Job Title:Environmental Affairs Officer (Project Post), P4
Department/ Office:United Nations Environment Programme
Duty Station:NAIROBI
Job Opening number:13-PGM-UNEP-27813-R-NAIROBI (E)
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Org. Setting and Reporting
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the United Nations system’s
designated entity for addressing environmental issues at the global and
regional level. Its mandate is to coordinate the development of environmental
policy consensus by keeping the global environment under review and bringing
emerging issues to the attention of governments and the international community
for action.
UNEP’s Division of Environmental Policy Implementation (DEPI) works with
international and national partners, providing technical assistance and
advisory services for the implementation of environmental law and policy, and
strengthening the environmental management capacity of developing countries and
countries with economies in transition. This post is located in the
Terrestrial Ecosystems Unit, Climate Change and Adaptation and Terrestrial
Ecosystems Branch of UNEP/DEPI in Nairobi.
Under the supervision of the Head, UNEP UN-REDD Team and in close collaboration
with the Coordinator of the Biodiversity/Land Degradation portfolio of UNEP's
Global Environment Facility (GEF) projects, the incumbent will perform the
following duties:
Responsibilities
1. Facilitate the linkages between the UN-REDD Programme and broader UNEP
activities related to forest policy, forest ecosystem management, and
sustainable land-use.
2. Coordinate the development of forest-related GEF projects that are
complementary to the UNEP activities under the UN-REDD Programme.
3. Facilitate the coordination of the forest-related activities within
UNEP, and contribute to the integration of relevant forest-related expertise
into the work of other Units and Divisions.
4. In close collaboration with the Environmental Economist of the UNEP
UN-REDD team, conceptualize and contribute to key reports linking forest
ecosystems and their services to green economy transitions.
5. Draft and coordinate UNEP inputs to the work of Collaborative
Partnerships on Forests (CPF) and represent UNEP at technical CPF meetings.
6. Provide capacity building support to developing country governments on key
issues related to forest policy reform and improvements of forest governance.
7. Collaborate with the UNEP UN-REDD Programme Regional Technical Advisor
for Africa to support the implementation of
national and international consultants engaged in the implementation of
projects related to the implementation of the forest-related Aichi Biodiversity
Targets.
8. Draft, edit and secure clearances for key documents and missions
reports.
9. Establish and maintain contacts and generate good will with current
and potential partners, funds managers and non-traditional sources of funds.
Translate opportunities into concrete partnership activities, outputs and goals
at the project and thematic levels.
10. Analyse the objectives and scope of major regional and
sub-regional REDD+ meetings and workshops; advise on UNEP’s participation in
and eventual contribution to such events; report on events and propose and
co-ordinate subsequent follow-up activities, and represent UNEP at key
technical workshops in the region
11. Provide substantive backstopping to consultative and other meetings,
conferences etc.
12. Select and supervise project consultants, and contribute to the development
of UNEP legal instruments for project implementation.
13. Perform other related duties as required.
Competencies
Professionalism: Knowledge and understanding of the global forest and
climate change debate; understanding of REDD+, and of forest policy, ecosystem
management and economics. Is conscientious and efficient in meeting
commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; has excellent judgement,
including in establishing and maintaining working relations with senior
government officials; remains calm in stressful situations.
Communication: Highly developed communication skills (spoken,
written, public speaking and presentational), including the ability to present
sensitive issues/positions and prepare reports on short notice, and the ability
to communicate complex topics in easily and widely understood manner.
Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively to achieve organizational goals
in a multicultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for
diversity. Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve
organizational goals.
Planning and Organizing: Ability to identify priorities, work to tight
deadlines, handle concurrent projects and coordinate the work of others.
Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; Monitors and
adjusts plans and actions as necessary; Clear ability to plan and execute
complex undertakings such as organizing international conferences.
Education
Advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in forest policy, forest
management, natural resources management, or environmental economics. A
first university degree with a combination of two years professional and
academic qualifications may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree.
Work Experience
At least 7 years of relevant and progressively responsible experience in forest
policy, forest management, climate change or ecosystem management, including at
least three years at the international level with key international
organizations related to forests and climate with emerging forest issues.
Experience in policy development is required. Working experience at any
UN agency is an asset. Working experience in a developing country is an
asset. Private sector experience would be an asset. Qualifying
years of experience are calculated following the receipt of the first level
university degree recognised by the United Nations.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required.
Knowledge of French and other UN languages would be an asset.
Assessment Method
Evaluation of qualified candidates for this position may include a substantive
assessment
which will be followed by a competency-based interview.
Special Notice
Staff members are subject to the authority of Secretary-General and to
assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move
periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established
rules and procedures. This position is funded for an initial period of one year
and may be subject to extension.
All applicants are strongly encouraged to apply online as soon as possible
after the job opening has been posted and well before the deadline stated in
the job opening. Online applications will be acknowledged where an email
address has been provided.
If you do not receive an e-mail acknowledgement within 24 hours of submission,
your application may not have been received. In such cases, please
resubmit the application, if necessary.
United Nations Considerations
The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and
women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its
principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3,
article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT
PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED
NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
Posting Period:18 April 2013-18 May 2013
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