| 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 Environmental
Education and Training Unit (EETU) and the UN-REDD Programme. Under the
general guidance of the Head of the UNEP UN-REDD Team and direct
supervision of the Chief, Environmental Education and Training Unit, the
Temporary Programme Officer will be responsible for the following
functions:
Responsibilities: Within delegated authority, the Programme Officer will be responsible for the following duties:
a) Develop the operational and strategic framework for the REDD+ Academy
• Lead the preparatory work for the REDD+ Academy in collaboration with the REDD+ Academy design team.
• Review existing capacity building initiatives to identify how the
REDD+ Academy could provide a platform for their further dissemination
while ensuring that best practices are captured.
• Leads and/or participates in large, complex field missions, including
provision of guidance to external consultants, government officials and
other parties and drafting mission summaries, etc.
• Develop, in collaboration with the REDD+ Academy design team the operational and strategic framework for the REDD+ Academy
• Liaise with the different UN-REDD Programme partners and other
relevant institutions, including members of the Global Universities
Partnership on Environment and Sustainability (GUPES).
• Prepare necessary written outputs, e.g. draft background papers,
analysis, sections of reports and studies, as required for the
development of the REDD+ Academy.
b) Plan, prepare and coordinate the REDD+ Academy regional workshops
• Lead preparations of the REDD+ Academy regional workshops: Africa,
Asia-Pacific, and Latin America and Caribbean), bringing together a
range of stakeholders to address key questions
• Liaise with the different UN-REDD Programme partners and relevant academic institutions, including GUPES members.
• Lead selection process for the academic institutions that will host the regional workshops.
• Coordinate activities related to budget funding for the workshops
(programme/project preparation and submissions, progress reports,
financial statements, etc.) and prepared related documents/reports (work
programme, programme budget, SSFAs, etc.). |
| Core Competencies: |
Professionalism:
The candidate must be experienced in supporting environmental policy
development in countries and have a working knowledge of REDD+ technical
issues, and environmental education and curriculum development with
focus at the tertiary level. Ability to identify issues, analyze and
participate in the resolution of issues/problems. 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. Takes responsibility
for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal
participation of women and men in all areas of work.
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.
Teamwork:
For this position, the team is the wider UN-REDD Programme team working
on knowledge management, so it involves staff from FAO and UNDP as well
as UNEP, in addition to academic and training institutions. Candidates
must be able to work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve
organizational goals; solicit input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas
and expertise; are willing to learn from others; place team agenda
before personal agenda; support and act in accordance with final group
decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own
position; share credit for team accomplishments and accept joint
responsibility for team shortcomings.
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.
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 problems; keeps clients
informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for
delivery of products or services to client. |
QUALIFICATIONS
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| Education: |
| The incumbent should have either an
advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in natural
resources management, environmental education, environmental sciences or
related fields. A first-level university degree in combination with
two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of
the advanced university degree. |
| Work Experience: |
| A minimum of seven years of
progressively responsible experience in project or programme management,
administration or related area. Experience with the UN system is a
definite advantage, and experience with communicating complex ecosystem
management issues is an asset. Familiarity with academic and training
networks in Africa, Asia Pacific and Latin America and the Caribbean an
asset. Qualifying years of experience are calculated following the
receipt of the first level university degree recognized by the United
Nations. |
| 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 French
and/or Spanish is desirable. |
| Other Desirable Skills: |
| Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office, Internet, email) are required |
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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 AND cc: michael.wamache@unep.org |
By Fax
Special Notice
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PLEASE NOTE THAT APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE DEADLINE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
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