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Senior Telecommunications Technical Assistant, G7

This post is located in the Technical Services Unit in the Information Technology Unit (ITU) of the Division of Conference Services (DCS), UNON at the Nairobi duty station. Under the direct supervision of the Chief, ITU/DCS/UNON the incumbent will be responsible for the following functions:
Responsibilities
Conference equipment handling and day-to-day operations:

Install and test conference equipment;
Set up and test conference room as per agreed standards;
Perform audio and video recording/webstreaming and process recordings as per clients’ requirements;
Guide and mentor short term technical staff;
Assist interpreters with operational set-ups and monitor operations throughout the meeting;
Engage in teamwork with other UNON technical parties with respect to video and tele-conferencing services, network and server support.

Maintenance of conference equipment:

Conduct quarterly inspections to test, repair and clean conference equipment;
Tackle technical issues relating to conference equipment and share information, technological improvement ideas and suggestions with the team members; escalate outstanding unresolved issues;
Ensure adequate spare parts are kept in stock;
Liaise with internal staff members and external contractors on timely repair or replacement of faulty equipment.

Team Co-ordination:

Perform the role of supervisor and coordinate the daily operations of the team;
Participate in weekly coordination meetings;
Conduct resource planning on a weekly basis;
Supervise short-term staff;
Engage in daily contact with internal stakeholders;
Research tools, resources and best practices that will enable the team to perform;
Coordinate with the Division of Security & Safety Services (DSS) to ensure safety and security of equipment and delegates in the conference area;
Coordinate with Facilities Management and Transport Service to ensure proper upkeep of conference facilities;
Research and give feedback on training needs.

Inventory and Procurement:

Coordinate with Procurement Section to ensure timely acquisition of equipment and services required;
Maintain up-to-date records of assets;
Conduct quarterly physical inventory checks to ensure up-to-date records;
Prepare quarterly report; investigate and report any discrepancies;
Perform regular audits;
Conduct quarterly IT equipment testing;
Ensure timely equipment repairs;
Monitor inventory stock levels;
Ensure security of DCS assets and maintain keys;
Report damaged and lost property to Property Management Unit and DSS.

Data analytics:

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 other related duties as may be assigned.

Competencies

PROFESSIONALISM: Ability to apply knowledge and technical skills to install and test relevant equipment, provide maintenance services and user support; ability to perform analysis, modeling and interpretation of data in support of decision-making; 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; 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 decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
TECHNOLOGICAL AWARENESS: Keeps abreast of available technology; understands applicability and limitation of technology to the work of the office; actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks; shows willingness to learn new technology.

Education

Completion of High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Supplementary courses/diplomas in areas of inventory, computer office suites and audio/video (AV) broadcasting are required.
Specialized Audio/Video and Information Technology (IT) certifications such as Certified Technology Specialist (CTS), Dante Level 1-3, ITIL Foundation or ITIL Service Operation is desirable.
Passing the Global General Service Test (GGST) is a prerequisite for recruitment consideration in the General Services and related categories in the United Nations Secretariat. Successful passing of the Administrative Support Assessment Test (ASAT) in English at the United Nations Headquarters (UNHQ), Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), Economic and Social Commission for Eastern Asia (ESCWA), United Nations Office at Geneva.

Work Experience

A minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience involving computerized general office work and use of Microsoft Office Suite is required. The minimum years of relevant experience is reduced by two (2) years for candidates who possess a first level University degree.
Experience in audio/video broadcasting in a medium-sized organization is required.
At least two (2) years of experience in activities related to conference servicing in hybrid mode using Remote Simultaneous Interpretation (RSI) platforms in the United Nations system, other intergovernmental organizations, or in the private sector at the international level, is required.
Telecommunications related experience in operating, maintenance and servicing of conference and AV equipment is required.
1 year 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 official United Nations language is desirable.

