Vacancies at United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

• At the same time, the global programme management services ensure that the Executive Committee receives timely, accurate, relevant and high-quality project proposals, financial and substantive reports, and information about the implementation of actions on the ground. At the 93rd ExCom and in line with the request of the Government of Kenya submitted through UNEP as lead implementing agency, ExCom approved funds for the preparation of the KIP of Kenya. With the objective of establishing the basis for the preparation of the KIP, UNEP requires a consultant to guide the conducting of national HFCs surveys and preparation of the KIP project in Kenya UNEP’s Business Plan for the years of 2023-2025 (UNEP/OzL.Pro/ExCom/91/25) is endorsed by the ExCom-91.
• Through the activities identified in this Business Plan, UNEP will assist the countries with implementing their HCFC phase-out responsibilities including preparing for the 2025 target and the total phase out, strengthening the government institutions in Article 5 countries responsible for implementing and reporting on their national strategies to comply with the Montreal Protocol, and sustaining Article 5 countries’ compliance with ozone depleting substance (ODS) phase out targets already met. The project services include preparation and implementation of HCFC Phase out Management Plans (HPMPs) Stages I, II, and III, Institutional Strengthening projects, preparation of KIP (HFC) phase down plans, and other technical assistant programmes.
• In this regard, the OzonAction expects the submission of very complex projects to ExCom-95 (a peak load for submissions). Therefore, the OzonAction requires support by a consultant to provide the technical assistance during national HFC surveys, drafting of survey reports, drafting of KIP project and during projects review process for complying with ExCom guidelines/policies.
• This position is home-based. During the assignment, the consultant will work under the direct supervision of the Montreal Protocol Regional Network Coordinator of Anglophone Network of Ozone Officers.

Qualifications/special skills

• Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in engineering or environmental science or related area is required.
• A first university degree with a combination of two years professional and academic qualifications may be accepted in lieu of the advance degree.
• A minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in engineering, environmental science, or related field Knowledge of technical issues of ozone depleting substances, experience in the implementation of Montreal Protocol activities and experience in data collection, review and management of HFCs or related substances is an added advantage

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Responsibilities

• Managing editor: Plan and manage the Editorial Unit’s daily work to ensure smooth coordination, accuracy and compliance with the content strategy; Oversee UNEP’s editorial calendar; Coordinate with other units in the Communications Division to ensure content integration across different platforms and channels; Provide advice to UNEP staff on editorial issues, methods and approaches.
• Content production: Review and approve editorial content in adherence with UNEP’s guidelines; Edit web stories drafted by writers and communications officers, underpinned by UNEP ; Write complex material for reports, publications and newsletters; Write and edit speeches and speaking notes to be issued in the name of senior UNEP and UN officials; Draft and edit the UNEP annual report; Work closely with the communication team in developing key messages for major UNEP events and campaigns to promote relevant policy or science messages.
• Team leadership: Lead and manage a global team of writers and editors, fostering a collaborative and creative work environment; Oversee the recruitment of consultants and UN Volunteers; Manage the Unit’s financial resources, including the procurement of goods and services in line with the UNEP’s policies, procedures, regulations and rules.
• Capacity building: Evaluate results and impact of editorial work and report on developments, trends and attitudes regarding UNEP; Build information networks; Plan and develop outreach activities, including capacity building for writers through guidelines and training.
• 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 Journalism, Communication, Social Sciences or other related field is required.
• A first-level university degree in combination with two (2) additional years of qualifying experience may be acceptable 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 (7) years of progressively responsible experience in public information, communication, journalism, or related field, some of which at the international level is required.
• A minimum of one (1) year of cumulative experience, in the last five years, in producing content for media, reports, multimedia, social media and or similar mass communication on environmental or related scientific issues is required.
• Experience managing international teams of writers and editors is required. One (1) year of experience in editing science-based reports is desirable.
• Two (2) years or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.