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  • Legal Officer 


            

            
            Programme Management Intern 


            

            
            Associate Programme Management Officer (Multiple Positions)

    Legal Officer Programme Management Intern Associate Programme Management Officer (Multiple Positions)

    Responsibilities

    Serve as a lead officer in one or more areas of concentration, and independently handles a wide range of multi-discipline and complex legal matters involving issues of international, public, private and administrative law, to include interpretation and application of instruments in that area of concentration.
    Provide legal advice on diverse substantive and procedural questions of considerable complexity, which may include those related to administration and management, institutions support, and other operational matters,
    Advise and engage with UN internal justice system including the tribunals, represents the organization on cases before the UNDT, participates in negotiations and settlement of claims, to include establishing strategy and approach; deciding on the recommendations on the merit of claims and in connection with the reviewability of administrative decisions.
    Review, advise on and draft complex agreements, institutional and operational modalities, or legal motions/submissions and other legal documents; develops new legal modalities to meet unique needs/circumstances.
    Review complaints relating to prohibition of discrimination, harassment, including sexual harassment, and abuse of authority as well as retaliation investigations to determine if prohibited conduct or retaliation occurred as alleged, and provide legal support to the Conduct and Discipline focal point • Perform extensive legal research and analysis and prepares determinations, briefs, and correspondence, in particular to remediate situations where prohibited conducts or retaliation has occurred and effectuate the consultation/resolution process; provides legal advice to the unit/division.
    Provide timely and confidential legal advice and guidance on diverse and substantive questions of considerable complexity, including monitoring trends and conducting analysis into root causes of legal dilemmas for staff.
    Provide legal advice on the interpretation and application of staff regulations and rules in relation to investigations, including the review of administrative decisions.
    Consult and liaise with the Office of Human Resources Management (OHRM), Office of Legal Affairs (OLA), Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS), among others with regard to investigation, as necessary Corporate legal advice:
    Review, advise on and drafts complex agreements, institutional and operational modalities with governments, non-governmental organizations and other public and private entities. or legal motions/submissions and other legal documents; develops new legal modalities to meet unique needs/circumstances

    Education

    Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in international law 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 seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in law, preferably administrative, employment, civil and criminal law or a related area is required.
    Experience in legal analysis, research and writing is required.
    Experience in litigation and first-hand experience appearing and leading evidence of witnesses before a court, tribunal, or equivalent administrative boards or bodies is desirable.
    Experience with staff regulations and rules, policies, procedures and operations of the United Nations and United Nations Internal Justice System or other similar international organization is desirable.
    Two (2) years or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable

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  • Forest Finance and Carbon Market Specialist

    Forest Finance and Carbon Market Specialist

    Tasks:

    Programme implementation quality assurance, for results delivery (Output 1, 20%)
    Ensure capacity development to countries on topics such as carbon market, and other REDD+ related issues, provide input into papers and briefing notes, conduct meetings with stakeholders from both the private and public sector.
    Support on reporting and ad hoc requests from colleagues in the organisation.
    Access to REDD+ financing and private sector engagement (Output 2, 65%)
    Jointly with the UNEP UN-REDD Africa Regional Coordinator and the Global UN-REDD Finance Specialist leads the agenda on REDD+ and forest carbon finance, as well as private sector engagement initiatives and activities in in the Africa r region.
    Provides policy advisory support to African priority countries in accessing and scaling up sustainable financing for REDD+ activities (upfront, carbon finance and results-based financing).
    Liaise with and convene other REDD+ initiatives and potential co-financing agencies and institutions to ensure REDD+ implementation consists of one nationally owned REDD+ process.
    Bring about purchases or investments of REDD+ projects in target countries and foster better policy and financial instruments to encourage further investment.
    Generate and disseminate knowledge around financial mechanisms such as blended finance to be used to scale investment into REDD+ and NBS. This requires both public and private relationships and joint conversations.
    Establishes good working relationships with partners (public and private) working towards the REDD+ and carbon finance field in Africa.
    Contributes to advance global UNEP UN-REDD led initiatives agenda on upfront financing and results-based financing by generating and disseminating knowledge, including but not limited to forest carbon markets and by convening relevant actors to act.
    Provide support as requested by ROA and other UN agencies
    Support the resources mobilization process (Output 3, 15%): Identify strategic opportunities, needs and gaps to contribute to the planning process in line with the UN-REDD Results Framework for the 2021-2025 period.
    Transform these opportunities into project ideas with theory of change to be implemented on the ground.
    Initiate drafts project concept notes, documents/proposals according to donors’ procedures and support the submission process.
    Consult with partners, country focal points and related stakeholders to collect feedback and update the documents as needed.
    Contribute to finding and arranging new funding opportunities within the branch.

