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Job Opening
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Posting Title: |
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PROGRAMME OFFICER - ECOSYSTEMS & BIODIVERSITY CAPACITY BUILDING & ACCESS TO TECHNOLOGY (4 Posts), P4
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Job Code Title: |
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PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER
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United Nations Environment Programme
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NAIROBI; PANAMA CITY; GENEVA; MANAMA
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Posting Period: |
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12 February 2014-12 April 2014
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Job Opening number: |
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13-PGM-UNEP-31421-R-MULTIPLE D/S (R)
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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. 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 policy, and strengthening the environmental management capacity of developing countries and countries with economies in transition.
These four positions are located in UNEP DEPI in the following duty stations: Nairobi, Manama, Panama City and Geneva. APPLICANTS SHOULD INDICATE TO WHICH DUTY STATION THEY ARE APPLYING.
The incumbents to these posts report to the Regional Director of the respective Regional Office. Under the technical supervision of DEPI, the incumbent will, within delegated authority be responsible for the following duties:
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Responsibilities
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1). Policy - Serve as Senior Policy Officer, advise UNEP and particularly the Sub-Programme Coordinator for Ecosystems and Biodiversity on overall policy direction and country needs in the region that require UNEP attention; Serve as primary UNEP focal point in the region on capacity building and access to technology in the area of ecosystems and biodiversity and keep abreast of analyses and reports on the latest developments related to these areas; Liaise with other UN specialized agencies, local non-governmental organizations, representatives and officials in national governments, international organizations, national research institutes and relevant conventions; Prepare strategies on the environmental aspects of UNEP's regional work related to the management of ecosystems and biodiversity protection; Organize follow-up work in the region, including -technical review meetings to support policy development work and decision-making on important issues; Ensure the implementation of recommendation emanating from relevant reports.
2). Coordination - Coordinates the regional input into UNEP's programming related to capacity building support and access to technology related to ecosystems management and biodiversity protection; ensure support (e.g., staff, funding, specialized equipment and supplies); Prepare situation reports to the international community; Coordinate UNEP's work in the region in collaboration with relevant UNEP Division(s) and the Sub-Programme Coordinator for the ecosystems management and biodiversity protection, and oversee UNEP's efforts to help countries build capacity, facilitate access to related technologies and put in place the enabling policy frameworks and economic instruments that maximize their abilities to manage ecosystems for climate mitigation, adaptation gains, biodiversity protection, habitat restoration and species resiliency; Develop region and country-specific recommendations based on the analysis of pertinent information; Facilitate a coordinated approach in the region in the area of capacity building and technology transfer for ecosystems management and biodiversity protection and assists in the integration of an ecosystem approach in the development and implementation of national and regional development strategies within the UN system for international assistance; Advise on proper use and spending of related donor contributions, channeled through UN system-wide efforts. Ensure appropriate monitoring and reporting on UNEP's role in capacity building and access to technology within the region.
3). Partnerships - Establish and maintain contacts with counterparts, senior officers and technical staff in relevant Secretariat units and in UN funds, programmes, relevant MEAs and other UN specialized agencies, representatives and officials in national governments and international organizations, local non-governmental organizations and national research institutes; Ensure appropriate mechanisms to facilitate collaboration and exchange of information both in and outside of the UN system as it relates to ecosystems and biodiversity related matters; Organize and participate in relevant work groups, meetings, conferences, consultations with other agencies and partners on issues related to ecosystems and biodiversity; Establish strong partnership with UN sister agencies and MEA secretariat focal points in the region, external partners to leverage capacity building support and facilitate access to technology on biodiversity related issues, particularly with and in support of biodiversity-related MEAs such as the United Nations Conventions on the Ramsar Convention and the Regional Seas Conventions, among others.
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Competencies
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Professionalism: Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to Ecosystems and Biodiversity. Ability to identify issues, analyze and participate in the resolution of issues/problems. Ability to conduct data collection using various methods. 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.
Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively, 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 and Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; alllocates 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.
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Education
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Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in environment or development or a related field. A first-level university degree in combination with two 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 project or programme management or ecosystems management 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 posts advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. For the post in the Manama and Panama duty stations, knowledge of Arabic and Spanish respectively, is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.
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Assessment
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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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Special Notice
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Initial appointment against this position is for a 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.
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. 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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