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Job Title: COORDINATOR, P5
Department/ Office: UNITED NATIONS ENVIRONMENT PROGRAMME
Posting Period: 15 June 2011-14 August 2011
Job Opening number: 11-PGM-UN ENVIRONMENT PROGRAMME-18521-R-NAIROBI
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Org. Setting and Reporting
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 Division of Environmental Law and Conventions (DELC) steers action to promote development and implementation of environmental law and identifies synergies and promotes the substantive collaboration among Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs). DELC also encourages interlinkages between UNEP's programme and those of MEAs. This position is located in the United Nations Environment Programme, Division of Environmental Law and Conventions at the Nairobi duty station. Under the overall leadership and supervision of the Director of DELC, the incumbent will perform the following tasks:
Responsibilities
1. Coordinate the delivery of the UNEP Environmental Governance Sub-Programme, within the framework of UNEP's Medium Term Strategy, Strategic Framework and Programme of Work, including liaising with the Executive Office, Office of Operations, Quality Assurance Section, Corporate Service Section, other UNEP Divisions, Regional Directors and Offices, MEA Secretariats and outside partners, to ensure sound programme and project planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting, and to have overall coherence in the delivery of the Sub-Programme's expected accomplishments; Representing the Division and Sub-Programme at the Project Approval Group, Project Review Committee and related meetings; Monitoring the overall progress of the Sub-Programme; Ensuring the timely and complete submission of all required reports on the delivery of work and all related information; Advising the Director on management of risks regarding the Sub-Programme and suggesting corrective measures. 2. Manage the performance of the Sub-programme, including through the monitoring and evaluation of the delivery of outputs and results expected of the Sub-programme thereby contributing to achieving its objectives. 3. Identify key issues/gaps for UNEP intervention and design coordination strategies to promote the integration of UNEP's existing capacities, internal arrangements and regional presence for the holistic delivery of Sub-Programme.
4. In coordination with the UNEP Resource Mobilization Unit, develop a resource mobilization strategy to promote the Sub-Programme to member states, UN agencies, other stakeholders and donors for funding implementation at the regional and national levels, as well as to promote overall understanding at the global level. 5. Support UNEP cooperative efforts and advisory services for the participation and contribution to implementation by the relevant partners and stakeholders, including UN agencies and programmes, other intergovernmental organizations, non-governmental organizations, private sector and other related organizations in the context of the sub-programme. 6. Perform other relevant duties as assigned.
Competencies
Professionalism: Demonstrated professional competence in the field of . In-depth knowledge of environmental law and Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs); Strong analytical skills and ability to conduct comprehensive research on a range of issues, including those of a unique and complex nature in the field of environmental governance. Practical experiences in planning and management of programme activities in the areas relevant to environmental governance, including managing performance of such activities through monitoring, evaluation and reporting.
Vision: Identifies strategic issues, opportunities and risks; Clearly communicates links between the Organization's strategy and the Division's goals as well as the goals of the Sub-programme; Generates and communicates broad and compelling organizational direction, inspiring others to pursue the same direction.
Empowering Others: Empowers others to translate vision into results. Delegates responsibility, clarifies expectations, and gives staff required autonomy in important areas of their work. Involves others in decision making, showing appreciation and encourages others to set challenging goals and holds them responsible for achieving results related to their areas of responsibility
Leadership: Ability to take responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives into substantive work and commitment to the goal of achieving gender balance in staffing; Proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives and drives for change and improvement; Empowers others to translate vision into results; Anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions.
Education
Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in political science, law, international relations, public administration, natural resources management, environmental sciences or related field. A first level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work Experience
A minimum of ten years of progressively responsible working experience with environment and development planning and implementation or areas relevant to environmental governance. Experience within the United Nations an asset.
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. Knowledge of other UN Official language an asset.
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.
Assessment Method
Evaluation of qualified candidates for this position may include a substantive assessment which may be followed by a competency-based interview.
Special Notice
1. 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.
2. All applicants are strongly encouraged to apply online as soon as possible after the job opening has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the job opening. Online 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. In such cases, please resubmit the application, if necessary. If the problem persists, please send an email to recruitment@unon.org, quoting the job opening number in the subject header of your email.
Special Notice
Have you made at least two lateral moves during your UN career? If so, please provide further details in your PHP and cover note.
