Latest Vacancies at United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

Responsibilities:

• Budget: 
  • May be acting as Certifying Officer on behalf of and in the absence of programme managers at offices outside of headquarters.
  • Provides support with respect to the review, analyses and preparation of the medium-term plan and its revisions. 
  • Prepares supporting documents (narrative and supporting tables) with respect to finalization of cost estimates and budget proposals, in terms of staff and non-staff requirements. 
  • Assists managers in the elaboration of resource requirements for budget submissions. 
  • Undertakes research and provides support to higher level Finance & Budget Officers with respect to budget reviews of relevant intergovernmental and expert bodies.
  • Monitors expenditures and compares with approved budget; prepares adjustments as necessary. 
  • Reviews requisitions for goods and services to ensure (a) correct objects of expenditure have been charged, and (b) availability of funds.
  • Assists in preparation of budget performance submissions and finalization of budget performance reports, analyzing variances between approved budgets and actual expenditures.
  • Monitors integrity of various financial databases. 
  • Verifies accuracy of input data, ensuring consistency of data in previous allotments to new allotments issued. Co-ordinates with other finance and budget staff on related issues during preparation of budget reports. 
  • Periodic reconciliation of accounts (Prepare request to Controller’s Office on redeployment of funds and to Finance section on movement of funds.  
• General:
  • Keeping up to date on documents/reports/guidelines that have a bearing on matters related to programme, ensuring compliance with intergovernmental recommendations and decisions as well as with United Nations policies and procedures.
  • Drafting or preparing correspondence to respond to enquiries in respect to relevant financial and budget matters.
  • Maintaining and keep up-to-date files. 
  • May be responsible for providing guidance, training, and daily supervision to other general service staff in the area of responsibility. 
  • 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 related duties, as assigned.

• Competencies

• Professionalism: 
  • Demonstrates use of initiative and makes appropriate linkages in work requirements and anticipates next steps. 
  • 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. 
  • Use time efficiently..

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Job - Specific Qualification

• Supplemental training in administration, finance or related field is desirable.    

Work Experience

• A minimum of seven (7) years of work experience in finance, budget, accounting, or related area is required. The minimum years of relevant experience is reduced to five (5) for candidates who possess a first-level university degree or higher. Experience with Global funds such as Global Environment Facility (GEF), Adaptation Fund (AF) and/or Green Climate Fund (GCF) is desirable. Experience working with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems such as Systems, Applications and Products (SAP), e.g., UN Umoja, in grants management, funds management and financial management modules is desirable. One (1) year or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.

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Specific Responsibilities:
Under the overall supervision of the head of the Sustainable Mobility Unit, and the direct supervision of the Programme Manager for Active Mobility, Digitalization & Transport Integration and in close consultation with focal points from the Sustainable Mobility team and Communications team the Communication Consultant will be responsible for the overall coordination and timely provision of key sustainable mobility communication products. Specifically, the consultant will: 

• Prepare 1 Electric Mobility Communication Strategy and work plan for 2024 – 2025. 
• Develop 1 Event/campaign calendar for 2024 – 2025.  
• Prepare 6 Blog/Press/Web articles on the Global Electric Mobility Project/Sustainable Mobility Project 
• Prepare 1 Infographics Kit for Sustainable Mobility Develop 2 Newsletters on Sustainable Mobility 
• Prepare 1 Slide Deck on Sustainable Mobility  
• Prepare 1 Media Kit on Sustainable Mobility

Qualifications/Special Skills

• Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in journalism/communication, urban development, sustainable development, public policy, or a related field is required. A first level degree with additional two years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree. A minimum of 2 years’ experience in communication activities including support with communications strategy and workplan creation, development of communication assets such as social media, presentations, fact sheets, blogs, etc and experience of writing communication materials is required. Prior experience working for the United Nations, or another international organization is required. Prior experience working with government organizations in the global south is required. Communication related experience in sustainable mobility (particularly electric mobility) is highly desirable.

Deadline : May 6, 2024

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Responsibilities:

• Advises and engages with UN internal justice system bodies including the tribunals,participates in negotiations and settlement of claims, to include establishing strategy and approach; deciding on the recommendations on the merit of claims and in connection with the reviewability of administrative decisions. 
• Reviews complaints relating to prohibition of discrimination, harassment, including sexual harassment, and abuse of authority as well as retaliation investigations to determine if prohibited conduct or retaliation occurred as alleged; advises on and drafts complex agreements and other legal documents; develops new modalities to meet unique needs/circumstances. 
• Performs extensive legal research and analysis and prepares determinations, briefs, and correspondence, in particular to remediate situations where prohibited conducts or retaliation has occurred and effectuate the consultation/resolution process; provides legal advice to the unit/division. 
• As needed, services conferences, task forces, expert groups and other bodies, and, in particular as it relates to reviews prohibited conduct and retaliation determinations; participates in the preparation of background materials, and summaries of issues and reviews. 
• Provides legal advice on the implementation of the Joint Inspection Unit recommendations on the investigation function in the UN system and in the UN Environment Progamme as it relates to resources and capacity (human and financial), procedures (intake mechanism, decision-making, case management and follow-up), internal control and prevention, and system-wide cooperation and coordination. 
• Advises on innovative solutions to reduce instances of formal complaints.  
• Legal and ethics advice: 
  • Provides timely and confidential legal advice and guidance on diverse and substantive questions of considerable complexity, including monitoring trends and conducting analysis into root causes of legal dilemmas for staff. 
  • Conducts extensive complex, organizational, managerial and legal research and analysis. 
  • Provides legal advice on the interpretation and application of staff regulations and rules in relation to investigations, including the review of administrative decisions. 
  • Consults and liaises with the Office of Human Resources Management (OHRM), Office of Legal Affairs (OLA), Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS), among others with regard to investigation, as necessary.  
• Corporate legal advice: 
  • Undertakes basic or extensive review of legal documents, instruments, or other material; identifies important issues, similarities, and inconsistencies, etc. 
  • Prepares or assists in the preparation of agreements with governments, non-governmental organization and other public and private entities. 
  • Prepares or assists in the preparation of drafts of background papers, studies, reports, legislative texts and commentaries on those texts. 
  • 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 duties as assigned.