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October 29, 2024
Communication Consultant – Malawi National Adaptation Plan

Duties and Responsibilities:

The International Communication Consultant will work in close collaboration with the National Communication Consultant, the Gender Consultant, the Institutional Engagement Consultant and the Project Management Unit (PMU) working for the NAP project. Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of the UNEP Task Manager as well as the NAP Project Coordinator within the Environmental Affairs Department, the International Communications Consultant will support the implementation of the Communication Strategy and Action Plan for the Malawi NAP.
Strengthen the Communication Strategy and Action Plan for the Malawi NAP and guide its implementation
Review and provide inputs to the draft NAP Malawi Communication Strategy and Action Plan, addressing different stakeholder groups, following international best practice standards.
Support the process of implementing and reporting on the Communication Strategy and Action Plan, working closely with the National Communication Consultant, the Gender Consultant and the PMU. The consultant is expected to organize monthly check-up meetings with the national communication consultant and the project coordinator to take stock of the communication action plan implementation, follow up on activities and address delays.
Provide guidance for the delivery by the national communication consultant of production and dissemination of eight (8) communication and outreach materials including stories and news on NAP developments, briefing notes, factsheets, audio-visual, press/media kit, etc.;
Synthesize the key results and recommendations of the climate risk assessments into communication messages for key target audiences.
Develop an active dissemination campaign with ministries, districts and relevant stakeholder groups for use of the climate-risk mapping tool being developed by the NAP project, and provide guidance to the national communication consultant and project team for its implementation and monitoring of its results.
Contribute to the private sector engagement led by the project.

The consultant will report to the UNEP Task Manager as Delivery Partner. The consultant will work in close collaboration with the Project Coordinator under the supervision of the Environmental Affairs Department.
Qualifications/special skills

Master’s Degree in Communications, Communication for Development, or other related field is required
At least 7 years relevant post-graduate work experience in communications for environment and/or development, in particular in strategic communication planning and production of communication materials and capacity building; is required
At least one previous experience related to elaborating communication strategies and action plans for an institution or national program, and/or related to leading dissemination campaigns to targeted audiences; is required
Demonstrated experience of drafting key messages and developing communication products tailored to relevant audience including private sector entities, such as newsletters and press briefing, briefing notes, guidelines and audio-visual products is required
Excellent English language writing and editing skills, and an ability to convey complex ideas in a concise, clear, direct, and lively style; is required
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, ability to meet deadlines and to manage multiple tasks effectively and efficiently, ability to take initiative and be innovative; is required
Working knowledge of relevant computer software such as MS Office, WordPress, Adobe InDesign/Illustrator/Photoshop; is required
Experience in the Southern African Development Community region is an added advantage
Experience in communication on environmental and climate change issues is an added advantage.

Languages

Fluency in written and oral English is required

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October 29, 2024
Associate Economics Affairs Officer

Responsibilities

The Young Professionals Programme examination in Economic Affairs covers a wide range of topics in the areas of fundamental concepts from microeconomics, macroeconomics, economics of growth and sustainable development, climate and ocean economics, economics of international trade and finance, quantitative economic analysis and econometrics, resources and environmental economics, and other areas of the economic discipline covered economic affairs arms of the United Nations. Those successful in the examination could be assigned to a job that covers any or a combination of these areas.
Some of the key responsibilities of an Associate Economic Affairs Officer include (These duties are generic and may not be carried out by all Associate Officers.):

Economic and/or sector analysis:

Collects, evaluates, interprets, and analyses qualitative and quantitative socio-economic information obtained from a variety of sources and pertaining to particular sectors, countries, regions, or sustainable development topics.
Prepares or helps to prepare drafts of analytical studies of economic and sustainable development issues pertaining to sector, country, region, and the world as a whole, and of policies necessary to deal with these issues (e.g., analysis of economic growth, resource efficiency, resilience to economic and environmental shocks, trends in implementation of the 2030 agenda and the SDGs).
Prepares briefing notes, inputs to speeches, and other such material on topical economic and sustainable development issues in a form that is readily accessible by non-specialists.
Maintains databases covering both quantitative and qualitative information and programmes necessary for management and organization of such databases.
Assists in designing, testing, using, and carrying out necessary modification of econometric models and other sustainable development policy support tools.
Assists in organizing and servicing expert group meetings, seminars, etc. on topical economic and sustainable development issues.

Intergovernmental support:

Prepares inputs for reports to intergovernmental bodies.
Follows intergovernmental meetings and prepares their summary reports and other relevant output.
Prepares inputs to statements by members of the Bureau and Secretariat staff to various economic and sustainable development issue related meetings.
Assists in organizing panels, round tables, etc. necessary for inter-governmental processes pertaining to economic and sustainable development issues.

