National Project Coordinator

Description

Under the overall authority of the UNESCO Regional Director and Representative for Southern Africa, the supervision of the Regional Head of the Natural Sciences Unit and the direct supervision of the Regional Programme Specialist in charge of Ecology and Hydrology.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor the implementation of the UNESCO component of the project, Restoring Landscapes in South Africa (ReLISA): Nature-based solutions for climate, biodiversity and people’ to ensure the achievement of project targets and results;
• Coordinate with the ReLISA project lead Agency (UNEP), the project steering committee and other consortium partners to ensure smooth implementation of the project;
• Develop and formulate detailed annual implementation plans, procurement and human resources, communication, capacity building, Monitoring and Evaluation, and risk management plans for the Project;
• Provide technical leadership ...