| Remuneration: |
| Depending
on professional background, experience and family situation, a
competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. More Info... |
| United Nations Core Values : Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity |
| Responsibilities: |
The United Nations Environment
Programme (UNEP) is the United Nations systems 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. UNEP’s Division of Environmental Policy
Implementation (DEPI) works with international and national partners,
providing technical assistance and advisory services for the
implementation of environmental policy, and strengthening the
environmental management capacity of developing countries and countries
with economies in transition. This post is located in the Climate
Change Adaptation Unit of UNEP/DEPI in the Bankgkok duty station.
Responsibilities:
Under the general guidance of the Head of the UNEP UN-REDD Team and
under the direct supervision of the Regional Technical Advisor for UNEP
UN-REDD in Bangkok, the incumbent will perform the following functions:
• Assist with formulation, inception, implementation, supervision and
evaluation of UNEP’s activities in partner countries, especially Sri
Lanka and Myanmar.
• Ensure work plans and progress reports are produced on time.
• Monitor progress and expenditures (under SSFAs and PCAs) and ensure timely payments.
• Prepare SSFAs for National Programmes in Sri Lanka and Myanmar.
• Coordinate activities with UN-REDD partner agencies and liaise with other REDD+ related initiatives.
• Provide scientific assistance on technical issues (for example, on
baseline setting, development, evaluation and monitoring of multiple
benefits, developing REDD+ national strategies and governance, among
others).
• Provide substantive input to information documents and stakeholder analysis with a focus on the private sector.
• Provide operational assistance to workshops and meetings,
participants, preparation of documents, presentations and communication.
• Facilitate consultation with relevant partners such as government
departments, regional organizations, civil society and the private
sector by following up on agreements, documenting events and
dissemination of documentation.
• Assist in development of UN-REDD communication material.
• Identify role of UNEP in implementation of national programmes in
partner countries without funding, especially with regard to multiple
benefits and the role of forests in a green economy.
• Perform other duties as assigned. |
| Core Competencies: |
• Professionalism: Ability to apply
judgment in the context of assignments given, plan own work and manage
conflicting priorities; 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.
• Planning and Organising: 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.
• 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.
• 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 audience; Demonstrates openness in sharing information and
keeping people informed. |
QUALIFICATIONS
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| Education: |
| Advanced university degree (Master's
degree or equivalent) in forestry, economy and management, natural
resource economics or management, international development or a related
field. A first-level university degree with two years professional and
academic qualifications may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree. |
| Work Experience: |
| A minimum of five (5) years of
progressively responsible experience in project implementation or
related area is required. Qualifying years of experience are calculated
following the receipt of the first level university degree recognised by
the United Nations. Experience with the UN system especially on
communication of complex international environmental management issues
is an asset. Working experience in the Asia-Pacific region is desirable. |
| Languages: |
| English and French are the working
languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the advertised post,
fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another UN
official language is an advantage. |
| Other Desirable Skills: |
| Broad understanding of issues relating to UN-REDD activities and.or REDD+ development and implementation. |
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The United Nations shall place 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. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article
8).
The United Nations Secretariat is a Non-Smoking Environment. English
and French are the two official working languages of the United Nations.
UNEP,UNHABITAT and UNON do not charge a fee at any stage of the
recruitment process. If you have any questions concerning persons or
companies claiming to be recruiting on behalf of these offices and
requesting the payment of a fee please contact Recruitment@unon.org
ONLY applications to specific VAs will be considered, general applications should not be sent. |
How to apply:
1. All applicants must indicate the following on their applications;
Vacancy Notice Number
Functional title of the post
Attach an up-to-date CV, United Nations P-11 form or United Nations
Personal History Profile (PHP)
2. Due to the volume of applications received, receipt of offline paper applications cannot be acknowledged individually.
3. UN staff
members must attach copies of their last two Performance Appraisal
System (PAS) evaluation & Fact Sheets to their applications.
4. Applications received after the deadline [closing date] will not be considered.
5. There is no application, processing or other fee at any stage of the process.
All applications should be submitted either by post, e-mail or fax.
By Post
By Email
anne.ogoti@unep.org
michael.wamache@unep.org |
By Fax
Special Notice
Special Notice:
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.
This is a temporary Job Opening. Appointment against this post is for a
limited duration and does not carry any expectancy, legal or otherwise,
of renewal.
Depending on professional background,
experience and family situation, a competitive compensation and benefits
package is offered.
PLEASE QUOTE JOB OPENING ANNOUNCEMENT NO.: NA-14-03 ON THE SUBJECT OF YOUR E-MAIL APPLICATION.  NA-14-03 PO Eco. & Soc. Devt Env Affairs - P3 BKK.pdf |
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