The United Nations Environment Programme- UNEP Careers

Under the direct supervision of the Head of – the Project Review and Oversight Unit the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

Project Management

• Support PRC harmonisation associated to GEF, GCF, and non-vertical funded concepts and projects, and support the implementation of a risk-based quality assurance approach (tiered PRC)
• Participates in the CAG and PRC processes, with particular emphasis on harmonisation of processes associated to interventions supported by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and Green Climate Fund (GCF), and provides reviews of assigned concepts/projects, using UNEP’s quality standard framework enshrined in UNEP’s Programme and Project Management Manual (PPMM);
• Monitors and analyzes programme/project/concept development and implementation across the project cycle of assigned programmes/projects at risk;
• Undertakes research and analysis, including through utilization and development of UNEP’s performance dashboards, by identifying problems and issues to be addressed, and proposes corrective actions to maintain quality standards and mitigate risk;
• Identifies lessons learned from the concept and project review process, and makes recommendations for areas of improvement or management action; and
• Prepares reports, and convenes discussions, as a basis for strengthening UNEP’s policies and procedures, tools, guidelines work slows, and operating procedures associated to projects at risk
• Producing yearly updates based on the guidance to be provided and liaise with other relevant UNEP units under the coordination of the Head of the Unit.

Training and Learning Elements

• Training: The incumbent will be required to undertake UNEP’s mandatory project management training course (certified, and in collaboration with the UN System Staff College). UNEP has an extensive e-learning platform hosting new and emerging environmental thematic areas at a global and regional level, for advanced to beginner learners. The United Nations Office in Nairobi (UNON) offers substantive and varied professional and personal practical skills development opportunities for on-the-job application (e.g. language training, computer training, Performance Appraisal training, report writing training) and to advance career mobility in the UN system.
• Learning elements: After one year the International UNV will be able to review and prepare programme/project/concept reports in accordance to UN/UNEP’s quality assessment and risk frameworks.

Results/Expected Outputs

• Application of UNEP’s risk frameworks and project management controls to solve problems by formulating remedial action proposals; producing diagnostic reports on risks to trigger wider engage and eventually lead to continued sophistication of policies and procedures governing management of projects at risk.
• Concepts screened before CAG submission and QEC and PRC review conducted, with particular emphasis on harmonisation of processes associated to interventions supported by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and Green Climate Fund (GCF), using UNEP’s quality standard framework enshrined in UNEP’s Programme and Project Management Manual (PPMM) and risk frameworks.
• Risk analysis of programme/project/concept development and implementation across the project cycle of assigned programmes/projects conducted quarterly including through utilization and development of UNEP’s performance dashboards.
• Lessons learned from the concept and project review process and recommendation from research and analysis provided, including by identifying problems and issues to be addressed, and corrective actions to maintain quality standards and mitigate risk. lessons learned from the concept and project review process.
• Meetings and discussions convened on strengthening UNEP’s policies and procedures, tools, guidelines workflows, and operating procedures associated to projects at risk. Yearly update to provide in liaison with other relevant UNEP units under the coordination of the Head of Unit.
• Appropriately updates and monitors databases for periodic reporting.

Furthermore, UN Volunteers are required to:

• Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and take an active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that mark International Volunteer Day);
• Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country;
• Reflect on the type and quality of voluntary action that they are undertaking, including participation in ongoing reflection activities;
• Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.;
• Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly-arrived UN Volunteers;
• Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering, or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible.
• Adequately demonstrates ability to learn and apply UN administrative rules, regulations, and policies.
• The development of capacity through coaching, mentoring, and formal on-the-job training, when working with national staff or (non-) governmental counterparts.
• Age, Gender, and Diversity (AGD) perspective is systematically applied, integrated, and documented in all activities throughout the assignment.
• A final statement of achievements towards volunteerism for peace and development during the assignment, such as reporting on the number of volunteers mobilized, activities participated in, and capacities developed.

Eligibility criteria
Age

• 27 - 80

Nationality

• Candidate must be a national of a country other than the country of assignment.

