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UNDP/GEF PROJECT IMPLEMENTING THE STRATEGIC ACTION PROGRAMME FOR THE YELLOW SEA LARGE MARINE
ECOSYSTEM: RESTORING ECOSYSTEM GOODS AND SERVICES AND CONSOLIDATION OF A LONG-TERM REGIONAL
ENVIRONMENTAL GOVERNANCE FRAMEWORK
(UNDP/GEF YSLME Phase II Project)
Vacancies for Interns
As a collaborative initiative between YSLME and Incheon Metropolitan City through
the “International Organizations Career Experience Program”
Background
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), with support from the Global Environment
Facility (the GEF) and the United Nations Office of Project Services (UNOPS), has been assisting countries
bordering Yel ow Sea in addressing the increasing trends of depleting fishery stocks, loss of coastal
wetland, eutrophication caused by land and sea-based pollution and other chal enges to the ecosystem
carrying capacity of the Yel ow Sea. Its first initiative coordinated the development of transboundary
diagnostic analysis of the Yel ow Sea and the adoption of the Yel ow Sea Large Marine Ecosystem
Strategic Action Programme (YSLME SAP) by China and RO Korea with commitments of DPR Korea as
wel . The current efforts of the UNDP and the GEF is to help countries to implement the YSLME SAP
through the project entitled Implementing the Strategic Action Programme for the Yel ow Sea Large
Marine Ecosystem: Restoring Ecosystem Goods and Services and Consolidation of a Long-term Regional
Environmental Governance Framework, or the UNDP/GEF YSLME Phase II Project.
The objective of this regional project is to achieve adaptive ecosystem-based management of the Yel ow
Sea Large Marine Ecosystem bordered by China, RO Korea and DPR Korea by fostering long-term
sustainable institutional, policy and financial arrangements for effective ecosystem-based management
of the Yel ow Sea in accordance with the YSLME SAP.
The key benefits of the project include:
recovery of depleted fish stocks and improved mariculture production and quality;
improved ecosystem health;
maintenance of habitat areas;
strengthened stakeholder participation in management and improved policy making; and
skil s and capacity significantly developed for region-wide ecosystem-based management.
Vacancies
In order to help students to enhance their educational experience and gain experience in the work of
the United Nations, the Project Management Office wishes to provide internship opportunities to two
students as a collaborative initiative between YSLME and Incheon Metropolitan City through the
“International Organizations Career Experience Program”.
Specific responsibilities of interns include:
1) to assist in file management, including scanning of documents, filing of e~documents under
categorized folders, regular review and check to avoid overlapping;
2) the development of inventory of equipment, fil ing of inventory list, design and assist in
shopping of service for production of equipment sticker.
3) to assist in organization of YSLME Project meetings, workshops, training and other events. Tasks
include photocopying meeting documents, preparation of document files, preparation of name
badges for participants, preparation PPT slides for presentation, learning to use mobile printer
and photocopying of documents and distribution to participants;
4) at the workshop or other events, in charge of registration of participants update a list of
participants;
5) to assist in research in marine related news reports, such as advancement in marine science and
technologies, progress of initiatives of other international or regional ocean governance
frameworks and events, and identification of news articles for publication on YSLME website;
6) to participate in weekly Project Management Office (PMO) meetings and take notes of
meetings;
7) to provide orientation to new interns and update guide for interns;
8) additional responsibilities assigned by the Project Manager, Environmental Economist or
Operations Associate.
Competencies
UN Core Values/Competencies
Integrity
Professionalism
Respect for Diversity
Communication
Teamwork
Planning & Organizing
Accountability
Creativity
Client Orientation
Commitment to continuous Learning
Education/Experience/Language requirements
Education:
be enrolled in a graduate school program (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or
be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree program (minimum Bachelor’s
level or equivalent)
Experience:
Excel ent organizational and communication skil s; attention to detail; and determination to
meet deadlines.
Computer literacy with strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Familiarity with the work of the United Nations Organization, its mandate, main areas of focus,
United nations Bodies, agencies, entities and departments, current priorities issues.
Language:
Applicants must have an excel ent knowledge of English with advanced written and verbal skil s.
Knowledge of Korea is an advantage.
About Yellow Sea and the Project
Yel ow Sea Large Marine Ecosystem is a water body bordered by China, RO Korea and DPR Korea,
covering an area of 400,000 km2. Rivers discharge about 1.6 bil ion tons of sediment and 1,500 bil ion
tones of freshwater into the Yel ow Sea. The low flushing rate between Yel ow Sea and East China Sea of
one every seven years, combined with weak water circulation, makes this sea vulnerable to pollution
and its coastal areas highly susceptible to localized pollution discharges. Qingdao, Dalian, Shanghai,
Seoul/Incheon (RO Korea) and Pyongyang/Nampo (DRP Korea) are the five cities with over tens of
mil ions of inhabitants bordering the sea. This population replies on the Yel ow Sea’s ecosystem carrying
capacity to provide capture fisheries resources in excess of two mil ion tonnes per year, mariculture over
14 mil ion tonnes per year, support for wildlife, provision of bathing beaches and tourism, and its
capacity to absorb nutrients and other pollutants.
