Project Coordinator - Morocco Regional Centre of Excellence for Air Quality Management, ACAP

UN Secretariat; Paris; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) seeks a Project Coordinator to support the establishment and operationalization of the Centre of Excellence for Air Quality Management in Morocco. The role will coordinate with CCAC Secretariat, Moroccan entities, and African Union mechanisms to foster regional ownership and knowledge sharing.

You will facilitate day-to-day workplan coordination, stakeholder consultations, and partnerships for long-term sustainability, organizing technical meetings

Qualifications

• Advanced degree required; Master’s or equivalent; first-level degree accepted with significant experience.
• Fluency in English and French required.
• Minimum 7 years of professional experience in environmental management or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day coordination of the Centre's workplan.
• Facilitate stakeholder consultations and regional dialogue.
• Monitor activity deliverables and progress.
• Develop institutional arrangements and partnerships for long-term sustainability.
• Organize outreach to governments and regional bodies.
• Prepare technical and advisory briefs and knowledge exchange initiatives.

Skills

Organizational skills

Facilitation

Drafting

Stakeholder management

Workplan tracking

Milestones tracking

Risk management

Office software

Reporting tools

Environmental management

Air quality

Climate change

Project management

Regional institutions

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Office software

Reporting tools

Job description

Organizational context: The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) supports the operationalization of the Morocco-based Centre of Excellence for Air Quality Management. This initiative, part of the Africa Clean Air Programme (ACAP), aims to strengthen air quality management across North Africa and the MENA region through enhanced technical expertise, institutional capacities, and regional cooperation.

Job purpose: The Project Coordinator will facilitate the establishment and operationalization of the Centre of Excellence for Air Quality Management in Morocco. This role is crucial for strengthening engagement with national, regional, and continental institutions, ensuring coordination between the CCAC Secretariat, Moroccan entities, and African Union mechanisms. The purpose is to foster regional ownership, identify cooperation opportunities, and support the Centre's role as a platform for knowledge sharing, capacity building, and technical assistance, ultimately advancing clean air action across North Africa and aligning with ACAP's broader objectives.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include supporting the day-to-day coordination of the Centre's workplan, facilitating stakeholder consultations and regional dialogue, and monitoring the implementation of activities and deliverables. The role involves supporting the development of institutional arrangements and partnerships for the Centre's long-term sustainability. This includes facilitating outreach to relevant government institutions and regional organizations, organizing technical meetings and capacity-building activities, and identifying opportunities to expand the Centre's services and regional reach. The Project Coordinator will also contribute to the development of technical and scientific advisory briefs, operationalization strategies, and knowledge exchange initiatives, ensuring alignment with ACAP's priorities.

Education

An advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in environmental management, public policy, international relations, project management, environmental science, or a related field is required. A first-level degree with significant relevant experience may be considered. Fluency in English and French is also required.

Work experience

A minimum of 7 years of professional experience in environmental management/science, air quality, climate change, economics, health, project management, or administration is required. Demonstrated ability to provide technical assistance to governments and stakeholders is essential. Familiarity with African regional institutions and air quality management frameworks is desirable.

Skills

Strong organizational, facilitation, drafting, and stakeholder management skills. Ability to track workplans, milestones, and risks. Proficiency in common office and reporting tools. Experience in environmental management, air quality, climate change, project management, and working with regional institutions is beneficial.