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Job Opening
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PROGRAMME MANAGER (Project Post), P4
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PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER
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United Nations Environment Programme
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PARIS
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28 September 2012-3 November 2012
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Job Opening number: |
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12-PGM-UNEP-24202-R-PARIS (X)
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N/A
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United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
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Org. Setting and Reporting
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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. The overall objective of the UNEP's Division of Technology, Industry and Economics (DTIE) is to encourage decision makers in government, local authorities and industry to develop and adopt policies, strategies and practices and technologies that promote sustainable patterns of consumption and production, make efficient use of natural resources, ensure safe management of chemicals and contribute to making trade and environment policies mutually supportive. It promotes the development, use and transfer of policies, technologies, economic instruments, managerial practices and other tools that assist in environmentally sound decision making and the building of corresponding activities. This post is located in UNEP/DTIE at the Paris duty station. Under the general supervision of the UNEP/DTIE Technology Transfer Unit Head, the Programme Manager is responsible for the following duties:
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Responsibilities
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1. Project Management: Develop, implement and evaluate efficient lighting programme(s) and associated activities under the Enlighten initiative website; review documents and reports; identify problems and issues to be addressed and initiates corrective actions; liaise with relevant parties; ensure follow-up actions; Generate survey initiatives; review, analyze and interpret responses; identify problems/issues and prepares conclusions; co-ordinate and contribute substantive input to consultative and other meetings, conferences, and workshops; co-ordinate the work of the various expert taskforces and their respective work plans; lead and/or participate in missions; manage and coordinate outreach activities; oversee the design and conduct training workshops and seminars; coordinate activities related to budget and funding and collaborate in the preparation of documents and reports; develop reports, publications and other written materials that present results of UNEP’s work and that advance the state of knowledge in the efficient lighting sector. 2. Development and prospective activities: Coordinate policy development in the area of energy efficient lighting analysis of issues and trends, preparation of impact evaluation or management of relevant studies; Manage prospective opportunities; establish collaboration and partnerships with private sector companies, international agencies and other key officials at all levels globally and in target countries. 3. Co-ordination with the UNEP Collaborating Centre - Global Efficient Lighting Centre (GELC), Beijing: Suggest areas of GELC work activity, analyze results and present information gathered from diverse sources; monitor the range of GELC programme activities assisting with the co-ordination of efforts, assessing the effectiveness of performance, and addressing areas of unfulfilled operation; monitor quality of written outputs from GELC and consultants; collaborate in GELC fundraising and financial sustainability efforts. 4. Perform any other related duties assigned.
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Competencies
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Professionalism: Demonstrated professional competence in the area of energy efficient lighting; ability to work under pressure within tight deadlines, shows pride in work and achievements; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments and achieving results; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns.
Leadership: Empowers others to translate vision into results; is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives; establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support; anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions; drives for change and improvement; does not accept the status quo.
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.
Creativity: actively seeks to improve programmes or services; offers new and different options to solve problems
or meet client needs; promotes and persuades others to consider new ideas; takes calculated risks on new and unusual ideas; thinks "outside the box"; takes an interest in new ideas and new ways of doing things; is not bound by current thinking or traditional approaches.
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Education
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Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in in business, economics, law, political science, engineering science or related area 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.
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Work Experience
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A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in the sustainability and/or energy efficiency fields with programme management is required. Practical experience related to the promotion of market transformation to energy efficient technologies globally and in developing and emerging countries is required.
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Languages
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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 UN language is desirable.
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Assessment
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Evaluation of qualified candidates for this position may include a substantive assessment which may be followed by a competency-based interview
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Special Notice
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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.
All applicants are strongly encouraged to apply on-line as soon as possible after the job opening has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the job opening. On-line applications will be acknowledged where an email address has been provided.
If you do not receive an e-mail acknowledgement within 24 hours of submission, your application may not have been received. In such cases, please resubmit the application, if necessary. If the problem persists, please seek technical assistance through the Inspira “Need Help?” link.
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United Nations Considerations
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The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
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No Fee
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THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
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