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Job Opening
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PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER, P4
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Job Code Title: |
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PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER
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Programme Coordinating Unit
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ADDIS ABABA
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Posting Period: |
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1 October 2015-15 December 2015
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Job Opening number: |
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15-PGM-UNEP EO DRCR OD PCU-47940-R-ADDIS ABABA (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 leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment. The Regional Office for Africa (ROA) helps to implement UNEP's Regional programs in Africa by initiating, coordinating and catalyzing regional and sub-regional cooperation and action in response to environmental, challenges, opportunities and emergencies. This position is in UNEP ROA at Addis Ababa duty station under the direct supervision of the Head of UNEP Liaison Office in Addis Ababa and the guidance of the Regional Director.
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Responsibilities
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The incumbent will perform the following duties:
1. Provide policy support on UNEP participation to United Nations Country Team/United Nations Development Assistance Framework (UNCT/UNDAF) process in Ethiopia: Participate in UNDAF development, implementation and /or reviews; Coordinate UNEP technical contribution to UNDAF formulation through thematic working groups, represent UNEP in UNDAF technical meetings, Maintain continuous interaction with UNCTs, contribute to UN Liaison Team processes. 2. Provide country Programmatic support including programmes and projects development, implementation and monitoring, development of joint programmes with UN agencies and other relevant partners; Ensure the implementation and follow up of the country Programme with Ethiopia, participation in technical meetings with national partners and relevant working thematic working groups and participation in and representation of UNEP in technical donor meetings. 3. Assist in the development of regional programmes based on adequate needs assessment and priority analysis in consultation with the African Union Commission, the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa and other relevant organizations and regional stakeholders. 4. Support UNEP engagement with Regional Fora, particularly the African Ministerial Conference on Environment (AMCEN), the Health and Environment Strategic Alliance (HESA) and linkages with the African Union Commission and relevant regional organizations. 5. Ensure a strategic partnership with development partners, civil society organizations, private sector, as well as with UN agencies; Contribute to resources mobilization efforts. 6. Provide Advocacy support to UNEP engagement in the country while contributing to its visibility at national and regional levels; Assist on outreach activities through Addis Ababa Highlights; Participate in special events such as world environment day, Africa Environment Day, etc. 7. Assist with any other relevant duties assigned by the Regional Office for Africa.
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Competencies
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Professionalism: Demonstrated professional competence on environmental issues; Strong analytical skills and ability to conduct research in the subject matter; Ability to deliver outputs by deadline, ability to work under pressure within tight deadlines, maintaining good communication with strategic stakeholders; Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; Is Motivated by professional rather than personal concerns.
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 actions as necessary; Uses time efficiently.
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.
Teamwork: Ability to maintain effective working relations with people of different national and cultural backgrounds with sensitivity and respect for diversity; Proven ability to work collaboratively to achieve organizational and/or collective goals; Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts join responsibility for team shortcomings.
Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates, takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.
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Education
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Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or higher) in an environment or development related field. A first university degree with a combination of two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree.
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Work Experience
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A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible working experience in environmental project/programme development, project administration, implementation and management is required. Four years preferably at an international level and preferably within the UN system is desirable.
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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. Working knowledge of other UN languages is an asset.
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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 post 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.
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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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