Senior Coordination Officer
Organizational Context
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority. Its Ecosystems Division supports developing countries in environmental management. The Regional Seas Programme, established in 1974, includes the Cartagena Convention for the Wider Caribbean Region. The Regional Coordinating Unit (UNEP-CAR/RCU) in Kingston, Jamaica, serves as the Secretariat for this Convention.
Job Purpose
This role serves as UNEP's focal point and coordinator for the Caribbean Environment Programme and the Secretariat of the Cartagena Convention. The incumbent will ensure alignment with the Convention's provisions and decisions of the Conference of the Parties. Key functions include coordinating meetings, liaising with stakeholders, managing regional activities with partner centers, overseeing host country relations, and supporting broader UNEP initiatives. The position also involves financial management of the Caribbean Trust Fund, developing fundraising strategies, and coordinating GEF and other subregional projects. Additionally, the role ensures gender mainstreaming and leads data analysis for planning and reporting.
Responsibilities
Coordinate UNEP's Caribbean Environment Programme and the Cartagena Convention Secretariat, adhering to Convention provisions and COP decisions. Supervise meeting preparations and translate COP decisions into action plans. Liaise with Parties, governments, donors, and international organizations in the Wider Caribbean Region. Align CAR/RCU activities with Regional Activity Centres for cohesive deliverables. Manage host country relations with Jamaica and participate in UN Country Team meetings. Support UNEP's Regional Seas Programme and coordinate with other environmental agreements. Oversee CAR/RCU administration, financial management, and ensure timely contributions to the Caribbean Trust Fund. Develop and implement fundraising strategies. Coordinate and manage GEF and other subregional projects. Ensure gender mainstreaming in all activities. Lead data collection, analysis, and reporting for informed decision-making.
Work Experience
A minimum of ten years of progressive experience in marine and coastal program management is required. This includes at least five years in intergovernmental processes and five years managing marine environment projects. Three years of resource mobilization experience is also required. Experience in data analytics is desirable.
Skills
Programme and project management, strategic guidance, regional coordination, intergovernmental processes, financial management, fundraising, project management, gender mainstreaming, data analysis, leadership, teamwork, planning and organizing, judgment, decision-making.