Technical cooperation:

Compiles and analyses data and other information necessary for preparing relevant technical cooperation project proposals in the area of economic and sustainable development. Uses systems analysis for integrated planning and development scenarios.
Participates in drafting of technical cooperation programmes and projects.
Prepares material necessary for approval of regional, country or sector specific technical cooperation projects.
Monitors, backstops, supports the implementation of and assesses the implementation of approved technical cooperation programmes and projects.

General:

Conducts data analysis for a variety of reasons; and keeps abreast of latest tools and techniques to do so.
Performs other related duties as required, including a variety of administrative tasks necessary for the final delivery of the work unit’s services.
Undertakes on-the-job and other training activities, both internally and externally.

Competencies
Professionalism:

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

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

Planning & 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

At least a first-level university degree (i.e., Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent degree of at least three years) in an area of study relevant to Economics. Candidates with an advanced degree are encouraged to apply. Degrees accepted must be in Economics or a related field, in one of the following areas (to be selected from the “Main Course of Study” dropdown menu):
Social & Behavioural Science; Mathematics & Statistics; Business & Administration; Environmental Protection; Agriculture, Forestry & Fishery
Important: when preparing your application in Inspira, if you do not see your exact degree listed, please choose the field of study that is closest to your degree, from the “Field of Study” and “Main Course of Study” dropdown menus; then type the exact title in original language as well as its translation in English or French in the additional comment boxes. Do NOT select “other” for main course of study or field of study (or you will be automatically disqualified).¿

Work Experience

No work experience is required. Relevant work experience may be taken into consideration as an additional screening criteria when more than 60 candidates from the same country apply to the same exam area.

Languages

Fluency (speaking, reading, writing, understanding fluently) in one of the working languages of the UN Secretariat, English or French, is required; knowledge of the other is desirable. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.

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October 29, 2024
Finance and Budget Officer, P3 TEEBAgriFood: Junior Consultant Website Development Consultant – Bamako Convention

Responsibilities
Under the overall supervision of the Director, Law Division and the direct supervision of the Head, Programme Delivery and Support Unit, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:

Medium-term Plan and Programme Budget:
Reviews, analyses and finalizes the preparation of programme budgets, taking into account recommendations and decisions of United Nations Environmental Assembly.
Provides substantive support to the Division Management Team in their review of the programme budget.
Ensures legislative mandates are accurately translated into programme budgets.
Budget Preparation:
Reviews and analyses cost estimates and budget proposals, in terms of staff and non-staff requirements from (a) the Law Division’s programmatic aspects; and (b) ensure compliance with medium-term plan and other legislative mandates.
Provides support to managers with respect to the elaboration of resource requirements for budget submissions.
Reviews, analyses and provides input into finalization of programme budget/financial implications.
Budget Administration:
Issues allotments, including redeployment of funds when necessary, ensuring appropriate expenditures.
Monitors budget implementation and recommends reallocation of funds when necessary.
Monitors expenditures to ensure that they remain within authorized levels.
Reviews all requisitions for goods and services to ensure that the correct objects of expenditure have been charged, ensuring availability of funds.
Administers and monitors extra-budgetary resources, including review of agreements and cost plans, ensuring compliance with regulations and rules and established policies and procedures.
Prepares relevant documentation with respect to budget performance submissions.
Reviews and makes appropriate recommendations with respect to the finalization of budget performance reports, analysing variances between approved budgets and actual expenditures.
Provides substantive support to intergovernmental and legislative bodies.
Acts as Certifying Officer under Financial Rule 110 to ensure that proposed obligations and expenditures are in accordance with approved budgets and established regulations and rules.
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.
General:
Keeps up-to-date on documents/reports/guidelines that have a bearing on matters related to programme budgets, ensuring compliance with intergovernmental recommendations and decisions as well as with United Nations policies and procedures;
Monitors and supervises the work of subordinate staff as required.
Performs other related duties, as may be assigned.

Competencies

PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge of financial principles and practices. Ability to independently conduct research and analysis, formulate options and present conclusions and recommendations. The ability to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management is desirable. 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 & 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.
ACCOUNTABILITY: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.

Education

An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in business administration, finance, or related field is required.
A first-level university degree with in combination with an additional two (2) 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

Job – Specific Qualification

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or other accounting certification is desirable.

