Jobs at United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

The Virtual Capacity-Building Platform Technical Assistance project consists of several components that will commence the Sustainability activities for Poverty-Environment Action. These components include:
Development of the virtual capacity-building platform as part of the Poverty-Environment Action space on the Green Growth Knowledge Platform (GGKP) website, to advance poverty-environment-climate mainstreaming for the SDGs in a post-COVID environment, targeted at national policymakers (to be conducted in partnership with GGKP).

• Updating the 2nd edition of the Poverty-environment mainstreaming Handbook and posting it in clickable format on the virtual capacity-building platform (updating of the Handbook is currently being done by Steve Bass and will result in the 3rd edition of the Handbook).
• Developing and launching user-friendly and easily accessible training modules in collaboration with UNITAR on approaches to deliver poverty-environment-climate mainstreaming capacity development in a post-COVID environment in 2022 and beyond.
• Organizing webinars (and/or workshops) on new substantive priorities/topics arising from PEA countries/projects and partners to strengthen South-South cooperation, knowledge exchange and learning among PEA projects/partners and to foster sustainability of PEA actions. Scheduled webinar topics include:
  • Global retreat
  • Launch of the Handbook “Mainstreaming Environment and Climate for Poverty Reduction and Sustainable Development: The Interactive Handbook to Strengthen Planning and Budgeting Processes”
  • Launch of the training package and virtual platform
  • Gender mainstreaming
  • EU Webinar
  • Lessons learned from the Poverty-Environment Action project

Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of PEA Knowledge Management & Reporting Officer, and under the overall supervision of PEA’s UNEP Co-Manager, the Individual Contractor will perform the following functions:

• Coordinate with GGKP on building of the platform. Discuss the components of the platform and provide input on what the virtual platform should look like. Coordinate with technical leads on collating all the existing tools at global level, including the updated Handbook, as well as regional and country levels, to be uploaded on the GGKP platform.
• Coordinate with Cookie labs on transferring the updated Handbook onto the GGKP platform.
• Coordinate the translation of the 3rd edition of the Poverty-Environment mainstreaming Handbook into Arabic, French and Portuguese, as requested.
• Provide logistics support into the organization of the various webinars.
• Provide support to the Poverty-Environment Action Helpdesk, though tracking requests and responses to inquiries from member States and partner organizations and sharing the requests with the Technical Leads.
• Coordinate inputs to the Poverty-Environment Action community of practice, working in close cooperation with GGKP.
• Provide support to the preparation of the Poverty-Environment Action Final Report.

Qualifications/special skills

Academic Qualifications:

• A Master’s degree with specialization in agriculture, development, environment, natural resources, international relations or related topic is required. A first level degree with additional two years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of a Master’s degree.

Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in project management is required.
• At least 3 years' experience working for international organizations is required.
• Substantive experience with coordinating webinars is required.
• Substantive experience of coordinating translations of publications is also a requirement.
• Experience with virtual information platforms/centres of excellence is an asset.

Skills:

• Excellent Word and PowerPoint skills required.
• Excellent communication skills in English with a proven ability to work well with UN, Government, Donor and non-governmental stakeholders is required.

Closing date: 16 June2022

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This post is located in the Corporate Services Division at the Nairobi duty station. Under the overall supervision of the Coordinator, Global Environment Facility and the direct supervision of the Budget and Finance Officer, the incumbent will be responsible for the following functions:

Responsibilities

BUDGET:

• May act as Officer on behalf of and in the absence of programme managers at office outside of headquarters.
• Provides support with respect to the review, analyses and preparation of the medium-term plan and its revisions.
• Prepares supporting documents (narrative and supporting tables) with respect to finalization of cost estimates and budget proposals, in terms of staff and non-staff requirements.
• Assists managers in the elaboration of resource requirements for budget submissions.
• Undertakes research and provides support to higher level Finance & Budget Officers with respect to budget reviews of relevant intergovernmental and expert bodies.
• Monitors expenditures and compares with approved budget; prepares adjustments as necessary.
• Reviews requisitions for goods and services to ensure (a) correct objects of expenditure have been charged, and (b) availability of funds.
• Assists in preparation of budget performance submissions and finalization of budget performance reports, analysing variances between approved budgets and actual expenditures.
• Monitors integrity of various financial databases.
• Verifies accuracy of input data, ensuring consistency of data in previous allotments to new allotments issued.
• Co-ordinates with other finance and budget staff on related issues during preparation of budget reports.
• Periodic reconciliation of accounts (UMOJA system).

GENERAL:

• Keeping up-to-date on documents/reports/guidelines that have a bearing on matters related to programme, ensuring compliance with intergovernmental recommendations and decisions as well as with United Nations policies and procedures.
• Drafting or prepares correspondence to respond to enquiries in respect to relevant financial and budget matters.
• Maintaining and keep up-to-date files.
• May be responsible for providing guidance, training and daily supervision to other general service staff in the area of responsibility.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned.

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. 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.
• 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 & 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. Supplementary training in administration, finance, budget, accounting or related fields is required. Finance or accounting background is desirable.
• 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 (7) seven years of progressively responsible work experience in finance and accounting is required.
• Work experience with an international organization and/or with Global Fund Secretariats/Boards is desirable.
• Work experience with an Enterprise Resources Planning (ERP) system, such as Umoja or similar tool is desirable.

Closing date: 6 July 2022