Consultancy

The Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea (DOALOS), Office of Legal Affairs, United Nations is seeking candidates for a 6-week consultancy to assist in the launch of the Second World Ocean Assessment (WOA II), the only integrated assessment of the world’s ocean at the global level, and major output of the second cycle of the Regular Process (https://www.un.org/regularprocess/content/second-cycle-regular-process).

The consultant will assist in the development of promotional and informational materials, including digital assets, in support of the publishing and subsequent launch of WOA II , which is expected to be held in early 2021. 

To apply, create your Personal Profile Form (PHP) in Inspira at: https://inspira.un.org  and then send it to us (doalos@un.org; Marco.Boccia@un.org) in PDF by Wednesday, 30 December.

The Terms of Reference can be found here.

For any queries relating to this consultancy please contact Marco.Boccia@un.org.

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