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  • Administrative Assistant Senior Gender Affairs Officer

    Administrative Assistant Senior Gender Affairs Officer

    Competencies

    PROFESSIONALISM: Ability to perform a broad range of administrative functions, e.g., budget/work programme, human resources, database management. Ability to apply knowledge of various United Nations administrative, financial and human resources rules and regulations in work situations. 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.
    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.
    PLANNING AND ORGANIZING: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies. Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required. Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work. Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning. Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary. Uses time efficiently.

    Education

    High school diploma or equivalent is required.
    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.

    Job – Specific Qualification

    Supplemental training in administration, finance/accounts, audit, human resources management or related area is required.

    Work Experience

    At least Seven (7) years of experience in administrative services, finance, accounting, audit, human resources or related area is required.
    Experience in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system is desirable.
    Working experience within a large international organization similar to the United Nations is desirable.
    Experience with administrative management of voluntary contributions within international organizations is desirable.
    One (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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  • Intern – Public Information, I Environment Affairs Officer

    Intern – Public Information, I Environment Affairs Officer

    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

    Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Digital Strategy and Content Client Services Sections the interns will:

    Specific Duties

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

    Competencies

    Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively. Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately. Asks questions to clarify and exhibits interest in having two-way communication. Tailors’ language, tone, style and format to match the audience. Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
    Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals. Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others. Places team agenda before personal agenda. Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position. Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
    Creativity: Actively seeks to improve programmes or services; Offers new and different options to solve problems or meet client needs; Promotes and persuades others to consider new ideas; Takes calculated risks on new and unusual ideas; thinks “outside the box”; Takes an interest in new ideas and new ways of doing things; Is not bound by current thinking or traditional approaches

    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.
    Studies in communications, information science, computer science, information systems, media studies, journalism, or related field.
    Be computer literate in standard software applications (Microsoft Office).
    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 a willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.

    Work Experience

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

    Closing: 17 March, 2023

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  • Senior Administrative Assistant Legal Officer

    Senior Administrative Assistant Legal Officer

    Responsibilities

    HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT:
    Coordinates various actions related to the administration of the unit’s human resource activities, e.g., recruitment, placement, promotion, relocation, performance appraisal, job classification reviews, separation of staff members, training, ensuring consistency in the application of UN rules and procedures. Liaises with central administration/executive services as required.
    Oversees the maintenance of vacancy announcement files and keeps track of status of vacancy announcements.
    Monitors the work of the Administrative Unit Interns and UN Volunteers in carrying out all human resources administrative transactions including preparation of personnel actions, maintenance of staffing tables and organigrammes.
    Provides advice and answers general queries on classification procedures and processes.
    Provides information and advice to staff/consultants, UN Volunteers and interns with respect to conditions of service, duties and responsibilities, and privileges and entitlements under the Staff Rules and Regulations.
    Monitors Umoja staffing tables for a variety of human resource activities, e.g., appointments, retirement, expiration of appointments, reassignments, transfer and movement of staff.

    BUDGET AND FINANCE:

    Provides expert assistance in the preparation and development of the unit’s work programme and budget.
    Assists in monitoring budget/work programme with respect to various budgets, trust funds, grant and other funds on a regular basis, and suggests reallocations of resources and implements the reallocations as necessary.
    Collects data from relevant databases and prepares customized financial reports.
    Coordinates the review, and preparation of the medium-term plan and its revisions.
    Reviews, analyses and assists in the finalization of cost estimates and budget proposals, in terms of staff and non-staff requirements from departments/offices at headquarters and in the field, including programmatic aspects; ensures compliance with the medium-term plan and other legislative mandates.
    Provides advice to managers in the elaboration of resource requirements for budget submissions.
    Monitors budget implementation/expenditures and recommends reallocation of funds as necessary.
    Reviews requisitions for goods and services to ensure (a) correct objects of expenditure have been charged, and (b) availability of funds.
    Monitors extra-budgetary resources, including review of agreements and cost plans, ensuring compliance with regulations and rules and established policies and procedures.
    Assists in the preparation of budget performance submissions.
    Assists in finalization of budget performance reports, analyzing variances between approved budgets and actual expenditures.
    CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION:
    Assists with day-to-day administration of contracts between the UN and external contractors for outsourced services.
    GENERAL ADMINISTRATION:
    Provides guidance, training and daily supervision to other general service staff in the area of responsibility.
    Provides assistance in drafting of host country agreements, budget agreements, or contributions for grants or other activities as appropriate.
    Focal point for reviewing Legal Instruments to ensure correct templates are used and are in line with UNEP’s Partnership Policy.
    Identifies and resolves diverse issues/problems as they arise, and determines appropriate actions.
    Coordinates extensively with service units and liaises frequently with internal team members both at Headquarters and in the field.
    Performs other related administrative duties, as required (e.g., operational travel programme, monitoring accounts and payment to vendors and individual contractors for services, physical space planning and the identification of office technology needs and maintenance of equipment, software and systems, organize and coordinate seminars, conferences and translations).
    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.
    Performs other duties as required.

