Org. Setting and Reporting

The International Seabed Authority (ISA) is an international organization established under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and the 1994 Agreement relating to the Implementation of Part XI of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. The ISA is the organization through which States Parties to UNCLOS shall organize and control activities in the Area, particularly with a view to administering the resources of the Area. On 3 August 2022, the ISA Assembly established the ISA Partnership Fund, a multi-donor trust fund. The Partnership Fund aims to promote and encourage marine scientific research in the Area for the benefit of humankind and to contribute to dedicated capacity development programmes and activities aligned with the priority needs identified by developing States Members of ISA and is administered by the Assembly under the terms of reference adopted upon recommendation of the Finance Committee. The ISA Partnership Fund’s main objectives are to promote marine scientific research in the Area for the benefit of humankind, provide qualified scientists and technical personnel from developing countries with opportunities to participate in international marine scientific research programmes, finance the design, development and implementation of development programmes and activities aligned with the priority needs identified by developing States Members of ISA, contribute to the implementation of the Action Plan in support of the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development, and enhance ISA’s contributions to the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.

Responsibilities

Under the guidance and supervision of the Chief of Staff and Head of Strategic Planning Unit, the Partnership Coordinator will be responsible for the following duties: • Gathers, selects and analyses information within the scope of activities of the ISA Partnership Fund from different sources • Keeps abreast of latest trends and developments in the area of marine scientific research and capacity development in the context of activities in the Area and provides inputs on issues to the Chief of Staff and Head of Strategic Planning Unit as well as other offices and colleagues in the Secretariat • Organises meetings of the ISA Partnership Fund Board and prepare reports, notes, speeches, and supporting documents, as necessary, including indicative budgets and activities’ proposals and indicative result frameworks for activities financed by the ISA Partnership Fund • Contributes to the implementation and monitoring of activities financed by the ISA Partnership Fund in line with both organizational strategy and practical realities and constraints; • Provides technical advice or mobilise technical expertise on programmes and policy issues including assessment and analysis, the choice of objectives, activities, the deployment and testing of innovative approaches and the development of strategies to support the efforts of the Organization to achieve its Strategic Objectives and contribute to advancing the Goals and targets of the 2030 Agenda; • Maintains contacts with donors, beneficiaries, other international organizations, governments, civil society and the private sector on matters relevant for the objectives of the ISA Partnership Fund • Contributes to resources mobilisations efforts • Performs other duties as requested by the Chief of Staff and Head of Strategic Planning Unit

Competencies

Professionalism: Good knowledge of programme and project implementation processes in international organizations (i.e. the United Nations). Familiarity with the substantive mandate of ISA. Ability to gather large quantities of information and present the appropriate information succinctly to a target audience. Shows persistence when faced with difficult challenges. Ability to work under pressure and produce output that is accurate, timely and of high quality; Ability to effectively organize multiple priority assignments. Ability to build relationships across complex organizational structures. Proven effective cognitive abilities, analytical and problem-solving skills; Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed. Planning & Organizing: Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently. Managing Performance: Accurately judges the amount of time and resources needed to accomplish a task and matches task to skills. Monitors progress against milestones and deadlines.

Education

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent degree) in a field related to international relations, ocean policy, capacity development and training or economics is required. A first-level university degree in combination with additional two years of qualifying work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree

Job – Specific Qualification

Not available.

Work Experience

A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in political analysis, policy and planning, international relations, change management, ocean governance or related fields is required. Experience with the preparation of analytical reports, research and background papers is required. Experience in conceptualizing and organizing proposals is required. Demonstrated interest and experiences in law of the sea; deep-seabed mineral activities; ocean governance and Blue Economy matters is desired; Experience in liaising with Member States, Corporate, UN agencies, civil society is desired.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of ISA. For the position advertised, fluency in English (oral and written) is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.

Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

Special Notice

• The initial duration of the contract is 8 months. Extension of the appointment is subject to the availability of designated funds. • ISA is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance and geographical diversity in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. • This position is managed under Section 13 of ST/AI/2022/1.

United Nations Considerations

According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. By accepting a letter of appointment, staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). Further, staff members in the Professional and higher category up to and including the D-2 level and the Field Service category are normally required to move periodically to discharge functions in different duty stations under conditions established in ST/AI/2023/3 on Mobility, as may be amended or revised. This condition of service applies to all position specific job openings and does not apply to temporary positions. Applicants are urged to carefully follow all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira, and to refer to the Applicant Guide by clicking on “Manuals” in the “Help” tile of the inspira account-holder homepage. The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application. Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.