Climate Change Adaptation Project (CCAP)

Request for Expressions of Interest: Coral Component Coordinator

The Government of the Republic of Maldives through the Ministry of Environment and Energy (MEE) is implementing Climate Change Adaptation Project (CCAP) administered by the World Bank, and intends to apply part of the proceeds of this project to payments under the contract for the services of Coral Component Coordinator.

The objective of this assignment is for ensuring preparation and implementation of all aspects of Coral Reef Monitoring Component of the CCA Project in co-ordination with other CCA Components, relevant government agencies and private stakeholders.

Key qualifications of the individuals who apply for the position are:

• Degree in marine biology and reef ecology with a strong knowledge/focus on the marine and coastal eco-systems or equivalent;
• Training in related field will be an added advantage.
• Minimum three (3) years of work experience in the field.
• Have at least two (2) years of experience in donor funded projects.
• Good theoretical and practical knowledge of marine and coastal eco-systems in Maldives;
• Technical knowledge and expertise in leading research work on coral monitoring systems.
• Knowledge of issues surrounding environmental sustainability and climate change adaptation  in Maldives;
• Must be result oriented and proactive. Ability to manage targeted indicators;
• Knowledge and understanding of technical, commercial and legal aspects of World Bank- financed projects will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge and skill in using software packages applied in coastal eco-system projects.
• Strong communication skills in presenting, discussing and resolving difficult issues. Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a multidisciplinary team.

In addition to the above the successful candidate must be willing to work for extended periods without direct supervision and will be expected to travel routinely to islands.

The Ministry of Environment and Energy now invites interested eligible individuals to submit their Expressions of Interest (EoI). Interested individuals must provide their CV with information demonstrating that they are qualified to perform the services (description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills, etc.) covering the Key Qualifications listed above.

A candidate will be selected in accordance with the procedures set out in the World Bank’s Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits and Grants by World Bank Borrowers dated January 2011.

Successful candidate will be paid an all inclusive monthly fee of MVR 25,000 to 30,000 depending on qualification and experience. The individual for this position will be hired, for a period of Thirty-six (36) months on fulltime basis and may be extended for a further period, based on need and performance.

The expressions of interest must be submitted to the address by (regular mail, emails or fax) not later than 1500 hours on May 14, 2015 and shall be available to commence the services no later than May/June 2015.

Interested individual may obtain further information on request by writing to the address below.

Project Manager

Project Management Unit

Ministry of Environment and Energy

Handhuvaree Hingun, Maafannu

Male’, 20392, Republic of Maldives

Tel: +960 3018419, Fax: +960 3018301

Email: [email protected]