Openings at United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

Specific tasks and responsibilities:

Work on the UNEP EMS:

• Identify the achievements of the current UNEP EMS cycle for each of the 5 environmental aspects, specifically: climate/energy, water, waste, staff sensitization, and sustainable procurement;
• Analyse these performances and prepare preliminary report for the EMS working group;
• Finalise, based on input received, a report for senior management inclusive of recommendations to accelerate UNEP’s internal sustainability efforts;
• Draft slides and presentation materials for the presentation to senior management;
• Work with the Climate Neutral Officer to present the updated EMS to senior management and -possibly- to the whole of UNEP
• Upload report on www.emstoolkit.org and on UNEP’s own sustainability pages on www.unep.org

The work of UNEP’s EMS team also involves the coordination and facilitation of the UNEP EMS Steering Committee that overlooks the implementation of the EMS action plan and sets its future directions. This work demands hands-on help with agenda and meeting preparations, note taking, input on the content, and UNEP’s internal clients support (queries, best practices etc.).

Complete the UNEP annual environmental inventory during the consultancy period

• Engage with reporting offices of UNEP to provide their annual climate, waste and water data either via the reporting file or directly through the new environmental management software
• Trouble shoot issues with software where needed
• Coordinate the apportionment of emissions to divisions and units
• Provide an analysis of how COVID has impacted UNEP’s overall environmental performance, lessons learned, and opportunities for policy change that can build on the lessons learned
• Provide any other coordination with data collection and analysis as requested by the UNEP Environmental management officer

Coordinate the delivery of Guidance on Emissions Reductions to UNEP headquarters and regional offices

• Provide guidance on travel reductions;
• Coordinate the management of the projects related to the enhancement of UNEP’s remote meetings culture;
• Organise at least one staff awareness campaign in support of the EMS’s goals;
• Reach out to regional offices, assist them in implementing emissions reduction measures and report back to the Steering Committee (below).

Coordinate the EMS Steering Committee meeting management and facilitation

• Prepare for the Steering Committee Meetings: agenda, compilation of presentations, logistics and communication with members.
• Draft meeting minutes and reports
• Compile supporting documentation that can help discussions
• Respond to technical queries in liaison with the relevant team experts.

Reporting lines

• The consultant shall report directly to Chief Operatoins and Risk Management Unit, Corporate Services Division. Final deliverables shall also be approved by Chief Operatons and Risk Management Unit.

Qualifications/special skills

• Bachelors Degree in Environmental science, environmental management, sustainability, or a related field from an accredited academic institution is required
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant work experience in at least 2 of the following areas: Greenhouse Gas
• inventory accounting; corporate environmental strategy; sustainable procurement; experience implementing
• sustainability programmes within an organisation; sensitization of personnel in environmental sustainability; and
• Environment Management System (EMS) documentation and implementation

Languages

• English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required

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The consultant will perform the following tasks:

• Implement the UN-REDD Programme communications strategy, in support to the UN-REDD Communications Officer
• Develop and implement digital engagement and branding strategies that align with UN- REDD’s goals and objectives.
• Produce compelling content for various communications materials for the UN-REDD Programme.
• Monitor and analyze communication and branding metrics to measure the effectiveness and uptake of regional initiatives.
• Prepare a plan and deliver a range of strategic, targeted, and tailored communications products highlighting UN-REDD’s work.
• Manage media relations including pitching to key media at the regional level, advocating for key issues at the core of UN-REDD’s mandate, and raising UN-REDD’s profile in the African region.
• Identify regional key events for UNREDD's advocacy such as Africa Climate Week, UN General Assembly, UNFCCC COP, and UN Environment Assembly. Develop and execute engagement plans, including events.
• Identify key days, such as UN Days, World Environment Day, International Day of Forests, etc., and leverage them to position UN-REDD and promote UN-REDD’s positions.
• Liaise with communications/knowledge management colleagues within UNEP and with other organizations to implement the Knowledge Management Plan.

Qualifications/special skills

• Master’s Degree in journalism, political science, social science, public affairs, public relations, development studies, communications,
• knowledge management or other relevant fields is required.
• A minimum of 5years of experience in communication is required.
• In-depth knowledge of communication approaches and strategies is required.
• Experience in working with international development organizations in advocacy and communication including the design and facilitation of events is required.
• Experience in managing collaborative processes is desirable.
• Experience in facilitation and coordination is desirable.
• Working experience in an international organization is an advantage
• Knowledge of UNEP policies, procedures and practices is an advantage.
• Proven experience having communicated on environmental issues, particularly forests, is an advantage.

Skills:

• Strong, proven project management skills.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Ability to convene partners and facilitate consensus.
• Ability to coordinate a wide range of different outputs and partners.

Languages

• English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post, fluency in spoken and written English is required, French will be an asset. Knowledge of any other official UN languages would be an asset.