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Coordinator – State of Finance for Nature (Senior Consultant) Sustainable Blue Economy Expert for Development of Integrated, Ecosystem-based Land-Sea Planning Guidelines for Kenyan Coast End Term Review Evaluator Senior Programme Management Assistant, G7 Pact for Nature Consultant Principal Consultant for Terminal Evaluation of the UNEP/GEF Project “Multi Country Project to Strengthen Institutional Capacity on LMO Testing in Support of National Decision Making” – GEF ID 5283” Finance and Budget Assistant, G6

Duties and Responsibilities

UN Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that 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. 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 Ecosystem Division works with international and national partners, providing technical assistance and capacity development for the implementation of environmental policy, and strengthening the environmental management capacity of developing countries and countries with economies in transition.
The loss of forest, and the accompanying loss of ecosystems and the services they provide, threatens the security and livelihoods of local communities, reduces access to clean water, decreases soil productivity and accounts for 12 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions. In recent years, it has become apparent that the most significant threat to the world’s remaining forests is conversion for commercial agriculture – whether from large-scale operations or smallholder farmers – as well as other non-forest use. Many of the environmental benefits of intact forest are unpriced ‘externalities’, resulting in the market mispricing natural forest assets. By converting forest to land and then producing tradeable commodities that the market can price, land users are able to take advantage of this perceived arbitrage opportunity. Anticipated global economic growth and changing diets will strengthen the demand for agricultural commodities and place additional pressure on forests in the foreseeable future, meaning that the pressure will get even bigger than it is today without a changing paradigm how land is managed and agricultural commodities are produced. The challenge is to advance sustainable land use by developing business models that can manage sustainable commodity production while also maintaining forests and forest ecosystem services.
Against that background, UNEP initiated a new Climate Finance Unit that seeks to actively unlock and (re)direct public and private capital towards sustainable land use, including deforestation-free soft commodity production that lead to ‘net zero, nature positive’ impacts on the environment and improves rural livelihoods. Initially CFU focused on developing and supporting a number of (blended) finance facilities and business incubators as concrete solutions to unlock private finance for ‘net zero, nature positive’ land use practices. More recently, CFU is advancing the normative work through a number of strategies, including by tracking public and private finance through the ‘State of Finance for Nature’ (regarded as a flagship report by UNEP). The objective is to establish the ‘State of Finance for Nature’ series as a global initiative and authorative source of data and information to track public and private investment going towards nature-based solutions that governments can use to inform public policy and for businesses including financial institutions to be stimulated to scale up investment in assets and activities that constitute nature-based solutions. Against this background, UNEP’s Climate Finance Unit is seeking an experienced and motivated professional to help shape, enlarge and improve the State of Finance for Nature.
Under the supervision of the Head, Climate Finance Unit and in direct collaboration with Lead Communication and Knowledge Management as well as the Project Manager of the Climate Finance Unit, he/she will lead this novel area of work.

The Senior Coordinator – SFN (consultant) will report to the Chief, Climate Finance Unit.

Under the supervision of the Chief, Climate Finance Unit, the Coordinator – State of Finance for Nature will:

Report and production: Lead the development and production of the State of Finance for Nature (SFN) report as well as any country-related briefings or other derivative reports/products.
Data analysis: Coordinate with the consultants/organistion who are carrying out the data analysis and drafting of the SFN report, including weekly calls, setting milestones, editing, reviews, and quality assurance.
Continuously improve the methodology by which data from a variety of sources of extracted and used as well as methodologies to quantify investment needs related to nature-based solutions. In addition, engage with organisations who can help to improve the accuracy of data on nature-based solutions to ensure that the underlying that is being used progressively has lower uncertainty ranges (e.g. OECD)
Management: Coordinate with existing consortium members, including WEF and ELD/GIZ about the State of Finance for Nature. Seek to further expand the management of the SFN management, based on onboarding of additional core partners.
Engage with the Lead Communication & Knowledge Management of CFU to ensure that high quality communication and knowledge management products are produced that can increase the uptake and exposure of this work. Also ensure that the online SFN hub is continuously improved by working in close coordination with the CFU Lead on Communication & Knowledge Management.
Engage with donors who are funding the State of Finance for Nature work (whether the global report, country-related analysis and/or communication) in close coordination with the Chief, Climate Finance Unit.
Develop a strategy with derivative products, focused to ensure that SFN products are taken up by key target audiences, which means a solid Theory of Change, core identification of key target audiences, and roll out of additional service lines of SFN focused specifically on uptake of SFN results (essentially a focus on generating outcomes and impacts that are verifiable).
Partnership extension: Identify other international/multilateral organisations who could be invited to join the consortium that was originally formed by UNEP, WEF and the ELD/GIZ to build growing momentum and authority for SFN to become the de-facto lead source of data and information on financing nature-based solutions.
Country analysis & engage: Produce SFN country analysis and briefs/reports, with a view that the findings can inform government expenditure towards NbS related activities.
Track outcomes and impact: periodic check against baseline and indicators, how the E&S impact and risk management work is being picked up by key target audiences.

