Closing date: Friday, 13 February 2015
Posting Title: PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER (PROJECT POST), P4
Job Code Title: PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER
Department/ Office: United Nations Environment Programme
Duty Station: NAIROBI
Posting Period: 14 January 2015-13 February 2015
Job Opening number: 15-PGM-UNEP-38640-R-NAIROBI (E)
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Special Notice
Appointment against this position 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. 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 law and policy, and strengthening the environmental management capacity of developing countries and countries with economies in transition. The UN-REDD Programme is the United Nations collaborative initiative on Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and forest Degradation (REDD+) in developing countries. The post is located in the Terrestrial Ecosystems Unit (TEU) of UNEP/DEPI in the Nairobi duty station.
Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Senior Programme Officer for Forests and Climate Change, Terrestrial Ecosystems Unit and in close collaboration with the Regional Technical Advisors on REDD+ in UNEP’s Regional Offices, the incumbent will perform the following: Programme Planning and Coordination
- Coordinate on a daily basis with other UNEP Divisions, and with the UN-REDD Secretariat and the other UN-REDD agencies (FAO and UNDP) on programme activities in the regions.
- Establish and maintain cooperation and linkage with the Regional Technical Advisors on REDD+ in UNEP’s Regional Offices for Africa (ROA), Asia-Pacific (ROAP) and Latin America and the Caribbean (ROLAC).
- Represent UNEP on UN-REDD coordination calls/meetings related to national-level implementation and regional activities, and represent UNEP on regional and national meetings with UN-REDD partner countries and other stakeholders.
Policy Analysis
- Provide expert advice on programmatic and policy issues related to REDD+ readiness and implementation.
- Analyse the potential for synergies in partner countries through the ‘Delivering as One UN’ approach of the UN-REDD Programme.
- Initiate conceptual frameworks, tools and policy options to support REDD+ readiness and implementation.
Programme / Project Development and Programme Implementation
- Gather information from stakeholders (e.g., partner countries, UN agencies, civil society), and analyse their need for integration into the UN-REDD Programme.
- Collaborate with colleagues and government officials to identify implementation options for the UN-REDD Programme in partner countries.
- Initiate and coordinate the development of new and revised project design, formulation, review, and approval methodologies.
- Review and analyse project proposals for suitability with programme objectives and technical priorities.
- Review and provide quality control for the bi-annual reporting from partner countries to the Multi-Partner Trust Fund and UN-REDD Policy Board.
- Perform any other tasks assigned.
Competencies
Professionalism
- In-depth knowledge and understanding of the international policy framework of REDD+; in-depth knowledge of challenges and opportunities with national REDD+ readiness and implementation.
- Ability to identify issues, analyze and participate in the resolution of issues/problems.
- Conceptual analytical and evaluative skills to conduct independent research and analysis, including familiarity with and experience in the use of various research sources, including electronic sources on the internet, intranet and other databases.
- 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.
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.
Education
- Advanced university degree in environmental studies, natural resource management, economics, related discipline, or the equivalent combination of education and experience in a relevant field is required.
- 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 (7) years of progressive work experience in programme management, natural resource management, forestry, agriculture and economics is required, of which at least three (3) years are at the international level.
- Experience of working in the United Nations systems is an advantage.
Languages
- English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
- For this post, fluency in written and oral English is required.
- Working knowledge of other UN official languages is desirable.
Assessment Method
Evaluation of qualified candidates for this position may include a substantive assessment which will be followed by a competency-based interview.
United Nations Considerations
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Candidates will be required to meet the requirements of Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter as well as the requirements of the position. The United Nations is committed to the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity for all its human resources, including but not limited to respect for international human rights and humanitarian law. Candidates may be subject to screening against these standards, including but not limited to whether they have committed, or are alleged to have committed criminal offences and/or violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law.
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