Current Opportunities at United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

Responsibilties
Under the supervision of the Coordinator of the Global Working Group for Electric Buses, the consultant will develop the “Emergent Trolleybuses: The potential for trolleybus technology in Low- and Middle-income cities” technical report through conducting the following specific tasks:

• Develop an overview of trolleybus development in different regions, including Low- and Middle-income (LMI) cities, and develop a status quo review of trolleybus vehicle technology (hybrid, battery), infrastructure (pantograph, wiring, In motion charging), and operations (network structure, ridership, intermodality);
• Develop an evaluation of the opportunities for trolleybus use cases in LMI cities, including major trends related to public transport reform agendas, Bus Rapid Transit project pipelines, electrification targets, and others, as well as a comparison to Battery Electric Buses, including lifecycle emissions, cost, technical and operational aspects;
• Compile an assessment of the challenges that may be faced to develop and operate trolleybuses in LMI cities, including technical, operational, financial, social/acceptability and supply-chain related barriers;
• Develop at least three in-depth case studies of existing projects in different regions that highlight relevant use cases for trolleybuses in LMI cities, covering the context (geographic, demographic), landscape (political, economic, policy, history), system structure (actors, institutions, policy rationale, intermediaries), operating characteristics (routes, ridership, costs, vehicles) and lessons that have been learned for the next iteration;
• Perform a high-level technical, operational, and financial analysis of at least 3 potential use cases of trolley buses as an alternative to currently planned pure battery electric bus systems;
• Perform an analysis of the existing and potential use cases, comparing the schemes in different operational contexts, and offer guidelines or recommendations on how LMI cities may be able to develop trolleybus projects;
• Compile 1. to 6. into one “Emergent Trolleybuses: The potential for trolleybus technology in Low- and Middle-income cities” technical report and develop an executive summary based on the findings.
• Presentation of the “Emergent Trolleybuses: The potential for trolleybus technology in Low- and Middle-income cities” technical report to the Global Working Group and incorporation of their feedback into the final product;
• Development of a slide deck and recorded presentation of the “Emergent Trolleybuses: The potential for trolleybus technology in Low- and Middle-income cities” technical report for use during meetings of the Regional Support and Investments Platforms and other education or training opportunities.

Qualifications/special skills
Education

• An advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in environmental sciences, engineering, transport or a related field is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience

• A minimum of seven years’ work experience in transport projects in Lower- and Middle-Income cities is required
• Knowledge on electric mobility issues including the operational and technical aspects of electric buses or trolleybuses is required
• Experience in data collection and research is required
• Data analysis and modelling skills and experience are required
• Experience in report development including visualization tools is desirable.
• Proven analytical, presentation and communication skills are desirable

Languages

• English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required.

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Objective of the Consultancy

• The UNEP-Nairobi Convention would like to hire an international consultant to revise the national oil spill contingency plans for Seychelles in alignment with the NIEMS.
• The assignment will be home-based with travel to Seychelles where necessary.
• In executing the consultancy, the consultant will work closely with the Nairobi Convention Secretariat team, the SAPPHIRE project Implementing Agency (UNDP), National Focal Point of the Nairobi Convention and SAPPHIRE project, among others as deemed appropriate and necessary.

Specific Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Under overall supervision of the Head of the Nairobi Convention Secretariat and direct supervision of the SAPPHIRE Project Coordinator, and in close collaboration with the Government of Seychelles, the consultant will undertake the following specific tasks:
• Facilitate an initial 1st in-person workshop in Seychelles of key stakeholder to ensure a common understanding of the proposed approach to development of the NOSCP. The workshop will allow participants to share their expectations and confirm what resources and capability they can contribute to national oil spill preparedness and response.
• Conduct a site visit in Seychelles to review the condition and status of the local oil pollution equipment stockpile(s) held by the Seychelles Coast Guard (SCG). This visit will also consider the supporting logistics and emergency response centre facilities, including possible visits to the Rescue Coordination Centre and the NEOC.
• Revise the existing NOSCP in alignment with the NIEMS. The revisions should remain consistent with IMO guidelines, as required under the Merchant Shipping (Oil Pollution Preparedness and Response) Regulations.
• Develop an implementation plan for the NOSCP including a training and exercise programme and possible equipment procurement needs.
• Facilitate a 2nd virtual stakeholder workshop where the progress on developing the revised NOSCP and its Implementation Plan will be presented.
• Facilitate a 3rd in-person national stakeholder workshop to discuss and validate the revised NOSP and its Implementation plan and update the two documents based on the comments, concerns, inputs and recommendations from the workshop.
• Revise and submit the final draft of the revised NOSCP and Implementation Plan for Seychelles.