Qualifications/special skills

The senior consultant should have a Masters’ Degree in natural resource management, international development, economics or finance is required.
Profiency in computer applications is desired.
At least ten (10) years of professional experience working on nature or climate analytics, partnership building, preferably in areas related to finance, agriculture, forestry or marine environment is required.
In addition, it would be an asset if the coordinator consultant has an excellent network think tanks, NGOs and (consulting) companies, as well as a broad network with international organisations.
In addition, he/she should be autonomous and computer literate in standard software applications; have excellent writing and communication skills; good analytical skills with an interest in the topic of sustainable land use and green finance; have good interpersonal skills. Although, he or she will work in a small team, it is essential that the chosen candidate can work in an independent manner to complete the given assignments.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position fluency in English is required.
Knowledge of French or Spanish is a desirable.

NOTE: ”Fluency” equals a rating of ”fluent” in all four areas (read, write, speak, understand) and ”Knowledge of” equals a rating of ”confident” in two of the four area.

Deadline: 02 August 2023

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November 2, 2024
Environmental & Social Impact Coordinator (Senior Coordinator)

Duties and Responsibilities

UNEP is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda and promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system. 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 Ecosystems Division works with international and national partners, providing technical assistance and capacity development for the implementation of environmental policy, and strengthening the environmental management capacity of developing countries and countries with economies in transition.
The loss of forest, and the accompanying loss of ecosystems and the services they provide, threatens the security and livelihoods of local communities, reduces access to clean water, decreases soil productivity and accounts for 12 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions. In recent years, it has become apparent that the most significant threat to the world’s remaining forests is conversion for commercial agriculture – whether from large-scale operations or smallholder farmers – as well as other non-forest use. Many of the environmental benefits of intact forest are unpriced ‘externalities’, resulting in the market mispricing natural forest assets. By converting forest to land and then producing tradeable commodities that the market can price, land users are able to take advantage of this perceived arbitrage opportunity. Anticipated global economic growth and changing diets will strengthen the demand for agricultural commodities and place additional pressure on forests in the foreseeable future, meaning that the pressure will get even bigger than it is today without a changing paradigm how land is managed and agricultural commodities are produced. The challenge is to advance sustainable land use by developing business models that can manage sustainable commodity production while also maintaining forests and forest ecosystem services.
Against that background, UNEP initiated a new Land Use Finance Programme – under the Climate Finance Unit – to proactively help unlock and (re)direct public and private capital towards sustainable land use, including deforestation-free soft commodity production. Given the growing portfolio of projects – including the AGRI3 Fund, the Restoration Seed Capital Facility, TLFF, &Green Fund as well as a growing body of work to stimulate scaling public and private investment – there is a need for a consultant to shape and lead the Environmental & Social Impact portfolio of the Climate Finance Unit.
In this context, UNEP is hiring a specialized consultant to brings expertise on environmental and social risk / impact measurement – preferably with experience working with agri/forest businesses and finance institutions to the projects and blended finance facilities in which UNEP’s Climate Finance Unit is involved, and contribute to shaping this area of work for the unit together with the UNEP-World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP-WCMC). In addition, the consultant is expected to stay in close contact with the UN-REDD Programme and identify synergies and opportunities for joint work under the UN-REDD post 2020 programme. This novel area of work falls within the Nature for Climate Branch of UNEP’s Ecosystem Division.
Under the supervision of the Head, Climate Finance Unit the consultant will perform a number of specialized tasks that contribute to shaping and executing the E&S portfolio of the Land Use Finance Programme of the Climate Finance Unit. The senior consultant will work directly with various team members in the Climate Finance Unit team as well as with UNEP-WCMC to jointly execute planned deliverables of the E&S portfolio, and report to the Head of the Climate Finance Unit.
The location of this position is Geneva.
The Environmental & Social Impact Lead (senior consultant) will report to the Head of the Climate Finance Unit and work in close collaboration with colleagues within the Climate Finance Unit and UNEP-WCMC as well as other relevant programmes and units such as the UN-REDD Programme, Climate Change Adaptation Unit and UNEP FI.

