Policy Associate, Forest Finance at United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS)

Functions / Key Results Expected

This position will report to the Policy Leads under the guidance of the Deputy Director for Policy. Key functions of the role include:

• Administrative Services Coordination
• Coordinate the delivery of workplan activities and execute standard office transactions, processes and client services, ensuring full compliance with UNOPS rules, regulations, policies and strategies. 
• Support Policy Leads with monitoring activity delivery against annual workplans.   
• Maintain accurate administrative control records to support team planning and resource allocation. 
• Compile data and research information to support the development and delivery of workplans to support service delivery.
• Partnerships and Engagement 
• Support the organization, facilitation and delivery of Work Area meetings on forest finance. 
• Support the organization, tracking and maintenance of information to support member and partner engagement on forest finance. 
• Liaise with UNOPs personnel to support full integration of Work Area activities with UNOPs rules and regulations.
• Support the delivery of in-person FCLP events and meetings. 
• Support Work Area communications producing content, compiling information and liaising with communications colleagues 
• Knowledge Building & Sharing
• Participate in knowledge-sharing initiatives and Communities of Practice (CoPs), contributing insights and lessons learned.
• Conduct research on administration-related topics and contribute to the drafting of reports, summaries and briefing notes. 
• Perform any other function as required to support delivery of each Work Area. 

Skills

• Communication, Data Analysis, General Administration, Inventory Management, Logistics Management

Competencies

• Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organisational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.
• Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others. For people managers only: Acts as positive leadership role model, motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles.
• Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role).
• Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries.
• Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements.
• Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving.
• Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground.

Education Requirements

Required

• Secondary school (or equivalent) with 6 years of relevant experience OR 
• A Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline with 2 years of relevant experience is required.