Requirements
Required experience

• 4 years of experience in the design and/or management and/or implementation of environmental-related programmes, projects, and activities is required. Familiarity with the principles of results-based management is an added advantage.
• Good understanding and demonstrated experience on Results-Based Management (RBM), Quality Assurance of project design and or evaluation, risks identification/management (required)
• Familiarity with data and indicators, database management, and data visualization (required).
• Experience in programme/project management and implementation at all phases of the programme/project development cycle. Knowledge of project cycle management and results-based reporting (desired).
• Good writing and oral communication skills in English is essential (required).
• Ability to communicate in additional UN language professionally (desired).
• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to perform in a team and deliver on time (desired).
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel with sensitivity and respect for diversity, including gender (desired).
• Computer skills: proficiency in MS Word, Power Bi, Excel, and PowerPoint (required).

Area(s) of expertise

• Administration, Development programmes, Communication

Languages

• English, Level: Fluent, Required

Required education level

• Bachelor degree or equivalent in Economics, environment, business administration, management, or a related field in the arena of Sustainable Development.

Competencies and values

• Communication
• Judgement and decision-making
• Planning and organising
• Professionalism

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Task description

• Under the direct supervision of a Data Specialist in Enterprise Solutions Section/UN Environment's Corporate Services Division, the UN Volunteer will take the following tasks:
• Development of an analytical solution for the Global Climate Fund Unit
• Draft requirements documents based on the unit needs.
• Understand/explore required datasets, assess existing dashboard, and conceptualize new or improved design and new features.
• Develop dashboard based on the requirements.
• Develop a risk management component to flag critical projects with respect to the timeline, fees consumption, etc.
• Develop a country profiles component to enable GCF team members to have an overview of ongoing and planned projects (GCF and others) in each country and perform analysis by sector and other parameters to inform project proposal design.
• Explore applications of LLMs, including prototyping a Chatbot that users can use to query the projects data and supporting them in the drafting of new project proposals.
• Provide trainings and support the GCF team in using the dashboard.

Assist with other data-related activities

• Assist in the design and development of other data science products that requires the ap-plication of advanced analytical methods such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, predictive analytics, data and text mining, natural language processing, statistics, and use of relevant algorithms and computational approaches.
• Assist in the exploration, identification, and acquisition of data sources to determine their suitability for use in decision making and advancing the goals of the organization.
• Research on new AI and ML applications and assist in promoting the use of data science solutions through webinar and training.
• Any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor.

Furthermore, UN Volunteers are encouraged to integrate the UN Volunteers programme mandate within their assignment and promote voluntary action through engagement with communities in the course of their work. As such, UN Volunteers should dedicate a part of their working time to some of the following suggested activities:

• Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that mark International Volunteer Day).
• Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country.
• Provide annual and end of assignment self-reports on UN Volunteer actions, results, and opportunities.
• Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.
• Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly arrived UN Volunteers.
• Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible.

Eligibility criteria
Age
18 - 26

Nationality

• Candidate must be a national of a country other than the country of assignment.

Requirements
Required experience

• 1 years of experience in data science, data analytics, applied mathematics, information management or related area is required.
• Experience in using data and machine learning models to advance decisions and strategies is required.
• Experience with SQL and Python, and with self-service analytics platforms (MS PowerBI, Qlik, Tableau or similar) is required.
• Experience in tools managing version control such as Git is highly desirable.
• ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel.
• self-motivated; ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines.
• Have affinity with or interest in environmental issues, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System.

Area(s) of expertise

• Economics and finance, Engineering and construction

Driving license
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Languages

• English, Level: Fluent, Required

Required education level

• Master degree or equivalent in Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, or any related field that includes data science in the curriculum.

Competencies and values

• Accountability
• Client Orientation
• Creativity
• Professionalism
• Technological Awareness
• Working in Teams

Under the direct supervision of the OzonAction Regional Network Coordinator Compliance Assistance Programme-Anglophone Network, the UN Youth Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

• Coordinate production of awareness material for the Compliance Assistance Programme for the Africa Region.
• Generate, write, and edit press releases, media advisory, briefing notes, information notes, and other advocacy material for OzonAction Compliance Assistance Programme meetings.
• Ensure constant accurate and timely coverage of Compliance Assistance Programme for the Africa Region activities on the UNEP environmental calendar.
• Continuously develop and disseminate information on activities of the Compliance Assistance Programme for the Africa Region through creative publications, audio and video materials, and websites for internal and external circulation.
• Draft correspondence and communication-related to all aspects of programme/project administration.
• Keep and update regularly a list of names and addresses of Ozone officers, ODS experts, and organizations associated with the Network and other Ozone projects in the region.
• Manage events to raise awareness and resources for selected projects under the ROA Ozone Unit.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisors.

