Current Opportunities at United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

Duties and Responsibilities

Within limits of delegated authority, the Individual Contract will be responsible for the following duties: 

• Provides support in planning and implementation activities/processes in the development of strategic plans including the medium-term strategy, programme of work and the delivery model.
• Research, compiles, analyses, summarizes, and presents information/data on specific strategic planning related topics.
• Assists in the coordination of programme planning preparation.
• Assists in the preparation and analysis of programme/project/budget proposals; provides assistance in the interpretation of programme/project/budget guidelines; reviews and coordinates submissions of programme/project proposals and budget estimates, ensuring that requisite information is included and justified in terms of alignment with the strategic plans; propose adjustments as necessary; and initiates requisite follow-up actions.  
• Assists in the monitoring and evaluation of programmes/projects/budget proposals; categorizes, updates, tracks and analyses data related to programmes/projects/budget proposals,; categorizes, updates, tracks and analyses arrange of data; 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 systems.
• Collaborates with colleagues across the organization 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, guidelines, rules and procedures and ensures completeness and accuracy of data submitted.
• Drafts sections of UNEP’s strategic plans, coordinates review and clearance process with all colleagues involved, and coordinates with editor, translation services, etc. on finalization and publication of report multiple languages. 
• Prepares, maintains and updates files and internal databases; designs and generates a variety of periodic and ad hoc reports, statistic tables, graphic content, and other background materials/notes to facilitate inspection and other reviews.
• Serves as focal point for coordination, monitoring and expedition of strategic planning, activities, involving extensive liaison with 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 implementation.
• Serves as a focal point for coordination, monitoring and expedition of strategic planning activities, involving extensive liaison with diverse organizational units to initiate requests, prepare standard terms of reference against programme/project/budget proposal objectives, obtain necessary clearances, process and follow-up on administrative actions and resolve issues related to implementation. 
• Drafts correspondence and communications related to all aspects of the work of the team, including work plan and budgets, revisions and other related issues, prepares unit contributions for a variety of periodic reports.
• Provides guidance and training to new/junior staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• The Individual Contractor will report to the Head of the Strategic Planning Unit, Policy and Programme Division.

Qualifications/special skills

• A minimum of Seven (7) years of experience in programme or project administration, technical cooperation or related area.
• 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 in an international organization such as the United Nations 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.

Deadline : Nov 19, 2023

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Responsibilities

• Leads, supervises and carries out the work programme of the Branch under his/her responsibility.
• Ensures that the outputs produced maintain high-quality standards; that reports are clear,objective and based on comprehensive data.
• Executes the changes identified by the fit-for purpose reviews, including the changes to the organizational structure of the Branch.
• Refocus tasks in the Branch to deliver impactful results in identified priority areas.
• Represents the Branch in preparing the work programme of the Division, determining priorities, and allocating resources for the completion of outputs and their timely delivery.
• Leads on Ecosystems Division's policy and activities in the context of the UN Reform Agenda, in consultation with relevant branches/divisions, and UNEP regional and liaison offices.
• Leads coordination of the regional work within the Ecosystems Division to ensure synergy and coherence across the Division and with other areas of UNEP.
• Enhance the visibility and impact of the Division's regional work through a joint information and outreach strategy among relevant partners.
• Undertakes or oversees the programmatic/administrative tasks necessary for the functioning of the Branch.
• Prepare various written outputs, e.g. background papers, analysis, substantial sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications, amongst other.
• Recruits staff, taking due account of geographical balance.
• Manages, guides, develops and trains staff under his/her supervision.
• Fosters teamwork and communication among staff.
• Leads and supervises the organization of meetings, seminars, etc. on substantive issues.Manages the substantive preparation and organization of such meetings or seminars.
• Participates in international, regional or national meetings and provides programmatic/substantive expertise on an issue or holds programmatic/substantive and organizational discussions with representatives of other institutions.
• Represents the Branch at international, regional or national meetings.
• Leads team members efforts to collect and analyze 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.

Competencies
PROFESSIONALISM:

• 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.  Ability to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management.Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns.Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations.

LEADERSHIP:

• Serves as a role model that other people want to follow. Empower 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. 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.

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. Tailor's language, tone, style and format to match the audience. Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

JUDGEMENT/DECISION MAKING:

• Identifies the key issues in a complex situation, and comes to the heart of the problem quickly. Gather relevant information before making a decision. Considers positive and negative impacts of decisions prior to making them. Takes decisions with an eye to the impact on others and on the Organization. Proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation based on all available information. Checks assumptions against facts. Determines that the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision. Makes tough decisions when necessary.