Qualifications/special skills

• Master’s degree is required in Marine Biology/ Sciences (Marine biology and coastal management/Maritime Safety and Environmental Protection/ Maritime Affairs - Maritime Safety & Environmental Administration/ Oceanography and Marine Environmental Management), Environmental Sciences or other closely related fields. A first level degree with two additional years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• Minimum of 7 years of work experience is required in coastal and marine conservation and management, programme development, management of natural resources, in international settings including in the Western Indian Ocean region.
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in the implementation of oil spill preparedness and response programmes/ emergency management at national and regional levels is an essential requirement.

Languages

• English and French are the official working languages of the United Nations. For this consultancy, fluency in English is required.

Closing Date: 09 October 2023

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In consultation with the Project Manager, the Programme of Work Review Consultant will prepare the:

• Inception Report: (see Annex 1 for a list of all templates, tables and guidance notes) containing an assessment of project design quality, a draft reconstructed Theory of Change of the project, project stakeholder analysis, review framework and a tentative review schedule.
• Preliminary Findings Note: typically in the form of a PowerPoint presentation, the sharing of preliminary findings is intended to support the participation of the project team, act as a means to ensure all information sources have been accessed and provide an opportunity to verify emerging findings.
• Draft and Final Review Report: containing an executive summary that can act as a stand-alone document; detailed analysis of the review findings organized by review criteria and supported with evidence; lessons learned and recommendations and an annotated ratings table.
• A Review Brief (a 2-page overview of the evaluate and review findings) for wider dissemination through the UNEP website may be required. This will be discussed with the Project Manager no later than during the finalization of the Inception Report.
• Review of the Draft Review Report. The Review Consultant will submit a draft report to the Project Manager and revise the draft in response to their comments and suggestions. The Project Manager will then forward the revised draft report to other project stakeholders, for their review and comments. Stakeholders may provide feedback on any errors of fact and may highlight the significance of such errors in any conclusions as well as providing feedback on the proposed recommendations and lessons. Any comments or responses to draft reports will be sent to the Project Manager for consolidation. The Project Manager will provide all comments to the Review Consultant for consideration in preparing the final report, along with guidance on areas of contradiction or issues requiring an institutional response.
• The final version of the Terminal Review report will be assessed for its quality by the UNEP Evaluation Office using a standard template and this assessment will be annexed to the final Terminal Review report.
• At the end of the review process, the Project Manager will prepare a Recommendations Implementation Plan in the format of a table, to be completed and updated at regular intervals, and circulate the Lessons Learned.

Qualifications/special skills

• A university degree in environmental sciences, international development or other relevant political or social sciences area is required and an advanced degree in the same areas is desirable.
• A minimum of 8 years of technical / evaluation experience is required, preferably including evaluating large, regional or global programmes and using a Theory of Change approach
• A good/broad understanding of freshwater ecosystems management is desired.

Languages

• For this consultancy, fluency in oral and written English is a requirement and proficiency in another UN language is desirable. Working knowledge of the UN system and specifically the work of UNEP is an added advantage

Closing Date: 04 October 2023

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PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES

• The purpose of the consultancy is to provide editorial services to the manuscript on the ‘Chondrichthyans of the Western Indian Ocean: Biodiversity, Fisheries and Trade, Management and Conservation’, leading its publication and printing for dissemination.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Under the general supervision of the Head of the Secretariat of the Nairobi Convention, and direct supervision of the project manager, the consultant will undertake the following tasks related to the publication titled ‘Chondrichthyans of the Western Indian Ocean: Biodiversity, Fisheries and Trade, Management and Conservation’:
• Review, edit to a high standard and proofread the manuscript, foreword, preface, and summary, to ensure accuracy, correct language use, consistency, clarity, and conformity with UNEP style guidelines.
• revise or rewrite text, as needed, to allow for improved readability and logical sequence.
• Propose revisions to the document’s layout to enhance flow and user-friendliness, and incorporate these as agreed.
• Ensure compliance with UNEP editorial style guidelines, and proper acknowledgement of the Nairobi Convention, authors, and all partners and projects involved in the publication.
• Accommodate or update any input, suggestions, or additional changes that may proposed by partners.
• Produce Pdf files for electronic/online distribution
• Produce print-ready pdf files for printing.

