Technical Expert
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Subject: Technical Expert – Your Name
Closes Oct 19 · 19 days left
Job type
Full Time
Qualification
BA/BSc/HND
Experience
3 years
Location
Nairobi
Deadline
Oct 19
Job description & requirements
Job Summary
The successfully candidate will be mandated to support regional efforts in promoting energy efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in line with IMO regulations and guidelines. The Technical Expert will work under the MTCC Africa Head and Project director, JKUAT, national and regional maritime stakeholders, governments, and international organizations to ensure Africa’s active participation in global maritime decarbonization efforts. The role involves technical support, research, and capacity building to help stakeholders implement sustainable practices tailored to Africa’s maritime sector.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement regional GHG emissions inventory and reporting systems in line with IMO guidelines.
- Support data collection, reporting, and inventory management for GHG and energy data from African ports and shipping operators.
- Provide technical guidance on compliance with IMO regulations, including MARPOL Annex VI, EEXI, CII, and DCS.
- Collaborate with port authorities, flag states, and operators to establish Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) frameworks.
- Apply modeling tools to assess policy, technological, and regulatory changes for sustainable shipping.
- Promote awareness and build capacity through workshops, training, and knowledge-sharing forums on sustainable maritime practices.
- Strengthen partnerships with IMO, other MTCC regional centers, NGOs, and industry stakeholders to coordinate GHG reduction efforts across Africa.
- Conduct research on technologies and best practices for emissions reduction and energy efficiency relevant to African ports and shipping.
- Prepare technical reports, policy briefs, and knowledge products to guide stakeholders on sustainable shipping solutions.
Minimum Academic Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor of Science degree in Marine Engineering and Maritime related discipline. However, candidates with BSc Electrical/Mechanical or other engineering disciplines with a bias towards Energy/Climate Policy, or a related field will be considered.
- At least 3 years of relevant experience in environmental management, marine engineering, or maritime operations. Experience in GHG emissions reduction, energy efficiency, or biofouling management is desirable.
Note: Those who applied earlier need not reapply.
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