Work Experience

A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in finance, administration, budget, business administration or related area is required.
Work experience with financial systems and financial modules of Enterprise Resource Planning software such as SAP is desirable.
Work experience with budgetary policies, financial regulations and rules in an international organization is desirable.
Work experience involving trust fund management, budget preparation, resource planning, monitoring and analysis of budget implementation, accounting, audit, financial reporting or other related areas is desirable.
Work experience in preparation of written reports, presentations and briefing with financial content and analysis 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 this post, fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of other UN official languages is desirable.

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October 29, 2024
Evaluation Consultant for Terminal Evaluation of the UNEP Project “Faith for Earth Initiative” (PIMS 2053)

Specific Responsibilities.

In close consultation with the Evaluation Manager, the Evaluation Consultant will be responsible for the overall management of the Evaluation and timely provision of its outputs, data collection and analysis and report-writing. More specifically:

Inception Phase Of The Evaluation, Including

preliminary desk review and introductory interviews with project staff;
draft the reconstructed Theory of Change of the project;
prepare the evaluation framework;
develop the desk review and interview protocols;
draft the survey protocols (if relevant);
develop and present criteria for country and/or site selection for the evaluation mission;
plan the evaluation schedule;
prepare the Inception Report, incorporating comments until approved by the Evaluation Manager

Data Collection And Analysis Phase Of The Evaluation, Including

conduct further desk review and virtual in-depth interviews with project implementing and executing agencies, project partners and project stakeholders;
regularly report back to the Evaluation Manager on progress and inform of any possible problems or issues encountered and;
keep the Project Manager informed of the evaluation progress.

Reporting Phase, Including

draft the Main Evaluation Report, ensuring that the evaluation report is complete, coherent and consistent with the Evaluation Manager guidelines both in substance and style;
liaise with the Evaluation Manager on comments received and finalize the Main Evaluation Report, ensuring that comments are taken into account until approved by the Evaluation Manager
prepare a Response to Comments annex for the main report, listing those comments not accepted by the Evaluation Consultant and indicating the reason for the rejection; and
(where agreed with the Evaluation Manager) prepare an Evaluation Brief (2-page summary of the evaluand and the key evaluation findings and lessons)

Managing Relations, Including

maintain a positive relationship with evaluation stakeholders, ensuring that the evaluation process is as participatory as possible but at the same time maintains its independence;
communicate in a timely manner with the Evaluation Manager on any issues requiring its attention and intervention.
The Evaluation Consultant shall have had no prior involvement in the formulation or implementation of the project and will be independent from the participating institutions. The consultant will sign the Evaluation Consultant Code of Conduct Agreement Form.
The Evaluation Consultant will be selected and recruited by the UNEP Evaluation Office through an individual consultancy contract.
Comprehensive terms of reference will be shared with the consultant separately.

Qualifications/special Skills

A university degree in environmental sciences, international development or other relevant political or social sciences area is required and an advanced degree in the same areas is desirable;
A minimum of 5 years of technical evaluation experience is required, preferably including evaluating large, regional or global programmes and using a Theory of Change approach;
A good/broad understanding of faith-based organizations is required.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this consultancy, fluency in oral and written English is a requirement and knowledge of other UN languages is desirable.

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October 29, 2024
Programme Management Assistant Programme Management Officer, P3

Competencies

PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge of internal policies, processes and procedures generally and in particular those related to programme/project administration, implementation and evaluation, technical cooperation, programming and budgeting. Understanding of the functions and organization of the work unit and of the organizational structure and respective roles of related units. Ability to work well with figures, undertake basic research and gather information from standard sources. Demonstrated ability to apply good judgment in the context of assignments given. The ability to perform analysis, modeling and interpretation of data in support of decision-making. 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.
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.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Passing the Global General Service Test (GGST) is a prerequisite for recruitment consideration in the General Services and related categories in the United Nations Secretariat. Successful passing of the Administrative Support Assessment Test (ASAT) in English at the United Nations Headquarters (UNHQ), Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA), United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG), United Nations Office at Vienna (UNOV), International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) or International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY) may be accepted in lieu of the GGST.
The GGST is administered to applicants when required before the administration of a written assessment and/or interview.

