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  • Special Assistant, Administration, P4 Senior Programme Management Officer, P5

    Special Assistant, Administration, P4 Senior Programme Management Officer, P5

    Responsibilities

    Support and advise the Director:

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

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

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

    Support the Director’s meetings and missions:

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

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

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

    Competencies

    PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge of environmental, socio-economic and governance aspects of sustainable development is desirable. Ability to coordinate the development of policy options, undertake background research, and draft analytical papers and documents on cross-cutting issues related to UNEP. Ability to develop systematic links with outside academic institutions, research centers, think tanks and foreign policy forums. Ability to organize meetings and forums on topical, substantive cross-cutting issues. Ability to act as a UN system focal point on thematic policy matters of relevance to UNEP. Ability to develop partnerships and work collaboratively with other parts of the UN system and external partners. The ability to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management. Shows pride in work and in achievements; Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; Remains calm in stressful situations; Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
    COMMUNICATION: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors’ language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
    PLANNING AND ORGANIZING: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.

    Education

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

    Work Experience

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

    Languages

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

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  • Programme Management Officer, P4 Programme Management Officer, P3 Intern – Communication and Outreach Marine Environment Management Planning Specialist

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

    Responsibilities

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

    Competencies

    PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to particular sector, functional area or other specialized field. Ability to identify issues, analyze and participate in the resolution of issues/problems. Ability to conduct data collection using various methods. Conceptual analytical and evaluative skills to conduct independent research and analysis, including familiarity with and experience in the use of various research sources, including electronic sources on the internet, intranet and other databases. Ability to apply judgment in the context of assignments given, plan own work and manage conflicting priorities. The ability to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management. Shows pride in work and in achievements. Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter. Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results. Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns. Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
    COMMUNICATION: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively. Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately. Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication. Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience. Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
    TEAMWORK: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals. Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others. Places team agenda before personal agenda. Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position. Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
    PLANNING AND ORGANIZING: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies. Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required. Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work. Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning. Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary. Uses time efficiently.

    Education

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

    Work Experience

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

    Languages

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

    Closing Date – 30 July 2023

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  • Project Security Manager

    Project Security Manager

    Job Outline:

    Reporting to the in-country Head of Security Operations, this position is responsible for operational service quality at the respective project site. The role will be responsible for the delivery of security services to a very high standard of service excellence across the project sites. In effect, the post will help to deliver Service and Operational Excellence with a special focus on Guarding and Canine.

    Major Duties/Responsibilities

    Responsible for the crafting, monitoring, and measuring of the project operational excellence plan to include:

    Development of a project security plan and effective SOPs for the delivery of quality service.
    Development and implementation of risk assessments, post instructions and emergency procedures.
    Ensure the project team adheres to all concepts and principles relating to set quality standards.
    Responsible for Operations efficiency and cost reduction in accordance with the set parameters.
    Overseeing continued entrenchment of smart and intelligent technology in our operation’s service provision across the project.
    Support Head of Security Operations in the delivery of special project plans as required.
    Responsible for adherence to HR and Operational processes by ALL project staff.
    Assess, manage, and where necessary address specific threats and vulnerabilities to personnel, assets, information, and projects.
    Recommend cost-effective, timely, and appropriate measures to mitigate security risks using GardaWorld Security risk management methodology.
    Ensure threat assessments and formal security risk assessments are undertaken before the deployment of personnel into new areas, events, and projects and on a routine review basis thereafter.
    Ensure the security plan favors proactive risk mitigation by using threat and risk assessment methodology, suitable technology, and government machinery, where appropriate
    Develop, update, and deliver an appropriate security education, awareness & training program to all project personnel.
    Facilitate and coordinate Business Continuity Management in the project and act as the Crisis Management Coordinator for the Crisis Management Team as required.
    Implement security policy, common platforms, ‘Best Practices’, and guidance notes received from the project area.
    Oversee and coordinate security investigations, reviews, and audits, following up to establish the cause of criminal losses, identify security vulnerabilities, and draw appropriate, supportable conclusions to make recommendations to prevent the recurrence.
    Law Enforcement: good relationships and support from relevant law enforcement agencies
    Understand fully the local threat context across the project area.

    Competencies:

    Adhering to principles and values – Upholds ethics and values, demonstrates integrity.
    Planning and organizing – Plans activities and projects and takes account of possible changing circumstances.
    Working with people – Listens, consults others and communicates proactively.
    Writing and reporting – Writes clearly, succinctly and correctly with strong attention to detail.
    Achieving work goals – Accepts and tackles demanding goals with enthusiasm.
    Adapting and Coping – Works productively under a high-pressure environment and keeps emotions under control during difficult situations.
    Relating and networking – relates well to people at all levels.

