Posting Title: PROGRAMME OFFICER, P4
Job Code Title: PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER
Department/ Office: United Nations Environment Programme
Duty Station: NAIROBI
Posting Period: 25 November 2014-24 January 2015
Job Opening number: 14-PGM-UNEP-38235-R-NAIROBI (X)
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Special Notice
Appointment against this post is for an initial period of one year and may be subject to extension. 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.
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Organizational Setting and Reporting
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the United Nations system’s 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. This position is located at UNEP Headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya, in the Regional Support Office (RSO), which reports to the UNEP Deputy Executive Director. Under the direct supervision of the Director of Regional Support Office (RSO), the Programme Officer will perform the following duties.
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement and evaluate assigned programmes/projects; monitor and analyze programme/project development and implementation; review relevant documents and reports; identify problems and issues to be addressed and initiate corrective actions; liaise with relevant parties and ensure follow-up actions.
- Perform consulting assignment, in collaboration with the client, by planning and facilitating workshops, through interactive sessions and assist in developing the plan of action for change management.
- Research, analyze and present information gathered from diverse sources.
- Coordinate policy development, including review and analysis of issues and trends, preparation of impact evaluation or equivalent studies.
- Generate survey initiatives; review, analyze and interpret responses, identify problems/issues and prepare conclusions.
- Organize and prepare written outputs, draft background papers, analysis, sections of reports and studies and inputs to publications.
- Provide substantive backstopping to consultative and other meetings and conferences including proposing agenda topics, identify participants and prepare documents and presentations.
- Initiate and coordinate outreach activities; conduct training workshops and seminars; make presentations on assigned topics and activities.
- Lead and/or participate in large, complex field missions, including provision of guidance to external consultants, government officials and other parties and draft mission summaries.
- Coordinate activities related to budget funding (programme/project preparation and submissions, progress reports and financial statements and prepare related documents and reports (pledges, work programme and programme budget).
- Perform other duties as required.
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.
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
- 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& 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
- Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in physical or environmental sciences, public policy, business or public administration, law or related area.
- 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.
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 other UN official languages is an advantage.
Assessment Method
Evaluation of qualified candidates for this position may include a substantive assessment which will be followed by a competency-based interview.
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