Regional Consultant – Technical Support for Marine Litter (MED PLUS)

About the role

The Regional Consultant will provide technical support for marine litter activities under the Marine Litter MED PLUS Project and the UNEP/MAP Programme of Work and Budget 2026‑2027. The role contributes to enhanced regional cooperation, capacity‑building and resource mobilisation for marine litter prevention and management across the Mediterranean.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare a detailed work plan, methodology and timetable for the assignment.
• Support the organization and substantive preparation of the Regional Cooperation Platform on Marine Litter, including joint work‑plan development and links with the Global Partnership on Marine Litter.
• Provide technical and scientific input to CORMON meetings on pollution and marine litter monitoring, and follow‑up actions.
• Assist in the design and delivery of training workshops, seminars and regional meetings, preparing technical materials and presentations.
• Contribute technical inputs to project proposals, concept notes and funding applications, identifying donor opportunities and resource‑mobilisation mechanisms.

Required profile

• Advanced university degree (Master’s) in environmental or marine science, or equivalent with at least two additional years of experience.
• Minimum five years of professional experience in marine environmental management, with a strong focus on marine litter, solid waste management or circular economy.
• Experience in marine litter monitoring, knowledge of IMAP Ecological Objective 10, and familiarity with the Mediterranean region is desirable.
• Fluency in English (oral and written); working knowledge of French is an asset.