Qualifications/special skills

• Advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in a science subject, communications sciences or related field is required. A first-level university degree in combination with 2 additional years of work experience as a science editor/writer may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• 5 years of working experience is required in the area of scientific editing, technical writing, proofreading and publishing.
• Excellent command of advanced and technical English language, scientific terminologies and conventions, editorial principles, and great attention to detail and accuracy, are required.
• Solid understanding of printing and production processes and norms, and knowledge of online publication, is required. Experience working within the Western Indian Ocean region, UNEP and/or other UN Agencies will be an asset.
• Experience with editorial practices and documentation procedures of UNEP or comparable international organizations is desired.
• Experience in a field related to the environment, sustainable development, and marine science is an added advantage.

Languages

• English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required.

Closing Date:10 October 2023

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• This position is located in the Ecosystems Division at the Nairobi duty station. Under the direct supervision of the Budget & Finance Officer and in the Global Funds Finance Unit, will be responsible the following functions:

Responsibilities
Manage designated programmes and projects: Certify that proposed obligations or disbursements are:

• Raised in accordance with existing UN Financial Rules and Regulations.
• Raised in accordance with the purpose for which the relevant appropriation was approved and the allotment made.
• Can be met from the available balance of the allotment to the relevant account, with due regard to future expenditure.

Manage sub-programme resources:

• Maintain and update sub-programme specific management information on the status of the Environment Fund, Trust Fund, Counterpart Contribution allocations, Regular Budget, Trust and Environmental Support Funds; project commitments, proposals, revisions, extensions and expenditure reports.
• Liaise with implementing external organizations, Ecosystems branch managers and programme managers to resolve priorities and conflict situations.
• Liaise with funding organizations on sub-programme related Trust Fund or Counterpart Contributions.
• Provide input to the Chief of the Unit.
• Provide ad-hoc reports to the Chief of the Unit or other Ecosystems Division management.

Support and facilitate preparation and approval of projects:

• Coordinate the preparation of projects in cooperation with concerned UN Environment programme managers and/or external implementing organizations ensuring that project documents and revisions are: (i) Consistent with the strategies, objectives and goals approved by the Governing Council of UN Environment; (ii) Consistent with approved UN Environment work programmes and management directives, and in accordance with UN Environment guidelines on project design; (iii) Within allocated resources and in accordance with UN and UN Environment financial rules and regulations.
• Support and provide direct professional guidance in all aspects of programme structuring and project design.
• Provide direct input particularly in the planning of resource utilization and budgets.
• Facilitate the approval of projects and revisions within UN Environment.
• Coordinate and facilitate the necessary administrative measures required after project/revision approval.
• Manage and monitor fund management side of the project implementation:
• Ensure consistency with policy, agreement, directives, guidelines, rules and regulations in the fund management implementation of approved projects.
• Solicit interim and terminal financial reports, review and reconcile reports.
• Coordinate revision of projects.
• Control project budgets.
• Maintain and update information on the status of project related Counterpart Contributions.
• Review financial aspects of the project related Letters of Agreement.
• Approve and initiate disbursement of funds.
• Review and certify obligations and disbursement documents.
• Undertake administrative and financial action for directly supervised internal projects.
• Coordinate the actions required for closure of completed projects.
• Provide information to Programme Managers and Officers and external implementers of changes in policy guidelines.
• 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.

Competencies

• PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge of financial and budgetary principles and practices, budget development and financial administration of resources. Ability to develop budgetary policies, procedures and new programmes. Ability to formulate new strategies and technical approaches to budgetary matters. 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.
• COMMUNICATION: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
• 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 accounting, business administration, finance or related fields is required.
• A first-level university degree in combination 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 desirable.

Work Experience

• A minimum of five (5) years of relevant and progressively responsible work experience in finance, budget or related area is required.
• Three (3) years of experience in management of public funding, grant management and interaction with public sector institutions in an international context is required.
• Experience with complex data analysis, reconciliations and reporting is desirable.
• Working experience with an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system such as System Analysis Program Development (SAP) is desirable
• Two (2) years or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.
• Experience with Global funds such as Global Environment Facility (GEF), Adaptation Fund (AF) and/or Green Climate Fund (GCF) is desirable.

