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Tasks and Responsibilities:

Under the supervision of the Programme Management Officer, Biodiversity, People and Landscape Unit (BPL), the consultant is expected to produce and deliver, the following 4 knowledge products:

• Undertake field visit to Cambodia and China to undertake Tasks 2, 3 and 4 to obtain relevant information for the reports, and to facilitate a workshop to integrate learning into community actions in future.
• Undertake a brief survey (see draft on page 3/ to gain a structured understanding for the stocktaking and as a basis for MEL (Fin) for 2 landscapes in China and Cambodia. This will provide a basis for evaluation and structured learning to deliver on Task 3.
• Stocktaking exercise on existing tools and methodologies in the regions and proposed MEL methodologies for 2 landscapes in China and Cambodia in terms o
  • Monitoring, evaluation and learning methods that could be applied: what is out there that may be relevant
  •  Evaluation criteria for the specific sites
  •  Proposed MEL methodology
  •  MEL Methodology Report
• Impacts of landscape approaches from elsewhere and experiences of the pilot sites in China and Cambodia
  • Overview and results
  • What worked in the specific sites and what did not
  • Recommendations for LCs & for subsequent programmes integrated into Final Reports on Lessons learning

Qualifications/special skills

Academic Qualifications:

• Advanced University degree in physical science, natural resource management, conservation ecology or a related subject is required.

Experience:

• A minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in international development, programme development, community based natural resource management, local and indigenous knowledge and institutions, ecosystem risk assessment and ecosystem-based approaches to adaptation is required.

Language: English and French are working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post fluency English is required. Knowledge of French, Spanish and/or Portuguese would be an asset. .

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Competencies

PROFESSIONALISM: Ability to perform a broad range of administrative functions, e.g., budget/work programme, human resources, database management, etc. Ability to apply knowledge of various United Nations administrative, financial and human resources rules and regulations in work situations. 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. Commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of work. The ability to perform analysis, modeling and interpretation of data in support of decision-making.

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.

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; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Passing the Global General Service Test (GGST) is a prerequisite for recruitment consideration in the General Services and related categories in the United Nations Secretariat. Successful passing of the Administrative Support Assessment Test (ASAT) in English at the United Nations Headquarters (UNHQ), Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA), United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG), United Nations Office at Vienna (UNOV), International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) or International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY) may be accepted in lieu of the GGST.
• The GGST is administered to applicants when required before the administration of a written assessment and/or interview.

Work Experience

• A minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in administration, finance, human resources, procurement, or related area, is required.
• Work experience in the last five (5) years with large Enterprise Resource Planning Systems, such as SAP or Oracle, is required.
• Experience with analysis of volumes of data and the of complex formulas and pivot tables in Microsoft Excel is required.
• Experience with information management and business processes systems, such as SharePoint, 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.
• 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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Competencies

Professionalism: Knowledge of computer programming languages and good knowledge of databases. 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.

Technological awareness: Keeps abreast of available technology. Understands applicability and limitations of technology to the work of the office. Actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks. Shows willingness to learn new technology.

Education

Applicants must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements:

• be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher);
• be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent); or
• have graduated with a university degree (as defined above) and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one-year period of graduation;
• Be skilled in using computer programming languages and good knowledge of databases.
• Preferred area of study: Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology or related field.

Work Experience

• No working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme. Your training, education, advance course work or skills should benefit the United Nations during your internship.
• No working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme. Your training, education, advance course work or skills should benefit the United Nations during your internship.

Languages

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