Current Opportunities at United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

Responsibilities
Budget:  

• Acts as Certifying Officers on behalf of and in the absence of programme managers at offices outside headquarters.    
• Undertakes reviews, analyses and preparation of the medium-term plan and its revisions.        
• Reviews, analyses and assists in the finalization of cost estimates and budget proposals, in terms of staff and non-staff requirements, including programmatic aspects; ensures compliance with the medium-term plan and other legislative mandates.  
• Assists managers in the elaboration of resource requirements for budget submissions.  
• Undertakes research and provides support to higher level Finance and Budget Officers with respect to budget reviews of relevant intergovernmental and expert bodies.  
• Provides input into the preparation of allotments, including redeployment of funds when necessary, ensuring appropriate expenditures.  
• Monitors budget implementation/expenditures and recommends reallocation of funds as necessary.  
• Reviews requisitions for goods and services to ensure (a) correct objects of expenditure have been charged, and (b) availability of funds.  
• Monitors extra-budgetary resources, including review of agreements and cost plans, ensuring compliance with regulations and rules and established policies and procedures.  
• Assists in the preparation of budget performance submissions.  
• Assists in 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.  
• Reviews incoming payment instructions with regard to banking details and sources of funds.
•  Prepares payments for final disbursement by Cashier Initiates receipts and deposits for all incoming funds and pass it to United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) for recording.  
• Notifies payees of status of payments.  
• Assists staff members, Fund Management Officers and donors regarding queries on payment and deposit-related issues.  
• Record expense reports from Implementing agencies of the fund as well as adjustments of expenses reported in prior years.  
• Follows-up on audit recommendations.  
• Files and archives as required.   

General:  

• Drafts or prepares correspondence to respond to enquiries in respect to relevant financial and budget matters.  
• Provides guidance, training and daily supervision to other general service staff in the area of responsibility.  
• Provide back up and advisory service to Multilateral Environment Agreements (MEAs) for which UNEP provide Secretariat services.  
• 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: Knowledge of, and ability to apply financial rules, regulations and procedures in the work environment. Knowledge, skills and ability to extract, interpret, analyse and format data across the full range of finance and budget functions, including programme development and database management, claims and treasury operations.  Ability to identify and resolve data discrepancies and operational problems. The 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.  
• 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.
• CLIENT ORIENTATION: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Job - Specific Qualification

• Additional technical qualifications such Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent is required.    

Work Experience

• A minimum of ten (10) years of experience in accounting, finance, administrative services or related area is required.
• The minimum years of relevant experience is reduced to eight (8) for candidates who possess a first-level university degree or higher.    
• Experience in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems especially focusing on financial reporting, donor reporting and clean up of open items in the UN ERP System (Umoja) or other SAP based ERP systems, is required.    
• Working experience with data analysis, reconciliations and International Public Sector Accounting Standards) IPSAS reporting is desirable.    
• Experience in the analysis of financial records and preparing trust fund reports is desirable.    One (1) year or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.

Deadline : Jun 26, 2024

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Responsibilities

• PROGRAMME:  Supports the Director in promoting a culture of results by coordinating the implementation of the results roadmap including by enhancing UNEP’s reporting and communication on results as well as by increasing the use of data. Ensures that the outputs produced by the Division maintain high quality standards.   Ensures that all outputs produced by the Units under her/his supervision meet required standards before completion to ensure they comply with the relevant mandates. Represents the Division at international, regional or national meetings and provides programmatic/substantive expertise on an issue or holds programmatic/substantive and organizational discussions with representatives of other institutions. Leads and supervises the organization of meetings, seminars, etc. on substantive issues. Manages the substantive preparation and organization of such meetings or seminars.  
• COORDINATION:  Co-ordinates and oversees the preparation of reports for presentation to inter-governmental bodies, including the General Assembly, the UN Environment Assembly, the Committee of Permanent Representatives based in Nairobi, the Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions, Committee for Programme Coordination, the  Economic and Social Council, and other policy-making organs, as appropriate. Under the guidance of the Director, reports to inter-governmental bodies on programme performance on the Medium-Term Strategy and the Programme of Work. Supports the Director in fostering teamwork and communication among staff in the Division and across organizational boundaries.  
• MANAGEMENT:  Assists the Director in preparing the work plan of the Division, determining priorities, and allocating resources for the completion of outputs and their timely delivery. Oversees the day-to-day management of activities undertaken by the Division, ensures that programmed activities are carried out in a timely fashion. Undertakes or oversees the programmatic/administrative tasks necessary for the functioning of the Division, including preparation of budgets, reporting on budget/programme performance, evaluation of staff performance (e-PAS), interviews of candidates for job openings, evaluation of candidates and preparation of inputs for results-based budgeting. Supports the Director in staff recruitment, taking due account of gender and geographical balance. Manages, guides, develops and trains staff under her/his supervision. Leads team members efforts to collect and analyze data and provides insight to identify trends or patterns for data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting. Ensures that everyone can discover, access, integrate and share the data they need.