    Competencies

    PROFESSIONALISM: Ability to perform a broad range of administrative functions, e.g., budget/work programme, human resources, database management. Ability to apply knowledge of various United Nations administrative, financial and human resources rules and regulations in work situations. 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; 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.
    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.
    ACCOUNTABILITY: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honors 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

    Completion of High school diploma or equivalent is required. Supplemental training in administrative services, human resources, finance/budgetary or related area 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 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

    Ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in administrative services, human resources, finance/budgetary or related area is required.
    At least Two (2) years’ experience in providing administrative and/or human resources support in the UN System or a comparable International organization is required.
    Experience using Umoja, Systems, Applications, and Products in Data Processing (SAP) or similar Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) tool is desirable.
    Experience with UN systems and procedures or in a similar international organization, as they relate to the daily operations and administration is desirable.
    One (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 position, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is desirable.

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  • WESR Private Sector Engagement Strategy Consultant

    WESR Private Sector Engagement Strategy Consultant

    Duties and Responsibilities
    Organization setting and Background:

    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 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 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 to catalyze and promote international cooperation and action on the environment.
    Development of a strategy to engage private sector for WESR and Implement the fit-for purpose WESR MPTF, better mobilize resources from Private Sector and Foundations.
    The success of World Environment Situation Room (WESR) will not only bring benefit to the UNEP and UN family, but more profoundly, it will make digital public good datasets on the environment discoverable, accessible and interoperable so that that they can be used by private sector actors and civil society for decision-making, monitoring progress, and creating innovations and entrepreneurship opportunities. The private sector is not excluded from the development of WESR. On the contrary, it is a vital player in this process.
    The development of WESR follows a phased approach and its long-term target towards 2030 is to evolve into a phase of a federated data system with networked data, users and applications enabling users to create their innovations. In this phase, the private sector, together with governments and civil society, will be not only using data, products and services provided by WESR but creating innovations powered by WESR. Therefore, at the current initial phase of WESR development, UNEP needs to consider how to engage the private sector and set out strategies to create access for the private sector’s contribution in the long run.
    Engaging with the private sector and philanthropy sector will play a hugely important role for the WESR to implement its strategy for three phases in 2023-2030, from “setting the foundation to increased engagement &capacity development’ and “a network of users, data, applications” and “knowledge for transparent access and sharing of ‘environmental data’ supporting policy and action for sustainable development and humanitarian action” at the national levels, regional levels and global levels.
    In addition, those target groups will provide advanced technology and massive funding opportunities for WESR to address the funding gap of WESR implementation in different stages of strategy in 2023-2030. Ultimately, all the above work will be dramatically beneficial for extensive integration and alignment with the “Global Environmental Data Strategy” of WESR UNEP.
    In this regard, setting up the UN WESR Finance Facility-The sustainable funding Initiative for World Environmental Data and Early Warning. UN WESR Finance Facility will play a hugely important role in addressing the funding gaps WESR facing in 2023-2030. Subsequently, it will make enormous contributions to the “Global Environmental Data Strategy” of WESR UNEP to better implement its strategy and vision as a “one environment data approach for all”, for the place, for the people and the planet, aligning with the UNEP-mid-term strategy.
    To this end, UNEP seeks to identify a consultancy to develop a strategic roadmap to engage private sector as a critical component of WESR development. This consultancy will ultimately contribute to mobilize the resources from the private sector and philanthropy sector, so that it will dramatically contribute to implement Science-Policy foundational subprogramme and Digital Transformation enabling subprogramme.

