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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 Terrestrial
Ecosystems Unit of UNEP/DEPI but outposted in Geneva. Under the general
guidance of the Chief, Terrestrial Ecosystems Unit, and direct
supervision of the Head of the UNEP UN-REDD Team, the Temporary
Programme Officer will be responsible for the following functions:
Responsibilities
a) Facilitate UN-REDD Programme agencies in their support to countries on safeguards
• Coordinate the support provided by the agencies to safeguards and
safeguard information system work in countries, as requested
• Engage with regional and country staff from all three of the UN-REDD
agencies to support them in their engagement with countries, as
requested, in order to enhance synergies and draw lessons learned
• Provide substantive input into in-country materials, trainings and
capacity building on safeguards, in collaboration with FAO, UNDP and
UNEP-WCMC
• Document and regularly update information on safeguards work in order to strengthen UN-REDD support to countries
• Lead preparation of communication and briefing materials on safeguards and safeguard information systems for use in countries
b) Coordinate the UN-REDD Programme’s inter-agency work at the global level on safeguards
• Provide substantive input into tools and guidance developed at global
programme level, in collaboration with FAO, UNDP and UNEP-WCMC, for
national approaches to safeguards
• Provide substantive input into tools and guidance, in collaboration
with FAO, UNDP and UNEP-WCMC, on the development of Safeguards
Information Systems
• Convene the inter-agency Safeguards Coordination Group
• Coordinate the semi-annual/annual monitoring and reporting to the UN-REDD Programme on safeguards
• Provide regular updates to the Secretariat and Senior Management of
the UN-REDD Programme on the interagency work on safeguards
• Document lessons learned to make linkages across countries and regions and promote South-South exchange
• Engage with the World Bank and other multilaterals and NGOs working
with safeguards for REDD+ to enhance global-level coordination of these
programmes
• Organize safeguards side events and information sessions at meetings
such as UN-REDD Policy Board and the UNFCCC meetings, on behalf of the
UN-REDD Programme.
• Document lessons learned and success stories on safeguards to improve South-South collaboration. |
| Core Competencies: |
Professionalism: The candidate must be
experienced in supporting environmental policy development in countries
and have a working knowledge of technical issues related to sustainable
development. 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 safeguards, so involves staff from FAO and UNDP as well
as UNEP. 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.
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, international development, sustainable development
or related fields; or a first level university degree in combination
with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced
university degree. |
| Work Experience: |
| A minimum of seven years of
progressively responsible experience related to social and environmental
sustainability and impact assessment in an international development
context . Experience with developing and/or applying social and
environmental safeguards as well as sustainable development is a
definite advantage. Experience with the UN system is a definite
advantage. Experience working closely with governments. Experience
working in developing countries is desirable. 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 post advertised,
fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of French
and/or Spanish is desirable. |
| Other Desirable Skills: |
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capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and
subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article
8).
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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.
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