Programme Management Officer - Tjo at United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

Responsibilities

• Participates in the development, implementation and evaluation of assigned programmes/projects in relation to environmental policy and science policy interfaces; monitors and analyzes project development and implementation; prepares and reviews relevant documents and inputs to support activities undertaken to design and deploy tools for strengthened science-policy interfaces; ensures that programmed activities are carried out in a timely fashion.
• Assists in the review and analysis of issues and trends on environmental policy development, preparation of evaluations or other research activities and studies in the field of environmental policy and governance, and supports the development and implementation of intra and inter-divisional policies in the related areas.
• Provides various substantive written outputs in the preparation of draft background papers, analysis, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications.
• Provides substantive support to relevant intergovernmental bodies such as the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA) and the governing bodies of MEAs. Provides support to the accomplishment of coherence and synergies of environmental policies in the United Nations System.
• Provides substantive support for meetings, workshops and trainings.
• 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 duties as required.

Competencies

• PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to environmental governance, environmental law or environmental conventions. Knowledge and understanding of issues related to science policy in the context of environmental governance. Ability to identify issues, analyze and participate in the resolution of issues/problems. Ability to develop sources for data collection. 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. 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.
• 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 environmental studies, environmental law, international relations 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 (5) of progressively responsible experience in project or programme management in relation to environmental governance, environmental law, sustainable development, or other related area is required.
• Professional working experience on international and national level related to Multilateral Environmental Agreements on biodiversity, chemicals and wastes or climate change as well as science-policy issues are 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 UN. Fluency in English is required for this post. Knowledge of another UN official language is desirable.