    Under the general supervision of the Head of Big Data Branch, in the Early Warning and Assessment Division , the specific duties and responsibilities of the incumbent will be as follows;

    dentify new opportunities to cultivate high-value partnerships at the regional level and broker deals between the Private Sector & philanthropy and the UN WESR Finance Facility;
    Provide and create the resource mobilization strategy and stakeholder engagement of UN WESR Finance Facility;
    Develop private sector & philanthropy engagement strategy for UN UN WESR Finance Facility;
    Establish UN WESR Finance Facility roadmap and theory of change and develop a fundraising strategy for 10 years in 2023-2025, 2025-2030, 2030-2030 to better engage with the private sector and philanthropy sector, mobilizing resources for contributing to the National environmental Situation Room in 100 countries.

    Qualifications/special skills

    Advanced university degree (Masters or equivalent) in business, economics, environmental sciences or equivalent field is required. A first level degree with an additional two years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree.
    Minimum 5 years of working experience in private sector, and be familiar with marketing, communication and resource mobilization in private sector is required.
    Working experience in UN and other multilateral organizations is desirable, preferably in the field of environment.
    Advanced knowledge in strategic partnership, market analysis and research is required

    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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  • Assistant Accountant – International

    Assistant Accountant – International

    Role Overview:
    The Assistant Accountant is responsible for ensuring that Global Secretariats’ accounting and financial management processes are made in line with agreed policies and procedures, through:

    Ensuring that multi geographical payments to suppliers are made in line with agreed policies and procedures.
    Ensuring that multi geographical supplier invoices and payment information is accounted for accurately and timely manner.
    Ensuring that Balance sheet reconciliations are performed across the various GS Hubs’ ledgers
    Ensuring that all payrolls are processed and accounted for correctly for all GS Hubs.
    Assisting with preparing for the Hub annual audits including financial statements as well as consolidated audit support,
    Supporting international accountants.
    Ledger Review and Management.
    Credit Card Management,
    Supporting the GS Hubs’ intercompany recharges process.
    Providing accounting and financial management guidance to the internal customers (employees) of the organization.
    Provide occasional assistance to budget holders as required.

    Who we’re looking for:

    You should have Tertiary qualification in finance and Studying towards a professional accounting qualification (e.g. CA, ACCA, ACA, CPA, CIMA). 
    You should have 1–2-year experience in similar role with working knowledge of Sun and processing payments on bank platforms.
    You should have proven track record of accounting experience.
    You should have working knowledge on: Payroll and related legislation guidelines, ledger entry analysis and interpretation, generating reports and data analysis and interpretation, designing reports for reporting and in-depth knowledge and experience working within the accounting technical area which enable them to work autonomously, resolve day to day issues and identify opportunities for continuous improvement within the organization’s delivery model .
    You should have ability to work in a multicultural and multi-geographical context/environment, engage in social justice activism/advocacy and demonstrate innovative practices.
    You should have good experience in a financial or management accounting environment. You should have cross functional fair understanding of good finance practices and proven track record of general ledger management. You should have working knowledge of payroll, tax, IFRS and related legislation.

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    al.bamboohr.com

  • Senior Programme Management Officer UNEP-GEF Project Specialist Evaluation Expert Consultant Quality Assurance and Evaluation Expert Consultant Facilitator – Leadership Workshop for Policy Makers in Marine Policy and Ocean Governance

    Senior Programme Management Officer UNEP-GEF Project Specialist Evaluation Expert Consultant Quality Assurance and Evaluation Expert Consultant Facilitator – Leadership Workshop for Policy Makers in Marine Policy and Ocean Governance

    Competencies

    PROFESSIONALISM: Proven knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts approaches relevant to integrated approaches to human, animal and environment health. Ability to identify key strategic issues, opportunities and risks related to environment dimensions of health. Ability to communicate clearly links between the Organization’s strategy and the work unit’s goals. Demonstrated ability to provide innovative technical leadership by performing and/or overseeing the planning, development, and management of operation. Demonstrated ability to negotiate and apply good judgment. Proven ability to analyze complex data and produce reports leading to sound policy recommendations for achieving sustainable development. The ability to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management. Ability to think strategically, to identify key emerging sustainable development issues and related policy implications. 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.

