| Description |
| | | DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: | 29 Jun 2008 | | DATE OF ISSUANCE: | 30 Apr 2008 | | ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT: | United Nations Environment Programme | | DUTY STATION: | Bahrain | | VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: | 08-PGM-UNEP-417828-R-BAHRAIN |
| THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO APPOINT A CANDIDATE AT A LEVEL LOWER THAN THE ADVERTISED LEVEL OF THE POST |
| | | Remuneration
Depending on professional background, experience and family situation, a competitive compensation and benefits package is offered.
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United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
| Responsibilities
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 Regional Cooperation (DRC) helps to implement UNEP’s global programs in the regions by initiating, coordinating and catalyzing regional and sub-regional cooperation and action in response to environmental problems and emergencies. This position is located in the UNEP/DRC, Regional Office for West Asia (ROWA) at the Bahrain Duty Station. Under the guidance of the Regional Director and the supervision of the Deputy Regional Director, the incumbent will: 1. Coordinate and implement regional outreach activities: (i) Identify appropriate outreach activities to enhance UNEP’s image in the region; (ii) Oversee the World Environment Day celebrations in the region and provide support to other major UN Days 2. Ensure the inclusion of Major Groups and Stakeholders from the region in international activities: (i) Build and maintain networks with UNEP National Committees, various constituency groups and Civil Society networks in the region, including NGOs, women’s groups, children and youth. (ii) Identify and organize regional activities to prepare regional platforms for global activities, including the annual Regional Civil Society Consultation. (iii) Maintain a close liaison with the relevant divisions at HQs (DRC and Division of Communication and Public Information (DCPI). 3. Develop and implement the regional communication strategy: (i) Prepare and disseminate regular press releases; (ii) Develop media relations; (iii) Promote and disseminate UNEP activities in the region and beyond. 4. Work with the Council of Arab Ministers Responsible for the Environment (CAMRE), governments and relevant regional organizations in the development of an education and outreach programme: (i) Identify relevant programmes themes, e.g., sustainable consumption and production; (ii) Prepare proposals and identify suitable donors to fund implementation of such programmes. 5. Act as the Regional Office for West Asia (ROWA) Focal Point for Youth and Children’s events, e.g., TUNZA, Children’s Painting Competition, etc. 6. Carry out such other activities as are necessary to advance UNEP’s mandate in the field of information dissemination, including assisting in fundraising, development of papers, presentations and outreach material. |
Competencies
Professionalism: Proven ability to develop and implement a communication strategy. Ability to identify and organize outreach activities and develop media relations. Demonstrated ability to research and rapidly analyze and integrate diverse information from varied media sources. Communication: Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; Ability to draft proposals, press releases, papers presentation and outreach materials; Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed. Planning and organizing: Ability to develop clear goals for the outreach activities, foresee risks and allow for contingency plans. Ability to coordinate the work of others, work to tight deadlines and handle multiple concurrent projects/activities. Teamwork: Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity. Demonstrated by the ability to lead and gain assistance and cooperation of others in a team endeavour. |
QUALIFICATIONS |
Education
Advanced University degree in media or the environment or other relevant field, or a first university degree with a relevant combination of professional and academic qualifications. |
Work Experience
Five years of professional experience in the media dealing with environmental and development related issues, 3 years of which should be at the international level. Experience in programming and good understanding of environmental institutions and international environmental programmes and intergovernmental process an asset. |
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the advertised post, fluency in oral and written English and Arabic required. Knowledge of another official UN language desirable. Ability to carry out translation an asset. |
Other Skills
Experience in organizing fund raising strategies, youth events, preparing special UN days celebrations such as World Environment Day among others. Proven ability to build and maintain effective networks. |
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). English and French are the two working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, TRAINING OR ANY OTHER FEES). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON BANK ACCOUNTS.
PLEASE NOTE THAT APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE DEADLINE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
| How to apply
All applicants are strongly encouraged to apply online as soon as possible after the vacancy has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the vacancy announcement. Because applications submitted by United Nations (UN) staff members are considered first, provided the eligibility requirements set out in ST/AI/2002/4 are met and the application is submitted in a timely fashion, staff members should apply within 15-day or 30-day mark. 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 go to “My UN” page and check the status of your application by clicking on “View Application History”, and resubmit the application, if necessary. - To start the application process, applicants are required to register by opening a "My UN" account. Go to Login, and Register as a User. Fill in the form and choose a User Name and Password.
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E-mail: Recruitment@unon.org,
Fax: 254-20-762-4212
Please see the Frequently Asked Questions, if you encounter problems when applying. |
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