Education

• Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in Environmental Sciences, management or discipline related to the work of ecosystems management 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.
• 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 fifteen (15) years of progressively responsible experience in project/programme management in the context of Ecosystems management or related area is required.
• Five (5) years experience at the international level and in a supervisory capacity is required.
• Demonstrated experience in managing performance of teams and staff with specialist expertise and mobilizing resources in an international environment is required.
• Seven (7) years’ experience in intergovernmental processes, multilateral environment agreements (MEAs) and collaborating centers is required.
• Five (5) years experience in the organization of intergovernmental meetings at the global and regional level is desirable.
• Experience overseeing teams and projects/programmes under multiple funding 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 post advertised, fluency in English is required.  Working knowledge of French and/or Spanish is an advantage. Knowledge of other UN official languages is desirable.
• NOTE: ''Fluency'' equals a rating of ''fluent'' in all four areas (read, write, speak, understand) and ''Knowledge of'' equals a rating of ''confident'' in two of the four areas.

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Responsibilities
Support UNEP Programme of Work development for the region: 

• Provide advice development of UNEP's regional and national activities and projects, ensuring that regional needs and perspectives are matched with UNEP's obligations under its Programme of work.
• Undertake regional climate change needs assessments and analysis to help guide the development of UNEP's activities and projects. 
• Review all climate change projects with regional and national components submitted to the Project Approval Group (PAG) or the Project Review Group (PRC); 
• Review projects developed for other thematic areas, including cross-cutting projects. 
• Develop project proposals to help implement the UNEP Programme Work and its outputs and to meet regional needs.
• Facilitate the implementation of the UNEP Programme of Work in the region: 
• Ensure coordinated implementation of climate change activities and initiatives from the UNEP Programme of Work in the region. 
• Work with each of the UNEP Divisions/Regional Office team to develop a coherent Programme of climate change activities for the region. 
• Provide support to the Divisions in the implementation of climate change activities and projects. 

Help develop and maintain partnerships and coordinated working relationships with key regional organizations and other UN agencies: 

• Assist in developing the work agreements with key regional partners to support the implementation of the UNEP Programme of Work. 
• Identify technical centers in the region through which UNEP can implement its activities and develop the agreements needed to facilitate such cooperation. 
• Working with other international and regional institutions, ensure Climate change negotiators and stakeholders charged with implementing climate-related multilateral environmental agreements are equipped with scientific information to their negotiations. 

Facilitate information flow and communications within the Regional Office and between the Regional Office and other UNEP Divisions: 

• Act as UNEP climate change focal point in the Regional Office, the Divisions and the Climate Coordinator. 
• Keep abreast of climate change activities and initiatives within the region and circulate regional information to UNEP Divisions/Regional Office. 
• Support the development and maintenance of the UNEP climate change website and the climate change intranet with key documents needed by UNEP staff for coherent implementation of their activities. 
• Facilitate the development of special outreach materials and presentations. 
• Participate in meetings. 
• Leads team members efforts to collect and analyze 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 other duties assigned.

Competencies

• PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge of UNEP institutional mandates and polices; Ability to coordinate the production of major environmental reports; Demonstrated ability to identify key strategic environmental management issues and to provide/innovate technical and scientific inputs and guidance; Familiarity with the formulation and management of UN programs is highly desirable; Conceptual analytical and evaluative skills to conduct independent research and analysis; Ability to rapidly analyze and integrate diverse information from various sources; Up-to-date knowledge on current topics and issues affecting the environment with particular focus on climate change.  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. 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 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.

Education

• Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in environment, climate change and/or development or related area 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.
• 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 seven years of progressively responsible experience in environment, climate change or related area is required.
• Experience in United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) including negotiation processes is required
• Experience in programme and project management preferably in the field of environment and climate change such as adaptation and mitigation is desirable.
• Experience in UN programming processes at the country and regional level 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 the post advertised, fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of French is desirable.
• NOTE: "fluency equals a rating of "fluent" in all four areas (read, write, speak, understand) and " Knowledge of" equals a rating of " confident" in two of the four areas.

