MTS International Consultant for NOWPAP MTS 2026-2029/30 Update

Updates and finalizes NOWPAP's Medium-Term Strategy for 2026-2029/30. The consultancy reviews evidence, consults member states and stakeholders, aligns the strategy with regional and global frameworks, and produces a validated final strategy package.

Department: NOWPAP Regional Coordinating Unit

• Confirm the scope, methodology, consultation approach and analytical framework for updating the NOWPAP Medium-Term Strategy
• Review strategic, operational, institutional and technical documentation from NOWPAP, RACs, UNEP and Regional Seas sources
• Consult member states, RACs, RCU, UNEP staff, partners and subject-matter experts to validate evidence and priorities
• Analyze strategic alignment and gaps against global and regional commitments, UNEP subprogrammes and Regional Seas frameworks
• Revise the MTS vision, mission, objectives, programme components, outcomes and implementation considerations
• Clarify institutional roles, responsibilities and indicator-framework alignment
• Support validation, incorporate feedback and deliver the final MTS package with executive summary, annexes and presentation

• Advanced university degree in a relevant discipline; first university degree with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree
• Minimum ten years of progressively responsible professional work experience in programme or project management and coordination, planning and implementation of monitoring and evaluation activities
• Demonstrated international or regional consulting experience or professional background in marine sciences or ocean governance
• Good English writing and communication skills and ability to assess complex situations, distil critical issues and draw supported conclusions
• Ability to assess policy and governance frameworks and institutional capacity
• Fluency in oral and written English is required

• Work location is home-based
• Expected duration is one year
• Consultant will work with the NOWPAP Regional Coordinating Unit