Institutional Capacity Development Consultant

AI summary

UNEP seeks a consultant to support the Nairobi Convention's Sustainable Western Indian Ocean Programme by conducting a capacity needs assessment for ocean governance actors and developing a capacity building program. The role involves preparing an inception report, stakeholder engagement, leading a regional training workshop, and producing reports. Requires strong expertise in marine governance and multi-stakeholder processes.

• Requires advanced degree in Environmental Governance or related field
• Minimum 5 years multi-stakeholder change process experience
• At least 4 years focused on marine and coastal projects
• Fluency in English; French is an advantage
• Home-based position with regional travel
• Duration: 7 months

Description

Institutional Capacity Development Consultant | UNEP - United Nations Environment Programme Institutional Capacity Development Consultant UNEP - United Nations Environment Programme Remote | Nairobi International CON level Speaks English, French Application deadline: August 03, 2026 (10 days) Apply Summary by Impactpool The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is seeking an Institutional Capacity Development Consultant to support the Nairobi Convention's Sustainable Western Indian Ocean Programme. The consultant will conduct a comprehensive capacity needs assessment for ocean governance actors and develop a capacity building program. Responsibilities include preparing an inception report, conducting stakeholder engagement, leading a regional training workshop, and producing related reports. The role requires strong expertise in marine governance and experience in multi-stakeholder processes. Candidate Requirements: Advanced university degree in Environmental Governance or related field Minimum 5 years of experience in multi-stakeholder change processes 4 years focused on marine and coastal-related projects Broad knowledge of ocean governance in the WIO region Experience with WIO ocean governance actors Expertise in leading regional consultation processes Competency in technical writing and document review Ability to work under tight deadlines with minimal supervision Fluency in English; knowledge of French is an advantage Result of Service 1. An inception report with a detailed workplan on delivery of the assignment as well as a comprehensive stakeholder engagement plan. 2. A comprehensive report on the needs assessment including a capacity development programme to address the priorities identified. 3. Develop training materials/tools and deliver a three-day in-person regional training workshop on ocean governance-related capacity development convened by the Nairobi Convention Secretariat in the first Quarter of 2027. 4. A comprehensive workshop report on the training workshop. Work Location Home based Expected duration 7 Months Duties and Responsibilities The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment. UNEP administers the Nairobi Convention for the Protection, Management and Development of the Coastal and Marine Environment of the Western Indian Ocean (WIO). The Contracting Parties to the Convention are Comoros, France, Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mozambique, Seychelles, Somalia, South Africa and United Republic of Tanzania. UNEP-The Nairobi Convention, under the “Sustainable Western Indian Ocean Programme” (SWIOP) requires a consultant to support the project to undertake a structured and comprehensive capacity needs assessment for relevant ocean governance actors and develop a capacity building programme to address these needs. The overall objective of the SWIOP is to contribute to the sustainable, productive, climate-resilient governance and use of the Western Indian Ocean (WIO), while Specific Objective 1 (SO1), which will largely be executed by the Nairobi Convention Secretariat, will focus on strengthening regional and national capacities to coordinate and collaborate on shared ocean governance. Specifically, this assignment will contribute to Work Package 2 of Output 1.1 which is focused on supporting regional, sub-regional (e.g., via the RECs) and where appropriate, national entities in their development, adoption and evaluation of ocean / SBE policy and strategy development models and coordinating institutional structures. The consultant will initially identify institutional capacity development needs among the proposed Regional Ocean Governance Strategy (ROGS) implementation structures and prepare a capacity development programme to address these needs throughout the 4-year project timeframe. This will require initial virtual engagement and consultation with the proposed Implementation Platforms as outlined in the ROGS and then preparing and delivering an annual in-person training event to address capacity needs among these regional institutions. In addition, the consultant will engage with the previously established Regional Ocean Governance Task Force with a view to establishing this group as a multi-disciplinary advisory/consultative body to guide ROGS implementation. Under the supervision of Head, Nairobi Convention Secretariat, the consultant will: 1. Develop an inception report with a detailed workplan on delivery of the assignment as well as a comprehensive stakeholder engagement plan. 2. Work with the Nairobi Convention Secretariat and ocean governance stakeholders to prepare a comprehensive capacity needs assessment report to support the effective establishment of the proposed implementation structu