Posting Title: PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER, P4
Job Code Title: PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER
Department/ Office: United Nations Environment Programme
Duty Station: NAIROBI
Posting Period: 23 March 2015-22 May 2015
Job Opening number: 15-PGM-UNEP-37227-R-NAIROBI (X)
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
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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. This post is located in the Terrestrial Ecosystems Unit (TEU), Climate Change and Adaptation and Terrestrial Ecosystems Branch (CCATEB) of UNEP/DEPI in Nairobi. Under the supervision of the Chief, TEU and in close collaboration with the UNEP UN-REDD (Programme is the United Nations collaborative initiative on Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and forest Degradation) team other relevant technical teams in UNEP, the incumbent will perform the following duties
Responsibilities
1. Coordinate the development and implementation of the ecosystems and food security stream of work of the Terrestrial Ecosystems Unit:
- Support the formulation of policies, priorities and long-medium-short-term strategies, and project concepts, for the sustainable use and integrated ecosystem management and food security in agriculturally dominated landscapes, in close consultation with appropriate UNEP technical teams, the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and other UN organizations, as well as international, regional and national organizations and international experts.
- Collaborating with other UNEP technical teams, the FAO other and UN agencies on joint projects/actions on issues related to ecosystem management in productive landscapes, with a focus on agriculturally dominated ecosystems including rangelands, and preparing UNEP briefing notes, project concept notes, funding proposals, etc.
- Facilitate and enhance linkages and synergy between the TEU Ecosystem Management stream of work and the broader UNEP activities related to food security and sustainable land-use.
- In collaboration with the UNEP Global Environment Facility (GEF) team, promote, coordinate and support the development of new GEF projects that are complementary to the responsibility of the TEU in the UNEP Programme of Work, and facilitate and support the technical integration and alignment of the existing UNEP-GEF projects with TEU work.
2. Coordinate the development and implementation of the new FAO-UNEP partnership Memorandum Of Understanding (MoU) on Work Area 2: ‘ecosystem services and biodiversity in agriculture, forestry and fishery’:
- Oversee the finalization and implementation of the FAO-UNEP Strategic Partnership Plan, in close coordination with UNEP and FAO technical teams
- Keep abreast with technical innovations as well as politically and internationally sensitive issues for joint UNEP-FAO strategic interventions, and prepare briefing notes for the Director and/or the Chief, Terrestrial Ecosystems Unit.
- Coordinate and oversee the organization of meetings, conferences, etc. in the framework of the above FAO-UNEP partnership, including internal UNEP coordination, regular liaison with FAO, preparation of documents and presentations, reporting on results, and communication and outreach activities.
- Prepare briefing notes on the status of implementation of the partnership, and prepare fact sheets on TEU activities.
- Facilitate the coordination of the FAO-UNEP partnership activities within UNEP, and contribute to the integration of relevant partnership results into the work of other UNEP Units and Divisions, and vice versa.
- Draft and coordinate UNEP inputs to the work of the FAO-UNEP partnership, and coordinate appropriate representation of UNEP at the partnership technical meetings.
- Draft, edit and secure clearances for key documents and missions reports.
- Establish and maintain contacts and generate good will with current and potential partners, fund managers and non-traditional sources of funds. Translate opportunities into concrete partnership activities, outputs and goals at the project and thematic levels.
- Select, recruit and supervise project consultants, and contribute to the development and oversight of UNEP legal instruments for projects and FAO-UNEP partnership implementation.
- Perform other related duties as required.
Competencies
Professionalism: Knowledge and understanding of the technical issues underpinning ecosystem management in agriculturally dominated productive landscapes and food security. Has excellent judgement, including in establishing and maintaining work relations with senior government officials. Shows pride in work and in achievements; 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.
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.
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.
Education
Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in natural resources management, agricultural science, forestry, environment, economics or other relevant topic. A first university degree with a combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work Experience
At least 7 years of relevant and progressively responsible experience in management of terrestrial ecosystem related programmes and/or projects including at least three (3) years working at the international level and working with developing countries will be required. Basic knowledge of relevant institutional mandates, policies, guidelines of terrestrial ecosystem’s related issue’s globally will be 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 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
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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