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

The Morocco-based Centre of Excellence is supported toward effective operationalization through coordinated implementation of its agreed workplan, functioning engagement mechanisms among national and technical partners, documented regional outreach with the AUC/UMA/MENA and North African stakeholders, and a practical roadmap for continued regional service delivery and institutional sustainability.

Morocco

12 months (50% FTE)

The Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) is a partnership of governments, intergovernmental organizations, and representatives of the private sector, the environmental community, and other members of civil society.   The CCAC is the only international initiative working on integrated climate and clean air solutions to reduce the rate of near-term warming. It focuses on fast actions to reduce emissions of short-lived climate pollutants (SLCPs) including methane, black carbon, HFCs and tropospheric ozone.  More information on the CCAC is available at: www.ccacoalition.org   As of October 2023, the same team is providing secretariat services to the Global Methane Pledge. More information about the Global Methane Pledge is here: www.globalmethanepledge.org  The Africa Clean Air Programme (ACAP) is a continent-wide initiative aimed at strengthening air quality management, reducing air pollution, and accelerating the implementation of clean air policies and measures across Africa. Developed in collaboration with the African Union Commission (AUC) and regional and national partners, the Programme seeks to translate regional commitments into concrete actions through strengthened institutional coordination, technical capacity development, knowledge exchange, and the establishment of regional Centres of Excellence for Air Quality Management. As part of the implementation of ACAP, the CCAC is supporting the establishment and operationalization of a regional Centre of Excellence for Air Quality Management in Morocco, intended to strengthen technical expertise, institutional capacities, and regional cooperation on air quality across North Africa and the MENA region. The Centre is expected to serve as a regional platform for knowledge sharing, capacity building, technical assistance, and the development and application of air quality management tools and approaches, while supporting countries in addressing common air pollution challenges. To support this work, the CCAC is seeking to recruit a Project Coordinator based in Morocco to facilitate the establishment and operationalization of the Centre of Excellence and strengthen engagement with relevant national, regional, and continental institutions. The Project Coordinator will play a central role in facilitating coordination between the CCAC Secretariat, Moroccan national institutions, technical implementing partners, and relevant African Union mechanisms, including the African Union Commission, the Arab Maghreb Union (UMA) and MENA. Particular attention will be given to strengthening regional ownership of the Centre, identifying opportunities for cooperation among North African and MENA countries, through the development of regional air quality technical and scientific briefs while ensuring alignment with the broader objectives and implementation priorities of ACAP. The assignment will involve supporting day-to-day project coordination, facilitating stakeholder consultations and regional dialogue, monitoring the implementation of agreed activities and deliverables, and contributing to the development of institutional arrangements and partnerships necessary for the Centre's long-term sustainability. The Project Coordinator will also support outreach to relevant government institutions and regional organizations, facilitate the organization of technical meetings and capacity-building activities, and help identify opportunities to expand the Centre's services and regional reach. Through this assignment, the CCAC aims to ensure that the Centre of Excellence in Morocco becomes an operational, regionally connected, and sustainable mechanism for strengthening air quality management and advancing clean air action across North Africa. Objectives: The CCAC Project Coordinator will be responsible for: 1. Project coordination: Support implementation of the Morocco ACAP Centre of Excellence workplan, including scheduling, partner follow-up, milestone tracking and reporting. 2. Regional institutional engagement: Facilitate structured outreach to the AUC, UMA, MENA and relevant North African authorities and institutions to promote regional ownership and uptake. 3. Technical and scientific advisory: Provide technical guidance to the Centre on emerging air quality science, management approaches, tools and best practices, including emissions inventories, air quality monitoring, modelling and integrated air quality and climate assessments. Support the translation of scientific findings into actionable policy recommendations and identify opportunities to strengthen science-policy linkages and regional technical capacities. 4. Operationalization and sustainability: Support discussions on governance, hosting, service offer, coordination mechanisms and continuity beyond the initial implementation period. 5. Knowledge exchange and convening: Facilitate stakeholder consultations, technical workshops, scientific exchanges and dissemination of technical outputs prepared by implementing partners. 6. Monitoring and communication: Maintain progress records, identify implementation risks and report regularly to the CCAC Secretariat. Output expectations: • A validated coordination workplan, stakeholder map and engagement calendar for the Centre. • Regular coordination among Moroccan focal points, CCAC and implementing partners, with meeting records and action trackers. • Documented outreach and consultations with AUC, UMA and relevant North African institutions, including proposed opportunities for regional cooperation. • Support to Centre governance and operational arrangements, with practical recommendations for regional service delivery and sustainability. • Timely monthly progress reports, risks and mitigation actions, and a consolidated final report. Specific tasks and responsibilities: Deliverable 1 – Project Coordination and Implementation Planning A validated coordination workplan for the Morocco ACAP Centre of Excellence, including an implementation calendar, stakeholder mapping, key milestones and responsibilities. Regular coordination with Moroccan focal points, CCAC and implementing partners, supported by meeting records and action trackers. Deliverable 2 – Regional Institutional Engagement and Partnerships A regional engagement report documenting outreach and consultations with the African Union Commission (AUC), Arab Maghreb Union (UMA), and relevant MENA and North African institutions. The report should identify potential partnerships, opportunities for regional cooperation and recommendations to strengthen regional ownership and uptake of the Centre's services. Deliverable 3 – Technical and Scientific Advisory Support A technical advisory brief reviewing relevant developments in air quality science, management tools and methodologies, including emissions inventories, air quality monitoring, modelling and integrated air quality and climate assessments. The brief should identify opportunities to apply emerging scientific knowledge, strengthen regional technical capacities and translate scientific findings into actionable policy recommendations, in coordination with implementing partners. Deliverable 4 – Centre Operationalization and Sustainability An operationalization and sustainability note outlining recommendations on governance arrangements, institutional hosting, coordination mechanisms, regional service delivery and opportunities to sustain the Centre's activities beyond the initial implementation period. Deliverable 5 – Knowledge Exchange and Technical Convening A consolidated report documenting stakeholder consultations, technical workshops and scientific exchanges facilitated during the assignment, including key discussions, knowledge products disseminated, lessons learned and recommended follow-up actions. Deliverable 6 – Monitoring, Reporting and Final Recommendations Monthly progress reports covering implementation status, milestones achieved, emerging risks, mitigation measures and proposed corrective actions. A consolidated final report summarizing progress across all workstreams, outstanding challenges and priority recommendations for the Centre's continued development.

Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in environmental management, public policy, international relations, project management, environmental science or a related field. A first-level degree with additional relevant experience may be considered, subject to applicable recruitment rules. At least 7 years of professional experience working in a field relevant to environmental management/science, air quality, climate change, economics, health, project management, finance, administration is required. Demonstrated ability to provide technical assistance to governments and other stakeholders is required. Strong organizational, facilitation, drafting and stakeholder management skills; ability to track workplans, milestones and risks; familiarity with African regional institutions and air quality management frameworks desirable; proficiency in common office and reporting tools.

Fluency in English and French is required. 

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