Under the supervision of the Head of the Climate Finance Unit the consultant will:

Update E&S impact and risk management strategy: including a greater focus on normative work and knowledge building and exchange. Outline how governments can use the E&S work that UNEP CFU has developed over the past 2-3 years.
Update E&S impact and risk management strategy: including a greater focus on normative work and knowledge building and exchange. Outline how governments can use the E&S work that UNEP CFU has developed over the past 2-3 years.
Develop a donor pitch deck + contribute to proposals to donors.
Outline additional services lines for E&S impact and risk management:
Develop an E&S impact and risk management outcome & impact sheet, stipulating how the work in this space is making a difference with target audiences.
Work together in a joint and collaborative manner with UNEP – World Conservation Monitoring Centre’s (WCMC) on execution of programmatic delivery of on E&S risk management and impact monitoring. Identify other partners we could work with beyond UNEP-WCMC, depending on the strategic direction of UNEP’s work.
Coordinate activities supporting demonstration of proof of concept facilities and funds that unlock private finance for sustainable land use that achieve real and positive E&S impact (LUFP Outcome 1)
Scale public and private investment in sustainable land use by contributing to a community of practice, and standardizing practices for E&S risk management/impact monitoring (LUFP Outcome 2)
Contribute to LUFP efforts to mainstream experiences, lessons and emerging standardized norms for E&S risk management/demonstrating impacts in sustainable land-use financing (LUFP Outcome 3)
Backstopping analysis of E&S additionality/impact potential at the level of, and harnessing lessons from, individual land-use finance deals
Provide E&S contributions to activities – deforestation-free supply chains, carbon market access and private sector investment in forest landscape restoration – delivered by CFU for the UN-REDD Programme
Maintain E&S inputs into the day-to-day operations of the LUFP – regular team meetings; communications; internal reporting; programme development; work planning and strategizing; etc.

Qualifications/special skills

The consultant should have a Masters’ degree or doctorate in environmental sciences, biology, or similar discipline is required.
A Bachelor’s university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Eligible candidates will also have at least ten (10) years of professional experience in environmental and social risk management, impact analysis, monitoring, as applied to business, with experience in the finance industry or agricultural soft commodity sectors a distinct is required.
Experience working with business in either agriculture/forestry/finance is desirable. Understanding of frontier technologies (artificial intelligence, big data) and existing global datasets, which could be employed to demonstrate E&S impact cost-effectively at scale, would especially be welcome.
Experience with the United Nations system and having a solid network with environmental and social specialists is desirable.
In addition, the consultant should be computer literate in standard software applications; have good analytical skills with a specific understanding of spatial data analytics; have good interpersonal skills; report writing and communication skills.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position fluency in English is required.
Knowledge of French or Spanish is a desirable.

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November 2, 2024
Senior Programme Management Assistant, G7

Responsibilities

Monitor budgetary commitments, including verification of charges and obligation documents in UMOJA for all financial transactions and evaluates trends of financial implementation and makes necessary recommendations to Task Manager.
Review, appraise and revise, as necessary, all submissions for substantive programmes / projects, ensuring compliance with guidelines and programme / project objectives; identifies problems / issues, seek clarification from departments, assess replies, and prepares a summary for the manager with suggestions for further action.
Establish proper monitoring systems through scheduled reporting, review meetings and missions. Independently provides a full range of programme / project management and implementation information covering all phases of the programme / project cycle for the project initiatives, seeking guidance only in exceptional circumstances.
Research, compile, analyse, summarize, and present basic information/data on the portfolio of projects highlighting noteworthy issues/trends for consideration by Management.
Track resolutions and other legislative decisions that affect programme / project content and oversees the preparation of the relevant database(s) to ensure the incorporation of programmatic and other changes enacted by legislation.
Prepare monitoring checklists, identifying stages of programme / project development, funding source, inputs by reviewing internal and external bodies, and follow-up actions required.
Maintain and establish specific information products for the unit and assists management in providing information products to others.
Maintain data governance and accuracy.
Maintain data management tools in the unit.
Supervise guides and trains other general service staff in the function.
Assists with the collection and analysis of data as well as preparation of data presentations and reports for information sharing, responding to queries, knowledge management, planning and decision making.
Assists with visualizations and updating information material such as web pages or brochures
Perform any other duty as may be assigned.