Work Experience

A minimum of five (5) years of experience in programme or project administration, technical cooperation or related area is required.
Experience with an ERP system such as Umoja (SAP) is required.
Experience working with Umoja Implementing Partners module in supporting program planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation is desirable.
Experience providing administrative support to diverse team in implementing and coordinating multiple projects, and activities is desirable.
One (1) or more years 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.

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October 29, 2024
Head of the Interim Secretariat for the Science Policy Panel, D1

Responsibilities

Lead the Secretariat team in charge of enabling the work of the hoc open-ended working group (OEWG) and its preparatory process to configure a science-policy panel (OEWG 2 and 3), by:

Leading the substantive framing of the panel’s focus on the science-policy interface of chemicals, waste and prevention of pollution;
Providing options and lessons learned on the establishment of an independent panel;
Making sure there is no overlap but rather synergy with related science policy panels;
Identifying and presenting to the OEWG information and guidance to focus the panel’s scope of work;
Undertaking fundraising efforts as required.

Lead the design, implementation and monitoring of a preparatory process that is credible and gains ownership of governments and the respect of scientific communities and civil society, by:

Engaging with partners and relevant institutions to lead the Secretariat in designing its work programme and convening of experts and governments, and in mobilizing the resources for the Secretariat’s functioning and that of the OEWG;
Designing the process to identify and select experts; coordinate background papers to inform the OEWG in its deliberations;
Organizing regional meetings/consultations to prepare for the OEWG process;

Design and oversee the implementation of preparatory work for the ad hoc OEWG and the intergovernmental meeting for the purpose of considering the establishment of a science-policy panel, by:

Drafting a scenario note indicating the operating procedures for this first meeting, consideration of the rules of procedure, the organization of work and the timelines suggested for discussion;
Formulating and articulating intersessional work between OWEG 1 and OEWG 2 and between OEWG 2 and OEWG 3.
Providing the final report of the outcomes of the OEWG process.

Leads team members efforts to collect and analyze data and provides insight to identify trends or patterns for data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting. Ensures that everyone can discover, access, integrate and share the data they need.

Competencies

PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge of theories, concepts and approaches related to chemicals and waste management; Ability to interpret and incorporate relevant Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs); 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: 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.
LEADERSHIP: 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 into substantive work and commitment to the goal of achieving gender balance in staffing.
EMPOWERING OTHERS: Delegates responsibility, clarifies expectations, and gives staff autonomy in important areas of their work; Encourages others to set challenging goals; Holds others accountable for achieving results related to their area of responsibility; Genuinely values all staff members’ input and expertise; Shows appreciation and rewards achievement and effort; Involves others when making decisions that affect them.

Education

An advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent), in chemistry, industrial or chemical engineering, environmental or physical sciences, sustainable development-related, or related field is required.
A first-level university degree, in combination with (2) two additional years of qualifying experience, may be accepted in lieu of an 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 fifteen (15) years relevant work experience in programme/project management in fields related to chemicals and/or waste management is required.
Experience in fund-raising is required.
Experience in intergovernmental processes is required.
Experience leading technically diverse teams of experts is required.
Experience working in the UN system or similar international organization is desirable.
Experience working in the private sector is desirable
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 other UN languages is desirable.

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October 29, 2024
Consultant for Terminal Evaluation of the UNEP Project “Climate Change and Security Youth Communication Consultant Marine and Coastal Environmental Management Consultant

Duties and Responsibilities
Org. Setting

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the United Nations systems designated entity for addressing environmental issues at the global and regional level. Its mandate is to coordinate the development of environmental policy consensus by keeping the global environment under review and bringing emerging issues to the attention of governments and the international community for action. This consultancy is located at Headquarters in the Evaluation Office which reports directly to the Executive Director. The consultant reports to the Evaluation Officer managing the project and the Director of the Evaluation Office (EO).
The Terminal Evaluation is undertaken at operational completion of the project to assess project performance (in terms of relevance, effectiveness and efficiency), and determine outcomes and impacts (actual and potential) stemming from the Project, including their sustainability. The Evaluation has two primary purposes: (i) to provide evidence of results to meet accountability requirements, and (ii) to promote operational improvement, learning and knowledge sharing through results and lessons learned among UNEP, the European Union (EU), Adelphi, among other project partners and Practical Action (Nepal and Sudan). Therefore, the Evaluation will identify lessons of operational relevance for future Project formulation and implementation, especially where a second phase of the Project is being considered. Recommendations relevant to the whole house may also be identified during the evaluation process.

