GIZ is recruiting (1) Senior Advisor Marine Protection and Management of Costal Zones (m/f) for Western Indian Ocean Governance Initiative (WIOGI) Programme based in Maputo, Mozambique

Closing data for applications: 23.01.2025

Core tasks

Responsible for establishing strategic partnerships with international, national, and local NGOs, government entities and enterprises to ensure marine protection and sustainable management of coastal zones.
Responsible for planning and implementing of all activities contributing to Output 3.1 (Sustainable managed and financed community-led coastal conservation and restoration initiatives implemented) of the EU Initiative on Sustainable Blue Economy in Mozambique;
Responsible for setting up, monitoring and steering of grant agreements with implementation partners;
Responsible for identifying and realising synergies with Output: 1.1 (National capacities for coordination, information management and investment promotion for blue economy are strengthened) and 2.1. (Sustainable, inclusive and gender responsive fisheries and aquaculture value chain upgrading strategies developedand implemented) of the EU Initiative on Sustainable Blue Economy;
Responsible for regular reporting on progress of implementation to commissioning parties.
Main activities

Monitoring of the overall conservation landscape in Mozambique including policies, regulation and key stakeholders;
Identifying intervention areas and strategic partnerships for the implementation of Output 3.1 of the EU Initiative on Sustainable Blue Economy;
Operational planning, steering and overseeing implementation of yearly activities of Output 3.1;
Actively engaging with all relevant stakeholders including national and local government, donors, international organisations, international and national NGOs, private sector and including representation in coordination platforms and/or steering committees;
Setting-up and managing financial agreements (such as grants and local Subsidies) with international and national NGOs according to GIZ rules and regulations;
Ensure close cooperation with team members in the province to ensure efficient implementation on the ground;
Contribute to reporting to commissioning partners and present results of output 3.1 in the steering committee and technical coordination meetings of the project;
Actively seeking opportunities to further engage with the private sector and leverage funding for coastal conservation in Mozambique.

This is a national position, remunerated according to GIZ terms;

The cover letter and CV should be in a single file including relevant annexes;

We encourage women and minority groups to apply for this position. GIZ is committed to equal opportunities and diversity of perspectives in the workplace;

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Advanced University degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Biodiversity Conservation, Sociology or other related fields;

A first level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in the areas mentioned above Political Science, Public Administration or any other relevant field.
General experience

A minimum of 10 years of relevant international experience working in development cooperation, in the context of natural resources management, blue economy, coastal management, biodiversity and/or community-led coastal conservation;
At least 8 years experience working with various government institution and facilitating international partnerships between donors, regional institutions, and non-governmental organizations in Sub Sahara Africa;
At least 5 years of relevant management experience in a large organization including management of grants, cooperation with international and local NGOs in the conservation sector.
Specific professional experience, expertise & competencies

At least 8 years of professional experience in the conservation sector in Mozambique, local knowledge on Inhambane Seascape would be an as

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