Furthermore, UN Volunteers are required to:

• Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and take an active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that mark International Volunteer Day);
• Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country;
• Reflect on the type and quality of voluntary action that they are undertaking, including participation in ongoing reflection activities;
• Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.;
• Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly-arrived UN Volunteers;
• Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering, or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible.

Results/Expected Outputs

• Contribute to the effectiveness and efficiency of the Compliance Assistance Programme by providing administrative support and specialized assistance to the Regional Network Coordinator in the assigned areas of responsibility.
• Enhance awareness of the CAP services and support the CAP communications strategy in the region.

Eligibility criteria
Age

• 18 - 26

Nationality

• Candidate must be a national or legal resident of the country of assignment.

Requirements
Required experience

• No experience required

Area(s) of expertise

• Communication
• Driving license

Languages

• English, Level: Fluent, Required

Required education level

• Bachelor degree or equivalent in Communication, Mass Communication, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or other relevant field.
• At least 6 months of experience in Communication, Mass Communication, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or other relevant fields is highly preferred.
• Strong command of standard computer applications (i.e Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and others)
• Demonstrated skills in effective verbal communication and interpersonal interactions.
• Analytical and good communications skills
• Flexibility and willingness to contribute and work as part of a team.
• Taking initiative and result-driven.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to learn autonomously.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.

Competencies and values

• Client Orientation
• Commitment and Motivation
• Commitment to Continuous Learning
• Communication
• Creativity
• Integrity
• Knowledge Sharing
• Planning and Organizing
• Professionalism
• Respect for Diversity
• Working in Teams

Task description
Under the direct supervision of the OzonAction Regional Network Coordinator Compliance Assistance Programme-Anglophone Network, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

• Support RNCs and other regional CAP staff in the implementation of national and regional projects related to Montreal Protocol activities.
• Prepare Small-Scale Funding Agreements (SSFAs) on specific OzonAction-related activities in close consultation with the Activity Leaders,
• Review financial and progress reports from countries and project financial commitments to ensure they are equal to the approved project budgets;
• Review country reports required within the specified project reporting period.
• Assist in implementing a sustainable system of activities status tracking and reporting in IPMR.
• Provide administrative and substantive support to Network or other meetings, conferences, workshops by proposing agenda topics, identifying and proposing participants, assisting in the preparation of background documents and presentations, handling logistics, etc.
• Undertakes outreach activities; participates in the development of training workshops, seminars, etc.; participates in and makes presentations on assigned topics/activities.
• Coordinate secretarial and logistical services for meetings in cooperation with local or-ganizers and assist network coordinator in preparing and finalizing meeting reports
• Assist in the preparation of background documents and presentations, handling logistics
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisors.

Furthermore, UN Volunteers are required to:

• Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and take an active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that mark International Volunteer Day);
• Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country;
• Reflect on the type and quality of voluntary action that they are undertaking, including participation in ongoing reflection activities;
• Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publica-tions/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.;
• Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly-arrived UN Volunteers;
• Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering, or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible.

Results/Expected Outputs

• Contribute to the effectiveness and efficiency of the Compliance Assistance Programme by providing administrative support and specialized assistance to the Regional Network Coordinator in the assigned areas of responsibility.

Eligibility criteria

Age

• 27 - 80

Nationality

• Candidate must be a national or legal resident of the country of assignment.

Requirements

Required experience

• 3 years of experience in Business Administration, project management, Finance, or other relevant field.
• Strong command of standard computer applications (i.e Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and others)
• Analytical and good communication skills
• Flexibility and willingness to contribute and work as part of a team.
• Taking initiative and result-driven.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to learn autonomously.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.

