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Job Title:Environmental Affairs Officer (Project Post), P4
Department/ Office: United
Nations Environment Programme
Duty Station: NAIROBI
Posting Period: 18
April 2013-18 May 2013
Job Opening number: 13-PGM-UNEP-27813-R-NAIROBI
(E)
Org. Setting and Reporting
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the
United Nations system’s designated entity for addressing environmental issues
at the global and regional level. Its mandate is to coordinate the development
of environmental policy consensus by keeping the global environment under
review and bringing emerging issues to the attention of governments and the
international community for action.
UNEP’s Division of Environmental Policy Implementation
(DEPI) works with international and national partners, providing technical
assistance and advisory services for the implementation of environmental law
and policy, and strengthening the environmental management capacity of
developing countries and countries with economies in transition. This post is located in the Terrestrial
Ecosystems Unit, Climate Change and Adaptation and Terrestrial Ecosystems
Branch of UNEP/DEPI in Nairobi. Under
the supervision of the Head, UNEP UN-REDD Team and in close collaboration with
the Coordinator of the Biodiversity/Land Degradation portfolio of UNEP's Global
Environment Facility (GEF) projects, the incumbent will perform the following
duties:
Responsibilities
1. Facilitate the
linkages between the UN-REDD Programme and broader UNEP activities related to
forest policy, forest ecosystem management, and sustainable land-use.
2. Coordinate the
development of forest-related GEF projects that are complementary to the UNEP
activities under the UN-REDD Programme.
3. Facilitate the
coordination of the forest-related activities within UNEP, and contribute to
the integration of relevant forest-related expertise into the work of other
Units and Divisions.
4. In close
collaboration with the Environmental Economist of the UNEP UN-REDD team,
conceptualize and contribute to key reports linking forest ecosystems and their
services to green economy transitions.
5. Draft and
coordinate UNEP inputs to the work of Collaborative Partnerships on Forests
(CPF) and represent UNEP at technical CPF meetings.
6. Provide capacity building support to developing country
governments on key issues related to forest policy reform and improvements of
forest governance.
7. Collaborate with
the UNEP UN-REDD Programme Regional Technical Advisor for Africa to support the
implementation of national and international consultants engaged in the
implementation of projects related to the implementation of the forest-related
Aichi Biodiversity Targets.
8. Draft, edit and
secure clearances for key documents and missions reports.
9. Establish and
maintain contacts and generate good will with current and potential partners,
funds managers and non-traditional sources of funds. Translate opportunities
into concrete partnership activities, outputs and goals at the project and
thematic levels.
10. Analyse the objectives and scope of major regional
and sub-regional REDD+ meetings and workshops; advise on UNEP’s participation
in and eventual contribution to such events; report on events and propose and
co-ordinate subsequent follow-up activities, and represent UNEP at key
technical workshops in the region
11. Provide
substantive backstopping to consultative and other meetings, conferences etc.
12. Select and supervise project consultants, and contribute
to the development of UNEP legal instruments for project implementation.
13. Perform other
related duties as required.
Competencies
Professionalism:
Knowledge and understanding of the global forest and climate change
debate; understanding of REDD+, and of forest policy, ecosystem management and
economics. Is conscientious and
efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results;
has excellent judgement, including in establishing and maintaining working
relations with senior government officials; remains calm in stressful
situations.
Communication:
Highly developed communication skills (spoken, written, public speaking
and presentational), including the ability to present sensitive
issues/positions and prepare reports on short notice, and the ability to
communicate complex topics in easily and widely understood manner. Demonstrates openness in sharing information
and keeping people informed.
Teamwork: Ability to
work collaboratively to achieve organizational goals in a multicultural,
multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity. Works collaboratively with colleagues to
achieve organizational goals.
Planning and Organizing:
Ability to identify priorities, work to tight deadlines, handle
concurrent projects and coordinate the work of others. Develops clear goals that are consistent with
agreed strategies; Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; Clear
ability to plan and execute complex undertakings such as organizing
international conferences.
Education
\Advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in
forest policy, forest management, natural resources management, or
environmental economics. A first
university degree with a combination of two years professional and academic
qualifications may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree.
Work Experience
At least 7 years of relevant and progressively responsible
experience in forest policy, forest management, climate change or ecosystem
management, including at least three years at the international level with key
international organizations related to forests and climate with emerging forest
issues. Experience in policy development
is required. Working experience at any
UN agency is an asset. Working
experience in a developing country is an asset.
Private sector experience would be an asset. Qualifying years of experience are calculated
following the receipt of the first level university degree recognised by the
United Nations.
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. Knowledge of French and other UN languages would be an
asset.
Assessment Method
Evaluation of qualified candidates for this position may
include a substantive assessment
which will be followed by a competency-based interview.
Special Notice
Staff members are subject to the authority of
Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff
are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in
accordance with established rules and procedures. This position is funded for
an initial period of one year and may be subject to extension.
All applicants are strongly encouraged to apply online as
soon as possible after the job opening has been posted and well before the
deadline stated in the job opening. Online
applications will be acknowledged where an email address has been provided.
If you do not receive an e-mail acknowledgement within 24
hours of submission, your application may not have been received. In such cases, please resubmit the
application, if necessary.
United Nations Considerations
The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the
eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under
conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the
United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a
non-smoking environment.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE
RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING).
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK
ACCOUNTS.
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