    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.

    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 and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

    JUDGEMENT/DECISION-MAKING: Identifies the key issues in a complex situation, and comes to the heart of the problem quickly; gathers relevant information before making a decision; considers positive and negative impacts of decisions prior to making them; takes decisions with an eye to the impact on others and on the Organization; proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation based on all available information; checks assumptions against facts; determines the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision; makes tough decisions when necessary.

    Education

    Advanced university degree (Masters degree or equivalent) in environment, ecosystem health, public health or a related field is required.
    A first level university degree ( Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in the same fields in combination with two (2) additional years of relevant qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
    Successful completion of both degree and non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics or data science programs is an advantage.

    Work Experience

    A minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in project or programme management, in the environment, health or ecosystem health sectors is required.
    At least five (5) years of experience at international level is required.
    Demonstrated experience in managing complex and/or multidisciplinary teams is required.
    Experience working in environment dimensions of health particularly biodiversity, climate and/or ecosystem aspects is desirable.
    Experience in international secretariats and/or the management of multi-partner funds 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 another official United Nations language is desirable

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  • Programme and Learning Co-ordinator GBV Programme Co-ordinator

    Programme and Learning Co-ordinator GBV Programme Co-ordinator

    Experience, Knowledge, and Expertise
    Essential Desirable

    Educated to Masters degree level in the fields of Gender, Social Science, Development Studies, Human Rights, Governance or other relevant humanities. 
    At least 5 years’ experience in a similar role in Africa or Asiaworking with women’s rights, gender equality and or GBV MEL.
    Substantial experience of providing leadership, support and guidance on participatory monitoring, evaluation and learning across development programmes/projects – particularly in multi-country settings.
    Strong technical skills in MEL and coordination skills and ability to motivate teams.
    Strong communication and negotiation skills, with excellent written and spoken English.
    Knowledge and experience of adaptive approaches and thinking and working politically. 
    Ability to travel regularly to and within programme countries, including Ireland.
    Applied knowledge of the programme cycle including context analysis and problem analysis, design, planning and management, and monitoring and evaluation.
    Strong training and facilitation skills and ability to identify capacity building needs.
    Strong networking/relationship-building skills to work well with and influence diverse stakeholders in a multi-cultural environment
    Strong ability to work in a very participative manner with programme participants and facilitate their inputs into programme design and monitoring.

    Key Accountabilities and Deliverables
    Monitoring, Evidence and Learning:

    Outline AA Ireland’s position on adaptive management and how it relates to results-based management both in theory and practice. 
    Establish and maintain a MEL system that is adaptive and tailored to the programme, including the design of a baseline, mid-term evaluation and final evaluation.
    Ensure MEL practices are rooted in participatory and feminist approaches.
    Be the central point of contact on MEL processes and quality programming.
    Facilitate effective coordination and collaboration between country teams.
    Ensure country teams have input in and ownership of new tools and methodologies.
    Ensure that relevant crosscutting issues as established by the Federation are integrated in the MEL system and monitored throughout the programme period
    Documentation and reporting
    Maintain and manage a documentation repository of all MEL related materials
    Systematically capture targeting criteria for identifying hard-to-reach women and girls and promote disaggregated data by both age and sex as well other intersectionality factors across the programme.
    Support programme teams to monitor and measure progress and learning against indicators in their results framework
    Support country teams to meet all reporting requirements for the donor.
    Provide analysis and constructive feedback to country teams on their reports. 
    Lead on the consolidation of monitoring data across the programme to ensure reporting against indicators set out in the programme results framework.
    Facilitate high quality narrative country report submissions within agreed timelines, in close collaboration with AAIreland Head of Programmes and country teams
    Support the development and finalisation of the annual report for the donor, in collaboration with AAIreland Head of Programmes and the wider Programmes Team.

