Job Title
Programme Officer, Science Policy Interface (3 Posts), P4
Department/ Office
United Nations Environment Programme
Duty Station
NAIROBI; PANAMA CITY; GENEVA
Posting Period
13 March 2014-12 May 2014
Job Opening number
14-PGM-UNEP-32089-R-MULTIPLE D/S (X)
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Organizational Setting and Reporting
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 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 (http://www.unep.org/dewa/). These three positions are located in UNEP/DEWA in the following duties stations: Geneva, Nairobi and Panama City.
ALL APPLICANTS ARE REQUESTED TO SPECIFY IN THE COVER LETTER TO WHICH DUTY STATION THEY ARE APPLYING TO.
Under the supervision of the Regional Director for ROA, ROE and ROLOAC, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:
Responsibilities
1.Policy: Serves as a senior policy officer, advising UNEP, and particularly the sub-programme Coordinators and the regional coordinators, on overall policy direction and country needs in the region that require UNEP attention; serves as the primary UNEP focal point in the region on environmental science and assessment; keeps abreast of, analyses and reports on latest developments in the region related to science-policy and assessment-related issues, identifying where best an environmental dimension is warranted; liaises with other scientific organizations, donors, etc. Organizes and prepares strategies on the environmental aspects of UNEP’s regional scientific and assessment work; organizes follow-up work in the region, including interagency technical review meetings to support policy development work and decision-making on important issues; ensures the implementation of recommendations emanating from relevant reports. 2. Coordination: Coordinates the regional input into UNEP’s programming related to the science-policy interface and environmental assessment; ensures necessary support (e.g. staff, funding, specialized equipment, supplies etc.); prepares situation reports to the international community; coordinates UNEP’s work in collaboration with the relevant UNEP division(s) and sub-programme coordinators to assist in furnishing a scientific platform for UN system wide development and humanitarian planning at the country and regional levels, which enables the integration of environmental assessments and science capacity building into development and humanitarian activities; coordinates in collaboration with the relevant UNEP division(s), UNEP’s work in the region to assist Member States in capacity-building, technical cooperation and technical assistance for environmental science and assessments; develops region and country-specific recommendations based on the analysis of pertinent information; for the region, assists in the integration of environmental assessments and science in the development and implementation of national and regional development strategies within the UN system for international assistance; advises on the proper use and spending of related donor contributions, channeled through UN system-wide efforts; facilitates a coordinated approach in the region for environmental science and assessment work; ensures necessary support (staff, funding, specialized equipment and supplies); ensures appropriate monitoring and reporting on UNEP’s science-policy interface and environmental assessment work in the region. 3. Partnerships: Establishes and maintains contacts with scientific bodies and the science community in the region, as well as government officials and the international community; ensures appropriate mechanisms to facilitate collaboration and exchange of information both in and outside of the UN system, as it relates to the development of environmental policy consensus; organizes and participates in relevant work groups, meetings, conferences, consultation with other agencies and partners on environmental assessment matters; establishes strong partnerships with UN sister agencies and MEA secretariat focal points in the region to increase coherence across UN operations in relation to environmental assessments, particularly ensuring the utility of its findings to the work of agencies in the region. 4. Perform other duties as required.
Competencies
Professionalism: Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to environment and development work, with an emphasis on the science-policy interface. Ability to conduct data collection using various methods. Conceptual analytical and evaluative skills to conduct independent research and analysis on environment and development issues. Strong project management experience in a results-based environment also necessary.
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.
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 ongoing 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.
Education
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in an environment
or development related field is required. A first university degree with a combination of two years professional and academic qualifications may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree.
Work Experience
A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in project or programme management in complex socio-economic settings. Experience in working in projects operating at the science-policy interface an advantage.
Languages
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 Spanish is required for the post in Panama City.
Assessment Method
Evaluation of qualified candidates for this position may include a substantive assessment which will be followed by a competency-based interview.
Special Notice
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.
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United Nations Considerations
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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Posted by: Jobwebkenya Company: UNEP – United Nations Environment ProgrammeState: NairobiLocation: Nairobi, Nairobi, KenyaJob type: Full-TimeSalary: Job category: NGO Jobs in KenyaTags: No TagsJob expires in: Endless
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