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Program Management Officer, P4 (Posting Title)
PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER, Job Code
Department or Office: United Nations Environment Programme
Station of duty: NAIROBI
Program Management Job Opening Number: 23 UNEP 216555 R Nairobi (X)
Personnel Exercise None
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Organisation Reporting and Setting
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading international environmental organization that establishes the global environmental agenda, encourages the consistent application of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the framework of the United Nations, and acts as a powerful spokesperson for the environment worldwide.
The Ecosystems Division of UNEP collaborates with international and domestic partners to increase the environmental management capabilities of developing nations and those undergoing economic transition by offering technical assistance and advisory services for the implementation of environmental policies.
The job oversees UNEP’s programming on biodiversity and sustainable use strategically. In addition to other interventions aiming at promoting sustainable use and minimizing threats to biodiversity in natural environments, this job supervises evidence-based policy and practice interventions on integrated health and biodiversity interventions, wildlife/biodiversity economy, and other topics.
It will be necessary to work closely with international, regional, and national organizations and experts, as well as with other UNEP technical teams, including UNEP Regional Offices and other UN agencies, on joint projects and actions on issues related to biodiversity management. It will also be necessary to prepare UNEP briefing notes, project concept notes, and funding proposals.
This position is based in the Biodiversity, People, and Landscapes Unit of the Ecosystems Division’s Biodiversity and Land Branch (BLB) in Nairobi, Kenya, and it reports to the unit’s head. The following responsibilities will fall on the incumbent:
Responsibilities
- Develops, implements, and evaluates assigned programs and projects, such as the Wild Biodiversity Economy and integrating biodiversity conservation and management with social and economic needs; monitors and analyzes program and project development and implementation; reviews pertinent documents and reports; identifies issues and problems that need to be addressed and takes corrective action; coordinates with relevant parties; and ensures follow-up actions.
- Work with the UNEP Global Environment Facility (GEF) team to organize, support, and promote the creation of new GEF projects that add value to the UNEP Program of Work, as well as to ease the technical alignment and integration of current UNEP-GEF initiatives.
- Encourage the creation and execution of the Mainstreaming Biodiversity Project and the Programme Coordination Project on Conservation, Restoration, and Sustainable Use.
- Choosing, hiring, and managing project consultants.
- Gathers data from a variety of sources, does research on it, and delivers the findings.
- Coordinates the development of policies, including the examination and evaluation of problems and trends, the creation of assessments or other research projects and studies,
- Creates survey initiatives; plans data gathering methods; evaluates, examines, and deciphers replies; identifies issues; and drafts conclusions.
- Arranges and produces written outputs, including portions of reports and studies, background papers in draft form, analyses, and contributions to publications.
- Offers substantive support for conferences, meetings, and other consultative gatherings, including suggesting agenda items, locating participants, and creating documents and presentations.
- Plans and executes outreach initiatives; runs seminars and training sessions; and gives presentations on tasks/activities that have been given to them.
- Oversees and/or takes part in large-scale, complex field missions, including writing mission summaries and giving advice to other parties such external consultants, government representatives, and others.
- Coordinates the development of related documentation and reports (such as pledges, work plans, and program budgets), as well as the preparation and filing of programs and projects, progress reports, and financial statements.
- Compiles and analyzes data to find trends or patterns, and then uses data visualization techniques to communicate insights through graphs, charts, tables, and reports to support data-driven planning, decision-making, presenting, and reporting.
- Performs other tasks as needed.
Competencies
PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge and comprehension of theories, concepts, and methods pertaining to the preservation of biodiversity and sustainable use. Ability to recognize problems, analyze them, and take part in their solution. the capacity to collect data using a variety of techniques. Conceptual analytic and evaluative abilities are necessary to carry out independent research and analysis. These skills include knowledge with and practice using a variety of research sources, including electronic sources on the internet, intranet, and other databases. the capacity to plan one’s own work, use judgment in the context of given responsibilities, and balance competing priorities. Ability to assess and analyze data to assist decision-making, and to communicate the results to management. demonstrates professional competence and subject matter mastery; is diligent and effective in meeting commitments, adhering to deadlines, and producing results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; demonstrates perseverance when faced with difficult problems or challenges; and maintains composure under pressure. assumes responsibility for incorporating gender ideas and making sure that men and women participate equally in all aspects of the workforce.
TEAMWORK: Working cooperatively with coworkers to accomplish organizational goals; seeking input by sincerely appreciating others’ ideas and expertise; open to learning from others; placing team agenda before personal agenda; supporting and acting in accordance with final group decision, even when such decision may not entirely reflect own position; sharing credit for team accomplishments and accepting 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.
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.
Education
- A graduate degree from an advanced university (Master’s level or equivalent) in a related discipline, such as applied ecology, ecosystem management, natural resource management, wildlife management, conservation science, or management of biodiversity, is necessary.
- The advanced university degree may be substituted with a first-level university degree and two (2) more years of relevant experience.
- It would be ideal to successfully complete both degree-granting and non-degree data analytics, business analytics, or data science programs.
Experience at Work
It is necessary to have a minimum of seven (7) years of steadily increasing responsibility in project or program management for projects and/or programs linked to biodiversity management and ecosystems.
Working on biodiversity at the world level and in developing nations for at least three (3) years is necessary.
It is necessary to have knowledge about multinational biodiversity accords.
It would be ideal if you have experience organizing, leading, and managing multi-sectoral partnerships and activities.
It would be ideal to have supervisory expertise leading multicultural teams.
Experience in data analytics or a related field of two (2) years or more is preferred.
Languages
The working languages of the United Nations Secretariat are English and French. English proficiency is necessary for the role advertised. It would be ideal to know another official UN language.
NOTE: “Fluency equals a rating of “fluent” in each of the four domains (read, write, speak, understand)”
and in two of the four domains, “knowledge of” yields a rating of “confident”.
Assessment
An assessment exercise and a competency-based interview may both be used to evaluate competent individuals.
Particular Notice
The original appointment time for this job is one (1) year, although it may be extended.
All personnel are required to shift regularly to new functions throughout their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures. personnel members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her.
Female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply for this post as the United Nations Secretariat is dedicated to achieving 50/50 gender balance and geographical diversity in its employees.
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