Area(s) of expertise

• Business management, Development programmes, Economics and finance
• Driving license

Languages

• English, Level: Fluent, Required

Required education level

• Bachelor degree or equivalent in Business Administration, project management or Finance or other relevant field.

Competencies and values

• Client Orientation
• Commitment and Motivation
• Commitment to Continuous Learning
• Creativity
• Integrity
• Planning and Organizing
• Professionalism
• Respect for Diversity

Task description

• Under the overall guidance of the Chief of the Environmental Conventions and Policy Branch, Law Division, and direct supervision of the BCH III Project Manager, the International UN Volunteer, in close collaboration with the Project Assistant in the Division and Regional Advisors, will ensure effective and timely implementation of the BCH III Project by:

Providing the overall support to the project manager and ensuring effective execution and visibility of the project daily by:

• Assisting with the planning, coordination, reviewing and reporting processes at the United Nations Environment Programme level.
• Maintaining an updated record on progress of the project activities.
• Providing administrative and technical expertise required by the BCH III participating countries and other implementing partners of the project.

Specific responsibilities, under the supervision of the Project Manager will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Technical and Programme Support to BCH III Project
• Assist in the implementation, monitoring and evaluation the Biosafety Clearing House (BCH) project, review documents and reports.
• Identify priorities, tracks problems and issues to be addressed and propose corrective actions; liaise with partners;
• Identify and initiate follow-up actions for the management of day-to-day operations of the project; provide assistance to the work of the Biosafety Clearing House teams.
• Assist in preparation of contracts and agreements with appropriate partner institution, organizations and individuals;
• Assist in the production and dissemination of informative material on new capacity building opportunities for effective participation in the BCH project;
• Assist in organizing of orientation and training workshops for trainers;
• Assist in the organization and convening of national and regional workshops.
• Provide administrative and substantive support to BCH meetings, including preparation of background documents, presentations, handling of logistics and participation in field missions.
• Assist in the coordination of a network among BCH operatives and provide support to the Regional Coordinators in establishing linkages and mainstreaming the BCH into national/regional biosafety implementation projects and facilitate transfer and sharing of experience and information between participating countries.
• Participate and in the external review and self-evaluation of the BCH project outputs to the UNEP-GEF Project Steering Committee Group (Global Environment Facility);
• Coordinate and monitor the progress of experts and consultants and the process on national sub-projects in participating countries; providing input into the GEF-managed monitoring and evaluation activities, particularly the annual Project Implementation Review;
• Assist in the preparation of inputs to quarterly progress reports to UNEP on the BCH project; and of inputs to Annual Progress Reports to UNEP for transmission to GEF.
• Contribute to activities related to budget a financial management of the project and assist in the preparation of financial reports to UNEP and other co-financing organizations and partners.
• Undertake other relevant duties as directed by the Project Manager and the Branch Chief as necessary.

Furthermore, UNV volunteers are encouraged to:

• Strengthening their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and taking active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that mark IVD);
• Getting acquainted with and building on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country;
• Reflecting on the type and quality of voluntary action that they are undertaking, including participation in ongoing reflection activities;
• Contributing articles/write-ups on field experiences and submitting them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.;
• Assisting with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly arrived UNV volunteers; and
• Promoting or advising local groups in the use of online volunteering or encouraging relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible

Requirements
Required experience

• 3 years of experience in project planning and management, analysis, and research at the national or international level.
• Experience in the management of environmental projects, including monitoring and evaluation, is a plus.
• Good knowledge of the work of UNEP, the MEAs, or other relevant programmes; experience with management of projects is an asset, as is experience working in the UN or other international development organization;
• Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills;
• Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing;
• Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development;
• Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel;
• Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, among others), email, and internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment;
• Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines;
• Desirable: valid national driver’s license and proven ability to drive manual gear 4x4 over rough terrain;
• Sound security awareness; and
• Have affinity with or interest in Biosafety, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN system.

Area(s) of expertise

• Economics and finance, Development programmes, Energy and environment
• Driving license

Languages

• English, Level: Fluent, Required
• French, Level: Basic, Desirable

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  Required education levelMaster degree or equivalent in business administration, biological studies, project management, or other related field or the equivalent combinations of education and experience in a related area.