    Accountability:

    The Project Security Manager is accountable to the in-country Head of Security Operations for their responsibilities stated in this job description. These responsibilities will be monitored and managed through the mid-year and annual performance review and supported through the monitoring of their KPIs.

    Authority:

    As directed and delegated by the in-country Head of Security Operations.

    Qualifications:

    Post graduate qualification in commercial security.
    Minimum ten (10) years’ Security service experience with at least 5 years in a senior position in the commercial security service industry or commensurate military experience.
    Technical understanding of commercial security and integrated facilities management.
    Experience of developing individuals and fostering their career advancement including suitable coaching and mentoring abilities.
    Proficient in the use of either French and/or Mandarin languages is desired for this role.
    Experience running a Tier 1 project for at least 24 months.
    Firm understanding of ISO principles and requirements.                 
    Proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office IT packages

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  • Technical Sales Manager – Brewing

    Technical Sales Manager – Brewing

    Key responsibilities

    Lead with technical insights and leverage customer/consumer insights to feed into innovation/renovation of our offerings
    To Grow and manage the alcoholic business in the Greater Africa, specifically beer brewing 
    Align with RDA team to deliver overall cross functional excellence and consistent ways of working
    Drive Competitive Advantage – continuously drive the adoption of Kerry technologies and capabilities, ensuring attraction and retention, and high levels of customer satisfaction
    Maintain and develop customer success strategies and best practices to share with other commercial teams
    Customer Intimacy and Partnership – in-depth knowledge of our focussed customer set, with enriching relationships with critical stakeholders across Customers and Industry. Bringing to the table Credibility, Competence & Presence that makes Kerry the Partner of Choice. Educate the team in best practices and develop sales capability

    Qualifications and skills

    Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology or Food Marketing
    8 – 10 years of experience in communications, marketing, sales, account management, or customer service – preferably from a food science background,
    Experience in Brewing 
    Strong verbal and written communication, strategic planning, and project management skills
    Analytical and process-oriented mindset
    Comfortable working across multiple departments in a deadline-driven environment
    Active team player, self-starter, and multitasker who can quickly adjust priorities,
    Passionate Strong execution skills with the ability to remain agile, tracking to the fast-paced business environment

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  • International Consultant, Climate Services Market Assessment

    International Consultant, Climate Services Market Assessment

    Duties and Responsibilities

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

    Specific tasks and responsibilities

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

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

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

    Qualifications/special skills

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

    Languages

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

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    careers.un.org

  • Food Systems Design Consultant Consultant–UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration

    Food Systems Design Consultant Consultant–UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration

    Duties:
    Tasks and Responsibilities:

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

    Qualifications/special skills

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

    Languages

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

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  • Information Officer – Internal Communication Specialist (TJO), P3

    Information Officer – Internal Communication Specialist (TJO), P3

    Responsibilities

    Content and activity implementation:

     Plan and implement content and activities against the internal communication strategy and defined objectives and targets, tracking progress on the status of strategy implementation and resource mobilization;
     Work in close coordination with all UNEP offices, divisions, regions, and associates.

    Strategy implementation:

     Implement, monitor, and revise an internal communication strategy for UNEP, undertaking broad consultation with stakeholders as required, and advising and ensuring appropriate tools and channels are used throughout the organization in accordance with appropriate governance/guidance.

    Event production and communication support:

     Support the planning and execution of UNEP events, within and beyond the division;
     Perform the function of a communication officer and undertake other duties as assigned and when 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.
     Serve as the division’s sustainability focal point;

    UNEP and UN system communication coordination:

     Serve as secretariat for UNEP on the relationship with the United Nations Communications Group including weekly briefings and engagement with the global group.
     Support the coordination of communication mandates and activities between UNEP and the rest of the UN system of organisations.

    Conference reporting management:

     Support the management of long term arrangement for conference reporting services and facilitate conference reporting transactions between clients and service providers, ensuring appropriate dissemination and amplification through UNEP channels.

    Perform other relevant duties as assigned.

    Competencies

    PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge of tracking progress on the status of strategy implementation and resource mobilization; Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of strategy and guidelines for internal communications and the production of innovative platforms for the promotion of internal communication in an organization; Ability to monitor the effectiveness of the tools for the internal communication and make necessary adjustments to achieve results; Skills in high quality coordination of events/meetings/conferences aimed at profiling an organization; Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; Ability to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management; Shows pride in work and in achievements; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations.
    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.
    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.