In close consultation with the Evaluation Manager, the evaluation consultant will be responsible for the overall management of the evaluation and timely provision of its outputs, data collection and analysis and report-writing. More specifically:

Inception phase of the evaluation, including:
preliminary desk review and introductory interviews with project staff;
draft the reconstructed Theory of Change of the project;
prepare the evaluation framework;
develop the desk review and interview protocols;
draft the survey protocols (if relevant);
develop and present criteria for country and/or site selection for the evaluation mission;
plan the evaluation schedule;
prepare the Inception Report, incorporating comments until approved by the Evaluation Manager

Data collection and analysis phase of the evaluation, including:

conduct further desk review and in-depth interviews with project implementing and executing agencies, project partners and project stakeholders;
(where appropriate and agreed) conduct an evaluation mission in the project country, visit the project locations, interview project partners and stakeholders, including a good representation of local communities. Ensure independence of the evaluation and confidentiality of evaluation interviews.
regularly report back to the Evaluation Manager on progress and inform of any possible problems or issues encountered and;
keep the Project/Task Manager informed of the evaluation progress.

Reporting phase, including:

draft the Main Evaluation Report, ensuring that the evaluation report is complete, coherent and consistent with the Evaluation Manager guidelines both in substance and style;
liaise with the Evaluation Manager on comments received and finalize the Main Evaluation Report, ensuring that comments are taken into account until approved by the Evaluation Manager
prepare a Response to Comments annex for the main report, listing those comments not accepted by the evaluation consultant and indicating the reason for the rejection; and
(where agreed with the Evaluation Manager) prepare an Evaluation Brief (2-page summary of the evaluand and the key evaluation findings and lessons)

Managing relations, including:

maintain a positive relationship with evaluation stakeholders, ensuring that the evaluation process is as participatory as possible but at the same time maintains its independence;
communicate in a timely manner with the Evaluation Manager on any issues requiring its attention and intervention.

Qualifications/special skills

An advanced university degree in environmental or social studies or international development is required. A first level degree with an additional (2) years qualifying work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree.
At least 7 years’ professional experience is required
Working experience in the areas of environmental resource management, climate change, and natural resource conflict is an added advantage; previous working experience in undertaking evaluation of projects, preferably using a Theory of Change approach, is required.
Experience in managing partnerships, knowledge management and communication is desirable for all evaluation consultants.

Languages

Knowledge of English language along with excellent writing skills in English is required.

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October 29, 2024
Intern – Environment Affairs, I Senior Administrative Assistant, G7

Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions.
Responsibilities
Within delegated authority, the intern will carry out the following duties:

Learn from real-world practitioners and liaise with the organization on live policy problems.
Carry out research and analysis on the connections between climate change, nature and pollution and providing comments and suggestions for improvement.
Carrying out research and analysis, reviewing portfolio and providing comments and suggestions for improvement.
Prepare written summaries and/or make oral presentations of his/her research, including briefing notes and reports.
Assist in maintaining files, materials, information, and related data relevant to the sub programme.

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.
TECHNOLOGICAL AWARENESS: Keeps abreast of available technology; understands applicability and limitation of technology to the work of the office; actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks; shows willingness to learn new technology.

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 a university degree.
Be computer literate in standard software applications.

Preferred area of study:

Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, environmental governance, Environmental law. Any experience, academic or otherwise, in the data analytics would be a major asset.
Have demonstrated 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 include 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.

Closing: 09 May 2023

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Blue Economy Investment Readiness Guidance Consultant Finance Consultant SME-Focused Blue Initiative (BlueImpact)

Qualifications/special skills

Advanced University degree ideally on environment/development studies, natural resource management, sustainable development, political science, business or finance or a related discipline, or the equivalent combination of education and experience in a relevant field is required.
A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university
At least 7 years’ experience working on development, finance or related areas is required.
Experience of working on development financing mechanisms, funds or other entities is required.
Experience working on blue economy finance, policy and/or analysis is desirable.

Languages

Fluency in written and spoken English is required.

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