Job Vacancies at United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Data collection and analysis phase, including: conduct desk review of available secondary data and conduct interviews with the project team, partners and stakeholders, to the extent possible;
• ensure independence of the evaluation and confidentiality of interviews; and
• regularly report back to the Evaluation Manager on progress and inform of any possible problems or issues encountered. Reporting phase, including:
• draft the Final Performance Assessment report, ensuring that, to the extent feasible, it is complete, coherent and consistent with the Evaluation Office guidelines both in substance and style;
• liaise with the Evaluation Manager on comments received and finalize the report, ensuring that all review comments have been sufficiently taken into account;
• prepare a Response to Comments annex for the report, listing any comments partially/not accepted by the Consultant and indicating the reason for this. GEF 9678 - "POLLITICAL WILL" Reporting phase, including: draft the Main Evaluation Report, ensuring that the evaluation report is complete, coherent and consistent with the Evaluation Manager guidelines both in substance and style;
• liaise with the Evaluation Manager on comments received and finalize the Main Evaluation Report, ensuring that comments are taken into account until approved by the Evaluation Manager
• prepare a Response to Comments annex for the main report, listing those comments not accepted by the Evaluation Consultant and indicating the reason for the rejection; and (where agreed with the Evaluation Manager) prepare an Evaluation Brief (2-page summary of the evaluand and the key evaluation findings and lessons) Managing relations, including: maintain a positive relationship with evaluation stakeholders, ensuring that the evaluation process is as participatory as possible but at the same time maintains its independence;
• communicate in a timely manner with the Evaluation Manager on any issues requiring its attention and intervention. The Evaluation Consultant shall have had no prior involvement in the formulation or implementation of the project and will be independent from the participating institutions.
• The consultant will sign the Evaluation Consultant Code of Conduct Agreement Form.
• The Evaluation Consultant will be selected and recruited by the UNEP Evaluation Office through an individual consultancy contract. Comprehensive terms of reference will be shared with the consultant separately.

Qualifications/special skills

• A first level university degree in environmental sciences, international development or other relevant political or social sciences area is required and an advanced degree in the same areas is desirable.
• A minimum of 9 years of technical / evaluation experience is required, preferably including evaluating large, regional or global programmes and using a Theory of Change approach;
• A good/broad understanding of ecosystems management.
• Working knowledge of the UN system and specifically the work of UNEP is an added advantage

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• The Intern reports to the Principal Coordinator of the Coalition.
• Assist in executing the Faith for Earth Strategy and associated projects by actively participating in research endeavors that explore connections between various faiths and environmental conservation.
• Assist in developing in a consultative manner the Faith for Earth Mainstreaming Strategy and contribution to UNEP’s Med-Term Strategy.
• Aid in organizing, facilitating, and documenting discussions during meetings conducted by the Faith for Earth Coalition.
• Investigate key priorities and thematic areas of the Faith for Earth Coalition to contribute valuable insights and information.
• Investigate “Beyond Formal Law” mechanisms, systems and approaches to environmental governance.
• Assist in the preparation of global webinars and events related to the Faith for Earth Coalition.
• Contribute to the creation of content for multiple communication channels, including social media, websites, newsletters, and other platforms. This content should aim to promote and inspire environmentally conscious actions within faith communities.
• Actively participate in connecting and communicating with faith-based environmental organizations to foster collaboration and strengthen the Coalition's network.
• Support in the development of various progress reports and articles highlighting the interconnections between faith, values, and beliefs in the context of environmental conservation.
• The duties of the intern will be assigned based on the needs of the Principal Coordinator and priorities under the Strategy.

Qualifications/special skills

• Applicants must have a Masters' degree or equivalent in either social and behavioral sciences, law, international development, environmental studies, theology, or communications.

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Responsibilities:

• Under the direct supervision of the Programme Management Officer, the Individual Contractor will:
• Assist in the coordination of programme / project planning and preparation work for, typically, a medium-size and complex component of the departmental programme / project
• Initiate and monitor status of programme / project proposals and receipt of relevant documentation for review and approval.
• Compile, summarize and presents basic information/data on specific programmes / project and related topics or issues.
• Reviews project documents, especially cost plans/budgets, for completeness and compliance with relevant rules and procedures prior to submission for final approval and signature. • Identifies inconsistencies; distributes project documents to relevant parties upon approval.
• Reviews budget revisions; verifies availability of funds; ensures necessary approval and entry in computerized budget system.
• Serves as focal point for administrative coordination of programme / project implementation activities, involving extensive liaison with a diverse organizational unit to initiate requests.
• Obtain necessary clearances, process, and follow-up on administrative actions, e.g., recruitment and appointment of personnel, travel arrangements, training/study tours, authorization of payments, disbursement of funds, procurement of equipment and services.
• Compiles, summarizes, and enters data on project delivery; drafts related status reports, identifying shortfalls in delivery, budget overrun, and brings to the attention of management.
• Drafts correspondence on budget-related issues and prepares and updates periodic reports, briefing notes, graphic and statistical summaries, accounting spreadsheets.
• Provides general office assistance; responds to complex information requests and inquiries; reviews, logs, and routes incoming correspondence; sets up and maintains files/records.
• organizes meetings, workshops; handles routine administrative tasks, such as maintaining attendance records, assessing telephone billing. • 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.
• Provides guidance/training to new / junior staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned. Reporting lines The IC will report to the Programme Management Officer in the Freshwater Ecosystems Unit.

Qualifications/special skills

• High school diploma or equivalent is required
• A minimum of seven years of experience in administration or programme management is required.
• Two years of experience is reduced for candidates who possess a bachelor's degree.
• Experience in standard software applications is required Experience in writing, and communication skills; good analytical skills; good interpersonal skills is required.
• Ability to work in an independent manner to complete the given assignments is required