PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system, and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment. UNEP's Regional Office for Europe helps to implement UNEP's global programmes in the European region by initiating, coordinating, and catalyzing regional and sub-regional cooperation and action in response to environmental problems and emergencies. This position is located in UNEP/Regional Office for Europe in Geneva duty station. Under the direct supervision of the Deputy Regional Director, the incumbent will perform the following duties and responsibilities:

Responsibilities

1. Policy: Serves as policy officer, advising UNEP, and particularly the sub-programme Coordinator for Science Policy and Europe Office management on overall policy direction and country needs in the region that require UNEP attention; serves as the primary UNEP focal point in the region on environmental science and assessment. Keeps abreast of analyses and reports on latest developments in the region related to science-policy and assessment-related issues, identifying where best an environmental dimension is warranted; liaises with other UN specialized agencies, local, regional and international nongovernmental organizations, national research institutes, national government institutions, and relevant Multilateral Environmental Agreement (MEAs)/conventions. Organizes and prepares strategies on the environmental aspects of UNEP’s regional scientific and assessment work. Organizes follow-up work in the region, including interagency technical review meetings to support policy development work and decision-making on important issues. Ensures the implementation of recommendations emanating from relevant reports.
2. Coordination: Coordinates the regional input into UNEP’s programming related to the science-policy interface and environmental assessment; ensures necessary support (e.g., staff, funding, specialized equipment, supplies). Prepares situation reports to the international community. Coordinates UNEP’s work in collaboration with the relevant UNEP division(s) and sub-programme coordinators to help countries build capacity and understanding of the science policy interface for improved mainstreaming of environment into decision making. Coordinates UNEP’s work in the region to assist Member States in capacity-building, technical cooperation, and technical assistance for environmental science and assessments. Develops region and country-specific recommendations based on the analysis of pertinent information. For the region, assists in the integration of environmental assessments and science in the development and implementation of national and regional development strategies within the UN system for international assistance. Advises on the proper use and spending of related donor contributions, channeled through UN system-wide efforts; facilitates a coordinated approach in the region for the promotion and integration of science policy interface for environmental decision making; ensures appropriate monitoring and reporting on UNEP's science policy and environmental assessment work in the region.
3. Partnerships: Establishes and maintains contacts with scientific bodies and the science community in the region, as well as government officials and the international community. Ensures appropriate mechanisms to facilitate collaboration and exchange of information both in and outside of the UN system, as it relates to the development of environmental policy consensus. Organizes and participates in relevant work groups, meetings, conferences, and consultations with other agencies and partners on environmental assessment matters. Establishes strong partnerships with UN sister agencies and MEA secretariat focal points in the region to increase coherence across UN operations in relation to environmental assessments, particularly ensuring the utility of its findings to the work of agencies in the region.
4. Data Analysis: 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.
5. Other Duties: Perform other duties as required.

Professionalism

Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to environment and development work, with an emphasis on the science-policy interface. Ability to conduct data collection using various methods. Conceptual analytical and evaluative skills to conduct independent research and analysis on environment and development issues. Strong project management experience in a results-based environment also necessary. Ability to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management. 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.

Client Orientation

Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate.

Education

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in an environment or development related field is required. A first university degree with a combination of two years professional and academic qualifications may be accepted in lieu of the advanced 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 (5) years of progressively responsible experience in the areas of environmental assessments, environmental science and policies, programme management is required. Experience in working in projects operating at the science policy interface is desirable. A minimum of two (2) years or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable. Experience in administering the daily operations reviewing incoming correspondence, documents, and transactions ensuring prompt action is taken 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 another UN official 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.

Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

Special Notice

This position is open for recruitment for an initial period of one year and may be subject to extension. For this position, applicants from the following Member States, which are unrepresented or under-represented in the UN Secretariat as of 31st October 2024, are strongly encouraged to apply: Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahrain, Belize, Brunei Darussalam, China, Cuba, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Dominica, Equatorial Guinea, Germany, Grenada, Guinea-Bissau, Hungary, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, Kiribati, Kuwait, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Libya, Liechtenstein, Malta, Marshall Islands, Micronesia (Federated States of), Monaco, Nauru, Oman, Palau, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Qatar, Republic of Korea, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Somalia, Timor-Leste, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, United Arab Emirates, United States of America, Vanuatu. Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by Him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures. The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. Pursuant to section 7.11 of ST/AI/2012/2/Rev.1, candidates recruited through the young professionals programme who have not served for a minimum of two years in the position of their initial assignment are not eligible to apply to this position.

United Nations Considerations

According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. By accepting a letter of appointment, staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). Further, staff members in the Professional and higher category up to and including the D-2 level and the Field Service category are normally required to move periodically to discharge functions in different duty stations under conditions established in ST/AI/2023/3 on Mobility, as may be amended or revised. This condition of service applies to all position specific job openings and does not apply to temporary positions.

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