Chief of Section, Science Unit, Cites Secretariat

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Geneve, Schweiz United Nations Vollzeit

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the United Nations system's designated entity for addressing environmental issues at the global and regional level. Its mandate is to coordinate the development of environmental policy consensus by keeping the global environment under review and bringing emerging issues to the attention of governments and the international community for action.

Under the direct supervision of the Secretary-General of CITES, the incumbent will perform the following functions:
**Responsibilities**:
1. Direct, coordinate and supervise the work of the Science Unit:

- Organize the provision of all needed scientific and Secretariat assistance to the Animals Committee and Plants Committee
- Plan and formulate priority objectives for the work programme.
- Ensure that Resolutions and Decisions, particularly those related to species traded in significant quantities and referred to the Science Unit (SU), are handled efficiently and that all actions agreed upon by the Standing Committee and referred to the SU are completed in the time frame specified.
- Design, develop, and ensure effective implementation of projects on the biological status and sustainable use of species in the trade.
- Encourage and provide advice to Parties to assist them in the development and implementation of recovery plans for Appendix-I species.
- Plan, organize, and clear documentation related to the work of the Science Unit (SU) required for meetings of the COP.

2. Establish contacts with the Scientific Authorities:

- Identify, assess, and advise on CITES problems relevant to the countries of the region.
- Provide advice to facilitate the identification of needs of Parties in the region and to ensure the provision of appropriate assistance.
- Participate in relevant fora to inform countries about CITES and its mission and attend regional CITES meetings.

3. Manage the programmatic, human, and financial resources allocated to the team:

- Keep under continuous review the evolution and execution of work programmes in the SU.
- Develop work plans and implement the e-Performance programme.
- Discuss and develop performance indicators with staff and ensure that deadlines are met for completion.
- Prepare the Unit's working programme and budget and monitor the financial resources available for the execution of the programme of work and ensure optimal use thereof.
- Ensure the proper establishment and maintenance of databases related to the work.
- Represent the CITES Secretariat at meetings and report back to the Secretariat Management Team;
- Lead in preparing scientific articles, statements, and position papers of the Secretariat or jointly with other partners.
- Lead team members efforts to collect and analyze data and provides insight to identify trends or patterns for data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting. Ensures that everyone can discover, access, integrate and share the data they need.

4.Perform other relevant duties as assigned.

Competencies

ACCOUNTABILITY: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments. Delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards. Operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules. Supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments. Takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.

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, and uses time efficiently.

LEADERSHIP: Serves as a role model that other people want to follow. Empowers others to translate vision into results. Is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives. Establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support. Anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions. Drives for change and improvement; does not accept the status quo. Shows the courage to take unpopular stands. Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work; demonstrates knowledge of strategies and commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing.

JUDGEMENT/DECISION-MAKING: Identifies the key issues in a complex situation, and comes to the heart of the problem quickly. Gathers relevant information before making a decision. Considers positive and negative impacts of decisions prior to making them. Takes decisions with an eye to the impact on others and on the Organization. Proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation based on all avail

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