Chief of Service, Programme Management

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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.

The Secretariat of the Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and their Disposal, the Rotterdam Convention on the Prior Informed Consent Procedure for Certain Hazardous Chemicals and Pesticides in International Trade and the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (BRS) is tasked with implementing the programme of work and decisions mandated by the Conferences of the Parties (COP) of the three Conventions.

The position is located at the Secretariat, Geneva duty station. Under the direct supervision of the Executive Secretary, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:
**Responsibilities**:
A. Accountabilities: Supervise the management of the Secretariat Branches efficiently and synergistically and support the Executive Secretary in providing overall vision, guidance and direction in the planning, development and implementation of the programmes of work and budgets of the Secretariat.

B. Mandate and Mission: Plan, develop, monitor and report on the implementation of the respective programmes of work, budgets and COP decisions associated with the delivery of COPs of the three conventions, keeping in mind the synergies guiding principles.

C. Programme of Work and Budget: Support the Executive Secretary in the implementation of the COP approved programmes of work and budgets of the three Conventions by streamlining and implementing clear operating procedures that will result in the successful implementation of programmes of work and budgets across the branches of the Secretariat for the COPs of the three Conventions.

D. Support the Executive Secretary by ensuring the successful implementation of the following activities:

- Participate in or coordinate the participation of the Secretariats in meetings and other fora relevant to the Conventions;
- Engage with relevant programs across the UN, UNEP Secretariats on the implementation of crosscutting issues related to chemicals and waste;
- Upon request, represent the Executive Secretary at meetings;
- Coordinate the preparation of documents, inputs and reports for COPs and inter-sessional meetings and fora related to the work of the three Conventions.

E. Administration and Management: Support the Executive Secretary in managing the programmatic/administrative tasks required for the functioning of the Secretariat.

F. Leads 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.

G. Perform any other relevant duties.

Competencies

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.

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.

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.

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 ba

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