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Job Opening
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Programme Officer, P3
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PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER
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United Nations Environment Programme
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ATHENS
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Posting Period: |
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23 February 2015-24 March 2015
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Job Opening number: |
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14-PGM-UNEP-38390-R-ATHENS (E)
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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. This post is located in UNEP/DEPI at the MAP Athens duty station.
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Responsibilities
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Under the overall supervision of the Coordinator and the direct supervision of Project Manager, the incumbent will perform the following duties:
A. Project Development: Collaborate with participating countries, donors and stakeholders to ensure the expressed governmental needs; Ensure the exchange of information between project co-executing agencies and partners so that activities are executed in an integrated manner; Review and analyze project activities for suitability with programme objectives, technical priorities and resource availability; Oversee the monitoring and evaluation and collection of data relevant for all activities; Ensure all relevant data, reports and other project documentation are included in the project web-site; Draft project document and revisions, including budgets, work-plans and project reports. B. Project Implementation: Review and recommend if budgets, work-plans and timetable of the activities completion are in accord with approved project execution and plans; Monitor project implementation, identify problems and initiate corrective actions; Prepare, review and revise documents, reports related to the implementation of the activities; Undertake missions to project implementation workshops/meetings to further elaborate work-plan, timetable, budgets together with the co-executing agencies and to provide technical inputs to project implementation; Evaluate project/programme/activity performance in relation to approved work-plans and objectives established in the Project Document; Prepare the organization of meetings and workshops and other project activities as requested by the Project Manager; Facilitate evaluation of programmes and pilot projects and activities by UNEP Division of Global Environmental Facility (DGEF); Arrange for completion of projects and ensuring all outputs are finalized and available. C. Technical Advice, Evaluation and Guidance: Facilitate finalization and distribution of the project outputs and other documents; Represent the Project at meetings organized by other organizations and programs; Make presentations, give lectures in the field of expertise at training courses organized or sponsored by UNEP. D. Reports and Administration: Prepare or review project reports, financial reports, the half-yearly progress reports and technical reports prepared by partners and co-executing agencies; Provide technical comments to project reports and documents; Provide input to and development of budget and work elements for the work programme. E. Liaison and Representation: Establish and maintain contacts and generate good will with the co-executing agencies, the Governments; Answer correspondence and requests from other organizations and general public for technical information and advice.
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Competencies
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Professionalism: Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to particular sector, functional area or other specialized field. Ability to identify issues, analyse and participate in the resolution of issues/problems. Conceptual analytical and evaluative sills to conduct independent research and analysis, including familiarity with and experience in the use of various research sources, including electronic sources on the internet, internet 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; Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of the subject matter; Remains calm in stressful situations; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges.
Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to other, 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 keeping people informed. Planning and Organization: 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 action 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 on going 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.
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Education
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An advanced university degree in environmental studies, economics, engineering, public administration or related disciplines. A first university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying professional experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree.
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Work Experience
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At least five years of progressively responsible work in a field associated with this post is required; work experience at international level preferably in the Mediterranean region is desirable.
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Languages
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English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post, fluency in written and oral English is required. Knowledge of French is an asset. Working knowledge of other UN official languages is desirable.
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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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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.
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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Job openings posted on the Careers Portal are taken off at midnight (New York time) on the deadline date.
Applications are automatically pre-screened according to the published evaluation criteria of the job opening on the basis of the information provided by applicants. Applications cannot be amended following submission and incomplete applications shall not be considered. The selected candidate will be subject to a reference checking process to verify the information provided in the application.
Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the At-a-Glance on "The Application Process" and the Instructional Manual for the Applicants, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” on the upper right side of the browser on Inspira.
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.
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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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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