Current Opportunities at United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

• This consultancy is in UNEP's Corporate Services Division, Enterprise Solutions Section at the Nairobi duty station, fully working in the office. The incumbent will report to the Information Systems Officer and DevOps team lead, with overall supervision by the Chief Enterprise Solutions Section, and will be responsible for the following duties:

Responsibilities

• Make strategic design and user-experience decisions related to core and new functions and features.
• Lead the development of design specifications, the creation of design assets, inventories, acceptance criteria, and other work products used in support of the final implementation.
• Create graphic and layout designs for the web application and systems being developed and maintained by ESS.
• Design, document, maintain and develop further our design systems and branding assets.
• Help create internal and client-facing deliverables (recording action points, analysis briefs, wireframes, flow diagrams, prototypes, and software requirements) that ensure understanding, collaboration, and, ultimately, a working software solution.
• Understand pain points and create simple solutions with a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) mindset.
• Plan and implement design projects such as user interviews, surveys, and other design project methods.
• Produce beautiful, intuitive user interfaces for our engineering team to implement.
• Conduct UX research and design and iterate on user interfaces for web and mobile.

Qualifications/special skills

• A bachelor's degree in creative design, Communications, Journalism, Mass Communication or Marketing, Fine Arts, Social Sciences, or similar qualification from a globally recognized school/university is required.
• At least 2 years work experience in the field of graphic design providing creative and innovative solutions is required.
• Working experience with Basic HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript skills is desirable.
• Working experience in standard UX software such as Sketch, Adobe XD, Figma, In Vision, UX Pin, and Framer is desirable.
• Working experience working on design software such as Adobe Creative Suite and
• wireframe tools (e.g. Wireframe. cc and InVision) is highly desirable.
• Prior experience working with UN organizations is 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. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.

Closing Date: 22 October 2023

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THE PROJECT

• The project’s objective was to strengthen restoration and sustainable management of pastoral rangelands to provide ecosystem services and protection of biodiversity in Egypt and Jordan and catalyze scale up regionally and globally. Specifically, the project supported capacity building for rangeland stakeholders in the two participating countries (Jordan and Egypt) and beyond, using the catalytic outreach of IUCN ROWA and its partners in West Asia, North Africa, and other parts of the world.

THE EVALUATION TEAM

• For this Evaluation, the Evaluation Team will consist of an Evaluation Consultant who will work under the overall responsibility of the Evaluation Office represented by an Evaluation Manager in consultation with the UNEP Task Manager, Fund Management Officer, and the Sub-programme Coordinators of the Ecosystem Management Sub-programmes.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• In close consultation with the Evaluation Manager, the Evaluation Consultant will be responsible for the overall management of the Evaluation and timely provision of its outputs, data collection and analysis and report-writing. More specifically:

Inception phase of the Evaluation, including:

• preliminary desk review and introductory interviews with project staff;
• draft the reconstructed Theory of Change of the project;
• prepare the evaluation framework;
• develop the desk review and interview protocols;
• draft the survey protocols (if relevant);
• develop and present criteria for country and/or site selection for the evaluation mission;
• plan the evaluation schedule;
• prepare the Inception Report, incorporating comments until approved by the Evaluation Manager

Data collection and analysis phase of the Evaluation, including:

• conduct further desk review and virtual in-depth interviews with project implementing and executing agencies, project partners and project stakeholders;
• regularly report back to the Evaluation Manager on progress and inform of any possible problems or issues encountered and;
• keep the Project Manager informed of the evaluation progress.

Reporting phase, including:

• draft the Main Evaluation Report, ensuring that the evaluation report is complete, coherent and consistent with the Evaluation Manager guidelines both in substance and style;
• liaise with the Evaluation Manager on comments received and finalize the Main Evaluation Report, ensuring that comments are taken into account until approved by the Evaluation Manager
• prepare a Response to Comments annex for the main report, listing those comments not accepted by the Evaluation Consultant and indicating the reason for the rejection; and

(where agreed with the Evaluation Manager) prepare an Evaluation Brief (2-page summary of the evaluand and the key evaluation findings and lessons)

Managing relations, including:

• maintain a positive relationship with evaluation stakeholders, ensuring that the evaluation process is as participatory as possible but at the same time maintains its independence;
• communicate in a timely manner with the Evaluation Manager on any issues requiring its attention and intervention.
• The Evaluation Consultant shall have had no prior involvement in the formulation or implementation of the project and will be independent from the participating institutions. The consultant will sign the Evaluation Consultant Code of Conduct Agreement Form.
• The Evaluation Consultant will be selected and recruited by the UNEP Evaluation Office through an individual consultancy contract.
• Comprehensive terms of reference will be shared with the consultant separately.