Competencies

PROFESSIONALISM: Advanced and in-depth knowledge of Excel is desirable. The ability to perform analysis, modeling and interpretation of data in support of decision-making. Shows pride in work and in achievements; 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. Commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of work.
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 decisions, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
PLANNING AND ORGANIZING: 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.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Professional qualification in Administration, Accounts, finance or related field is desirable.
Specialization in Business Information systems is desirable.

Work Experience

A minimum of ten (10) years of experience in programme / project administration and or Administration / Finance and Budget administration or related area is required.
Experience in information management, database systems and use of power BI is required.
Experience working with Enterprise Resource Platform (ERP) such as Systems Applications and Products (SAP) specifically on Grantor and Fund Management Modules and Business Intelligence (BI) reporting is required.
A minimum of one (1) year or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.
Experience within the United Nations system or a similar international organization is desirable

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post, fluency in English is required.
Knowledge of other official United Nations languages is desirable.

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November 1, 2024
Campaign Coordinator Senior Legal Officer, P5

Duties and Responsibilities

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. UNEP’s 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 Communications Division communicates UNEP’s core messages to all stakeholders and partners, raising environmental awareness and enhancing the profile of UNEP worldwide.
The UN General Assembly has designated the years 2021 through 2030 as UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration, with the goal of preventing, halting and reversing the degradation of ecosystems worldwide. UNEP has been assigned to co-lead on the UN Decade, together with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), by taking the lead on communication, global advocacy and partnerships.
The UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration aims to prevent, halt, and reverse the degradation of ecosystems on every continent and in every ocean. Since its successful launch on World Environment Day 2021, the UN Decade has spearheaded several far-reaching and successful campaigns, including most recently the selection and celebration of 10 UN World Restoration Flagships. Communication products included a mini-documentary series, an interactive map and a gamification.
In the coming years, several thematic campaigns are planned to further increase the reach and impact of the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration.
The purpose of this consultancy is to support the coordination of the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration advocacy campaigns. This position is based in UNEP’s Public Advocacy and Communication Section, which oversees the organization’s public-facing advocacy campaigns, under the Communications Manager of the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration.
Under direct guidance of the Communication Manager, UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration, and broader oversight from the Chief of Public Advocacy and Communication the incumbent will be responsible for the following functions:

Lead on coordination, design, and implementation of campaigns on ecosystem restoration, with inputs of and support from all concerned colleagues/offices.
Co-lead with expertise the design and implementation of a youth-focused outreach initiative, with inputs of and support from all concerned colleagues and offices.
Support the Communication Manager of the UN Decade in campaign-related administrative processes, as instructed.
Support the Communication Manager of the UN Decade in other tasks, as needed.

Qualifications/special skills

A master’s degree in journalism, communication, journalism, international relations, social sciences or other related field is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the master’s degree.
A minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible professional experience in communications is required.
Knowledge of or experience in ecology, environmental policy or related fields is desirable.
Experience with the United Nations system is desirable.
Experience coordinating global campaigns is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post, fluency in written and spoken English is required; knowledge of another official UN language is desirable.

Closing Date: 22 July, 2023

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November 1, 2024
Consultant – Administration/Finance Senior Administrative Assistant, G7

Duties and Responsibilities

Establish decision-making matrix (whtconsult, whtinclude in decisions) including by making an assessment of the current Divisional structures.
Provide support tUNEP internal taskforce on Climate Action Division tsteer the transition process.
Review and document status qusituation (staffing, income/costs) and support transition mapping exercise.
Review and extract from lessons learned on recently implemented strategic initiatives at UNEP.
Identify core HR and finance management staff and responsibilities for assignment tthe new Division.
Review administrative implications and recommend solutions.
Address operational issues including location, duty of care and host country implications.
Review financial implications of transition and recommend action for all transition stages (staff, project funding and PSC).
Review tbe performed for both new Division and affected Divisions
Initiate recruitment of D2 tlead the Division (allocation of financial resources)
Determine how resources such as budget, staff, equipment and facilities will be divided between the new Division and the affected Divisions and ensure a fair and equitable distribution that aligns with the respective mandates of these Divisions.
Consider and make recommendation on cost-effective arrangements for HR/Admin/Finance between new and existing Divisions, incorporate considerations for UNEP’s fund allocation cycles.
Oversee staffing contractual arrangements (transfers) and propose reporting lines.
Guide and coordinate project portfolishift tnew Division, including on IPMR.

