Associate Programme Management Officer, P2 at United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

Responsibilities

• Works with key clients to facilitate the development, implementation and evaluation of assigned projects, monitors and analyzes specific aspects of project development and implementation, reviews relevant documents and reports, identifies problems and issues to be addressed and recommends corrective actions; liaises with relevant parties, and identifies and tracks follow-up actions.
• Carries out basic research on selected aspects of programmes, operations and other activities, includes collecting, analyzing and presenting statistical data and other information gathered from diverse sources. Participates in field missions, including provision of substantive and administrative support, data collection.
• Provides substantive support for policy coordination and evaluation functions, including the review and analysis of emerging issues and trends, participation in evaluations or research activities and studies.
• Undertakes outreach activities; participates in the development of training workshops, seminars; participates in and makes presentations on assigned topics/activities. Coordinates activities related to budget funding (programme/project preparation and submissions, progress reports, financial statements) and preparation of related documents/reports (pledging, work programme, programme budget).
• Contributes to the collection and analysis of data as well as identification of trends or patterns and provides draft insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods for data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting.
• Performs any other duties as may be assigned.

Competencies

• Professionalism: The ability to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines, and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations; commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality (by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of work.
• Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
• Planning & Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.

Education

• Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in environmental sciences, environmental management, environmental economics, chemistry or a first University degree in the same subject areas with relevant combination of work with two additional years of qualifying work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• Successful completion of both degree and non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics or data science programs is an advantage.

Work Experience

• A minimum two years of relevant work experience at the international level related to sound management of chemicals and waste, of which one year should have been in an international environment, is required.
• Experience in developing, implementation, planning, reporting of projects activities is required
• Experience in developing, implementation, planning, reporting of stakeholder engagement plans is required.
• Experience in supporting an inter-governmental process or negotiation is desirable
• Experience in the development and management of projects funded through the Global Environment Facility (GEF) is desirable
• A minimum of one (1) year or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable (none if successful YPP or P-1 with a related degree).

Closing: 7 Nov, 2022