Languages

• English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is desirable

Closing Date: 02 October 2023

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• The position is located in the UNEP/Industry and Economy Division, Director’s Office in Nairobi. Under the direct supervision of the UN Coordination Officer, and the overall supervision and daily guidance of the Director, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:

Responsibilities

• Independently manages the Office of the Director and the planning, organization, and administration of the Director’s Office workflow. Provides substantive and administrative support in managing the Director’s priorities and workflow and ensures that management directives and decisions are properly carried out by the deadline.
• Supports the functions of the Director by managing the Director's agenda and scheduling her meetings, deriving priorities and relevant information by monitoring the Director's e-mail inbox and by ensuring a consistent communications flow with relevant partners and counterparts.
• Supports the Director with actions to be taken in UMOJA, Inspira, WeCollaborate and Partnership portals. Analyzes relevant requests, ensuring adequate background is available to inform Director’s decision, and ascertains that all approvals /due diligence have been completed before the request reaches the Director for final clearance.
• Consistently monitors the Director’s e-mail inbox and brings to the attention of relevant colleagues’ specific correspondence for information and/or action, clearly communicating the Director’s instructions and expectations, and monitoring task completion.
• Responds to e-mails on behalf of the Director, and/or provides the Director with draft e-mails and e-mail replies.
• Flags/unflags Director's e-mails on Director's inbox and provides the Director with a weekly summary of pending tasks requiring attention/action to facilitate management functions. Responds to e-mails on behalf of the Director, and/or provides the Director with draft e-mails and e-mail replies.
• Supports the drafting and finalizing of formal communications including memoranda, letters, Note Verbales to external and internal entities. Serves as the division focal point for Executive Office Correspondence Tracking System.
• Prepares all the necessary background documentation for the Director’s meetings with UN and non-UN constituencies and arranges physical and virtual venues and logistics. Responsibilities range from the organization/circulation of the agenda, issuance of invitation letters, drafting of background documents, minutes, and the coordination of briefing notes requested by the Director in preparation of meetings and speaking engagements.
• In coordination with PMAU, assists with day-to-day administration of contracts between the UN and external contractors for outsourced services relevant to the Nairobi duty station.
• Prepares and processes, as may be required, UN grounds passes, property passes, UN parking permits, swipe-card access, and door keys relevant to the Nairobi duty station.
• Assists with the collection and analysis of data as well as preparation of data presentations and reports for information sharing, responding to queries, knowledge management, planning and decision making.
• Assists with visualizations and updating information material such as web pages or brochures.
• Performs other relevant duties as may be requested.

Competencies

• PROFESSIONALISM: Ability to identify issues, analyze and participate in the resolution of issues/ problems. Ability to apply judgment in the context of an assignment given. Shows pride in work and in achievements; 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. Ability to perform analysis, modeling and interpretation of data in support of decision-making.
• 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 accomplishment 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

• Completion of High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

Job - Specific Qualification

• Additional education or technical training in the field of administration is desirable.

Work Experience

• A minimum of ten (10) years of relevant and progressive experience in administration of which two (2) of the ten (10) years' should be in front office coordination, is required. The minimum years of relevant experience is reduced to eight (8) years for candidates who possess a first-level university degree or higher.
• Experience in supporting the functions of UN senior managers or senior managers in an international organization is desirable.
• Experience in organizing complex missions and coordinating briefing notes and background documents in view of high-level meetings is required.
• Experience in drafting, editing, and formatting documents (briefing notes, e-mails, memoranda, letters to high-level counterparts) is required.
• Experience in coordinating electronic agenda and organizing in-person and on-line meetings, workshops and conferences is required.
• Experience in backing-up e-mail correspondence on behalf of others is desirable.
• Experience in keeping an overview of pending tasks and supporting principals in prioritizing their tasks (including through written summaries) is desirable.
• Work experience using Enterprise Resource Planning Systems, e.g., Umoja is desirable.
• One (1) year 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 the position advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is desirable.

Closing Date: 25 October 2023

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• Under the direct supervision of the Deputy Director, Policy and Programme Division, the incumbent will manage the Gender and Safeguards Unit that is responsible for coordinating, monitoring, knowledge management, capacity building and technical support for mainstreaming gender and environmental safeguards across UNEP.

