Current Openings at United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

• Performance monitoring and optimization: Create a measurement framework to track the performance of websites, web pages and campaigns and oversee monitoring and reporting on the performance.
• Monitor website performance metrics such as traffic, engagement and conversion rates using analytics tools.
• Analyze data to identify trends, areas for improvement, opportunities to enhance user experience, increase traffic and drive business outcomes.
• Oversee the reporting process, providing performance insights on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis, as well as on specific campaigns. - Implement optimization strategies based on insights gathered, such as A/B testing, SEO improvements and usability enhancements.
• Conduct market research and analyze trends to identify new opportunities to improve web and campaign performance.
• Stay up to date with emerging digital marketing trends and technologies.
• 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.

Education

• Advanced University Degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in software engineering, computer science or information systems, communication, public information, or other related fields is required.
• A first-level university degree in combination with the two 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.

Job - Specific Qualification

• Accreditation in a formal project management methodology (e.g. Prince2 or Project Management Institute certification) is desirable.

Work Experience

• A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in managing web development and management for a large science-based organization or related organization is required. Experience in managing medium to large-scale technical projects in a multistakeholder environment is required.
• Experience in content management systems such as Drupal and web content coordination is required.
• Experience managing a team is desirable.
• Experience in digital media strategy, transformation and campaigns and other avenues of public information is desirable. Experience in at least one project management tool (e.g. MS project) is desirable. A minimum of two (2) years or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable. Experience working with the United Nations or similar international organization is desirable.

Deadline : Sep 17, 2024

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Responsibilities

• Budget preparation and administration
• Issues allotments, authorizes sub-allotments, including redeployment of funds when necessary, ensuring appropriate expenditures.
• Monitors expenditures to ensure that they remain within authorized levels.
• Administers and monitors extra-budgetary resources, including review of agreements and cost plans, ensuring compliance with regulations and rules and established policies and procedures.
• Oversees the review and finalization of budget performance reports, monitors variances between approved budgets and actual expenditures.
• Prepares/finalizes reports for intergovernmental bodies and for management on budgetary issues, and correspondence, including guidelines, instructions.
• Acts as Certifying Officer under Financial Rules to ensure that proposed obligations and expenditures are in accordance with budgets and established regulations and rules.
• Manages and monitors budget implementation and recommends reallocation of funds as necessary.
• Prepares budget performance submissions.
• Reviews and finalizes budget performance reports, analyzing variances between approved budgets and actual expenditures.
• Provides substantive support to relevant intergovernmental and expert bodies.
• Finance & Accounting
• Monitors the financial function of the Organization which includes a number of different and diverse operations and interrelated accounts of the financial system. The incumbent is expected to review the operational objectives and related financial policies and procedures affecting the Organization's accounting and financial systems. S/he a

Job - Specific Qualification

• Certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) or equivalent is desirable.

Work Experience

• A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in finance, administration, programme management, business administration or related area is required.
• A minimum of five (5) years relevant experience in implementing, applying, and contributing to development of International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) is required.
• A minimum of five (5) years of hands-on, practical experience with preparing annual financial statements for large international organizations involving multiple sources of funds is required.
• A minimum five (5) years of supervising and managing a team of accounting professionals involved in each of the following areas: resource mobilization, implementing partners management, grant management, certifying officer responsibilities is required.
• A minimum of three (3) years relevant experience in conceptualizing, preparing, and defending policy and administrative decisions/guidance to diverse inter-governmental bodies in support of negotiations and international environmental agreements is required.
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in reviewing and advising on financial implications of terms and conditions of legal agreements with host countries, donors and UN Agencies is desirable.
• Experience with use of finance modules in an ERP system, , including analysis of accounting data and creation of management reports using Business Intelligence tools, is desirable.
• A minimum of two (2) years experience in developing, building capacity and delivery of training on financial and legal arrangements with project implementing partners is desirable.
• Experience in performing analysis, reviewing, and designing tailored donor reports is desirable.
• A minimum of two (2) years or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable

Deadline : Sep 19, 2024

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Duties and Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the Acting Head of Unit or Legal Officer of Law Division’s Frontiers in Environmental Law Unit, the consultant will produce:
• Research paper on just transitions in the environmental context.
• Research paper on environmental rule of law as a catalyst for just transition.
• Research paper on the application of environmental rule of law in achieving a just transition.
• Analysis of case studies.