    Qualifications/special skills

    Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Natural Resources, Forestry, Environmental Engineering, Economics, Public/Environmental Policy, Environmental impact assessment of projects, public management, or forest management, economics, finance, sustainable development, business administration, Biology or Agronomy, economics, finance, sustainable development, business administration or related field is required.
    A minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience in public or private sector entities, including in the African region is required.
    Strong knowledge about REDD+ mechanism, not limited to the financing aspects, as well as understanding of financial institutions and sustainable finance with practical experience with at least an African country is required.
    Within the required 5 years, a minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience in the provision of technical assistance in sustainable forest management or conservation, coordination and planning with national and regional actors related to forest management and/or forest management and climate change will be desirable.
    Excellent knowledge of Africa’s REDD+ context would be an asset.
    Experience working with international organizations is desirable.

    Skills

    Strong and proven project management skills.
    Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
    Ability to convene partners and facilitate consensus.
    Ability to coordinate a wide range of different outputs and partners.
    Ability to analyse materials from various sources and expertise and recommend alternative options if needed.

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  • Evaluation Specialist for Terminal Evaluation of the UNEP/GEF Project Conserving, Enhancing and Managing Carbon Stocks and Biodiversity in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone 


            

            
            Principal Evaluator for Terminal Evaluation of the UNEP/GEF Project Conserving, Enhancing and Managing Carbon Stocks and Biodiversity in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone 


            

            
            Evaluation Consultant for Terminal Evaluation of the UNEP Project “Strengthening the Environmental Management of the Oil and Gas Sector in Fragile and Developing Countries’’ (PIMS ID 1957) 


            

            
            Evaluation Consultant for Terminal Evaluation of the UNEP/GEF Project Promoting Protected Areas Management through Integrated Marine and Coastal Ecosystems Protection in Coastal Area of Montenegro

    Evaluation Specialist for Terminal Evaluation of the UNEP/GEF Project Conserving, Enhancing and Managing Carbon Stocks and Biodiversity in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone Principal Evaluator for Terminal Evaluation of the UNEP/GEF Project Conserving, Enhancing and Managing Carbon Stocks and Biodiversity in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone Evaluation Consultant for Terminal Evaluation of the UNEP Project “Strengthening the Environmental Management of the Oil and Gas Sector in Fragile and Developing Countries’’ (PIMS ID 1957) Evaluation Consultant for Terminal Evaluation of the UNEP/GEF Project Promoting Protected Areas Management through Integrated Marine and Coastal Ecosystems Protection in Coastal Area of Montenegro

    SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

    The Evaluation Specialist will make substantive and high-quality contributions to the evaluation process and outputs. 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;

    Qualifications/special skills

    A first level 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 6 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 protected areas management is desired.
    Working knowledge of the UN system and specifically the work of UNEP is an added advantage.
    Previous working experience in Ukraine and in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone (ChEZ) is desirable.

    Deadline : Oct 24, 2024

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  • National Adaptation Planning(NAP) Technical Expert- Iraq

