Background
The UNDP-GEF project COAST focuses the problem of biodiversity and landscape protection and conservation in
More information can be found at www.undp.hr/coast
The main objectives of this assignment are the following:
- To assist in capacity building for integrated planning approach by incorporating nature protection measures into concrete physical and management plans in COAST project area,
- To provide expertise, guidance and quality control in implementing the COAST project activity: Elaboration of NEN: proposals for integration of nature protection measures into physical plans and proposals for sustainable use.
Duties and Responsibilities
The duties will include but are not limited to the following:
- Advising to the COAST team and State Institute for Nature Protection (SINP) on integration of nature protection measures into physical plans, appropriate assessment of physical plans and related activities to be undertaken by the COAST Project;
- Expert advising and quality control during preparation of manual with standard methodology for assessment of physical plans concerning conservation and sustainable use of biological and landscape diversity;
- Expert advising on the application of the above methodology in the analysis of concrete physical plan in COAST project area and, if needed, in preparation of a proposal to supplement legislation in terms of integration of the standard methodology of assessment of spatial plans;
- Participating in round tables, workshops, conferences on Natura 2000 network, integration of NEN into physical plans and related environmental issues within the COAST project as requested by and agreed with the Project Manager (PM);
- Provide assistance or services, within respective field of responsibility and competence, on ad-hoc basis if needed and requested by the Project Manager;
- Co-operate with other members of the Project Core Team of Experts, under the co-ordination of the PM.
Competencies
- Experience applying participatory monitoring approaches;
- Experience applying SMART indicators and reconstructing or validating baseline scenarios;
- Demonstrable analytical skills;
- Excellent, proven management, communication and team-building skills
Required Skills and Experience
- At least a Masters degree (or its equivalent) in the field of enviromental and natural sciences
- At least 5 years work and professional experience in environmental and nature assessments of plans and projects including integration of biodiveristy and landscape considerations into development planning
- Good knowledge of international and national situation and trends in biodiversity conservation; particularly in implementation of Natura 2000
- Good understanding of the institutional and legal context of environmental and nature protection sector in EU as well as in Croatia;
- Understanding of the spatial and development planning system in Croatia;
- Good communication and stakeholders management skills
- Fluency in English, both written and spoken, and
- Excellent writing, presentation and reporting skills
- Letter of Intention in English
- Personal History Form, in lieu of CV that can be downloaded at http://www.undp.hr under Jobs.
- Financial Offer with the Consultant daily fee (can not exceed 750 US$).
(Job Application - Consultant on the integration of nature conservation into physical planning)