Competencies

• PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge and understanding of UNEP's governance policies and strategies. Ability to produce reports and papers on technical issues and to review and edit the work of others.  Ability to apply UN rules, regulations, policies and guidelines in work situations.  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.  
• 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 audience.  Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.  
• PLANNING & ORGANIZATION: 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.  
• LEADERSHIP: Serves as a role model that other people want to follow: empowers others to translate vision into results; is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives; establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support; anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions; drives for change and improvements; does not accept the status quo; shows the courage to take unpopular stands. Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work; demonstrates knowledge of strategies and commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing.  
• MANAGING PERFORMANCE: Delegates the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority; makes sure that roles, responsibilities and reporting lines are clear to each staff member; accurately judges the amount of time and resources needed to accomplish a task and matches task to skills; monitors progress against milestones and deadlines; regularly discusses performance and provides feedback and coaching to staff; encourages risk-taking and supports creativity and initiative; actively supports the development and career aspirations of staff; appraises performance fairly.

Education

• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in business or public administration, finance, accounting, law, environmental science, social sciences or related area.  
• A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying work 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 15 years of progressively responsible experience in programme and human resources management, administration and financial management is required.    
• Demonstrated managerial experience in an international, regional or government organization is required.    
• Experience in developing and/or implementing international, regional or governmental environmental programmes involving various partners, clients and social actors is required.    
• Experience in leading teams and fostering teamwork, is desirable.    
• Experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.

Deadline : Jun 2, 2024

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Responsibilities

• Assist in the coordination of electric mobility programme/project planning and preparation work, monitor status of programme / project proposals and receipt of relevant documentation for review and approval.  
• Compile, summarize, and present basic information/data on the electric mobility programmes /project and related topics or issues.  
• Review project documents especially cost plans/budgets, for completeness and compliance with relevant rules and procedures prior to submission for final approval and signature; identify inconsistencies; distribute project documents to relevant parties upon approval.
•  Review budget revisions; verify availability of funds; ensure necessary approval and entry in computerized budget system.  
• Compile, summarize and enter data on project delivery; draft related status reports, identify shortfalls in delivery, budget overruns, and bring to the attention of management.  
• Draft correspondence on budget-related issues and prepare and update periodic reports, briefing notes, graphic and statistical summaries, accounting spreadsheets.  
• Provide general office assistance; respond to complex information requests and inquiries; review, logs and routes incoming correspondence; set up and maintain files/records; organize meetings, workshops; handle routine administrative tasks, such as maintaining attendance records, assessing telephone billing.  
• Provide guidance/training to new/junior staff.  
• 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.  
• Perform other duties as may be assigned.

Competencies

• PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge of internal policies, processes and procedures generally and in particular those related to sustainable mobility programme/project administration, implementation and evaluation, technical cooperation, programming and budgeting. Understanding of the functions and organization of the work unit and of the organizational structure and respective roles of related units. Ability to work well with figures, undertake basic research and gather information from standard sources. The ability to perform analysis, modeling and interpretation of data in support of decision-making. Demonstrated ability to apply good judgment in the context of assignments given. 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.  
• 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 decisions, 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

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Job - Specific Qualification

• Additional training in Environment Studies, Environmental Sciences, Environmental Policies, Engineering, Economics or related field is desirable.    

