The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is looking for a Seaweed Farming Expert to carry out a technical in-depth situational analysis for the design and implementation of a sustainable scaling model for seaweed farming. This work will verify seaweed farming as a sustainable, scalable nature-based solution, and will ultimately serve as the theoretical foundation of a multi-stakeholder partnership and pre-feasibility study.

A strong experience in seaweed markets and its value chains, a minimum of ten years work experience in analysis of seaweed and/or other marine ecosystems, as well as experience in writing/communicating research outputs and funding proposals is required. If interested, please find the full job description on the UN Careers website (Applicants need to create an Inspira account to apply, by clicking “Apply now” you will be redirected to the platform).

Applications close on Monday 21st of March!