    National Adaptation Planning(NAP) Technical Expert- Iraq

    Duties and Responsibilities

    In order to achieve the expected Outcomes, Outputs and Deliverables (see Deliverables section) the Expert will perform the following tasks, in close collaboration with the UNEP Regional office in West Asia and Climate Change Adaptation Unit (CCAU) at the UNEP office in Nairobi and under the overall supervision of the UNEP Task Manager based in Bangkok, Thailand.
    Provide technical inputs to NAP Process:
    Lead the organization of, participate as a resource person, and represent the project in national and subnational workshops and meetings, in close coordination with the NAP team at the MoE and key NAP institutional stakeholders;
    Provide background information and inputs to studies, reports, policy briefs and other project outputs, and review draft deliverables;
    Facilitate institutional capacity building in gender-sensitive climate change adaptation planning, multi-sectoral and integrated planning approaches, climate change information and knowledge (modelling, projections and risk assessments), and climate finance;
    Ensure that Project Components and Deliverables are closely aligned to supporting the integration of climate change adaptation into national, sectoral and provincial strategies, plans and budgets.
    Ensure that the UNFCCC’s Guiding Principles for NAPs are applied in the Iraq NAP elaboration, implementation and monitoring and the processes are participatory, consultative and inclusive.
    Guide and supervise project technical outputs: Ensure that project activities and results are delivered in accordance with the required quality standards and specified time and cost constraints;
    Develop TORs and assist Government and UNEP in the identification, selection and recruitment/ procurement of consultants or other service providers, and ensure timely and efficient administration of contracts and/or purchase orders;
    Supervise and coordinate the work and deliverables of national and international consultants, as well as other service providers and partners;
    Undertake other tasks relevant to the achievement of objectives of the NAP Project

    Qualifications/special skills

    A master’s degree in natural sciences (environment, forestry, agriculture, biology or climate change) or development studies/ management sciences (with combination of relevant thematic experience) is required.
    A first level university degree (bachelor or equivalent) with two (2) additional years of professional experience will be accepted in lieu of a Master’s degree.
    At least five (5) years of experience in areas of work related to national and sector gender-sensitive policy development and analysis and institutional assessment and capacity building in relation to environment and natural resources and sustainable development, preferably in areas related to climate change adaptation is required.
    At least one previous professional positions/ assignments related to government planning processes is required. Experience working with the Government of Iraq in climate change/ environment is essential, experience with the United Nations system, familiarity with financial, administrative systems and reporting requirements of UN is required.
    Experience of leading an intersectoral and integrated development planning process in Iraq, including integration of cross-cutting thematic issues (e.g. environment, climate change, gender) is desired. Iraqi National residing in Iraq is desired

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  • Finance and Administration Intern 


            

            
            Programme Management Officer

    Finance and Administration Intern Programme Management Officer

    This Internship position is located in the Public Sector Partnerships and Resource Mobilization Unit of UNEP Corporate Services Division in Nairobi, with the intended purpose of supporting the financial and administrative functions in the Unit. Under the direct supervision of the Senior Finance and Budget Assistant, the Finance and Administration Intern will be trained and given an opportunity to learn and assist in the handling of data entry and data validation of funding partner information, financial analysis of the Environment Fund as well as administrative duties which broadly include:
    Income reporting: Assist in data entry and data validation of funding partner information in support of launching Power Business Intelligence (BI) as a new income reporting tool.
    Provide support with respect to; collaboration and liaison with Financial Management Unit on Member States invoices and receipts as well as update and maintenance of data for tracking and future reference.
    Assist in Financial analysis of the Environment Fund and earmarked income to form basis for reporting on income status and funding profiles for Member States.
    Records management: Assist with reviewing of records, including correspondence log, partner agreements and contacts for integrity and for purposes of migration to Client Relationship Management (CRM) tool.
    Additional Duties: Assist in ad hoc excel related reports.
    Perform any other related tasks as may be assigned.

    Qualifications/special skills

    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 programme (minimum bachelor’s level or equivalent).
    Have graduated with a university degree and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one-year period of graduation.
    Must have studied Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Information Technology (IT), Procurement or any other related field. Additionally, the applicants must have the following attributes:
    Be computer literate in standard software applications.
    Possess good report writing skills.
    Demonstrate good organizational and pleasant interpersonal skills.
    Demonstrate interest in issues related to environmental sustainability.
    Have 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.
    Have a keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter. 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.