Competencies and values

• Accountability
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Creativity
• Judgement and decision-making
• Planning and organising
• Professionalism
• Self-management

• As the leading global environmental authority, UNEP administers, or provides secretariat functions for numerous Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs) including amongst others:

Global MEAs

• Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)
• Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)
• Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS)
• Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and their Disposal
• Rotterdam Convention on the Prior Informed Consent Procedure for Certain Hazardous Chemicals and Pesticides in International Trade
• Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants
• Minamata Convention on Mercury
• Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer
• Multilateral Fund for the Implementation of the Montreal Protocol

Regional Conventions

• Bamako Convention on the Ban of the Import into Africa and the Control of Transboundary Movement and Management of Hazardous Wastes within Africa
• Framework Convention on the Protection and Sustainable Development of the Carpathians (Carpathian Convention)

Regional Seas Conventions and Action Plans

• Convention for Cooperation in the Protection, Management, and Development of the Marine and Coastal Environment of the Atlantic Coast of the West, Central, and Southern African Region (Abidjan Convention)
• Convention for the Protection of the Marine Environment and the Coastal Region of the Mediterranean (Barcelona Convention)
• Convention for the Protection and Development of the Marine Environment of the Wider Caribbean Region (Cartagena Convention)
• Convention for the Protection, Management, and Development of the Marine and Coastal Environment of the Western Indian Ocean (Nairobi Convention)
• Framework Convention for the Protection of the Marine Environment of the Caspian Sea (Tehran Convention)
• Coordinating Body on the Seas of East Asia (COBSEA)
• Northwest Pacific Action Plan (NOWPAP)
• The position is under the supervision of the Principal Advisor of the MEAs Unit and collaborates closely with CSD/Human Resources/Training Unit, Communication/Knowledge Management Officers in MEAs Secretariats, Law Division, and Comms Division.

Main objective

• The position's main objective is to support MEAs Secretariats for communication, knowledge management, and sharing of experiences, visibility, and documentation with respect to their administrative functions and the role of the MEAs Advisory Unit.

Ultimate outcome

• Better administrative efficiencies through knowledge management, sharing of best practices, and data analytics on MEAs Secretariats administrative services.

Task description
The IUVN will be responsible for the following duties:

Communications and visibility

• Help in the rolling out of the communications; knowledge management and sharing of experiences; visibility and data analytics of the MEAs Unit.
• Support in writing for the MEAs Unit communications knowledge management and sharing of experiences; visibility and data analytics of the MEAs Unit
• Support in creative branding for the role of MEAs Secretariats and MEAs Unitsthrough identification of relevant branding content and materials, to ensure increased visibility.
• Desing and preparation of regular newsletters and other outreach and communication materials to share and disseminate guidance and knowledge products to the MEAS Secretariats community and UNEP.
• Support in writing and editing communications materials, including the UNEP Executive Director’s report to the Conference of the Parties/related governing bodies and other institutional reports.
• Knowledge management and sharing of experiences
• Facilitate the compilation of knowledge and sharing of best practices and emerging issues among MEAs Secretariats with respected to administrative-related issues in existing or new platforms.
• Facilitate the establishment and functioning of online communities of practice and tools for sharing of experiences regarding MEAs Secretariats administrative services.
• Facilitate the intelligence gathering and experiences across MEAs Secretariats with respect to discussions and outcomes of MEAs Conference of the Parties/related governing bodies.
• Facilitate the development of capacity building initiatives related to MEAs Secretariats administrative functions and the development of sectoral networking forums (e.g., on finance/budget; HR; legal; procurement, and IT amongst other).

Data analytics

• Carry out research on selected aspects of MEAs Secretariats functions and others to include collecting, analyzing, and presenting statistical data and other information gathered from diverse sources.
• Carry out statistical analysis of data sets and prepare dashboards infographics, and Power Point presentations.

Other

• Performs other duties as required.