Education

• Advanced university degree in international law, with emphasis on public international law is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two (2) additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree. Successful completion of both degree and non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics or data science programs is desirable.

Work Experience

• A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in international law, preferably administrative, employment and criminal law or related area is required. Experience in legal analysis, research and writing is required. Experience in litigation and judicial structures and procedures is desirable. A minimum of three (3) years of experience as an advocate/litigator before a court or tribunal is required. Experience within the UN common system, or similar international organizations is desirable. A minimum of two (2) years or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.

Deadline : May 9, 2024

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 Responsibilities:  

Under the direct supervision of the Partner Operations Support Team Lead, the intern will: 

• Assist in the preparation of training materials, workshop materials, templates, and presentations.
• Assist in the development of Standard Operating Procedures and related infographics and visual aids. 
• Support in the planning, specification, design, development, implementation, and support of  computer application systems for Partnerships; independently liaises with users to define and specify requirements.  
• Supports the preparation of technical and user documentation for deployed computer application  systems, as well as training materials.  
• Research, compile, analyse, summarize, and present basic information/data on specific  programmes/projects, corporate policies and related topics, using various sources (e.g. computer assisted searches using the internet, intranet or other databases). 
• Support the monitoring and evaluation of corporate projects; categorize, update, track, and analyse data related to programmes/projects, e.g. accounting records, outputs, resources utilized, deviations/revisions, etc. 
• Prepare, maintain, and update files (electronic and paper) and internal databases. 
• Assist in the maintenance of a body of reference files, both paper and electronic, to ensure rapid  retrieval of critical information; conduct reference searches upon request; participate in initiatives to enhance existing systems for records management and retrieval, including development of proposals  for consideration. 
• Provide support in processing partnerships workflows. 
• Assist in organizing meetings, workshops, and training sessions, including logistical arrangements and  documentation. 
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Special Skills

• Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience. However, a field of study that is closely related to the type of internship that you are applying for is required. Applicants must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements: be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent or higher); be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent); have graduated with a university degree (as defined above) and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one-year period of graduation; preferred area of study:Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in computer science, business administration, social sciences, or related disciplines 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.  

Competencies   

Required Skills: 

• Communication 
• Client Orientation  
• Teamwork  

Preferred Skills: 

• Planning and Organizing 
• Technological Awareness: Applicants should have good knowledge of standard software applications, especially MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and MS Teams.
• Ability to draft news articles and/or social media posts is desirable.
• Ability to design surveys and polls is desirable.

Deadline : May 9, 2024

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Responsibilities:

• Project Documentation: 
  • Ensure that project proposals are in line with (Global Environment Fund) GEF and UNEP requirements and within resources allocated to the project and its GEF approved budget.  
  • Draft project documents/revisions are coherent and correspond with the agreed format. 
  • Ensure that project documents/revisions are formulated and managed within the UNEP and the UN Financial Regulations and Rules. 
  • Correspond with external executing/collaborating bodies during preparation of project documents/revisions.  
  • Check and clear project documents/revisions before processing them internally and externally, including submission to Programme Approval Group (PAG).   
• Resource Monitoring:  
  • Certify availability of funds against financial resources.  
  • Request Finance Section to disburse funds to implementing bodies in line with project requirements.  
  • Solicit financial and progress reports from implementing partners.  
  • Check financial and progress reports and querying discrepancies.  
  • Monitor, check and follow up of project receivable balances.  
  • Check project accounts to ensure commitments/expenditures are correctly reflected and request rectification where necessary.  
  • Draw attention to poor flow or shortfall of resources and request action (formal or informal) of the UNEP/GEF Coordination Office.  
  • Provide input to monthly statistics of trust fund resources to keep track of resources flows.  
• Resource Reporting:  
  • Provide reports on income and expenditure against trust fund resources for meetings of GEF Council and Governing Council.  
  • Provide input for submissions to the Committee of Permanent Representatives, the Industry and Economy Division Director's submissions to the Secretariat, Executive Director or senior management.  
  • Provide responses for fund management aspects of projects to Internal and External Auditors.  
  • Prepare financial statements or respond to queries from UNEP/GEF Coordination Office for submission to GEF Secretariat on use of resources against specific projects.   
• Budget and Policy Evaluation: 
  • Analyze GEF project proposals and propose amendments, as necessary.  
  • Draft and/or clear legal agreements with implementing bodies. 
  • Ensure consistency with regard to policies on management of GEF projects and flagging inconsistencies or anomalies in this respect.  
  • Propose solutions to problems based on regulations and established practices.  
• General and Human Resource Administration: 
  • 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.  
  • Initiate and coordinate actions covering the entire span of human resource activities.   
  • Act as back-up for other Administrative Officers.  
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education
Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in business administration, finance, or 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 desirable.

Job - Specific Qualification

• Certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant (CA) or equivalent is required.   

Work Experience

• A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in finance, accounting, administration or related field is required. Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning Systems such as SAP or other similar systems is required. Experience working with the United Nations or other similar organizations is desirable. Experience with International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) is desirable. Experience with auditing is desirable.