Work Experience

• A minimum of five (5) years' work experience in programme or project administration or related area is required.
• The minimum years of relevant experience is reduced to three (3) for candidates who possess a first-level university degree or higher.    
• Experience working with an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system is required.    
• At least two (2) years of work experience in implementing sustainable mobility projects /programmes is required.    
• Experience working on electric mobility projects is desirable.    
• Experience working with an international organization is desirable

Deadline : Jun 26, 2024

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Responsibilities

• Leads, sets priorities and manages the development, implementation and evaluation of UNEP’s Major Groups and Stakeholders programme in line with UNEP’s Stakeholder Engagement Handbook and in accordance with the Rules of Procedures of the United Nations Environment Assembly and established practice.  
• Coordinates policy development related to a strengthened engagement of Major Groups and Stakeholders in the United Nations Environment Assembly and its subsidiary organs, including the Committee of Permanent Representatives and other UNEP-led intergovernmental processes.  
• Undertakes surveys related to Major Groups and Stakeholders; guides design of data collection instruments; reviews, analyzes and interprets responses, identifies problems/issues and prepares conclusions and recommendations.    
• Prepares substantive outputs, including background papers, analysis, substantial sections of reports and studies and internal briefing notes on the contribution of Major Groups and Stakeholders in improving the global environment.  
• Oversees the accreditation of Major Groups and Stakeholder to the United Nations Environment Assembly, in line with applicable rules and regulations.  
• Maintains regular and constructive relations with Major Groups and Stakeholder accredited to the United Nations Environment Assembly, including through UNEP’s Major Groups Facilitating Committee.  
• Designs and conducts training workshops, seminars, and gives presentations, lectures, briefings related to stakeholder engagement in environmental matters.  
• Contributes to relevant activities related to budget, resource-mobilization and funding in support of Major Groups and Stakeholders engagement (programme/project proposals, progress reports, financial statements and donor reports, and ensures preparation of related documents/reports (pledging, work programme, programme budget.  
• Coordinates the Unit’s strategic collaboration with other parts of UNEP, including substantive Divisions and Regional Offices on follow-up of mandates and processes and ensures consistency of approaches and actions within UNEP with regards to Major Groups and Stakeholder engagement in UNEP activities.  
• Establishes and maintains partnerships, undertakes consultations and liaises on substantive issues with relevant Member States, international organizations and institutions, private sector entities, non-governmental organizations, media representatives and other stakeholders, and maintains, promotes and facilitates operational partnerships and collaboratives undertakings. Initiates, oversees and ensures dissemination of relevant knowledge products and relating to the promotion of Major Groups and Stakeholders participation, internally and externally.  
• At the request of the Director, represents UNEP at relevant conferences, meetings, working groups, workshops, trainings, and presentations relating to the participation of Major Groups and Stakeholders.  
• Manages the day-to-day operations of the Civil Society Unit and coordinates the division of work among the team members.  
• Provides strategic advice to the Division Director and to UNEP Senior Management on matters relating to Major Groups and Stakeholders.  
• Leads team members efforts to collect and analyze data and provides insight to identify trends or patterns for data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting.
• Ensures that everyone can discover, access, integrate and share the data they need.  
• Performs other duties as required.

Competencies

• PROFESSIONALISM:  Proven knowledge, expertise and understanding of the role and function of Major Groups and Stakeholders in the context of international cooperation. Direct experience in policies and practices relevant to the engagement and participation of Major Groups and Stakeholders in intergovernmental processes.
• Excellent understanding of the UN system and/or the work of the United Nations Environment Programme. Ability to conceptualize, design and implement programmes to promote the contribution of Major Groups and Stakeholders in international processes. Ability to identify key strategic issues, opportunities and risks.
• Ability to generate and communicate broad and compelling organizational direction. Ability to communicate clearly links between the Organization’s strategy and the work unit’s goals. Ability to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management.
• Demonstrated ability to provide innovative technical leadership by performing and/or overseeing the planning, development, and management of operation.  
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate and apply good judgment.
• 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 equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.  
• 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.  
• CLIENT ORIENTATION: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.  
• LEADERSHIP: Serves as a role model that other people want to follow: empowers others to translate vision into results; is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives; establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support; anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions; drives for change and improvements; does not accept the status quo; shows the courage to take unpopular stands. Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work; demonstrates knowledge of strategies and commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing.  
• JUDGEMENT/ DECISION MAKING: Identifies the key issues in a complex situation, and comes to the heart of the problem quickly; gathers relevant information before making a decision; considers positive and negative impacts of decisions prior to making them; takes decisions with an eye to the impact on others and on the Organization; proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation based on all available information; checks assumptions against facts; determines the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision; makes tough decisions when necessary.

