Vacancy announcement

Job Title: PROGRAMME OFFICER, P4
Department/ Office: United Nations Environment Programme
Duty Station:
 GENEVA
Posting Period: 9 January 2012 - 9 March 2012
Job Opening number: 12-PGM-UN ENVIRONMENT PROGRAMME-21652-RGENEVA

(Note: Applications should be made on-line on the United Nations Careers website (https://inspira.un.org/) before 9 March 2012.)

 

United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity

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. CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) is an international agreement between states. Its aim is to ensure that international trade in specimens of wild animals and plants does not threaten their survival. The CITES Secretariat is administered by UNEP and is located at the Geneva duty station. Under the direct supervision of the Secretary-General, the incumbent will perform the following functions:

Responsibilities

  1. Assists with the development, project management, implementation and evaluation of assigned programmes/projects/partnerships on capacity building; assists with the monitoring and analysis of programme/project/partnerships development and implementation.
  2. Develops and maintains a close working relationship with key implementing partner agencies.
  3. Coordinates the Secretariat's capacity-building efforts.
  4. Develops and coordinates the preparation of training materials.
  5. Offers advice on the use of new educational technologies.
  6. Researches, analyses and presents information gathered from diverse sources.
  7. Organizes and prepares written outputs e.g draft background papers, analysis, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications.
  8. Provides substantive backstopping to consultative and other meetings and conferences of CITES.
  9. Ensures that programmed activities are carried out in a timely fashion, and, in liaison with other organizations within and outside of the United Nations System, donors and agencies, as appropriate.
  10. Prepares project proposals, including work programmes and budget details.
  11. Leads the project management of designated capacity-building projects.
  12. Represents the Secretariat at various international meetings, seminars, workshops.
  13. Fosters teamwork and communication among staff in the Section and across all Teams within the Secretariat.
  14. Undertakes other related duties.

Competencies

Professionalism: 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; and 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 decision may not entirely reflect own position; and shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

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 the audience; and demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

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; and meets time line for delivery of products or services to clients.

Education

Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in environmental studies, education and educational technology, development planning or other relevant discipline with specialization in environment or natural sciences or related area. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience

A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in capacity building, modern information and knowledge management or related field including some experience at the international level.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the advertised post, fluency in oral and written English is required. Working knowledge of French or Spanish or another UN official language is an advantage.

Assessment Method

Evaluation of qualified candidates for this position will include a substantive assessment which will be followed by a competency-based interview.

Special Notice

Staff members are subject to the authority of the 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.

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.