The Blue Economy Expert will be expected to:

• Support the implementation of the blue economy and AIM Strategies including the development of annual and multi-year work plans and budgets;
• Provide technical support in the development of concept notes and programmes to facilitate implementation of the strategies by member states and RECs.
• Undertake preparations of policy and technical documents for meetings and others
• Conduct policy research to inform the development of African common positions on blue economy related subjects.
• Undertake assessments as a basis for supporting member states including on capacity building.
• Undertake monitoring, evaluation and reporting on the implementation of blue economy strategies and programmes.
• Supporting member states and RECs in the domestication of the blue economy strategies including in policy development or alignment.
• Support visibility of blue economy activities, results and output through communication and various platforms.
• Develop and maintain a database of blue economy focal points in member states and RECs.
• Contribute to the routine activities of the Directorate of Sustainable Environment and Blue Economy.
• Undertake any other activity as assigned by the supervisor.
• Minimum Requirements:

  Education:

  • Master’s degree in Biology, Oceanography, Fisheries, Environmental Science.

  Essential Work experience:

  • Minimum of 5 years demonstrated experience working in Africa on issues of fisheries, marine biology, shipping, coastal zone management, offshore mining.
  • Experience in negotiating blue economy related agreements.
  • Experience in the development of blue economy policies and management plans for marine or freshwater resources.
  • Experience in monitoring, evaluation and reporting.

  LANGUAGES:

  • Fluency in written and spoken English (essential)
  • Knowledge of any other AU languages is an advantage.