Programme Management Officer at United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

Responsibilities
Works with Global Assessment Unit and partners to facilitate the development, implementation and evaluation of global and thematic assessments, including;

• Participate in the development, implementation and evaluation of assigned programmes/projects, etc.; monitors and analyzes programme/project development and implementation; reviews relevant documents and reports; identifies problems and issues to be addressed and propose corrective actions; liaises with relevant parties; identifies and tracks follow-up actions.
• Performs assignments, in collaboration with the Global Environment Outlook (GEO) team or other clients, by planning facilitating workshops, through other interactive sessions and assisting in developing the action plan the team or client will use to manage the change.
• Researches, analyzes and presents information gathered from diverse sources.

Provides substantive support for global and thematic assessment and related policy coordination and evaluation functions, including;

• Assists in policy development, including the review and analysis of issues and trends, preparation of evaluations or other research activities and studies.
• Undertakes survey initiatives; designs data collection tools; reviews, analyzes and interprets responses, identifies problems/issues and prepares conclusions.
• Prepares various written outputs, e.g, draft background papers, analysis, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications, etc.

Provides administrative and substantive support to the global and thematic assessments consultative processes and other meetings, conferences, outreach activities, to include;

• Provides substantive support to consultative and other meetings, conferences, etc., to include proposing agenda topics, identifying participants, preparation of documents and presentations, etc.
• Undertakes outreach activities; designs and conducts training workshops, seminars, etc.; makes presentations on assigned topics/activities.
• Participates in or leads field missions, including provision of guidance to external consultants, government officials and other parties and drafting mission summaries, etc.
• Coordinates activities related to budget funding (programme/project preparation and submissions, progress reports, 
• financial statements, etc.) and prepares related documents/reports (pledging, work programme, programme budget, etc.).
• 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 any other duties as may be assigned.

Competencies

• PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge and understanding of environmental assessments, such as the Global Environment Outlook and supporting services, such as capacity building, knowledge generation and support for policy making, theories, concepts and approaches relevant to the design and implementation of major global and regional integrated environmental assessments. Ability to perform a broad range of administrative functions, e.g., budget/work programme, human resources, database management, etc. Ability to apply knowledge of various United Nations administrative, financial and human resources rules and regulations in work situations.  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. 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 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 an environment-related field, environmental planning and management, environmental science, natural science or a 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 desirable.

Work Experience

• A Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in project or programme management in an environmental, social or economic science, or a related field is required.
• Experience in the coordination of global or regional environmental assessments including the coordination of different stakeholders, government counterparts and external experts; and addressing ecological and environmental challenges in complex contexts is required.
• A minimum of 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 other UN official languages is an advantage.
• NOTE: "fluency equals a rating of "fluent" in all four areas (read, write, speak, understand), and " Knowledge of" equals a rating of " confident" in two of the four areas.