Executive Secretary-Benguela Current Convention (BCC)

The Benguela Current Convention (BCC) is a multi-sectoral inter-governmental organisation established by Angola, Namibia and South Africa (Parties) to spearhead regional collaboration for integrated management, sustainable development and protection of the environment using an ecosystem approach to ocean governance in the Benguela Current Large Marine Ecosystem (BCLME).

The work of the BCC is coordinated and implemented by the Secretariat, based in Swakopmund Namibia, and the Secretariat is headed by the Executive Secretary. The Executive Secretary reports to the Ministerial Conference on all policy related matters and to the Commission on strategic and operational activities. The BCC has three permanent advisory committees. Ecosystem Advisory Committee, Finance and Administration Committee and the Compliance Committee.

The BCC invites qualified candidates to apply for the following vacancy: Executive Secretary

The Executive Secretary, as an overall accounting officer, shall provide strategic leadership and be responsible for the effective coordination of all aspects of the Benguela Current Convention in general and in-particular-for the administration and management of the Secretariat.