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

Responsibilities
Assist in the organization of the sessions of the UN Environment Assembly in liaison with the UN Environment Programme's Regional Offices and the Secretary of the Governing Bodies:

• Assist in coordinating the organization of the Global Major Groups and Stakeholder Forum; support and facilitate the Regional Consultative Meetings as preparatory meetings to the Global Major Groups and Stakeholder Forum including overview of their administrative and financial arrangements;  Assist in developing the agenda of the Regional Consultative Meetings and Global Major Groups and Stakeholders Forum and ensure a balanced participation to Regional Consultative Meetings and Global Major Groups and Stakeholders Forum (Gender, North-South, Type of Civil Society Organizations);  Disseminate UN Environment Assembly documents on the themes/topics well in advance to Civil Society Organizations Assist in finalizing the Major Groups statements after meetings and disseminate to governments; ensure evaluation of meetings are conducted, reports produced, prepare and disseminate meeting reports. Coordinate and maintain an active accreditation of Major Groups and Stakeholders to UN Environment Assembly to broaden the scope and type of major groups that engage with the UN Environment Programme in liaison with the Secretary,

Governing Bodies and Regional Offices:  

• Maintain an active accreditation of major groups, including updating and revising of accreditation modalities, suspension policy and reporting; maintain and regularly update the databases of accredited organizations; Evaluate the applications for accreditation and liaise with the Secretary Governing Bodies to complete their file and obtain their accreditation when appropriate;
• Gather information, inter-alia, through liaising with the Regional Offices about Major Groups and Stakeholders in the field of the environment and with particular interests for the UN Environment Programme as a leading agency in the environment field;
• Organize strategic accreditation campaigns taking into account major groups, gender and geographical balance and the subjects to be discussed at the UN Environment Assembly;  Facilitate the engagement of accredited organizations with the UN Environment Programme's Divisions responsible for preparing technical and scientific background documents for the CPR, for discussion at the UN Environment Assembly; facilitate the engagement of accredited organizations with other Divisions of the UN Environment Programme in the execution of their programme of work; Assist in the development and management of the online accreditation system as well as further tools on the platform to enhance active civil society engagement and exchange.
• Assist the Major Groups Facilitation Committee and ensure its proper functioning; facilitate dialogue between Major Groups and Stakeholders and the UN Environment Programme staff as well as with governments at the UN Environment Assembly. Improve the UN Environment Programme information delivery towards civil society:
• Ensure timely delivery of information to Major Groups and Stakeholders; Coordinate the development and maintenance of the website; assist in coordinating the development and maintenance of data related to civil society.
• 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. Perform other duties as may be assigned.

Competencies

• PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge and understanding of civil society issues and their inter-linkages to the environment. Experience in the accreditation process for civil society organizations. Experience with accreditation online systems. The ability to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management. Shows pride in work and 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.Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas 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.
• CLIENT ORIENTATION: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view. Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect. Identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions. Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems. Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects. Meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.

Education

• Advanced university degree (master's degree or equivalent) in environmental, political or social sciences or any related field is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two (2) additional years of qualifying 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 desirable.

Work Experience

• A minimum of two (2) years of experience at the international level as well as experience working with Civil Society Organizations is required. Work experience in civil society issues and their inter-linkages to the environment is required.
• Experience in working in teams and with civil society organizations, non-governmental organizations as well as with other major groups and stakeholders is required. 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).