    Deadline; Oct 13th 2024

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  • Evaluation Consultant for Performance Assessment for UNEP Project PIMS 2013 ( Value Chains in Haiti) and Terminal Evaluation of UNEP GEF Project 9678 (Political Will for Natural Resource Management) 


            

            
            Faith for Earth Coalition Intern 


            

            
            Finance and Administration Assistant

    Evaluation Consultant for Performance Assessment for UNEP Project PIMS 2013 ( Value Chains in Haiti) and Terminal Evaluation of UNEP GEF Project 9678 (Political Will for Natural Resource Management) Faith for Earth Coalition Intern Finance and Administration Assistant

    SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES 

    Data collection and analysis phase, including: conduct desk review of available secondary data and conduct interviews with the project team, partners and stakeholders, to the extent possible;
    ensure independence of the evaluation and confidentiality of interviews; and
    regularly report back to the Evaluation Manager on progress and inform of any possible problems or issues encountered. Reporting phase, including:
    draft the Final Performance Assessment report, ensuring that, to the extent feasible, it is complete, coherent and consistent with the Evaluation Office guidelines both in substance and style;
    liaise with the Evaluation Manager on comments received and finalize the report, ensuring that all review comments have been sufficiently taken into account;
    prepare a Response to Comments annex for the report, listing any comments partially/not accepted by the Consultant and indicating the reason for this. GEF 9678 – “POLLITICAL WILL” 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 first level 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 9 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 ecosystems management.
    Working knowledge of the UN system and specifically the work of UNEP is an added advantage

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  • Evaluation Consultant for Terminal Evaluation of the UNEP/GEF Project Sustainable Pathways – Protected Areas and Renewable Energy (SPPARE) [GEF ID 5390] 


            

            
            Urban Planning Consultant 


            

            
            Senior Programme Management Officer 


            

            
            Marine and Coastal Environmental Management Consultant

    Evaluation Consultant for Terminal Evaluation of the UNEP/GEF Project Sustainable Pathways – Protected Areas and Renewable Energy (SPPARE) [GEF ID 5390] Urban Planning Consultant Senior Programme Management Officer Marine and Coastal Environmental Management Consultant

    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 in-depth interviews with project implementing and executing agencies, project partners and project stakeholders;
    (where appropriate and agreed) conduct an evaluation mission(s) to selected countries, 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. 

    Qualifications/special skills

    A first level 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 9 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 protected areas management, biodiversity and climate finance is desired. Working knowledge of the UN system and specifically the work of UNEP is an added advantage.

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  • Administrative Support Assistant

    Administrative Support Assistant

    Duties and Responsibilities

    Under the direct supervision of the Senior Administrative Assistant, the incumbent will support the Directorate’s administrative functions, more specifically:
    Provide support in ensuring that financial resources are utilized to implement activities in accordance with the programme budget and allotments issued for the Division.
    Assist in monitoring and reviewing budget commitments and expenditures by conducting regular and special reviews to assess progress of actual work versus the Unit’s budget.
    Assist in regular reconciliation of the Consultant’s Spreadsheet to ensure all expenditures and down payments are recorded.
    Assist in ensuring the filing and tracking tools are updated in the Team’s Folders for administrative documents.
    Provide support in documentation required in the recruitment of consultants, individual contractors, UN volunteers and interns to support the work of the Policy and Programme Division.
    Provide effective day-to-day operational support to the Policy and Programme Division Administrative Office.
    Provide flexible and ad hoc support for administrative duties, as and when required and perform any other related tasks assigned by the supervisor.

    Qualifications/special skills

    Applicants must meet one of the following requirements: be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher);
    be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent).
    Applicants should have good knowledge of standard software applications, especially MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Excel.
    Preferred area of study: Bachelor’s or Master’s in a field relevant to Administration, Finance, Accounting, Audit, Human Resources, Procurement or related fields. Strong Communication, Client Orientation and Teamwork skills are required.

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  • Programme Management Officer

    Programme Management Officer

    Responsibilities

    Performs consulting assignments, in collaboration with the client, by planning facilitating workshops, through other interactive sessions and assisting in developing the action plan the client will use to manage the change.
    Researches, analyzes and presents information gathered from diverse sources.
    Coordinates policy development, including the review and analysis of issues and trends, preparation of evaluations or other research activities and studies.
    Generates survey initiatives; designs data collection tools; reviews, analyzes and interprets responses, identify problems/issues and prepares conclusions.
    Organizes and prepares written outputs, e.g. draft background papers, analysis, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications.
    Provides substantive backstopping to consultative and other meetings, conferences, to include proposing agenda topics, identifying participants, preparation of documents and presentations.
    Initiates and coordinates outreach activities; conducts training workshops, seminars; makes presentations on assigned topics/activities.
    Leads and/or participates in large, complex field missions, including provision of guidance to external consultants, government officials and other parties and drafting mission summaries.
    Coordinates activities related to budget funding (programme/project preparation and submissions, progress reports, financial statements) and prepares related documents/reports (pledging, work programme, programme budget).
    Collects and analyzes data to identify trends or patterns and provide insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods to enable data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting.
    Performs other duties as required.

