Associate Programme Officer - Sciences

The Associate Programme Officer will support the implementation of the Sciences program in 15 countries of West Africa, focusing on biodiversity, ecosystems management, climate resilience, and other natural sciences sector activities. The role involves coordination with various stakeholders and contributing to resource mobilization and partnership development.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development, coordination and implementation of activities related to biodiversity, ecosystems management and climate resilience within the framework of the Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Program and based on Member States needs
• Support the implementation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting of other Natural Sciences sector activities such as Science Technology and Innovation (STI), water sciences, basic sciences, and Disaster Risk Management
• Interact regularly with various stakeholders (regional, national and local authorities, National Commission for UNESCO, United Nations agencies, scientific institutions, private sector, NGOs, sub-regional organizations) for the development and implementation of joint programs
• Participate in the Organization's representation activities in various exchange platforms
• Contribute to resource mobilization by responding to calls for projects and developing concept notes and project proposals in accordance with national priorities
• Contribute to the search and development of partnerships with national authorities, the private sector, civil society, NGOs and multilateral funding bodies
• Support UNESCO in its role as a hub of ideas and innovations for Sustainable Development

Requirements

• Advanced university degree (Master II or equivalent degree) in the field of Natural sciences with good expertise in sustainable management of natural resources or in a related field
• Preferably a minimum of 2 years of relevant professional experience in the areas of environmental engineering, ecology, biodiversity and/or natural resources management
• Experience in activities and/or projects that involved ecological science education, training and/or research on ecosystems and biodiversity conservation, water management, vulnerability analysis, adaptation and resilience within the context of climate change, is desirable
• Ability to coordinate the planning of project activities in accordance with their logical frameworks
• Experience ensuring the implementation of activities in close collaboration with various stakeholders
• Ability to organize monitoring and evaluation missions in the field, ensuring effective involvement of beneficiaries and preparation of related reports
• Ability to establish, develop and maintain consistent working relationships with project partners
• Experience ensuring the visibility of projects through regular communication and maintaining links with internal and external partners

Skills

• Sustainable Resource Management
• Environmental Engineering
• Ecology
• Biodiversity Conservation
• Natural Resource Management
• Ecological Science Education
• Ecosystems Research
• Water Management Projects
• Vulnerability Analysis
• Climate Change Adaptation
• Climate Resilience
• Project Planning
• Logical Frameworks
• Project Implementation
• Stakeholder Collaboration
• Monitoring and Evaluation
• Field Mission Coordination
• Report Preparation
• Partnership Development
• Resource Mobilization
• Project Communication

Languages

French, English