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GOS-UNDP-GEF PROGRAMME DEVELOPMENT AND COORDINATION SECTION

The GOS-UNDP-GEF Programme Development and Coordination Section (PDCS) within the Ministry of Agriculture, Climate Change and Environment (MACCE) is implementing a GEF funded project entitled “Indian Ocean ISLANDS – Seychelles- Implementing Sustainable Low and non-Chemical Development in SIDS.” The PDCS is currently seeking a Full- time Project Manager to carry out the following assignment:

To be responsible for the overall management of the project, including the mobilization of all project inputs, supervision over other project staff, consultants and sub-contractors. He/She (under the guidance of the Chief Technical Expert and Chief Programme Coordinator of the Ministry) will support:

• Support monitoring and reporting on project progress and ensure coordination with the IO SIDS and the GEF ISLANDS programme.
• Contribute to quarterly (or more frequent) Indian Ocean /GEF ISLANDS programme calls to share progress;
• Contribute to annual programme monitoring reports for the IO Regional Child Project;
• Contribute to IO Regional Child Project reporting (using GEF ISLANDS templates), provide narrative updates on a semi-annual basis and provide annual updates with quantitative data on the agreed indicators;
• Contribute inputs to the Yearly Project Implementation Reviews (PIRs) for the Indian Ocean Regional Child Project; and
• Prepare (field) mission reports.

The project duration is till August 2027.

Terms of Reference are available in electronic or paper form at the address below. These must be consulted before making an application. A full description of duties is provided in the Terms of Reference.

General Qualifications/Experience and Skills Required

Education:

An MSC in Environment, Waste Management or other related fields. A BSc. Degree in relevant fields may be considered if the applicant suitably demonstrates project management skills.

Experience:

• Specific expertise in the field of environment, waste management and/ a good understanding of sustainable use and management of waste in tropical zones;
• At least 3 years of professional experience in environment or related fields. Specialization in waste management or related areas will be an added advantage.
• Demonstrated ability to write reports
• Demonstrated ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders
• Be an effective negotiator with excellent oral and presentation skills; and
• A good working knowledge of international best practice in sustainable environmental practices, waste management, hazardous waste disposal.
• Has working knowledge of the region, and challenges of SIDS in relation to environment.

Skills:

• Knowledge of Project Adaptive Management, as applied to natural resource management projects;
• Ability to effectively coordinate a large, multi-stakeholder project;
• Ability to work effectively with counterpart staff at all levels and with all groups involved in the project;
• Strong drafting, presentation and reporting skills, excellent written communication skills;
• A good personality with strong leadership skills;
• A good working knowledge of international best practice in conservation, sustainable use and management of marine and coastal biodiversity is desirable,
• Fluency in English is required and a working knowledge of French is desirable.

Applications MUST include:

1. A cover letter describing experience and qualifications (b) Full CV

How To Apply

Interested candidate(s) are requested to Sign-up or login to apply now or proposals should be sent via email to: Mrs. Cindy Clair, the Chief Programme Coordinator for the Programme Development and Coordination Section (PDCS) within the Ministry of Agriculture, Climate Change and Environment (MACCE) on : cpc@env.gov.sc cc n.laure@env.gov.sc and stacey.fred@env.gov.sc

Telephone: 467 0526 / 467 0527 / 282 4023

NOTE: Please book an appointment in advance for hand deliveries.

Closing Date: 26th of May 2025

(Incomplete applications will not be considered. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted).

Note:

In order to increase your chances of a successful selection, kindly ensure that your application is complete and that all relevant information such as your qualifications have been provided with your application.   Otherwise, the Employer reserves the right not to consider your application for selection.