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 7 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 sustainable land management is required and a focus on rangelands and drylands would be an advantage.
• Country experience of Jordan and Egypt is desirable.

Languages

• English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this consultancy, fluency in oral and written English is a requirement and working knowledge of Arabic is desirable.

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Responsibilities

• Provides assistance in support of planning and implementation activities/processes for, typically, a large and highly complex component of project initiatives within the Global EbA Fund Project and Climate Change Adaptation Unit Portfolio.
• Researches, compiles, analyses, summarizes, and presents basic information/data on the
• project and related topics.
• Assists in the coordination of project planning and preparation; monitors status of project proposals; takes necessary action to ensure project documents are completed and submitted to
• relevant parties for approval. This includes supporting the Global EbA Fund and CCAU programme team in the UMOJA Integrated Planning, Monitoring and Reporting (IPMR) project management module.
• Assists in the preparation and analysis of project budget proposals; provides assistance in the interpretation of budget guidelines; reviews and coordinates submissions of project proposals and budget estimates, ensuring that requisite information is included and justified in terms of proposed activities; propose adjustments as necessary; prepares reports and ensures that outputs/services are properly categorized.
• Assists in the monitoring and evaluation of programmes/projects; categorizes, updates, tracks and analyses data related to the project, e.g. accounting records, outputs, resources utilized, deviations/revisions, etc.; carries out periodic status reviews, identifies issues and initiates requisite follow-up actions; prepares revised budget estimates; reports on budget revisions, expenditures and obligations, verifies availability of funds; ensures necessary approval and entry in computerized budget system; initiates financial authorizations for expenditures.
• Collaborates with project managers on performance reporting; liaises with relevant parties on the interpretation of the activities/services scheduled in the PB and various planning instruments such as the medium-term plan and internal work plans; provides assistance on reporting requirements, UNEP and donor guidelines, rules and procedures and ensures completeness and accuracy of data submitted.
• Drafts project summaries, coordinates review and clearance process, and coordinates with editor, translation services, etc. on finalization and publication of report multiple languages.
• Serves as focal point for coordination, monitoring and expedition of programme/project implementation activities, involving extensive liaison with a diverse organisational units to initiate requests, prepare standard terms of reference against programme/project objectives, obtain necessary clearances, process and follow-up on administrative actions and resolve issues related to project implementation, e.g. recruitment and appointment of personnel, travel arrangements, organisation of and participation in training/study tours, authorization of payments, disbursement of funds, procurement of equipment and services.
• Prepares, maintains, and updates files (electronic and paper) and internal databases; designs and generates a variety of periodic and ad hoc reports, statistical tables, graphic content, and other background materials/notes to facilitate inspection and other reviews.
• 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.
• Drafts correspondence and communications related to all aspects of programme/project administration, including work plan and budgets, revisions, and other related issues, as well as prepares unit contributions for a variety of periodic reports; consolidates information on project-related activities; prepares inputs for a wide range of documents/reports, briefings/debriefings, correspondence.
• Provides guidance and training to new/junior staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Competencies

• PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge of internal policies, processes, and procedures generally and in particular those related to programme/project administration, implementation and evaluation, technical cooperation, programming and budgeting. Understanding of the functions and organization of the work unit and of the organizational structure and respective roles of related units. Ability to interpret and apply administrative and financial policies. Ability to identify and resolve a range of issues/problems and to work well with figures, undertake basic research and gather information from standard sources. Ability to perform analysis, modelling and interpretation of data in support of decision-making. Demonstrated ability to apply good judgment in the context of assignments given. 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. The ability to perform analysis, modelling and interpretation of data in support of decision-making.
• 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.
• 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

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.

Work Experience

• A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible work experience in project fund management, budget and administrative work or related area is required. The minimum number of years of relevant experience is reduced by two (2) years for candidates who possess a first-level university degree.
• Experience working with computer applications, mainly spreadsheets is desirable.
• Experience working with an Enterprise Resource Planning System (ERP) such as Oracle or SAP and UMOJA is desirable.
• Experience with data analysis, reconciliations and reporting is desirable.
• Experience working with multiple donor-funded projects is desirable.
• Experience in an international organization such as the United Nations 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 this position fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is desired.

Closing Date: 10 November 2023