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  • Associate Programme Management Officer, P2

    Associate Programme Management Officer, P2

    Responsibilities

    Works with key clients to facilitate the development, implementation and evaluation of the climate and Water workstream of the International Climate Initiative (IKI) Congo project, providing a liaison function with the other workstreams of the project, to support the coordination office in the Congo’s support and connect to UNEP’s implementing and collaborating partners including the UNEP- Danish Hydrological Institute (DHI) Centre on Water and Environment and Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO).
    Monitors and analyzes specific aspects of programme/project development and implementation; reviews relevant documents and reports; identifies problems and issues to be addressed and recommends corrective actions; liaises with relevant parties; identifies and tracks follow-up actions.
    Assists the freshwater unit with the design and dissemination of global freshwater data collection tools and methodologies; specifically related to the global data drives for the three Sustainable Development Goal (SDG6) indicators within UN Environment’s custodianship – including identifying and liaising directly with national indicator and SDG6 focal points, communicates data requests and disseminating indicator methodologies, guidance and complementary training and resource materials, as well as data reporting processes and procedures.
    Contributes to the day to day running of a help desk system to manage data submissions and country queries and supports coordination with technical expert partners during the global data drive in 2020.
    Contributes to the preparation of various written outputs, by gathering inputs, providing edits and contributing to the preparation of reports and other materials related to SDG indicators and targets.
    Provides administrative and substantive support to consultative and other meetings, conferences, etc., to include proposing agenda topics, identifying and proposed participants, preparation of background documents and presentations, handling logistics, etc.
    Undertakes outreach activities; participates in the development of training workshops, seminars, etc.; participates in and makes presentations on assigned topics/activities.
    Participates in field missions, including provision of substantive and administrative support, data collection, etc.
    Coordinates activities related to budget funding (programme/project preparation and submissions, progress reports, financial statements, etc.) and preparation of related documents/reports (pledging, work programme, programme budget, etc.).
    Contributes to the collection and analysis of data as well as identification of trends or patterns and provides draft insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods for data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting.
    Performs any other duties as may be 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 assist with data collection using various methods. Conceptual analytical and evaluative skills to conduct independent research and analysis, including familiarity with and experience in the use of various research sources, including electronic sources on the internet, intranet and other databases. Ability to apply judgment in the context of assignments given, plan own work and manage conflicting priorities. 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. The ability to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management.
    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& ORGANIZING: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.
    CLIENT ORIENTATION: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.

    Education

    Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in environmental management, water management or related area is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two (2) 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 two years of progressively responsible experience in Environmental management, water management or related fields is required.
    Experience working in international and intergovernmental settings is desirable.
    Experience of project work in developing countries on water issues is desirable.
    Experience of supporting capacity building activities is desirable.
    Experience of working with data bases, statistics and working with global data sets, including satellite-based data is desirable.
    One year or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable (none if successful YPP or P-1 with a related degree).

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    careers.un.org

  • Intern – Information Technology, I

    Intern – Information Technology, I

    Responsibilities
    Under the direct supervision of the Information Technology Officer, the intern will work with and learn from a team of experienced professionals in the area of information technology and conference support and will be offered the opportunity to:

    Assist in updating the Montreal Protocol Handbook on the website and update of the printable version in InDesign;
    Participate in the development of new web applications and web functionalities;
    Review and clean historical Word Perfect and scanned documents for posting on the website;
    Update web content, as and when required;
    Support preparations for meetings, conferences, and other events;
    Perform other duties as may be requested.

    Competencies

    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. 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.
    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.
    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.

    Education
    To qualify for an internship with the United Nations Internship Programme, 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); or,
    Be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s level or equivalent).
    Studies/degree in the areas of Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Information Management or related fields.

    Knowledge in web development technologies;

    Familiarity with HTML, CSS, PHP, Python and Django;
    Working knowledge of any Adobe graphic and layout packages; preferably Illustrator, InDesign or Photoshop.
    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.

