Deputy Chief Officer

Under the direct supervision of the Chief Officer and under the overall supervision of the Executive Director, UNEP, the incumbent will perform the following tasks:

1) Advising and participating with the Chief Officer in the formulation and implementation of the Multilateral Fund operational policies and strategies by inter alia:
a) Coordinating the development of the Multilateral Fund strategic plan, operational policies, evaluation policies and guidelines to ensure the financial viability and quality of operations of the Fund;
b) Overseeing the incorporation of policy decisions and strategic guidance;
c) Supervising the development of the programme and budget of the Fund and oversee its implementation;
d) Interacting with the implementing and bilateral agencies high level representatives on operational policies, and providing strategic guidance to the Senior Programme Management team.

2) Advising and providing major input into the organization of Executive Committee meetings by:
a) Prioritizing and identifying issues of interest to Executive Committee members;
b) Developing and managing evaluation systems to facilitate the coordination of working modalities with the Implementing Agencies and Governments and by maintaining effective high level liaison with key stakeholders;
c) Maintaining high level liaison with senior representatives of Parties, Implementing Agencies (UNDP, UNEP, UNIDO and the World Bank), and other bilateral organizations;
d) Managing relations with Article 5 countries.

3) Managing the operation of the Multilateral Fund and submissions to the Executive Committee by:
a) Guiding and preparing policy papers on issues arising from the operation of the Multilateral Fund for the Executive Committee's consideration;
b) Supervising the review of submissions by the bilateral and implementing agencies;
c) Providing leadership in fostering United Nations values and privileges through setting performance objectives and standards and conducting appraisal systems and establishing short and long term goals.

4) Deputizing for the Chief Officer and performing any other tasks as assigned by the Chief Officer on the day to day management and operation of the Fund Secretariat.

Competencies

Professionalism: Demonstrated competence in programme management, policy making, planning and monitoring. Incumbent should be conscientious and efficient in observing deadlines, achieving results. Take accountability for goals and challenges.
Leadership: Proven track record of excellent managerial/leadership skills. Proven knowledge and record of building and managing teams and creating an enabling environment, including the ability to effectively lead and supervise. Ability to develop strategies and empower others to accomplish objectives and achieve set goals.
Communication: Effective and distinct communication ability with excellent written and verbal communications skills. Ability to defend, explain with tact and diplomacy difficult positions addressing key policy issues.
Judgment and Decision Making: Good judgment and ability to find solutions to difficult situations and negotiating suitable arrangements for the programme and the organization as a whole.

Education

Advanced university degree would be required with preference in environmental sciences, economics, public administration business administration, or any other relevant field. A first university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree.

Work Experience

A minimum of 15 years of professional working experience related to policy development; modeling and strategic planning; project evaluation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, with at least 7 years at a senior level preferably at the international level. Experience in dealing with international organizations and national governments (in particular from developing countries) as well as extensive knowledge of UN and UNEP policy and decision making structure is desirable. Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office, email, Internet) are required.

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. Working knowledge of French is desirable. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.

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