Qualifications/special skills

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in business administration, management, economics or a related field is required. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
A minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in budgeting and financial management, including at least five (5) years of experience in the administration of complex assessed and extra-budgetary budgets in a large international organization is required.
Practical experience with and knowledge on SAP and other business intelligence reporting within an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system in the context of the UN is required.
Experience with reporting of budget information in accordance with International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) desirable.

Languages

Fluency in written and spoken English Language is required.

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November 1, 2024
Intern – Public Information – Digital Strategy Information Officer – Internal Communication Specialist (TJO), P3 Administrative Assistant, G5

Responsibilities
Within delegated authority, the intern may be responsible for the following duties:

Research, compile, draft and edit basic information for use in the preparation and production of social media and web content, often under tight deadlines.
Monitor analyze statistics related to digital content.
Gather social media and web content at special events (film screenings, concerts, exhibits, etc.).
Assist in the creation of original content for digital platforms.
Attend meetings as an observer.
Manage meeting agendas and draft meeting notes.
Create presentations and training curricula.
Carry out research tasks and provide inputs into digital strategy planning and activities.
Assists with special projects as assigned.

Competencies

COMMUNICATION: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively. Listens to others, 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 the audience. Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
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
Applicants must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements:

Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher);
Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree program (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent);
Have graduated with Bachelor’s degree, Masters, PhD or equivalent.
Be computer literate in standard software applications.
Preferred areas of studies: Communications, Information Science, Computer Science, Information Systems, Media Studies, Journalism, or related field.
Have demonstrated a keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter.
Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which includes a willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.

Work Experience

No working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme. Your training, education, advance course work or skills should benefit the United Nations during your internship.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this internship position, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language is desirable.

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November 1, 2024
Special Assistant, Administration, P4 Senior Programme Management Officer, P5

Responsibilities

Support and advise the Director:

Undertakes research and analysis on any issue of relevance to the Director, such as policy issues, administrative matters, local conditions. Identifies trends and potential problems, briefs the Director and makes recommendations.
Prepares background and briefing papers, as well as talking points for the Director in preparation of meetings and assists in the preparation of such meetings.
Leads in coordinating the preparation and implementation of the Division’s work programme and budget to ensure compatibility with work priorities and objectives, considering the most effective use of resources.
Liaises closes with colleagues in the Division on diverse matters and brings to the attention of the Director urgent and sensitive matters.
Establishes and maintains procedures, standards and tools which are consistent with UN policy and practice to ensure proper adherence to human resources matters and financial management and control.
Provides expert guidance to more junior staff.

Maintain liaison with Divisions, the Executive Office, Senior Management and UNEP Regional and out-posted Offices.

Ensures prompt and efficient liaison and coordination between the Director and UNEP Divisions and Offices.
Working with the relevant staff from the divisions and offices, drafts reports for the Director, including on issues of a sensitive or confidential nature.
Assess implications and make recommendations to the Director on possible strategies and other measures to address issues of concern and to advance mandated objectives. Maintains calendar and monitors delivery of key reports and deliverables that are requiring Divisional input or leadership, particularly to members states and UN Committees and partners.

Support the Director’s meetings and missions:

Assists in planning for and participating in meetings of the United Nations Environmental Assembly (UNEA) and the Committee of Permanent Representatives.
Ensures that the Director is effectively able to participate in and lead, when appropriate, meetings with the UNEP Senior Management Team and other internal bodies as necessary.
Coordinates the preparation of extensive briefing materials, speeches and mission files, ensuring the materials from other offices are submitted in a timely manner and are of high quality.
Assists in follow-up actions arising from missions, including the finalization of mission reports and dissemination of relevant information to colleagues in other parts of UNEP.

Support the Director to maintain close contact with governments, delegations, senior officials of the UN, UN system including audits and investigations:

Facilitates effective communication and contacts with governments, delegations and senior UN officials on administrative and other operational matters.
Brings to the attention of the Director issues relevant to UNEP’s bilateral relations with governments and inter-agency cooperation.
Identifies, analyzes and monitors political developments, trends and emerging issues that could affect the work of UNEP.
Supports the coordination of UNEP’s engagement and commitments in relevant UN System-wide processes and initiatives including the liaison with UN Office in Nairobi, UN Reforms, Post-2015 development agenda, UNDP/UNEP Memorandum of Understanding and the United Nations Development Group (UNDG) processes.
Assists in coordination of responses to audits and follows up on the implementation of audit recommendations.
Supports the Director in planning the logistics of investigations and in following up on the recommendations from investigations, as required.
Collects and analyzes data to identify trends or patterns and provide insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods to enable data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting.
Performs other related work as required by the Director.

Competencies

PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge of environmental, socio-economic and governance aspects of sustainable development is desirable. Ability to coordinate the development of policy options, undertake background research, and draft analytical papers and documents on cross-cutting issues related to UNEP. Ability to develop systematic links with outside academic institutions, research centers, think tanks and foreign policy forums. Ability to organize meetings and forums on topical, substantive cross-cutting issues. Ability to act as a UN system focal point on thematic policy matters of relevance to UNEP. Ability to develop partnerships and work collaboratively with other parts of the UN system and external partners. The ability to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management. 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.
COMMUNICATION: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, 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 and keeping people informed.
PLANNING AND ORGANIZING: 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.

Education

An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in business or public administration, finance, accounting, social sciences, management or related fields is required.
A first level university degree in combination with two (2) additional years of relevant qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree.
Successful completion of both degree and non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics or data science programs is desirable.

Work Experience

A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible professional experience in administration, finance, accounting, human resources management or related field is required.
Experience working in the Front Office of a Division or with the Chief of Branch is desirable.
Experience working in cross functional teams is desirable.
Experience at the international level including relevant environment / development working experience in the UN context or a similar international organization is desirable.
Two (2) years or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is desirable.

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November 1, 2024
Programme Management Officer, P4 Programme Management Officer, P3 Intern – Communication and Outreach Marine Environment Management Planning Specialist

Responsibilities

Provides Secretariat functions to the Senior Management Team by identifying priorities, problems and issues to be addressed, preparing the agenda and minutes of the meetings, retreats, supervising the preparation of relevant documentation, initiating follow-up initiatives.
Develops, implements and evaluates assigned programmes/projects; monitors and analyzes programme/project development and implementation; reviews relevant documents and reports; identifies problems and issues to be addressed and initiates corrective actions; liaises with relevant parties; ensures follow-up actions.
Performs consulting assignments, in collaboration with the client, by planning facilitating workshops, through other interactive sessions and assisting in developing the action plan the client will use to manage the change.
Researches, analyzes and presents information gathered from diverse sources.
Coordinates policy development, including the review and analysis of issues and trends, preparation of evaluations or other research activities and studies including in the context of engagement with the G20,
Generates survey initiatives; designs data collection tools; reviews, analyzes and interprets responses, identify problems/issues and prepares conclusions.
Organizes and prepares written outputs, e.g. draft background papers, analysis, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications.
Provides substantive backstopping to consultative and other meetings, conferences, to include proposing agenda topics, identifying participants, preparation of documents and presentations.
Initiates and coordinates outreach activities; conducts training workshops, seminars; makes presentations on assigned topics/activities.
Coordinates activities related to budget funding (programme/project preparation and submissions, progress reports, financial statements) and prepares related documents/reports (pledging, work programme, programme budget).
Collects and analyzes data to identify trends or patterns and provide insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods to enable data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting.
Performs other duties as required.

Competencies

PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to particular sector, functional area or other specialized field. Ability to identify issues, analyze and participate in the resolution of issues/problems. Ability to conduct data collection using various methods. Conceptual analytical and evaluative skills to conduct independent research and analysis, including familiarity with and experience in the use of various research sources, including electronic sources on the internet, intranet and other databases. Ability to apply judgment in the context of assignments given, plan own work and manage conflicting priorities. The ability to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management. 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.
COMMUNICATION: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively. Listens to others, 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 the audience. Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
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.
PLANNING AND ORGANIZING: 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.

Education

An advanced university degree (Master’s or Doctorate degree, or equivalent) in business administration, management, economics, international relations or a related field is required.
A first-level degree (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in the specified fields of studies with two (2) additional years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Successful completion of both degree and non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics or data science programs is desirable.

Work Experience

A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in project or programme management, research and analysis in the environment or related area is required.
At least five (5) years’ experience at the international level is required.
Experience within the international environment governance system is desirable.
Working experience in the UN system or a similar international organization is desirable.
Experience in assisting senior managers in the front office is desirable.
Experience in technical writing on environmental and sustainable development topics and research skills are desirable.
Two (2) years or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is desirable.

Closing Date – 30 July 2023

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November 1, 2024
International Consultant, Climate Services Market Assessment

Duties and Responsibilities

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. Its mandate is tcoordinate the development of environmental policy consensus by keeping the global environment under review and bringing emerging issues tthe attention of governments and the international community for action.
This consultancy is managed by UNEP’s Early Warning and Assessment Division. The Early Warning and Assessment Division is responsible for analyzing the state of the global environment, providing early warning information, and assessing global and regional environmental trends tcatalyse and promote international cooperation and action on the environment. In response trequests from the Member States, the Climate Services and Capacity Building Branch builds country capacities in the collection, management, and use of environmental and climate data, information, and knowledge for early warning, planning, policymaking, preparedness, and response actions.
The consultant will serve timplement portions of the USD 49.9 million GCF programme, “Enhancing Climate
Information and Knowledge Services for resilience in 5 island countries of the Pacific Ocean”. The
programme is UNEP’s largest project, and the programme will contribute tensuring that accurate, timely and actionable climate information is used in policy, planning and response actions, and enable sectors and communities in the five Pacific Island countries (Cook Islands, Niue, Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI), Palau, and Tuvalu) tadapt tincreasing climate variability and change. The consultant will contribute tactivities in the five Pacific Island countries programme under Sub-Activity
1.1.2, “Conduct Market Assessment texplore viable opportunities for climate information services in sectors and businesses,” that will lead tResult 1 “Strengthened delivery model for climate information services and MHEWS covering oceans and islands”. In addition, this component will alscontribute tSub Activity 1.1.4, “Develop national policies for financing climate services.” This will be conducted separately from the Market Assessment. The consultant is expected tdevelop detailed market assessments in each country tassess private/public
sector engagement in climate services and identify opportunities for: i) development of value-added climate products and services; ii) public-private partnerships in the generation, translation, and transfer function.
Based on the market assessments, the consultant will alsdevelop national financing policies focused on the sustainable financial management of climate services, that will enable the 5 NMHSs thave the means tsustain and ensure ongoing operation of their mandated services in order tmitigate weather-, climate-, and water-related risks. Private/public sector engagement will improve the cost-effectiveness of NMHSs and increase potential for catalysing innovation in climate information technologies.

Specific tasks and responsibilities

Under the Supervision of the Programme Coordinator of the Early Warning and Assessment Division, UNEP, based in Apia, Samoa, the International Consultant, Climate Services Market Assessment will perform the following assignment/s;
Review documentation relevant tthe assignment
Convene a virtual inception meeting with the 5 countries, UNEP, and other relevant stakeholders.
The inception meeting will discuss the programme of work, confirm work schedules, and activity
requirements, seek clarification on issues critical tthe assignment, and plan logistics
Prepare an inception report of nmore than 20 pages tinclude
detailed work plan for the execution of the assignment, methodology tbe followed, and timeline for the accomplishment of the tasks of the assignment, information required;
summary of agreed issues tbe investigated;
administration requirements and roles of PMU, NPIU and consultant;
potential barriers/ challenges tthe conduct of the assignment and suggested approaches to mitigating the impacts..

The consultant tdevelop the roadmap in line with the World Bank Guidance tconsider the following:

Opportunities for greater cooperation between the public and private sectors and academia given that many economic sectors increasingly depend on meteorological information for safe and efficient operations.
Opportunities for win-win situations that fulfil the public sector responsibility thelp the economically disadvantaged while meeting the needs of enterprises for climate services. Tthis end, the Programme will ensure partner governments are made aware of the economic value of climate information in, for instance, reducing the need for dangerous marine rescues, reducing the need for transport of drinking water touter islands in drought, and reducing the costs ofrecovery from cyclone damage.
Opportunities tcoordinate and/or integrate financing for climate services and disaster risk management tstrengthen existing disaster relief funds and establish reliable funding for disaster preparedness activities, which are often limited tad-hoc donor funding. This would facilitate a more efficient and streamlined approach timplementing often overlapping actions
for climate change adaptation and disaster risk management.
Identification of the elements for a sustainable financial model for NMHSs based on the climate services value chain, which highlights the different roles of NMHSs in providing basic forecasts and warnings tprotect society from the adverse effects of severe weather (a public good typically supported by governments, for which predictable national budget allocations need tbe ensured) but alsin providing specialised value-added services tsectoral government agencies and individual businesses (which may offer opportunities for cost-recovery from governmental and non-governmental sources beyond the Programme’s lifespan).
Potential testablish National Climate Funds (NCFs) as mechanisms that support countries to manage their engagement with climate finance by facilitating the collection, blending, coordination of, and accounting for climate finance directed towards climate services.1
According tUNDP guidance 2, these funds could have the following goals: i) collect sources of funds and direct them toward climate change activities that promote national priorities; ii) blend finance from public, private, multilateral and bilateral sources tmaximise a country’s ability to advance national climate priorities; iii) coordinate country-wide climate change activities to ensure that climate change priorities are effectively implemented; and iv) strengthen capacities for national ownership and management of climate finance, including for “direct access” tfunds.
Functions of NCFs could include: i) support goal setting and the development of programmatic strategies for climate resilience; ii) fund capitalisation; iii) management of partnerships; iv) provide project approval and support implementation; v) supply policy assurance; vi) provide financial control; vii) manage performance measurement, including monitoring and reporting on activities and resource disbursement; and vii) provide and support knowledge and information management.
Potential for continued support from the Systematic Observations Financing Facility (SOFF) as part of the Alliance for Hydromet Development, which was launched in December 2019 by 12 international organizations including UNEP. The SOFF is envisaged tensure provision of basic systematic observations as a global public good by providing equitable, predictable, sustainable, and performance-based finance as well as technical assistance tdeveloping countries for the provision of foundational observational data as per the Global Basic Observing Network (GBON) standard adopted by the WMCongress. GBON aims timprove the global availability of the most essential surface-based data by defining the obligation for countries timplement a minimal set of surface-based observations for which international exchange of observational data will be mandatory.
Compile lessons learnt and prepare a comprehensive Final Report.

Qualifications/special skills

An advanced university degree (Master’s or Higher) in public policy, climate change or climate financing, economics or a similar related field is required.
A minimum of 5 years of demonstrated experience in climate financing, market assessments, donor assistance programmes for development/ climate change financing, public private partnerships is required.
A minimum of 5 years of demonstrated experience in conducting market assessments for climate financing opportunities, demonstrated experience in developing financing policies for climate related areas is desirable.
Experience in working and collaborating with governments and Hydromet Services in the Pacific region is desirable.
Previous work experience undertaking similar activities in the Pacific region is highly desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the consultancy, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another UN Language is desirable.

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November 1, 2024
Food Systems Design Consultant Consultant–UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration

Duties:
Tasks and Responsibilities:

Under the supervision of the Chief, Youth, Education & Advocacy Unit, the part-time consultant’s duties will include:
Data collection: Framework tcollect the key data insights that would inform the visual concepts in the graphic;
Infographic 2 design directions: Produce 2 design options for the infographic including the full scope of the food value chain, paying specific attention to:
Collecting up t9 case-studies that would be usable tillustrate the value chain;
How other UN agencies interests can be represented in the value chain, particularly from the perspective nutrition / health, environment and livelihoods;
Final infographic: Present a final infographic for use by UNEP.

Qualifications/special skills

Master’s degree in communications, international relations, political science, commerce or related field.
A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
A minimum of 7 years of relevant work experience in the field of decarbonisation / entertainment industry.
Project management: Able tdeliver highly complex projects of a global nature efficiently and effectively.
Innovation: Ability tthink creatively about how tevolve pre-existing programmes thave maximum impact.
Communications: Able tbring a diverse group of individuals and partners together act on a common agenda, web design capability as well as able twrite high quality texts and proposals as required.
Project design: A strong track record of designing projects that secure buy-in and generate results. (Desirable)
Writing: Strong writer of stories and proposals that support the work (Desirable)

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position, fluency in oral and written English is required.

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