Adviser - Commonwealth Blue Charter (Ocean Governance)
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The vacancy
Central London, Pall Mall SW1
Closing date: 12 February 2025 – 17:00 GMT
The Commonwealth Secretariat seeks to appoint an Adviser – Commonwealth Blue Charter (Ocean Governance) in our Trade, Oceans and Natural Resources Directorate (TONR). The TONR Directorate is one of the three Programme Directorates of the Commonwealth Secretariat. It is responsible for delivering on two strategic pillars of the Secretariat’s Strategic Plan; sustainable and inclusive economic and social development and climate-resilient and low-carbon development in response to climate and ocean emergencies.
Reporting to the Adviser and Head - Oceans, the post-holder will be responsible for the ongoing programme management of the Commonwealth Blue Charter and the implementation of the recently adopted Apia Commonwealth Ocean Declaration (ACOD). In addition, the post holder will provide specialised strategic, policy and technical advice concerning critical elements of ocean governance and the development of ocean-based economies.
To be considered, you will need a relevant undergraduate degree and a minimum of ten years’ experience operating at a senior level dealing with high-level counterparts. Prior experience in an international development context, gained in an international or intergovernmental organisation, a government ministry or in the private sector, and demonstrated experience in resource mobilization, with knowledge of private sector funding opportunities, is also required. This role also requires strong project management skills and experience managing an ocean or environmental programme that worked with multiple governments and partners would be ideal.
Candidates with a post-graduate degree in a relevant subject such as ocean policy, environmental management, environmental economics or similar, and those with experience in ocean policy making and/or the law of the sea will have an added advantage. Please note that this job involves frequent overseas travel.
The Commonwealth is a voluntary association of 56 member governments and provides guidance on policymaking, technical assistance and advisory services to Commonwealth member countries. We support governments to help achieve sustainable, inclusive and equitable development.
Please apply by submitting a CV and cover letter. Covering letters should be structured to address the key criteria required in the person specification, giving clear examples.
To join us, you must be a citizen of a Commonwealth country.
About us
The Commonwealth is a voluntary association of 56 independent and equal countries.
It is home to 2.5 billion people, and includes both advanced economies and developing countries. 33 of our members are small states, including many island nations.
Our member governments have agreed to shared goals like development, democracy and peace. Our values and principles are expressed in the Commonwealth Charter.
The Commonwealth's roots go back to the British Empire. But today any country can join the modern Commonwealth. The last two countries to join the Commonwealth were Gabon and Togo in 2022.
Vision & mission
The Commonwealth Secretariat is the intergovernmental organisation that supports member countries to achieve the Commonwealth's aims of development, democracy and peace.
We:
- are a voice for small and vulnerable states
- champion young people
- promote justice and human rights
- address threats like climate change, debt and inequality
- help grow economies and boost trade
- support decision-makers to make good laws and deliver policies
- help strengthen governance and build inclusive public institutions
- provide technical help and training
- send experts and observers to countries to give impartial advice and help solve national problems
- provide systems, software and research for managing resources.
Our vision
To help create and sustain a Commonwealth that is mutually respectful, resilient, peaceful and prosperous and that cherishes equality, diversity and shared values.
Our mission
We support member governments, and partner with the broader Commonwealth family and others, to improve the well-being of all Commonwealth citizens and to advance their shared interests globally.
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