No Fee
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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Department/ Office: UNITED NATIONS ENVIRONMENT PROGRAMME
Posting Period: 15 June 2011-14 August 2011
Job Opening number: 11-PGM-UN ENVIRONMENT PROGRAMME-18521-R-NAIROBI
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Org. Setting and Reporting
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 Division of Environmental Law and Conventions (DELC) steers action to promote development and implementation of environmental law and identifies synergies and promotes the substantive collaboration among Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs). DELC also encourages interlinkages between UNEP's programme and those of MEAs. This position is located in the United Nations Environment Programme, Division of Environmental Law and Conventions at the Nairobi duty station. Under the overall leadership and supervision of the Director of DELC, the incumbent will perform the following tasks:
Responsibilities
1. Coordinate the delivery of the UNEP Environmental Governance Sub-Programme, within the framework of UNEP's Medium Term Strategy, Strategic Framework and Programme of Work, including liaising with the Executive Office, Office of Operations, Quality Assurance Section, Corporate Service Section, other UNEP Divisions, Regional Directors and Offices, MEA Secretariats and outside partners, to ensure sound programme and project planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting, and to have overall coherence in the delivery of the Sub-Programme's expected accomplishments; Representing the Division and Sub-Programme at the Project Approval Group, Project Review Committee and related meetings; Monitoring the overall progress of the Sub-Programme; Ensuring the timely and complete submission of all required reports on the delivery of work and all related information; Advising the Director on management of risks regarding the Sub-Programme and suggesting corrective measures. 2. Manage the performance of the Sub-programme, including through the monitoring and evaluation of the delivery of outputs and results expected of the Sub-programme thereby contributing to achieving its objectives. 3. Identify key issues/gaps for UNEP intervention and design coordination strategies to promote the integration of UNEP's existing capacities, internal arrangements and regional presence for the holistic delivery of Sub-Programme.
4. In coordination with the UNEP Resource Mobilization Unit, develop a resource mobilization strategy to promote the Sub-Programme to member states, UN agencies, other stakeholders and donors for funding implementation at the regional and national levels, as well as to promote overall understanding at the global level. 5. Support UNEP cooperative efforts and advisory services for the participation and contribution to implementation by the relevant partners and stakeholders, including UN agencies and programmes, other intergovernmental organizations, non-governmental organizations, private sector and other related organizations in the context of the sub-programme. 6. Perform other relevant duties as assigned.
Competencies
Professionalism: Demonstrated professional competence in the field of . In-depth knowledge of environmental law and Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs); Strong analytical skills and ability to conduct comprehensive research on a range of issues, including those of a unique and complex nature in the field of environmental governance. Practical experiences in planning and management of programme activities in the areas relevant to environmental governance, including managing performance of such activities through monitoring, evaluation and reporting.
Vision: Identifies strategic issues, opportunities and risks; Clearly communicates links between the Organization's strategy and the Division's goals as well as the goals of the Sub-programme; Generates and communicates broad and compelling organizational direction, inspiring others to pursue the same direction.
Empowering Others: Empowers others to translate vision into results. Delegates responsibility, clarifies expectations, and gives staff required autonomy in important areas of their work. Involves others in decision making, showing appreciation and encourages others to set challenging goals and holds them responsible for achieving results related to their areas of responsibility
Leadership: Ability to take responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives into substantive work and commitment to the goal of achieving gender balance in staffing; Proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives and drives for change and improvement; Empowers others to translate vision into results; Anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions.
Education
Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in political science, law, international relations, public administration, natural resources management, environmental sciences or related field. A first level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work Experience
A minimum of ten years of progressively responsible working experience with environment and development planning and implementation or areas relevant to environmental governance. Experience within the United Nations an asset.
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. Knowledge of other UN Official language an asset.
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.
Assessment Method
Evaluation of qualified candidates for this position may include a substantive assessment which may be followed by a competency-based interview.
Special Notice
1. 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.
2. All applicants are strongly encouraged to apply online as soon as possible after the job opening has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the job opening. Online 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. In such cases, please resubmit the application, if necessary. If the problem persists, please send an email to recruitment@unon.org, quoting the job opening number in the subject header of your email.
Special Notice
Have you made at least two lateral moves during your UN career? If so, please provide further details in your PHP and cover note.
No Fee
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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