Economist for Blue Economy and Coastal Ecosystems Valuation
3 days ago
Job Overview
The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) is seeking an experienced Economist to lead the valuation of coastal ecosystems in the South China Sea region. This role requires a deep understanding of economic valuation, blue economy principles, and regional seas contexts.
About the Role
We are looking for an individual with at least 5 years of experience in applying economic valuation of ecosystem services. Knowledge of coastal and marine issues, including sustainable blue economy principles, is essential. Experience working with the UN system would be an asset.
Responsibilities
- Conduct a desk review of existing economic valuation results for the South China Sea project.
- National consultations with six countries to assess the status and developments since the 2008 EV study.
- Identify blue economy stakeholders in South China Sea countries, including government agencies, local communities, and the private sector.
- Assess existing national blue economy experiences in the South China Sea countries.
- Assess current blue carbon initiatives in South China Sea countries.
- Design a methodology for updating and/or integrating the EV study from phase 1.
- Present the methodology to the Regional Taskforce on Economic Valuation and build consensus at the regional level.
- Work with the Regional Task Force to identify options for future financing of conservation and environmental management within a sustainable blue economy framework.
- Train national EV specialists in the methodology.
- Coordinate the implementation of the EV updating study in each participating country.
- Draft a report on the valuation of ecosystem services from coastal ecosystems of the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand.
- Present the report to the Regional Scientific and Technical Committee and Regional Working Group on Economic Valuation.
Requirements
- Masters degree or equivalent in Environmental Economics, Environmental Sciences, Economics, or related field.
- At least 5 years of experience in applying economic valuation of ecosystem services.
- Knowledge of coastal and marine issues, including sustainable blue economy principles, in a regional seas context.
- Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of Chinese is an asset.
Salary Range: $80,000 - $120,000 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience.
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