Qualifications/special skills

• An advanced level law degree from a university or institution of equivalent status with specialization in environmental law, including natural resources management, environmental assessment, environmental policy, or environmental justice is required.
• A minimum of ten years of experience working on environmental law, including on the intersection with environmental policy, rule of law and environmental justice is required.
• Of these 10 years, at least five years of experience in conducting research related to environmental law and in the drafting of legal, policy or academic documents is required.
• Prior experience with international or regional organizations is required.
• Excellent research, analytical skills, writing, communications skills, results-focused, clear and concise communication are required.
• Demonstrated capacity to work in a consultative manner, good networking and good interpersonal skills are desirable.

Deadline : Sep 25, 2024

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Tasks and Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the Chief, Youth, Education & Advocacy Unit, the part-time consultant's duties will include: Planning and delivering a two-day team retreat for UNEP’s Youth, Education and Advocacy Unit. This includes: Setting up meetings and establishing the brief
• Interviewing team members on what they would like from retreat (around themed areas); · Designing retreat for the team
• Hosting and leading a two-day team retreat for the Youth, Education and Advocacy unit.
• Developing and hosting developmental coaching sessions post-retreat for the various members of the Youth, Education and Advocacy team
• Design development coaching programme for small groups within team and 1-1, share with Chief for feedback
• 1-1 coaching for team members as well as group coaching;
• Provide conclusion and findings of coaching and development programme.

Qualifications/special skills

• Master’s degree in the area of communications required.
• A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• Diploma in coaching and/or mentoring preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years’ relevant work experience is required in the field of communications and/or advocacy.
• Coaching and/or mentoring experience is required (teams and individuals). Team and Group Coaching Experience:
• Experience working with and coaching teams/groups, ideally in an international context is required. Innovation:
• Ability to think creatively about how to support team growth and project delivery in an international context is required
• Communications: Able to communicate clearly and bring a diverse group of individuals and partners together to act on a common agenda is required
• Event organization: Able to organize events, retreats, etc. is desirable
• Writing: Strong writer of plans, proposals, etc. and able to clearly communicate event plans and outcomes is desirable

Deadline : Sep 24, 2024

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The tasks of the consultant are:

• Mobilize resource and partnerships for waste pollution action communication;
• Build #BeatWastePollution communication within the larger #BeatPollution communication platform;
• Maintain and update UNEP IETC website and as necessary upload information and documents in the website;
• Carry out social media communication as it relates to IETC;
• Coordinate launch and communication of latest UNEP science and evidence on waste pollution, including the launch of the related publication to the Global Waste Management Outlook 2024;
• Collate and coordinate communication of best practices, case studies, and stories of leadership to inspire action for waste pollution, which will also be accommodated in the UNEP waste knowledge sharing platform;
• Coordinate communication for the observance of the Zero Waste Day;
• Develop networks and outreach mechanisms to amplify communication on waste pollution action, including UNEP’s collaborating and supporting organisations such as Institute of Global Environmental Strategies and Global Environment Centre Foundation;
• Backstop regions and countries to communicate on waste pollution action communication from the global perspective;
• Identify and guide integration of communication and messaging on waste pollution action communication in global events;
• As requested, organize public awareness events to communicate waste related information;
• As necessary, organise design of relevant UNEP publications and format them in accordance with the UNEP Publication Policy.

Qualifications/special skills

• Education: Graduate degree in the field of environmental management, geography/anthropology, journarism, communication, environmental economics, environmental policies and strategies, and other environmental areas.
• Professional Experience: At least 2 years of professional experiences in communication on environment, waste communication and outreach, waste good practices information management and other waste related fields.

Deadline : Sep 23, 2024

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The consultant will

• Develop a survey to be disseminated across Argentinian’s provinces to assess the current state of the subnational legislation and the possibilities of advancing subnational legislation focused on air quality.
• Carry out a baseline mapping and analysis of the policy, legislative, and institutional framework governing air quality, the identification of minimum standards legislation at the national and regional level, as well as other related policies, incorporating the information received through the survey. This will include undertaking a legal analysis of the legislation regulating the transportation sector at both national and subnational level, with a focus on their implications for air quality management. 
• Based on the analyses under points (1) and (2) above, and taking into consideration identified priorities and good practices: produce a first draft of a “National Law on Air Quality Minimum Standards”; organize, facilitate and undertake a national stakeholder consultation, including development of the workshop agenda, workshop moderation strategies, list of potential participants etc. The consultations should facilitate a discussion on the draft National Law.
• Prepare a final report of the consultation workshop, including key findings, outcomes and next steps for the review of the draft National Law on Air Quality Minimum Standards. (v) Finalize the Draft National Law on Air Quality Minimum Standards and integrate, where appropriate, feedback from the consultations. Design a proposal to strengthen legal capacities of government officials at national and subnational levels for the timely implementation of the air quality legislation. The proposal should include an identification of key institutions and/or offices recommended for capacity building initiatives.
• Communicate periodically with UNEP representatives, such as MCDU, UNEP Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean and UNEP Sub regional Office for the South Cone, including through organizing and conducting team meetings to update on progress and milestones. Each payment will be disbursed upon timely delivery of each Product, duly approved by the Head of the Montevideo Coordination and Delivery Unit (MCDU) of the Law Division or his designated representative(s), including the UNEP Sub regional Office for the Southern Cone located in Montevideo, Uruguay, and the UNEP Office for Latin America and the Caribbean, located in Panama City.

Qualifications/special skills

• A Master’s Degree in law, environmental law, international environmental law, or related fields is required, preferably with a focus on air quality and/or sustainable development.
• A minimum of seven (7) years of progressive working experience in international law, environmental law, environmental policy, or a related field is required.
• Background in legal drafting, development of legal and institutional frameworks, and legal analysis related to environmental management law is an asset.
• Experience in working on environmental issues in Latin America, particularly in Argentina.
• Background in legal drafting, development of legal and institutional frameworks, and legal analysis related to environmental management law is an asset.
• Experience in working on environmental issues in Latin America, particularly in Argentina.
• Excellent research and drafting skills in the preparation of technical and analysis documents.
• Excellent organization and consultation management.
• Direct working experience in environmental law or environmental policy
• Demonstrated capacity to work in a consultative manner and good networking skills.

Deadline : Sep 25, 2024

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The overall objective of the UNEP's Ecosystems Division is to support countries in conserving, restoring and sustainably managing their terrestrial, freshwater and marine ecosystems, the biodiversity they contain and the products and services they provide for human well-being and prosperity. Focusing on tackling climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution, across marine, coastal and aquatic ecosystems, the Marine and Freshwater Branch helps countries develop policies and programmes to respond to these challenges, while integrating linkages between poverty and the environment in development planning. Within the Marine and Freshwater Branch the intern’s responsibilities will support overall technical and coordination needs related to implementation of the Strategic Action Plan for the BBNJ Agreement.

Qualifications/special skills

• Applicants must, at the time of application, meet one of the following requirements:
• Are enrolled in a master’s or in a Ph.D. programme; or Are enrolled in the final year of a bachelor’s programme; or Are within one year after graduation from a Bachelor’s, master’s or Ph.D. programme. in Marine or Coastal Law, Ocean & Coastal Management, Marine Affairs, Ocean Governance, Marine Science, Social Science, Environmental Management, Environmental Science, International Development, Biology or related fields. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. In addition:
• Demonstrate pleasant interpersonal skills.
• Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which include willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.
• Have a keen interest in the work of the United Nations and has a personal commitment to the ideals of the UN Charter.
• Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience. However, a field of study that is closely related to the type of internship that you are applying for is required.
• Applicants must be a student in the final year of the first university degree (bachelor or equivalent), Master’s or Ph.D.
• Programme or equivalent, or have completed a Bachelor’s, Master’s or PH.D.