Responsibilities

• UNEP's Regional Office for Africa (ROA) helps to implement all UNEP's programmes and projects in the Africa region by initiating, coordinating and catalyzing regional and sub-regional cooperation and action in response to environmental challenges and emerging issues. This position is located in the UNEP/ROA at the Nairobi duty station. Under the supervision of the Deputy Regional Director (DRD), ROA, the incumbent will perform the following functions:

Administrative Support

• Manage the Deputy Regional Director's schedule of meetings, engagements, and appointments; prepare substantive briefings for Deputy Regional Director's use at meetings or during visits to countries in the Region; keep records of all official appointments, speaking engagements and travel/mission report; receive telephone calls and visitors.
• Organize official meetings, send invitations, put together background documentation, make the necessary arrangements for room reservations and special equipment (including on-screen projection), and take meeting minutes.
• Correspondence Management: a) Log in all incoming and outgoing correspondence, screen and bring to the attention of the Deputy Regional Director, highlighting important information, and re-directing to other staff when necessary. b) Draft general correspondence, memos, notices and forwarding information on behalf of the Deputy Regional Director; prepare draft routine correspondences related to all aspects of programme and administration in the Regional Office for Africa. c) Follow-up on Executive Office (EO) logs, updating and ensuring that action and deadlines are adhered to (in the Correspondence Tracking System (CTS) system). d) Ensure that all documents requiring approval are processed in a timely manner and sent back to staff or other HQ Offices. e) Assist the Deputy Regional Director by coordinating and following up on tasks assigned to other staff members until action is completed. f) Facilitate information sharing with all ROA staff. g) Maintain the Office contact list of Ministers of Environment and Permanent Representatives accredited to UNEP. h) Establish an efficient and effective filing system and maintain important electronic records that need quick retrieval/constant consultation.

Travel Support

• Support the Deputy Regional Director by compiling and maintaining the quarterly approved travel plan of the Office, including keeping track of all mission reports and follow-up actions of all ROA staff.
• Make travel arrangements, and prepare travel authorization, and visa requests for the Deputy Regional Director, including processing travel claims.
• When needed, provide ad-hoc support to prepare travel authorizations for participants attending conferences or workshops organized by ROA, and prepare and dispatch invitation letters and documentation.

Prgramme Support

• Provide support to the Deputy Regional Director in the planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of Office activities, processes, programmes, projects and initiatives: collect, compile and update data related to programmes/projects.
• Liaise with ROA Programme Officers and coordinate inputs to the Regional workplan, ensuring that deadlines for reporting requirements associated with the Deputy Regional Director's delegated authority are complied and finalized.
• Assist in monitoring assignments to staff through a computerized mail log and follow-up system.
• Compile briefing notes and background material for missions for the Deputy Regional Director: provide inputs to reports, briefs, speeches, etc.
• 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 any other duties as may be assigned.

Competencies

• PROFESSIONALISM: Ability to perform a broad range of administrative functions, e.g., budget/work programme, human resources, database management, etc. Ability to apply knowledge of various United Nations administrative, financial and human resources rules and regulations in work situations. 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. Ability to perform analysis, modelling and interpretation of data in support of decision-making.
• 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.

Education

• Completion of High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Job - Specific Qualification

• Additional education or technical training in the field of administration, front office management or project/programme management is required.

Work Experience

• A minimum of seven (7) years of progressive work experience in administration services, finance, accounting, human resources, or related field is required. The minimum years of relevant experience is reduced by two years for candidates who possess a first level.
• University degree.
• Work experience in a busy Executive Office dealing with a broad range of multi-cultural clients and service delivery is required.
• Experience in drafting, editing, and formatting documents (briefing notes, e-mails, memoranda, letters to high-level counterparts) is required.
• Experience in coordinating electronic agenda and organizing in-person and on-line meetings, workshops and conferences is desirable.
• Work experience using Enterprise Resource Planning Systems, e.g., Umoja is desirable.
• A minimum of one (1) year or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable

Languages

• English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of French language is desirable. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is desirable.