Within delegated authority, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction for the implementation and monitoring of UNEP’s Gender Policy and Strategy to address the integration of gender perspectives into UNEP’s Programme of Work and policies, and, ensure its alignment with the UN System Wide Action Plan (UNSWAP) on gender mainstreaming.
• Develop and oversee the implementation of a capacity building programme to facilitate, the integration and monitoring of gender actions throughout UNEP's Subprogramme priority areas (as approved in the Programme of Work) and related projects, and human resources management policies. Further, where required, ensure the participation of women in environmental programmes and shape activities to reflect specific needs of women.
• Establish and coordinate a comprehensive accountability framework that includes an implementation and tracking mechanism that will ensure implementation of gender mainstreaming commitments made at corporate level, through integration of gender perspectives into UNEP's activities at programme and operations level.
• Develop innovative approaches and tools to enhance gender equality in the field of environment and the work of UNEP, including the development of project proposals to attract extra budgetary resources for gender and social safeguards related aspects of environmental protection.
• Coordinate information exchange with government partners, civil society and promote inter- agency cooperation, including with the Secretariats of Multilateral Environmental Agreements as it relates to the integration of gender and environmental social safeguards into programmes and activities.
• Coordinate policy development on gender and environmental social safeguards concerns; review the assessments of issues and trends, preparation of evaluations or research activities and studies, written outputs, e.g. background papers, analysis, substantial sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications, etc.
• Ensure implementation of gender mainstreaming guidelines by assessing the implications for men and women of any planned action, including legislation, policies or programmes, in all areas and at all levels.
• Manage the process of compiling reports and lessons learned on gender and environment and contribute to UNEP's knowledge management efforts; provide strategic information to input into briefings by UNEP's Executive Director to the UN Secretariat and United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), as requested.
• Facilitate cross-regional exchange of best practices and lessons learned with UNEP regional offices, identified centres of excellence and UN partners to develop a knowledge hub and propose plans to enrich its evidence base on gender and environmental management.
• Develop and maintain relationships with especially with counterparts, senior officers and technical staff in relevant Secretariat units and in UN funds, programmes and other UN specialized agencies, representatives, and officials in national governments, international organizations and consultants.
• Manage and coordinate outreach activities of the Gender and Environmental Social Safeguards Unit; direct research and programme evaluation and presents information gathered from diverse sources; direct substantive support to consultative and other meetings, conferences and serve as an effective spokesperson on gender and environmental social safeguards work and approaches in UNEP.
• Prepare documents for United Nations Environment Assembly on UNEP's progress in promoting gender equality and women's empowerment through its programmes and operations.
• Leads team members efforts to collect and analyse data and provides insight to identify trends or patterns for data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting. Ensures that everyone can discover, access, integrate and share the data they need.
• Perform any other duties as may be required.

Competencies

• PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge of gender mainstreaming guidelines by assessing the implications for men and women of planned actions on environmental management including legislation, policies or programmes, in all areas and at all levels. Ability to identify key strategic issues, opportunities and risks. Ability to generate and communicate broad and compelling organizational direction. Ability to communicate clearly links between the Organization's strategy and the work unit's goals. Demonstrated ability to provide innovative technical leadership by performing and/or overseeing the planning, development, and management of operations. Demonstrated ability to negotiate and apply good judgment. The ability to analyse 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.
• COMMUNICATION: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively. Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately. Asks questions to clarify and exhibits interest in having two-way communication. Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience. Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
• PLANNING AND 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.
• LEADERSHIP: Serves as a role model that other people want to follow. Empowers others to translate vision into results. Is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives. Establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support. Anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions. Drives for change and improvement; does not accept the status quo. Shows the courage to take unpopular stands. Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work; demonstrates knowledge of strategies and commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing.
• MANAGING PERFORMANCE: Delegates the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority. Makes sure that roles, responsibilities and reporting lines are clear to each staff member. Accurately judges the amount of time and resources needed to accomplish a task and matches task to skills. Monitors progress against milestones and deadlines. Regularly discusses performance and provides feedback and coaching to staff. Encourages risk-taking and supports creativity and initiative. Actively supports the development and career aspirations of staff. Appraises performance fairly.

Education

• Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in social sciences, environmental sciences, international development or a related field is required.
• A first-level university degree (Bachelor's degree or equivalent) in the specified fields of studies with two (2) additional years of relevant 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 desirable.

Work Experience

• A minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible and relevant work experience, especially at international level on issues related to gender and women's empowerment and/or gender and environment is required.
• Work experience in mainstreaming gender perspectives into environment and sustainable development issues at all levels is required.
• Work experience on gender issues in an international context in the field of research on gender issues and social safeguards issues, including gender sensitive programming and monitoring is required.
• Work experience with international, regional and national networks working on gender equality and women’s empowerment is desirable.
• Work experience with UN system, governmental or non-governmental institutions addressing environment social safeguards in programme and project development is desirable.
• Experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.

Languages

• English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is desirable.

Closing Date: 02 October 2023