Yet fishing efforts increased threefold between the 1960s and early 1980s, during which time the
proportion of demersal species, such as smal and large yel ow croakers, hairtail, flatfish and cod,
declined by more than 40 percent in terms of biomass. Other major transboundary problems include
increasing discharge of pollutants; changes to ecosystem structure leading to an increase in jel yfish and
harmful algal blooms; 40 percent loss of coastal wetlands from reclamation and conversions projects.
Since 2005, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), with support from the Global
Environment Facility (the GEF), has been assisting countries bordering Yel ow Sea in addressing the
increasing trends of depleting fishery stocks, loss of coastal wetland, eutrophication caused by land and
sea-based pollution and other chal enges to the ecosystem carrying capacity of the Yel ow Sea. Its first
initiative coordinated the development of transboundary diagnostic analysis of the Yel ow Sea and the
adoption of the Yel ow Sea Large Marine Ecosystem Strategic Action Programme (YSLME SAP) by China
and RO Korea with commitments of DPR Korea as wel . The current efforts of the UNDP and the GEF is to
help countries to implement the YSLME SAP through the project entitled Implementing the Strategic
Action Programme for the Yel ow Sea Large Marine Ecosystem: Restoring Ecosystem Goods and Services
and Consolidation of a Long-term Regional Environmental Governance Framework, or the UNDP/GEF
YSLME Phase II Project.
The inception workshop of the project is scheduled on July 11-14, 2017 where the stakeholders from
China and RO Korea wil meet and build consensus on the project objectives and approaches, agree on
the project workplan for 2017-2019, and discuss on the roadmap towards a sustainable arrangement for
effective ecosystem-based management of Yel ow Sea in accordance with YSLME Strategic Action
Programme.
The objective of this regional project is to achieve adaptive ecosystem-based management of the Yel ow
Sea Large Marine Ecosystem bordered by China, RO Korea and DPR Korea by fostering long-term
sustainable institutional, policy and financial arrangements for effective ecosystem-based management
of the Yel ow Sea in accordance with the YSLME SAP. To achieve this objective, the project wil support
the formation of the YSLME Commission to oversee the implementation of the YSLME SAP, innovate
institutional arrangements, improve management capacity and quality of function. This includes,
developing robust governmental coordination mechanisms, strengthening regulatory mechanisms while
strengthening the incentive structure to promote environmental protection, developing mechanisms to
link land and sea and resource use to carrying capacity, and systems for the participation of a range of
stakeholders.
The key benefits of the project include:
recovery of depleted fish stocks and improved mariculture production and quality;
improved ecosystem health;
maintenance of habitat areas;
strengthened stakeholder participation in management and improved policy making; and
skil s and capacity significantly developed for region-wide ecosystem-based management.
The Project Management Office (Secretariat)
The Secretariat is located on the 5th floor of G-Tower, addressed at 175 Art center-daero, Yeonsu-gu,
Incheon 22004. The PMO consists of three ful -time staff and two interns:
Mr. Yinfeng Guo, Chief Technical Adviser and Manager;
Dr. Sangjin Lee, Environmental Economist;
Mr. Minsoo Kim, Operations Associate;
Ms. Nera Mariz Puyo, intern on communication; and
Ms. Xiaoxuan Chen, intern on environmental law
Background Information
UNDP
UNDP works in nearly 170 countries and territories, helping to achieve the eradication of
poverty, and the reduction of inequalities and exclusion. We help countries to develop policies,
leadership skills, partnering abilities, institutional capabilities and build resilience in order to
sustain development results. For more information, please visit website: http://www.undp.org
The GEF
The Global Environment Facility (GEF), established on the eve of the 1992 Rio Earth Summit, is a catalyst
for action on the environment — and much more. Through its strategic investments, the GEF works with
partners to tackle the planet’s biggest environmental issues. Our funding also helps reduce poverty,
strengthen governance and achieve greater equality between women and men. For more information,
please visit website: http://www.thegef.org
UNOPS
UNOPS supports the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and
development projects around the world. Our mission is to serve people in need by expanding the ability
of the United Nations, governments and other partners to manage projects, infrastructure and
procurement in a sustainable and efficient manner. For more information, please visit website:
