Company Address: Address Division of Environmental Law and Conventions P.O Box 30552, 00100 Nairobi, Kenya

Climate Change Specialist

the consultant will undertake the following activities:
Design a proposal on Capacity building on climate finance coordination and integrated climate investment in Africa.
Design a resource mobilization strategy to raise funds to support climate finance activities in Africa

Qualifications/special skills

Master’s degree or higher in a relevant field, such as environment, climate change, project design, economics, public policy/administration or development studies.
Knowledge and experience in designing Green Climate Fund projects

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October 31, 2024
Mid-Term Reviewer – Inclusive Sustainable Rice Landscapes (ISRL)

The Review Consultant will be home-based and will conduct a field assessment mission to Thailand, under the overall guidance of the Task Manager (GEF TM) and will report directly to the GEF TM and Portfolio Manager of the GEF Biodiversity and Land degradation Unit, Ecosystem Division in Nairobi. Inception phase:
Preliminary desk review and introductory interviews with project staff,
Prepare the review framework in line with UNEP’s evaluation guidelines,
Identify stakeholders,
Develop the interview/questions matrix,
Plan the review schedule,
Prepare the Inception Report. Data collection and analysis phase of the review, including:
Conduct further desk review and in-depth interviews with project implementing and executing agencies, project partners and project stakeholders,
Conduct a field assessment mission to Thailand– approximately 10 days, including visiting one of the two project sites,
Regularly report back to the Task Manager on progress and inform of any possible problems or issues encountered and Reporting phase, including: Prepare a MTR Inception report with main tasks, timelines, and institutions, staff and project beneficiaries to be involved in the MTR,
Draft the MTR Review Report, ensuring that the review report is complete, coherent and consistent with the ToR as well as Task Manager guidelines both in substance and style,
Liaise with the Task Manager on comments received and finalize the MTR Review Report, ensuring that comments are taken into account until approved by the Task Manager,
Prepare a Response to Comments annex for the main report, listing those comments not accepted indicating the reason for the rejection; and Managing relations, including: Maintain a positive relationship with stakeholders, ensuring that the review process is as participatory as possible but at the same time maintains its independence,
Communicate in a timely manner with the Task Manager on any issues requiring its attention and intervention.
The consultant will prepare the following documents, in consultation and collaboration with the Project team: Inception Report: containing an assessment of project, project stakeholder analysis, review framework and a tentative review schedule.
Preliminary Findings Note: typically, in the form of a PowerPoint presentation, the sharing of preliminary findings is intended to support the participation of the project team, act to ensure all information sources have been accessed and provide an opportunity to verify emerging findings.
Draft and Final Review Report: containing an executive summary that can act as a stand-alone document; detailed analysis of the review findings organized by review criteria and supported with evidence; lessons learned and recommendations and an annotated ratings table. The consultancy will be home-based with one field visit to Thailand.

Qualifications/special skills

A minimum Masters/Advanced University degree in environmental sciences, international development or other relevant political or social sciences area is required.
A University degree in the same areas is acceptable with two additional years of relevant experience.
At least 7 years of technical / evaluation experience is required, preferably including evaluating large, regional or global programmes and using a Theory of Change approach.
Experience in GEF Biodiversity projects is desirable.
Knowledge of the UN system; preferably including the work of UNEP is desirable.
Professional work experience in Asia, on sustainable agriculture, is desirable.

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October 31, 2024
Human Resources Officer(Outreach Officer), P3

This position is located in UNEP’s Corporate Services Division (CSD), Human Resources Section (HRS) at the Nairobi duty station. Under the supervision of the lead of Staffing and Recruitment Team, the Human Resources Officer will undertake the following tasks:

Responsibilities

Contributes to leading the UNEP talent acquisition efforts by building partnerships with a broad range of stakeholders, network, and relevant organizations with the aim of developing a diverse geographical and gender pool of candidates for all level posit in UNEP.
Stays updated on industry trends and recruitment best practices by conducting research to identify emerging talent acquisition strategies, technologies, and tools to create efficiencies and effectiveness within the recruitment process while aligning it to organizational mandate, goals, and interests.
Advises hiring managers on how to create accurate job descriptions without bias to ensure that job requirements, responsibilities and qualifications are well-defined to attract the most suitable candidates by leveraging their expert networks.
Contributes to cultivating close relationships with UNEP programme areas, relevant organizations, educational institutions, professional networks, and potential donors for talent acquisition purposes.
Develops and implements outreach programmes, including marketing strategies and materials to promote activities that are consistent with UNEP diversity and gender goals. Collaborates with divisions to meet identified needs and objectives with the enriching the applicant pool for UNEP’s workforce.
Contributes to the further development of talent management strategies, also with outside recruitment vendors, based on innovation, creativity and best practices including indicator and impact monitoring.
Develops and organizes outreach events to attract candidates from under-represented countries for UNEP vacancies. Prepare outreach presentations and multimedia content for these targeted events.
Contributes to the development of actionable and targeted plans, written materials, and standard operating procedures for acquisition; to include coaching to implementation, identify possible gaps, risks, and corrective actions within the outlined bud.
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 of human resources policies, practices and procedures and ability to apply them in an organizational setting. Ability to identify issues, formulate opinions, make conclusions and recommendations. 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.
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.
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

An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in human resources management, business or public administration, social sciences, psychology, education or related area is required.
A first-level university degree in combination with two (2) additional years of qualifying 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 five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in recruitment, talent sourcing and acquisition in an international environment is required.
Experience in development of partnerships and networks focused on talent sourcing and acquisition of candidates from diverse backgrounds is required.
Experience in developing outreach initiatives and engaging stakeholders on talent acquisition is required.
Experience in designing, organizing and delivering outreach activities focused on candidate sourcing from less represented geographical regions, performed in partnership with different stakeholders (i.e. academic institutions, national governments, NGOs and UN entities) both on-line and onsite, is required.
Experience in research, analyzing and synthesizing information and producing accessible outputs for decision-making and advocacy is desirable.
Experience with the use of talent management tools 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 this position, fluency in English is required.

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October 30, 2024
Programme Management Officer, P3

Responsibilities

Supports and guides monitoring and reporting on the performance of UNEP’s programmes, sub-programme projects and thematic funds, including the enhancement of data, reporting tools and mechanisms; reviews relevant documents and reports; identifies problems and issues to be addressed and proposes corrective actions; liaises with relevant parties; identifies and tracks follow-up actions.
Researches, analyzes and presents data and information gathered from diverse sources, including from various enterprise systems.
Assists in the development of policies, frameworks and tools related to monitoring and reporting of environmental programmes, including the review and analysis of issues, trends, data and UN system-wide best practices and in monitoring, reporting and data analysis of environmental programmes.
Undertakes survey initiatives; designs data collection tools; reviews, analyzes and interprets responses, identifies problems / issues and prepares conclusions in relation to performance reporting on environmental project implementation, UNEA resolutions, human resources and financial management issues.
Prepares various written outputs, e.g. draft background papers, analysis, sections of reports and studies, inputs to environmental publications.
Provides substantive support to environmental meetings and conferences, to include proposing agenda topics, identifying participants, preparation of documents and presentations.
Undertakes outreach activities; conducts training workshops, seminars, and makes presentations on environmental topics/activities relating to performance monitoring and reporting at UNEP and the corresponding reporting systems utilized.
Coordinates activities related to budget and funding (programme / project preparation and submissions, progress reports, financial statements) and prepares related documents and reports.
Strengthens UNEP’s internal capacity in preparing and publishing environmental project information as per transparency and oversight requirements.
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 performance monitoring and reporting of environmental programmes. Ability to identify issues, analyze and participate in the resolution of issues/problems. Ability to conduct data management 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. 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.
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.
TECHNOLOGICAL AWARENESS: Keeps abreast of available technology. Understands applicability and limitations of technology to the work of the office. Actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks. Shows willingness to learn new technology.

Education

An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in project management, monitoring and evaluation, information management, environmental or social sciences or a related field is required.
A first-level university degree in combination with two (2) additional years of qualifying 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 five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in environmental project or programme management or monitoring and reporting is required.
Experience in content management, environmental project management systems, and management of performance monitoring systems is desirable.
Experience in developing data management tools, organizing and maintaining databases is desirable.
Experience in training, promotion and outreach on innovative digital solutions is desirable.
Experience in operating data visualization technologies is desirable.
Two (2) years or more of experience in environmental data science and analytics is desirable.

Languages

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

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October 30, 2024
Data Scientist, P4 E-mobility PPG Consultant

Responsibilities

Studies, explores, and evaluates new and existing data sources to determine their effectiveness and accuracy for use in decision making, and assess their suitability for actionable output. Provide data-driven recommendations to stakeholders.
Develops, implements and evaluates assigned programmes, monitors and analyzes their development and implementation, and drafts and reviews relevant documents and reports.
Designs and builds predictive data science products, such as visualizations, models or AI/ML algorithms for initial simulations or prototypes and subsequent ingestion into mainstream software applications.
Liaises with technology stakeholders to access infrastructure, software and services needed to develop and deploy data science products.
Promotes use of data science solutions by showcasing the products to stakeholders; disseminating of data products, and raising awareness of available data products.
Develops products, tools and processes to periodically validate the effectiveness of data science products and their expected and observed benefits. Assesses impact on business defined key performance indicators; Iteratively improves products based on findings.
Engages in complex research and analyses to develop data products; uses internal and publicly available data and information.
Oversees and allocates resources to the building of analysis, reporting and quality control capabilities, contributes to short- and long-term planning of UNEP and assists in identifying threats and opportunities to the successful implementation of its mandate.
Coordinates with different functional teams to implement models and monitor outcomes and translate organizational needs into analytics and reporting requirements to support decisions, strategies and workflows with data and information.
Develops processes and tools to monitor and analyze model performance and data accuracy and conduct full data analytics lifecycle analysis, including data requirements, activities and design.
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.

Competencies

PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge of data analysis life cycle from ingest and wrangling to analysis and visualization to present findings. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, ability to build new products and drive new approaches. Ability to convey complex / difficult data science topics to clients in a relatable manner. Takes pride in the work for the organization and understands the impact that can be brought into the organization by allowing data-driven and evidence-based decisions. 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.
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.
MANAGING PERFORMANCE: Delegates the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority. Makes sure that roles, responsibilities and reporting lines are clear to each staff member. Accurately judges the amount of time and resources needed to accomplish a task and matches task to skills. Monitors progress against milestones and deadlines. Regularly discusses performance and provides feedback and coaching to staff. Encourages risk-taking and supports creativity and initiative. Actively supports the development and career aspirations of staff. Appraises performance fairly.

Education

An advanced university degree (Master’s degree, or equivalent) in data science, computer science, information management, statistics, public administration, public information, management 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 data science, data analytics, applied mathematics, information management or related area is required.
Experience in using data to advance decisions, strategies and execution is required.
Experience managing small teams is required.
Experience of working with international multi-agency projects, ideally in an environmental context, is desirable.
Experience of data science tools such as Jupyter, Matlab, Knime, SPSS, SAS, or similar Statistical Programming Languages such as R, Python, Javascript or related is desirable.
A minimum of 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.

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October 30, 2024
E-mobility PPG Consultant

Specific tasks and responsibilities

For the development of each CEO endorsement request packages:

Lead the preparation of the CEO endorsement document and its attachments.
Be responsible for the design of all substantive elements of the CEO endorsement document and its annexes, including sections such as the log frame, budget, workplan, results framework (indicators, end-of-o-project targets), baseline scenario, gaps and barriers analysis, alternative scenario, stakeholders engagement, risks, consistency with national priorities, institutional arrangements, gender action plan, knowledge management, theory of change (ToC), and monitoring and evaluation.
Prepare an outline of the strategy and methodology to develop such elements, including a provisional timetable.
In coordination with the UNEP Africa Climate Change Mitigation Team and with support from National Government, the consultant will take the lead in organizing a project scoping mission (first in-country mission) including a stakeholder consultation workshop, bringing together key stakeholders to discuss the project baseline, maps the gaps and barriers, collect relevant country data, co-financing, the problem tree, theory of change and proposed project interventions to prepare the project’s “skeleton” document. Prepare a report summarizing the workshop, with an attendance list.
Prepare a mission report including main findings on scope and stakeholder consultations (following first country mission).
Develop the project “skeleton” document, consisting in a 2-page document indicating the proposed project components, outcomes, outputs (with budget at output level), deliverables, as well as the proposed indicators, the problem tree and the theory of change.
Prepare a presentation for internal discussion to UNEP management describing national circumstances and context, baseline, barriers, proposed intervention, and indicators.
In consultation with the government, establish project and program specific indicators in Annex A.
Align substantive elements of the project with national strategic and planning documents.
Undertake a gender analysis, ensure project deliverables are gender sensitive and prepare a gender action plan with activities, indicators and targets.
Prepare a first draft of the CEO Endorsement Package, including relevant annexes (annexes to be included in the first draft will be discussed and agreed upon with the Task Manager).
Prepare and organize in close coordination with the national counterparts a stakeholder validation workshop (second country mission) to validate the developed CEO Endorsement Document (log frames, results framework, budget, workplan, gender action plan, etc.) with key country counterparts.
Prepare a mission report and validation workshop report summarizing the findings, recommendations and decisions taken during the workshop, and the participants’ list.
Lead the discussion of co-finance contributions, validate the amount and nature of contributions, identify to which project Component(s) the contribution is allocated, complete the co-finance budget template and provide any inputs required to obtain signed co-finance commitment letters.
Prepare a final stakeholder consultation report. The GEF requires that a report is prepared and submitted on stakeholder holder consultations undertaken during the PPG.
Prepare a final and complete version of the CEO Endorsement Document and annexes for UNEP internal review and submission to GEF Secretariat.
Prepare the submission package of the CEO endorsement document and associated annexes to the UNEP Project Review Committee (PRC) and draft the responses to the Committee’s reviews.
Prepare the submission package of the CEO endorsement document and associated annexes to the GEF secretariat and draft responses to Secretariat reviews, until final approval.
Inform UNEP on the status of work and highlight, in a timely manner, risks related to the quality of the information received and the fulfillment of the project’s development schedule.

Qualifications/special skills

Advanced university degree in economics, engineering, environmental sciences, management, or a related discipline is required;
A first level degree with additional two years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree;
Minimum of two years of experience in developing, assessing, evaluating or managing projects in the field of climate change, transport, mobility, renewable energy, environment or development is a requirement.
Experience in drafting project proposals and assessing project documents, including concepts, progress reports, work plans, and financial documents (budgets and expenditure reports) is required;
Experience working with GEF or UNEP projects is a desirable;
Experience in working for multilateral or bilateral funding entities in the field of climate change, transport, mobility, renewable energy environment or development is a desirable;

Languages

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

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October 30, 2024
Senior Programme Management Officer, P5 Associate Data Scientist, P2

Responsibilities

Political representation: Represent UNEP in Kenya and raise the profile of UNEP and its programmes, projects and activities in the country; Establish good working relations with the ministry responsible for environment in the country, including its leadership, as well as other government ministries, departments and agencies whose work is relevant to the environment; Identify opportunities for engagement with the government of Kenya, its institutions and officials, the private sector, international organizations active in the country, the private sector and other stakeholders; Gather information on the priorities of Kenya including emerging environmental issues of concern to the country and communicate them to UNEP to support strategic engagement and programming; Work to ensure UNEP and its role as a global leader on environment within the UN system is understood and appreciated in Kenya.
Programme coordination: Work with Regional Sub-Programme Coordinators, Divisions, Branches and other units of the organization to ensure that national priorities are taken into consideration during programming including project development; Coordinate UNEP’s programmes, projects and other interventions in Kenya and ensure their coherence and visibility; Monitor the implementation of UNEP interventions in Kenya and bring to the attention of the Regional Director and project managers outcomes from monitoring activities; Coordinate UNEP’s inputs and support to national and sub-national processes, events, forums and activities based on request; Publish quarterly reports on UNEP’s presence and work in Kenya.
UN Country Team: Under the leadership of the UN Resident Coordinator (UNRC), represent UNEP in the UN Country Team (UNCT) and participate in all UNCT meetings and retreats; Coordinate UNEP’s participation and input in preparation of the Common Country Analysis (CCA) and during all processes for the design and implementation of the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) as well as of specific initiatives by the UN Development System in Kenya; Engage in and promote joint programming with other UN agencies; Participate in monitoring and evaluation of the UNCT programmes and projects; Keep the Regional Director updated on activities of the UNCT in Kenya.
Partnerships Building: Develop partnerships including with government entities, UN agencies, international and regional inter-governmental organizations, international, regional and national non-governmental organizations, private sector, and other major groups and stakeholders to enhance opportunities to address environmental challenges in Kenya, as well as support implementation of UNEP’s Medium Term Strategy and Programme of Work.
Resource Mobilization: Provide donor relations support and promote strategic partnership; undertake donors mapping, prepare donor profiles, and define and implement a strategic partnership framework; Represent UNEP in the Environment Donor Group in Kenya; Develop positive contacts and working relations with donors and all relevant funding partners; Explore resource mobilization opportunities with government, bilateral and multilateral partners, private sector and others actors; Analyze donor trends (donor policies, sectoral and geographic preferences, etc.); Work with UNEP Divisions to research and develop project concepts to approach potential source of funding in a coordinated manner.
Advocacy, Communication and Outreach: Conduct environmental advocacy in Kenya; Provide communication and outreach support especially on UNEP campaigns and other communication and outreach activities; Coordinate commemoration of World Environment Day in Kenya as well as other global, regional and national events that commemorate important days of relevance to the environment; Participate in and backstop related processes through which UNEP’s environmental leadership on environmental matters as well as its work can be show-cased.
Data collection and analysis: In collaboration with the Science-Policy sub-programme and the World Environment Situation Room (WESR), Lead efforts to collect and analyze data on environmental performance in Kenya and provide insights to identify trends or patterns for data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting. Ensure that the data collected is discoverable, accessible, can be integrated in analyses and is shared.
Perform any other relevant duties as may be delegated by the Regional Director and senior UNEP management.

Competencies

PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge of the UN system, including the UN common country programming process; Ability to manage complexities and adapt to changing environment in the One UN context; Focus on impact and results; Ability to operate effectively across organizational and country boundaries. 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
COMMUNICATION: Ability to express ideas clearly, concisely and persuasively, including ability to defend and explain difficult issues; Ability to draft/edit a variety of reports on UN policy issues and strategies relevant to own work. 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: Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships in a multi-cultural , multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity; Ability to lead and gain assistant c e and cooperation of others in a team endeavor; Ability to work independently and to participate effectively in a team based information sharing environment. 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
LEADERSHIP Establishes and maintains relationship with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support; Ability to develop strategies and empower others to accomplish objectives and solve problems; Demonstrates knowledge of strategies and commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing. Serves as a role model that other people want to follow. Empowers others to translate vision into results. Is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives. Establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support. Anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions. Drives for change and improvement; does not accept the status quo. Shows the courage to take unpopular stands. Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work; demonstrates knowledge of strategies and commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing.
MANAGING PERFORMANCE: Ability to appraise performance fairly and mentor staff. Delegates the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority. Accurately judges the amount of time and resources needed to accomplish a task and matches task to skills. Monitors progress against milestones and deadlines. Delegates the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority. Makes sure that roles, responsibilities and reporting lines are clear to each staff member. Accurately judges the amount of time and resources needed to accomplish a task and matches task to skills. Monitors progress against milestones and deadlines. Regularly discusses performance and provides feedback and coaching to staff. Encourages risk-taking and supports creativity and initiative. Actively supports the development and career aspirations of staff. Appraises performance fairly.

Education

An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Environmental Studies, Economics, Development studies, Social Sciences, or related fields is required.
A first-level university degree in combination with two (2) additional years of qualifying 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 (10) years of progressively responsible work in environmental management, policy development or related area is required.
At least five (5) years experience at the international and/or regional level is required.
Experience working in the context of delivering as one UN and of collaborating with UN Country Teams are desirable.
Experience in environmental/natural resources management, in a UN context or international organization context in a developing region of the world is desirable.
Experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.
Experience in the coordination of programmes 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 French is desirable. Knowledge of other official UN languages is desirable.

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October 30, 2024
Associate Programme Management Officer, P2 Programme Management Officer, P3

Responsibilities

Research and communicate the latest resources that are relevant to UNEP’s gender and safeguard policy formulation and implementation.
Works with project managers of UNEP to facilitate their incorporation of gender and safeguard requirements in project development and implementation; monitors and analyzes specific aspects of gender and safeguards practices; reviews relevant documents and reports; identifies problems and issues to be addressed and recommends corrective actions; liaises with relevant parties; identifies and tracks follow-up actions.
Carries out basic research on selected aspects of programmes, operations and other activities, etc., to include collecting, analyzing and presenting statistical data and other information gathered from diverse sources.
Communicate and share knowledge on UNEP’s gender policy and strategy and Environmental and Social Safeguards Framework (ESSF)-related issues for improved compliance and awareness. This will entail regular and prompt communication with the gender focal points, Safeguard Advisory Group, Divisions and Regional Offices, UN agencies and member states.
Participates in survey initiatives; assists with design of data collection tools; issues data collection tools, reviews, analyzes and interprets responses, identifies problems/issues and prepares preliminary conclusions.
Contributes to the preparation of various written outputs, e.g. draft background papers, analytical notes, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications, etc.
Provides administrative and substantive support to consultative and other meetings, conferences, including proposing agenda topics, identifying and proposing participants, preparation of background documents and presentations, handling logistics, etc.
Undertakes outreach activities; participates in the development of training workshops, seminars; participates in and makes presentations on assigned topics/activities.
Coordinates activities related to budget funding (programme/project preparation and submissions, progress reports, financial statements, etc.) and preparation of related documents/reports (pledging, work programme, programme budget, etc.).
Contributes to the collection and analysis of data as well as identification of trends or patterns and provides draft insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods for 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 gender issues. Ability to identify issues, analyze and participate in the resolution of issues/problems. Ability to assist with 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.
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

An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in business administration, management, economics, social science or related fields is required.
A first level university degree ( Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in the same fields in combination with two (2) additional years of relevant qualifying 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 two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in project / programme management or related area is required.
Experience in implementing environmental programmes or projects is desirable.
Experience with UN system, governmental or non-governmental institutions implementing projects / programmes addressing gender and safeguard issues is desirable.
A minimum of one (1) year or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable (none if successful YPP or P-1 with a related degree).

Languages

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

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October 30, 2024
Legal Officer, P4

Responsibilities

Tracking the policies, rules, regulations, procedures, obligations, and other requirements of the Green Climate Fund and advising on the legal implications for UNEP.
Advising on UNEP’s compliance with the Green Climate Fund policies and fiduciary requirements.
Coordinating with relevant UNEP Divisions and offices to ensure full and timely compliance with Green Climate Fund policies and fiduciary requirements, fostering both pro- active and remedial action as necessary.
Planning, monitoring, and ensuring compliance with policies, rules, regulations, obligations, and other requirements of the Green Climate Fund; including internal operating procedures and other mechanisms as appropriate for both full funding proposals and readiness grants.
Reviewing all Green Climate Fund project submissions (to ensure compliance with UNEP’s fiduciary accreditation level) and advising on areas for improvement as necessary.
Performing extensive legal research and analysis and preparing due diligence reports, determinations, briefs and correspondence, in particular to UNEP’s operations, the Global Environment Facility and the Green Climate Fund requirements related to Prohibited Practices, Anti-money laundering, Fraud and corruption, providing legal advice to the unit/division.
Reviewing, advising and negotiating on and drafting complex contracts, agreements, institutional and operational management alternatives, or legal submissions and other legal documents with donors including those related to UNEP’s operations, the Green Climate Fund and Global Environment Facilities and engaging the relevant divisions and offices and other departments as required.
Working with Portfolio and Task Mangers to negotiate all terms sheets and Funded Activity Agreements (FAAs) between UNEP and Green Climate Fund and related documentation for all approved Green Climate Fund projects and contributing to their effectiveness and execution.
Contributing to the conduct and discipline function by handling preliminary assessments and drafting the briefing notes and by supporting the delivery of training related to conduct and discipline regulations and rules.
Coordinating input into and drafting high-quality briefing notes on legal instruments that related to UNEP’s operation and other management communications for Green Climate Fund Coordination Office and / or senior management 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.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Competencies

PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge of international public law and in particular, UN administrative regulatory framework, legal procedures and instruments both substantive and procedural. Ability to apply legal expertise to analyzing a diverse range of complex and unusual legal issues and problems and in developing innovative and creative solutions in prosecuting complex criminal cases. Strong analytical skills and ability to conduct comprehensive legal research on a range of issues, including those of a unique and / or complex nature; proficiency in legal writing and expression and ability to prepare legal briefs, opinions, indictments or legal submissions/motions, and a variety of legal instruments and related documents. Discretion and sound judgment in applying legal expertise to sensitive, complex legal issues. Strong negotiating skills and ability to influence others to reach agreement. Ability to work to tight deadlines and handle multiple concurrent projects/cases. Knowledge of contemporary international relations and of UN system, organization and interrelationships. 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.
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 theclients’ 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.
JUDGEMENT/DECISION-MAKING: Identifies the key issues in a complex situation, and comes to the heart of the problem quickly; Gathers relevant information before making a decision; Considers positive and negative impacts of decisions prior to making them; Takes decisions with an eye to the impact on others and on the Organization; Proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation based on all available information; Checks assumptions against facts; Determines the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision; Makes tough decisions when necessary.

Education

An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in international public law or related fields is required.
A first level university degree in combination with two (2) additional years of qualifying 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 law, including legal analysis, research and writing is required.
Experience working with UN entities and/or inter-governmental organizations on public corporate legal issues is desirable.
Experience in providing advice to governments or non-government organizations on environmental projects compliance issues is desirable.
Experience in handling disciplinary cases in the national or international level 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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October 30, 2024
Project Development and Food Systems Specialist

Responsibilities

In consultation with the Branch Coordinator, Head of the Nature Transformation & Mainstreaming Unit, and under direct supervision of the Programme Management Officer responsible for food systems, the consultant will undertake the following assignments

Develop a project framework document. To this end, the consultant will:
Facilitate consultations with the Biodiversity and Land Branch, other branches and divisions in UNEP, and external stakeholders as appropriate for the development of a theory of change and results framework to form the basis of the logical framework for UNEP’s sustainable food system strategy moving forward.
Based on the above elements, prepare a project concept note for review by UNEP’s Project Review Committee (PRC).
Taking feedback from the PRC into account and develop a full project document according to the specifications in the UNEP Programme Manual.
Develop a Project document and financing proposal, based on the theory of change developed in the aforementioned project

Framework Document. To This End, The Consultant Will

Hold consultations with the Biodiversity and Land Branch, other branches and divisions in UNEP, Secretariats of Multilateral Environmental Agreements and external stakeholders (as appropriate) for the adaptation of the theory of change and identification of appropriate intervention points and develop results and logical frameworks to form the basis of a global sustainable food systems project.
Based on the above elements, prepare a project concept note for review by UNEP’s Project Review Committee (PRC).
Taking feedback from the PRC into account, develop a full project document in collaboration with the responsible Programme Manager, according to the specifications in the UNEP Programme Manual.
Review, fact check and finalise the project document to ensure that all UN Environment project development guidelines are met and that the proposed project addresses priority needs and is both cost effective and implementable.
Lead the identification of and liaison with suitable donors and funding opportunities for the project and prepare a financing proposal in the format specified by the identified donor(s).

Qualifications/special Skills

An advanced university degree in environmental sciences, agricultural sciences, ecology, project management, natural resource management or economics, or a related subject is required.
A first degree together with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree.
A minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible experience in the development of project proposals, management, and sustainable use of biodiversity or related areas of work is required.
Skills in results-based management using the Theory of Change approach is desirable.
Knowledge of International Organisation Programme and project frameworks is desirable.
Excellent resource mobilization and background in writing skills is desirable.
Good knowledge of different international donor processes and mechanisms is desirable.
Excellent networking and communication skills, and experience engaging with multiple parties and stakeholders using participatory techniques is desirable.
Project document and proposal writing experience is desirable.

Languages

Fluency in written and spoken English is required. Working knowledge of another UN language is an advantage.

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October 30, 2024