Programme Management Officer, P4 at United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

Responsibilities

The incumbent will report to the Senior Political Affairs Officer, Office of the UN Special Envoy to the Horn, with a second reporting line to the Chief, Environmental Security Unit, UNEP and will perform the following duties:

• Supports the UN Special Envoy in all aspects of work relating to environment, climate change, natural resources, biodiversity, and related issues.
• Develops analysis relating to the environment and climate change; reviews relevant documents and reports; identifies problems and issues to be addressed and initiates corrective actions; liaises with relevant parties; ensures follow-up actions.
• Performs advisory functions/assignments, in collaboration with UN, government and international counterparts, including IGAD counterparts, by identifying scientific analysis relevant to the situation on the ground; facilitating the introduction of science-based analysis into policy making processes; facilitating meetings and workshops to communicate analysis; assisting in developing action plans to address identified environmental challenges, with all relevant partners.
• Coordinates policy development, including the review and analysis of issues and trends, preparation of evaluations or other research activities and studies, and serving as rapporteur for Pillar 4 of the UN regional strategy for the Horn of Africa.
• Generates survey initiatives; designs data collection tools; reviews, analyzes, and interprets responses, identifies problems/issues and prepares conclusions.
• Organizes and prepares written outputs, e.g. draft background papers, analysis, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications.
• Provides substantive backstopping to consultative and other meetings, conferences, to include proposing agenda topics, identifying participants, preparation of documents and presentations.
• Initiates and coordinates outreach activities; conducts training workshops, seminars, makes presentations on assigned topics/activities.
• Works with government and other relevant counterparts, including donors, to propose action plans to address priority environment- and climate-related issues.
• Leads and/or participates in field missions, including provision of guidance to UN and government officials and other parties and drafting mission summaries.
• Collects and analyzes data to identify trends or patterns and provide insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods to enable data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Competencies

• PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to sector, functional area or another specialized field. Ability to identify issues, analyze and participate in the resolution of issues/problems. Ability to conduct data collection using various methods. Ability to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management. Conceptual analytical and evaluative skills to conduct independent research and analysis, including familiarity with and experience in the use of various research sources, including electronic sources on the internet, intranet, and other databases. Ability to apply judgment in the context of assignments given, plan own work and manage conflicting priorities. 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. 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.
• 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 environment, development studies, international relations, geography, economics or a related field is required.
• A first-level university degree in combination with two (2) 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 desired.

Work Experience

• A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in international affairs,project or programme management, administration or related area is required.
• Experience working in an international organization in a conflict-affected or developing country context, especially in the Horn of Africa, is desirable.
• Experience working with government counterparts is desirable.
• Two (2) years or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.

Languages

• English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position fluency in English is required ; knowledge of French is desirable. Knowledge of another UN official language is desired.