Deadline : Nov 18, 2023

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Duties and Responsibilities 

• Under the general supervision of the Head of the Nairobi Convention Secretariat, the consultant will be responsible for the following:
• Develop a case for MSP in the WIO, concepts and methodology, drawing from the WIO MSP strategy, emphasizing on readiness of MSP, institutional capacities, policies, and regulations, particularly in the NMC countries, giving examples of implementation where appropriate.
• Participate in MSP related workshops in the NMC region and provide analysis report to showcase Component 1 activities and share best practices. Include in the report some elements about all MSP related training programs in the NMC countries, partners involved, participants and any resultant national MSP roadmaps.
• Provide finalized geo-spatial analysis outputs related to the activities regarding MSP in the NMC region
• Design and analyze key trends and identify new or emerging issues to enrich the substantive work on the NOCAMO project and links with ongoing initiatives in the Western Indian Ocean region, to guide MSP in the NMC region.
• Work in synergy with the project managers of WIOSAP, SAPPHIRE, SWIOFC Partnership and ACP Meas projects on the development of a common technical approach to support the Ocean Governance Strategy development process and blue economy in the WIO region.
• Review and advise on the technical reports received from technical partners and provide guidance for activity extension.

Qualifications/special skills

• Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) is required in Marine Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Natural Resources Management or similar disciplines. A first level degree with two additional years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• Experience: A minimum of six (6) years of relevant progressive experience in organizations with mandate or relevancy to the marine and coastal environments or a related area is required.
• Experience working on coastal and marine environment issues in the Western Indian Ocean is required.
• Familiarity with regional development objectives of Western Indian Ocean countries and the goals and procedures of international development organizations is desirable.
• An experience in MSP is required.

Languages

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

Deadline : Nov 24, 2023

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Responsibilities

• Direct implementation of the work plan, monitoring and evaluation and other activities in the Source to Sea Pollution Unit.
• Takes the lead to develop, implement and evaluate assigned programmes/projects, etc.; directs subordinates in source to sea relevant Programme/project development, implementation, monitoring and assessment, including ecosystems degradation, habitat destruction and wetlands, coastal and high seas physical alterations; directs review of relevant documents and reports; identifies priorities, problems and issues to be addressed and proposes corrective actions; liaises with relevant parties; identifies and initiates follow-up actions.
• Ensures 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.
• Directs research and programme evaluation and presents information gathered from diverse sources.
• Coordinates policy development; reviews the assessments of issues and trends, preparation of evaluations or research activities and studies, 
• Undertakes survey initiatives; guides design of data collection instruments; reviews, analyzes, and interprets responses, identifies problems/issues and prepares conclusions.   
• Supervises preparation of various written outputs, e.g., background papers, analysis, substantial sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications, etc.
• Directs substantive support to consultative and other meetings, conferences, etc., to include proposing agenda topics, identifying participants, preparation of documents and presentations, etc.
• Manages outreach activities; designs and conducts training workshops, seminars, etc., makes presentations on assigned topics/activities.
• Leads field missions, including provision of guidance to external consultants, government officials and other parties and drafting mission summaries, etc.
• Coordinates activities related to budget and funding (programme/project preparation and submissions, progress reports, financial statements, etc.) and ensures preparation of related documents/reports (pledging, work programme, programme budget, etc.).
• Serves as an effective spokesperson and establishes collaboration and partnerships with key officials at all levels inside and outside the organization.  
• Ensures effective utilization, supervision, and development of staff; Guides, evaluates and mentors staff.
• Leads team members efforts to collect and analyze 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.
• May perform other duties as required.

Competencies
PROFESSIONALISM:  

• 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 operation.  Demonstrated ability to negotiate and apply good judgment.  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. Ability to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management.  

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.

ACCOUNTABILITY:

• Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honors commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.

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 improvements; 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.

BUILDING TRUST: 

• Provides an environment in which others can talk and act without fear of repercussion; manages in a deliberate and predictable way; operates with transparency; has no hidden agenda; places confidences in colleagues, staff members and clients; gives proper credit to theirs; follows through on agreed upon actions; treats sensitive or confidential information appropriately.

Education

• Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in Environmental Management, Environmental Science, Toxicology or a related field is required.  
• A first-level university degree in combination with two (2) additional years 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.

Work Experience

• A minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in environmental Programme management is required.
• Experience in developing and implementing Source to Sea approaches is required.
• At least ten (10) years in project and Programme management is required.
• Experience in the development of source inventories and action plans on relevant source to sea topics is desirable.
• Experience with the establishment and coordination of global multistakeholder partnerships is desirable.
• Experience with convening intergovernmental expert groups and working groups on source to sea relevant topics 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 this position fluency in English is required 
• NOTE: ''Fluency'' equals a rating of ''fluent'' in all four areas (read, write, speak, understand) and ''Knowledge of'' equals a rating of ''confident'' in two of the four area.

Deadline : Nov 19, 2023