Knowledge Management Coordinator

Result of Service

1. Leading the formulation and implementation of regional initiatives on marine and coastal resilience, aligned with the Convention’s protocols on pollution control, mangrove management and ICZM. 2. Supporting harmonisation and cooperation among Contracting Parties by promoting joint initiatives, regional standards, and mechanisms addressing land-based pollution, marine pollution and oil spill risks. 3. Guiding restoration and conservation programmes, with emphasis on mangroves, lagoons, estuaries and other critical habitats, promoting nature-based solutions and climate-resilient coastal infrastructure. 4. Developing best practices and knowledge exchange through regional workshops, technical trainings, peer-learning platforms and dissemination of best practices. 5. Facilitating the Monitoring of regional environmental trends related to climate impacts, ecosystem health and pollution, and providing regular analyses, policy guidance and early-warning insights through contracting parties reporting. 6. Strengthening partnerships with regional and international institutions, including UN agencies, regional fisheries bodies, research institutions and development partners, Research center to support coordinated action and mobilise financial resources. 7. Preparing high-quality technical documents such as project proposals, implementation guidelines, progress reports, policy briefs and communication materials. 8. Supporting Contracting Parties in applying and reporting on the Abidjan Convention’s protocols and action plans, ensuring coherence between national actions and regional priorities. 9. Contributing to strategic and operational planning of the Secretariat, including annual work plans, monitoring and evaluation frameworks, and performance reporting. 10. Engaging stakeholders and decision makers on transboundary, regional and international momentum including comprehensive strategies and emerging issues.

Work Location

Cote d'Ivoire

Expected duration

12 months

Duties and Responsibilities

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the world's leading environmental authority. It 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. The Abidjan Convention, established in 1981, covers the Atlantic Ocean from Mauritania to South Africa and has a coastline of just over 14,000 km. In accordance with Article 16 of the Convention, the United Nations Environment Programme, through its Abidjan-based Secretariat, is responsible for administrative and coordination of the Convention. The Abidjan Convention provides a regional cooperation framework for the protection, management and development of the marine and coastal environment of the south-eastern Atlantic region. This region hosts ecologically sig...