Programme Management Officer, P-4

UNEP - United Nations Environment Programme

Nairobi, Kenya

Org. Setting and Reporting

The United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) 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. UNEP’s Medium-Term Strategy (2022-2025), sets out a vision for UNEP’s role in delivering the promises of the 2030 Agenda and the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20) and its outcome document, “The Future We Want,” by focusing on the three environmental crises of climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution. UN Environment's Climate Change Division works with international and national partners, providing technical assistance and advisory services for the implementation of environmental policy, and strengthening the environmental management capacity of developing countries and countries with economies in transition.

This post is in the Adaptation and Resilience Branch of the Climate Change Division of UNEP at the Nairobi duty station. Under the direct guidance of the Chief, Climate Change Adaptation Unit, the incumbent will be responsible for the following functions:

Responsibilities

Undertake quality reviews in support of the Adaptation Portfolio Manager and Task Manager to ensure meeting UNEP and vertical fund quality requirements and source information for showcasing and/or aggregating lessons and practices.
Draw on lessons learned across Programmes and projects, and the latest science and adaptation practice internationally to develop publications that shape and influence the international discourse on adaptation.
Develop partnerships with key global institutions and processes working on adaptation action-research and adaptation standards development.
Develop technical inputs for organizational needs and international policy processes.
Programme manage UNEP’s core funding for adaptation working collaboratively across Divisions and Units in UNEP.
Fund-raise for projects and initiatives that advance UNEP’s Programme of Work and Medium Strategy targets.
Collects and analyzes data to identify trends or patterns and provide insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods to enable data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting.

Competencies

Professionalism: Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches related to climate change adaptation. Ability to complete in-depth studies on climate change adaptation subject matters and reach conclusions on possible causes and solutions to political problems on specific, issues areas and/or countries. Ability to relate various issues and perspectives of climate change adaptation to political, social, and economic programmes in affected countries and areas. 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. Tailors’ language to audience especially to government officials at all levels and demonstrates openness in sharing information, while observing confidentiality.
Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honors commitments within prescribed time, cost and quality standards. Provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments.
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

Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in climate change, environment and natural sciences, economics, water resources, land management or a related area is required. A first university degree with a combination of additional two years of professional and academic qualifications may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree.

Work Experience

A minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible working experience on climate change, of which at least three years working on climate adaptation issues at global and national levels is required.
Experience in programme management is desirable.
Experience in ecosystem-based adaptation is desirable.
Experience with climate adaptation stakeholders and networks 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. Working knowledge of French is desirable. Knowledge of another UN official language is desirable.

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