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Programme Management Officer at United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)-apply!

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Programme Management Officer at United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)-apply!

Responsibilities

  • collaborates with the UN Development Coordination Office, its regional offices, UNEP regional and divisional offices, and other relevant UN institutions to develop strategies and facilitate the implementation of institutional frameworks for UNEP to support the work of the UN Country Teams.
  • creates plans and policies, such as UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Frameworks and Common Country Analyses, to incorporate the environmental aspect of sustainable development into UNCT planning and programming procedures.
  • Facilitates knowledge management and collaboration across UNCT focal points and the UNCT engagement network.
  • Develops, implements and evaluates assigned projects and programmes; monitors and analyzes programme/project development and implementation; reviews relevant documents and reports; identifies problems and issues to be addressed and initiates corrective actions; liaises with relevant parties; ensures follow-up actions.
  • Researches, organizes and prepares written outputs e.g. draft background papers, analyze sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications.
  • works closely with Divisions, Regional offices, and Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs) to provide Member States with support in the development of pertinent environmental policies, laws, and norms to achieve the 2030 Agenda and the SDGs at the local, national, regional, and international levels using integrated approaches. Coordinates policy development, including review and analysis of issues and trends.
  • Coordinates the development and communication of strategic partnerships.
  • 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.
  • Performs other relevant duties as assigned.

Programme Management Officer at United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)-apply!

Competencies
PROFESSIONALISM: 

  • Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to the environmental dimension of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, taking into account universality and integration; and the inter-linkages of the 2030 Agenda with other international and regional policies related to sustainable development.
  • Experience working at national and regional levels, delivering support to member states and working with diverse partners.
  • Proven ability to communicate clearly the inter-linkages of diverse sustainable development issues and the use of integrated approaches that balance the environmental, social and economic of sustainable development.
  • Familiarity with the use of environmental, social, and economic data and information to draft policy briefs and other reports for decision making.
  • The 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:

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  • 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

  • Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in international relations, environmental policy/science, business administration, project planning and management, or related disciplines, is required.
  • A first level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying work 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 (7) of progressively responsible experience working in policy, activities related to sustainable development, programme planning, policy development and review, project implementation, monitoring and evaluation; or related area, is required.
  • Experience working with the UN or other international organizations is desirable.
  • Working experience on 2030 Agenda and Sustainable Development Goals is desirable.
  • Experience in regional/country level environmental programming and planning is desirable.
  • Experience in the use of environmental, social, and economic data and information to draft policy briefs and other reports for decision making is desirable.
  • Experience working with inter-governmental and/or inter-agency organizations is desirable.
  • A minimum of two (2) years or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.

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