Closing Date: 22 November 2023

• The primary purpose of the Global Environmental Data Strategy (GEDS) consultant is to support UNEP in development and implementation of an effective data strategy to maximize the value of global environmental data assets. The GEDS consultant will facilitate consultation processes with various stakeholders, including but not limited to, internal UNEP groups, Governments, United Nations agencies, funds and programmes, the secretariats of the multilateral environmental agreements, international and regional scientific bodies, and civil society.

As an outcome of the consultation processes the consultant will:

• Identify comparable methods for data collection and analysis and the promotion of their harmonization, taking into account existing standards, including those of the United Nations Statistical Commission System of Environmental-Economic Accounting, in coordination with other parts of the United Nations system and other relevant scientific institutions, building on international environmental data and statistical standards.
• Within the GEDS scope propose improvement of platforms that provide a repository function, to allow open access to up-to-date, quality-assured, credible and relevant data, including geospatial data, statistics, indicators and data analysis on the environment, including the work of the Global Resource Information Database (GRID) centers.
• Provide tools and policy advice for integrated approaches to support evidence-based decision-making.
• Accelerate efforts to assist Member States in developing their national environmental data management capacities and their environmental monitoring systems with regard to air and water quality, deforestation, marine litter and environmental security, and their ability to use data analysis to support evidence-based decision-making.
• Coordinate efforts with the Group on Earth Observations (GEO) to fully utilize Earth observations.
• Work with citizen science groups on potential contribution as a complementary resource to fill data gaps.
• Support common country analyses with robust environmental data and statistics, in line with Sustainable Development Goals indicators, by United Nations resident coordinator offices, and the integration of national environmental data management, geospatial information management and statistical capacity into United Nations Development Assistance Frameworks
• This post is remotely located with minimal travel to Nairobi, and reports to the Data Specialist.

Qualifications/special Skills

• Advanced university degree (Masters or equivalent) in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, Information Management, or a similar field
• At least 15 years of professional working experience in domains such as information technology, digital marketing, data governance, data strategy, quantitative and qualitative research methods and statistics or data analysis is required
• Proven experience in developing and implementing data strategies aligned with business/organizational objectives is required
• Extensive, proven experience in collaborating with various stakeholders to drive data-driven culture is required.
• Experience with the United Nations, European Commission, or national governments is considered a strong asset.

Languages

• English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this assignment, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of other UN languages is an asset.

Closing Date: 10 November 2023

Duties and Responsibilities
The Individual Contractor takes a lead role in ensuring adherence to organizational standards and programme quality through the planning, implementation, coordination and reporting of evaluations required by the UN General Assembly and the UNEP Evaluation Policy.
Under the guidance and overall supervision of the Senior Evaluation Officer, the Individual contractor will perform the duties listed below. He/She will function as part of the core team of the Evaluation Office.

• Provide overall management of field- and desk-based evaluations for selected projects.
• Liaise with Task/Portfolio Managers to draft Terms of Reference and plan the work of consultant contractors hired to perform project evaluations.
• Identify evaluation consultant contractors, review their credentials and make recommendations for the selection of qualified consultants to form appropriately qualified evaluation teams.
• Review and assess the work of consultant contractors; review and assess the quality of consultant's deliverables in draft form and prepare comments to ensure that final evaluation reports reach the highest standards possible.
• Engage all relevant parties, including UNEP staff and colleagues in partnering organizations, in participatory evaluation processes.
• Ensure lessons learned and recommendations are reflected effectively in the final evaluation reports; lead a process of planning for actions to be taken in response to the evaluation recommendations and assess compliance with Recommendation Implementation Plans at regular intervals.
• Assist the Evaluation Office in developing communication products and disseminating them through online platforms and/or in presentations.
• Contribute to the development and circulation of evidence-based knowledge.
• Perform other related duties as may be required.

Qualifications/special Skills

• Advanced university degree (Masters level) in Environmental Science/Studies, Business Administration, Planning, Management, Social/Political Science, Communications, Auditing or the equivalent combination of education and experience in a relevant field is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two (2) years qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree
• A minimum of five years' experience in any of the fields of monitoring, evaluation, auditing or systematized knowledge management is required.
• Evaluation work experience with the UN or other international agencies or NGOs is considered and is required.

Languages

• Language : English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in oral and written English is required.

Closing Date: 02 November 2023