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    careers.un.org

  • AATIF Project Coordinator

    AATIF Project Coordinator

    Duties and Responsibilities

    Duties

    The Individual Contractor will deliver on this by carrying out the following duties

    The work will involve supporting social and environmental performance of investments in AATIF’s portfolio, evaluating social and environmental risks and impacts as well as supporting impact measurement and reporting along the Fund’s development impact objectives.

    Support preliminary assessment and screening of social and environmental risks and impacts of potential investment opportunities to determine whether any of the activities are part of the exclusion list
    Analyse major social and environmental risks and impacts related to the respective sectors and countries of pipeline projects under considering for financing
    Conduct social and environmental due diligence of potential direct investee companies, intermediary investee companies and financial institutions to determine their level of compliance with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) environmental and social performance standards
    Present key social and environmental issues to the investment committee members as well as the potential development impact of new investment opportunities
    Categorize activities of AATIF potential clients to determine which activities will require further assessment in terms of their level of social and environmental risks and impacts.
    Identify gaps against specific S&E Performance Standards for assigned projects and provide appropriate mitigation measures for risk and impact management
    Identify opportunities for value add in project structure, including providing AATIF clients with guidance in establishing Social and Environmental Management Systems (SEMS) to ensure compliance with the Fund’s Social and Environmental Policy
    Monitor the social and environmental performance of AATIF investments to ensure Action Plans and recommended undertakings are being implemented in accordance with Facility Agreement signed with partner institutions
    Identify major development opportunities aligned with AATIF’s impact measurement framework to make the case for the Fund’s consideration of each investment opportunity
    Analyse monitoring reports and impact reports to prepare impact snapshots of respective partner institutions for publishing in the AATIF website in order to build onto the Fund’s impact trajectory
    Undertake outreach activities; participate in the development of social and environmental training workshops, seminars, sessions etc.; participate in and make presentations on assigned topics/activities
    Identify opportunities for sustainability initiatives and projects by Partner Institutions that could be supported through the Technical Assistance Facility
    Capacity building for AATIF stakeholders and Partner Institutions on the Fund’s social and environmental performance management as well as impact management
    Develop handbook to operationalize AATIF impact spider tool for management of the Fund’s development impact
    Any other duties that may be assigned by the Supervisor in line with the Unit workplan.

    The Individual Contractor will be working under the Resource Efficiency and Sustainable Consumption and Production (SCP) sub-programme in the Africa Office in UNEP. Working under the supervision of the Regional Coordinator, the Individual Contractor will contribute to Environmental Compliance Advisory to AATIF stakeholders and partners on respective investments along the agricultural value chain in Africa.

    Qualifications/special Skills

    A bachelor’s degree in Sustainable Development, Environment, Project Management, Natural Resources Management, Economics, Engineering or a related discipline is required.
    A minimum of 5 years’ work experience in an international development organization, working in the field of environment and sustainable development related projects is required,
    Experience supporting projects financed by a Development Finance institution (DFI), is desirable
    Ability to analyze and synthesize diverse social and environmental related data and information, is desirable
    A sound understanding of resource efficiency and sustainable consumption and production (SCP), is desirable
    Experience supporting projects financed by a Development Finance institution (DFI) is desirable
    Ability to analyze and synthesize diverse social and environmental related data and information, sound understanding of resource efficiency and sustainable consumption and production (SCP) issues in the region including the application of SCP Policy into national planning agendas and application in the business sector and relevant work experience in developing countries, as well as a deep understanding of context in Africa is desirable
    Knowledge of AATIF Social and Environmental Safeguard Guidelines and IFC Environmental and Social Performance Standards is desirable
    Knowledge and experience using international tools on S&E management such as Global Map of Environmental and Social Risks in Agro-Commodity Production (GMAP) and IRIS+ system, experience in reporting on sustainable financial disclosure in compliance with international regulations such as SFDR, strong project management experience and planning, liaison and organization skills; initiative to identify alternatives ahead of project challenges, communications experience, particularly with outreach, presentation, and coordination at various stakeholder levels are desirable

    Apply via :

    careers.un.org