Economy Expert in a home-based position for 2025. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to sustainable ocean practices and promote economic growth. If you’re passionate about marine resources and environmental conservation, apply now to make a meaningful impact!
Home-Based Position At UNIDO For National Blue Economy Expert-2025 Apply Now
Requisition ID: 5603
Grade: NOD (SB-5)
Country: Home Based
Duty Station: Home Based
Category: National Consultant
Type of Job Posting: External
Employment Type: NonStaff-When Act. Employed
Application deadline: 8-May-2025, 11:59 PM (Vienna, Austria time)
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) is the specialized agency of the United Nations that promotes industrial development for poverty reduction, inclusive globalization and environmental sustainability.
Division of Agribusiness and Infrastructure Development (IET/AGR)
Under the overall guidance of the Director General, the direct supervision of the Managing Director, Directorate of SDG Innovation and Economic Transformation (IET), and in close coordination with other organizational entities within UNIDO, the Division of Agribusiness and Infrastructure Development.
Food Security and Food Systems Unit (IET/AGR/FSS)
The Food Security and Food Systems Unit (IET/AGR/FSS) promotes the development of food industries and food value chains and the production of local food products in less-developed countries to end hunger and ensure food and nutrition security while generating income and employment adhering to principles of sustainable industrial development.
PROJECT CONTEXT
The UN-Agencies in Kenya comprising UNIDO, FAO and IOM, in collaboration with the national and county Governments of Nyamira and Laikipia, developed a Joint Programme (JP) on circular and sustainable agrifood systems.
Education
Advanced university degree (master’s or equivalent) in Marine Science, Environmental Management, Fisheries, or a related discipline is required.
Technical and Functional Experience
- At least seven (7) years of work experience in the following areas in East African and Kenyan are required
- Extensive experience in marine and coastal resource management, including fisheries, marine biodiversity, and ecosystem services.
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Languages
Fluency in written and spoken English is required. Fluency and/or working knowledge of Swahili is required.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
Core values
WE LIVE AND ACT WITH INTEGRITY: work honestly, openly and impartially.
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