Education

• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in sustainable development, environment, economics, public policy, public administration, finance, natural resources management, law, social sciences or a related field 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 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 ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in project or programme management, or in multilateral cooperation in the field of sustainable development or environmental management is required.    
• Experience in servicing intergovernmental bodies and/or international NGOs governance bodies is desirable.    
• Experience with United Nations system institutions and bodies working in the area of sustainable development or environment is desirable.    
• Experience working with Major Groups and Stakeholders in intergovernmental fora and/or working in the organization of a diverse range of stakeholder groups in complex process is desirable.    
• Experience working with Member States and other actors for the purposes of fundraising is desirable.    
• Experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.

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Under the direct supervision of the Programme Coordination Officer, and the overall guidance of UNEP's Global Environment Facility (GEF) Executive Coordinator, the intern will:

• Contribute to research on selected operational topics such as GEF policies, compliance and efficiency.
• Assist in GEF Portfolio disclosure on key platforms such as UNEP Open Data and GEF Portal.
•  Assist in handling internal processes including project registry and follow up.
• Respond to requests for GEF portfolio data, working with other team members to gather necessary information and articulate a response.
• Support in communication and outreach activities.
• Assist in following up with five GEF Focal Areas to identify and pre-empt issue and ensure reports are delivered on time.
• The Internship is for 6 months and UNPAID. Interns work five days per week (40 hours) under the supervision of a staff member in the department or office to which they are assigned.
• Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions.

Qualifications/special skills

• UNEP is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development with the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment.
• Applicants must meet one of the following requirements: Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher) in environmental sciences/management, public policy, business administration, or a related field. Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree program (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent); Have graduated with a university degree.
• Preferred Area of Study: academic background in environmental sciences/management, public policy, business administration, or a related field. Fully proficient computer skills and use of web-based platforms and relevant software e.g. word processing, PowerPoint, excel, internal databases, Internet etc. Preference may be given to master's candidates.
• Candidate should demonstrate keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the United Nations Charter.
• Candidate should demonstrate ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which include willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.
• 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 be a student in the final year of the first university degree (bachelor or equivalent), Master’s or Ph.D. Programme or equivalent, or have completed a Bachelor’s, Master’s or PH.D. Programme.
• Do you meet any of the above criteria? If yes, please indicate which one and attach proof to the application. Please note that you will have to provide an official certificate at a later stage.

Deadline : Jun 10, 2024

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The Individual Contractor will perform the following tasks:

• Facilitate the Faith for Earth engagement of the Coalition councils, including activities for World Environment Day and World Youth Skills Day.
• Facilitate Implementation Plan for Green Faith Festivals.
• Institutionalize faith engagement ahead of the CBD COP 16 and COP 29.
• Facilitate the Faith for Earth Steering Committee, including activities for the Summit for the Future. 5. Support strategy development for the role of actors beyond formal law and implementation of UNEA Resolution 6 on sustainable living.

Qualifications/special skills

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Law with knowledge of UNEP, international organisations, and interreligious dialogue is required.
• A minimum of 3 years of suitable experience in areas relevant to programme management and delivery, multistakeholder engagement within the UN System, first-hand knowledge of engaging faith-based organisations, interreligious dialogues and knowledge of how UNEP operates is required.

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Excellent writing and communications skills;
• Excellent organization and planning skills;
• Excellent research and analytical skills;
• Results focused;
• Clear and concise communication;
• Demonstrated capacity to work in a consultative manner, good networking and good inter-personal skills

Deadline : Jun 6, 2024