    Education

    Advanced degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Communications, Marketing, Social Sciences or related field is required.
    A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
    Successful completion of both degree and non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics or data science programs is an advantage.

    Work Experience

    A minimum of five (5) years’ responsible work experience in programme management, corporate communications, and public information, or related area is required.
    Experience in the field of environment and sustainable development in an international organisation is desirable.
    Experience in managing internal communication and events at the corporate level and with both internal and external stakeholders 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 post, fluency in written and oral English is required. Working knowledge of other UN official languages is desirable.

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    careers.un.org

  • Faith & Ecosystems Coordinator Legal Officer, P3 Programme Management Officer, P4 Climate Change Adaptation Specialist Information Systems Assistant, G6 Finance and Budget Assistant, G6

    Faith & Ecosystems Coordinator Legal Officer, P3 Programme Management Officer, P4 Climate Change Adaptation Specialist Information Systems Assistant, G6 Finance and Budget Assistant, G6

    Responsibilities:

    The Individual Contractor will perform the following tasks:
    Facilitate engagement of Faith-based organizations on fighting plastic pollution.
    Design an advocacy campaign on Green Faith Festivals.
    Facilitate the implementation of the Human-nature Relationship Challenge.
    Facilitate an assessment and mapping of Faith-Based Natural assets of land, forests and ecosystems.
    Coordinate efforts for the Faith Pavilion organized with more than 20 events.
    Prepare Faith for Earth Achievement Report.

    Qualifications/special skills

    A Bachelor’s Degree in Law with knowledge of UNEP, international organisations, and interreligious dialogue is required.
    A minimum of 2 years of suitable experience in areas relevant to programme management and delivery, multistakeholder engagement within the UN System, first-hand knowledge of engaging faith-based organisations, interreligious dialogues and knowledge of how UNEP operates is required.

    SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

    Excellent writing and communications skills;
    Excellent organization and planning skills;
    Excellent research and analytical skills;
    Results focused;
    Clear and concise communication;
    Demonstrated capacity to work in a consultative manner, good networking and good inter-personal skills

    Languages

    Fluency in oral and written English is required.

    Deadline: 11th july 2023

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  • Evaluation Consultant for the Terminal Evaluation of the UNEP/Adaptation Fund Project Programme Management Assistant Administrative Assistant [Temporary]

    Evaluation Consultant for the Terminal Evaluation of the UNEP/Adaptation Fund Project Programme Management Assistant Administrative Assistant [Temporary]

    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;
    conduct an evaluation missions to the five project 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 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

    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 7 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 transboundary water management, climate change adaptation and mitigation, and early warning systems is desired.
    Working knowledge of the UN system and specifically the work of UNEP is an added advantage.

    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; fluency in oral French is desired

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  • Project Coordinator – ELV systems Installations Economic Support Officer

    Project Coordinator – ELV systems Installations Economic Support Officer

    Client Description

    Our client is a leading integrated business solutions provider that delivers high end technological solutions for world -class businesses. The group has multiple business interests across domains like business technology, electronic security systems and digital signage. The Group has a vast presence in Kenya and a proven track record of delivering a diverse range of services to businesses across domains by leveraging synergies across group companies.

    Roles & Responsibilities:

    Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects
    Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget
    Developing project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders, and ensuring technical feasibility
    Attend site meetings as and when the need arises
    Ensure resource availability and allocation
    Develop a detailed project plan to track progress
    Use appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule, and costs
    Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools, and techniques
    Report and escalate to management issues, changes and updates as needed
    Manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders
    Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors

    Education & Experience

    Degree / Diploma in mechanical or electrical engineering for technical project managers
    Minimum 2 years experience of working as a project coordinator
    Solid technical background, with understanding or hands-on experience installation of various ELV systems
    Excellent written and verbal communication skills

    Core Competences

    Strong communication and interpersonal skills
    Knowledge and experience in security management solutions i.e., Entrance control, Access control, Fire Alarm, Intrusion Alarm, CCTV and BMS system.
    Should be very well conversant with MS office packages MS Project. Excellent hands-on skills on Microsoft EXCEL, MS Word and Power point.
    Strong strategic, analytical and organizational skills.
    Ability to work on own initiative, meet the sales targets within the stipulated deadlines.

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