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Job Opening
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Posting Title: |
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Senior Programme Officer, P5
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SENIOR PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER
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United Nations Environment Programme
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NAIROBI
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Posting Period: |
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13 February 2014-13 April 2014
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Job Opening number: |
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14-PGM-UNEP-33017-R-NAIROBI (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 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 Early Warning and Assessment (DEWA) is responsible for analyzing the state of the global environment, providing early warning information and assessing global and regional environmental trends to catalyze and promote international cooperation and action on the environment. This post is located in UNEP/DEWA at the Nairobi duty station. Under the direct supervision of the Chief of the Early Warning Branch and overall supervision of the Director, the incumbent will carry out the following duties:
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Responsibilities
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Takes the lead to develop, implement and evaluate assigned programmes/projects, etc.; directs subordinates in programme/project development, implementation, monitoring and assessment; ensures effective utilization supervision and development of staff, coaches, mentors and evaluates staff; participates in recruitment and selection of new staff and in the development of training programmes. Directs review of relevant documents and reports; undertakes survey initiatives, identifies priorities, problems and issues to be addressed and proposes corrective actions; liaises with relevant parties; identifies and initiates follow-up actions. Coordinates activities related to budget and funding (programme/project preparation and submissions, progress reports, financial statements, etc.) and ensures preparation of related documents/reports; Develops and monitors performance measures; ensures that projects meet established time and cost parameters and standards of technical quality. Provides inputs to knowledge management policy development; reviews user needs and directs information gathering from diverse sources to meet these needs. Develops strategy for and oversees the design and implementation of knowledge management and outreach initiatives; manages/oversees multiple, concurrent and often disparate tasks for projects that often involve innovative approaches, dissimilar systems, services and content, integration and linkages; ensures the development of standards, procedures and practices to ensure a stable and effective systems environment. Provides authoritative advice to senior managers on knowledge management and more particularly on assessments, national, regional and global data and information, in a changing business environment and the implications of various alternatives, on business applications and other related issues; identifies and plans for future needs; develops and disseminates best practices. Develops innovative solutions to resolve intricate problems that impact a critical area of the organization's work.Supervises preparation of various outputs, e.g. inputs to strategic policies, briefings for institutional communication and reporting, technical reports, data and information analysis background papers, substantial sections of reports and studies and outreach materials, including mutlimedia. Directs substantive support to consultative and other meetings, conferences, etc., to include proposing agenda topics, identifying participants, preparation of documents and presentations, etc. Leads field missions, including provision of guidance to external consultants, government officials and other parties and drafting mission summaries, etc. Manages outreach activities; designs and conducts training workshops, seminars, etc. makes presentations on assigned topics/activities.Serves as an effective spokesperson and establishes collaboration and partnerships with key officials at all levels inside and outside the organization. May perform other duties as required.
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Competencies
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•Professionalism: Knowledge of environmental data information, and assessments, development, management, implementation and maintenance of networks and specialists. Demonstrated conceptual and strategic capacity to understand information and business operational issues so as to thoroughly analyze and evaluate critical systems matters. Ability to work with a range of knowledge management approaches, as they relate to user area(s). Ability to integrate knowledge with broader strategic, policy and operational objectives. Ability to advise senior management on knowledge and environmental management systems development and related matters of significant importance to the institution. Ability to improve processes and approaches; demonstrated adaptability to changing priorities. Demonstrated ability to provide leadership by performing and/or overseeing the planning, development, and management of operation. Demonstrated ability to negotiate and apply good judgment. 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. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work. Leadership: Serves as a role model that other people want to follow: 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 improvements; does not accept the status quo; shows the courage to take unpopular stands. Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work; demonstrates knowledge of strategies and commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing. 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. Technological Awareness: Keeps abreast of available technology; understands applicability and limitation of technology to the work of the office; actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks; shows willingness to learn new technology.
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Education
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Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in management information systems, business administration, natural sciences, environmental assessment or related field. A first-level university degree in combination with 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 ten years of progressively responsible experience in planning, design, development, implementation and maintenance of computer information systems or related area.
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Languages
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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 another UN official language is an advantage.
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Assessment
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Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.
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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, TRAINING OR ANY OTHER FEES). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON BANK ACCOUNTS.
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