    Education

    Advanced university degree (Masters degree or equivalent) in international development, water resources management or a field related to environmental management is required.
    A first-level university degree in combination with 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 project or programme management, water management, environmental management, ecosystem management, climate change adaptation or related field is required.
    Proven experience with managing global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) monitoring programmes on freshwater, preferably with a focus on monitoring water resources management, ambient water quality and freshwater ecosystems protection and/or restoration in developing countries is desirable
    Experience in coordinating the use and application of satellite-based data and statistics for purposes of global monitoring is desirable
    Experience in programme/project management, including staff management, handling of donor and partner relations and fundraising is desirable.
    Global programme management experience within the United Nations or in an international organization is desirable.
    Two (2) years or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.

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  • Special Assistant, Administration 


            

            
            Research Consultant – Global Peatlands Initiative 


            

            
            Education for Nature Consultant 


            

            
            Monitoring and Reporting Specialist 


            

            
            Audio Visual Specialist for Video Production & Photography 


            

            
            Principal Evaluator for the Evaluation of the UNEP Sub-Programme on Chemicals and Pollution Action (2015-2023) 


            

            
            Chief Of Branch, Programme 


            

            
            Ocean Governance Intern – SIDS Focus

    Special Assistant, Administration Research Consultant – Global Peatlands Initiative Education for Nature Consultant Monitoring and Reporting Specialist Audio Visual Specialist for Video Production & Photography Principal Evaluator for the Evaluation of the UNEP Sub-Programme on Chemicals and Pollution Action (2015-2023) Chief Of Branch, Programme Ocean Governance Intern – SIDS Focus

    Responsibilities

    Provide strategic and policy support to the Division Director: Review and analyze policy papers, reports and other documents on environmental issues and prepare recommendations for consideration by the Director.
    Support the Director in drafting policy papers on issues related to the work of the Division, in particular, Environmental Conventions and emerging environmental issues;
    Prepare substantive reports and briefing notes for the Director for use at conferences and meetings;
    Organize independently and participate in the organization of major workshops and meetings supported by the Division, including drafting of Memoranda of Understanding, liaison with Governments and other officials
    Draft, review and finalize policy statements and speeches on environmental issues for use by the Director, and UNEP Senior Management;
    Participate in meetings during the absence of the Director and prepare briefing notes for him/her as well as decide which issues need his/her immediate attention;
    Coordinate the follow-up functions for the Director and ensure that the required actions are taken, deadlines are met and quick responses are provided
    Provide recommendations to the Director on the handling of emerging policy issues
    Oversee necessary analytical administrative procedures, e.g. on travel, to ensure that the Director’s decisions and circulars are adhered to.
    Participate, as appropriate, in missions undertaken by the Director and/or undertake missions on behalf of the Director.
    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.
    Provide support to the Director in the Management of the Law Division
    Provide support to the preparation of documents for submission to the UN Environment Assembly, the Committee of Permanent Representatives as well as other meetings and conferences, and take the lead in following up on decisions of these meetings
    Act as Secretary in divisional management meetings, as well as other meetings convened by the Director, including the organization of the meetings, circulation of agenda, drafting and finalization of minutes of these meetings as well as follow-up on decisions taken
    Coordinate the development and implementation of the Law Division Programme of Work and keep the Director abreast of the status of implementation
    Coordinate and ensure timely submission of reporting requests and bring issues related to lack of implementation to the attention of the Director. 

    Education

    Advanced university degree (Master’s Degree or equivalent) in environmental law, social or political sciences, business administration, environmental management or a related field.
    A first level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree.
    Successful completion of both degree and non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics or data science programs is desirable.

    Work Experience

    A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in the field of sustainable development or environment-related programmes, or public administration, including at the international level is required.
    Experience in project or programme or development management, executive administration, support and advisory is desirable.
    Work experience with United Nations or similar international organization policy, activities; programmes and Rules & Regulations is desirable.
    A minimum of two (2) years or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable

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