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Job Opening
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Posting Title: |
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Regional Coordinator (Climate Change & Resource Efficiency), P4
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Job Code Title: |
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PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER
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Department/ Office: |
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United Nations Environment Programme
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GENEVA
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Posting Period: |
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14 March 2014-12 May 2014
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Job Opening number: |
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14-PGM-UNEP-33481-R-GENEVA (R)
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N/A
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United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
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Org. Setting and Reporting
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The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the United Nations systems-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. The overall objective of the UNEP's Division of Technology, Industry and Economics (DTIE) is to encourage decision makers in government, local authorities and industry to develop and adopt policies, strategies and practices and technologies that promote sustainable patterns of consumption and production, make efficient use of natural resources, ensure safe management of chemicals and contribute to making trade and environment policies mutually supportive. It promotes the development, use and transfer of policies, technologies, economic instruments, managerial practices and other tools that assist in environmentally sound decision making and the building of corresponding activities. This post is located in UNEP/DTIE at the Geneva duty station.
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Responsibilities
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Under the direct supervision of the Regional Director and within delegated authority, the incumbent will carry out the following duties: Policy
• Serves as a senior policy officer, advising UNEP, and particularly the Subprogramme Coordinators for Climate Change and Resource Efficiency, on overall policy direction and country needs in the region that require UNEP attention.
• Serves as the primary UNEP focal point in the region on capacity building and access to technology in the areas of climate change and resource efficiency; keeps abreast of, analyses and reports on latest developments related to climate change and resource efficiency issues; liaises with other UN specialized agencies, local non-governmental organizations, national research institutes, relevant conventions etc.
• Prepares strategies on the environmental aspects of UNEP’s regional climate change and resource efficiency work; organizes follow-up work in the region, including interagency technical review meetings to support policy development work and decision-making on important issues; ensures the implementation of recommendations emanating from relevant reports.
Coordination
• Coordinates the regional input into UNEP’s programming related to capacity building support and access to technology within climate change and resource efficiency; ensures necessary support (e.g. staff, funding, specialized equipment, supplies etc.); prepares situation reports to the international community.
• Coordinates UNEP’s work in the region, in collaboration with the relevant UNEP division(s) and the Subprogramme Coordinators, for climate change and resource efficiency, to help countries build capacity in these areas and to facilitate access to climate-friendly and resource efficient technologies, as well as help develop capacities to put in place the enabling policy frameworks and economic instruments that promote resource efficiency and a low emissions economy.
• Coordinates in collaboration with the relevant UNEP division(s), UNEP’s work in the region to assist Member States with capacity-building and technology transfer in the area of climate change and resource efficiency; develops region and country-specific recommendations based on the analysis of pertinent information.
• Facilitates a coordinated approach in the region in the area of capacity building and technology transfer to address climate change and resource efficiency and assists in the integration of climate change and resource efficiency considerations in the development and implementation of national and regional development strategies within the UN system for international assistance;; advises on the proper use and spending of related donor contributions, channelled through UN system-wide efforts.
• Ensures appropriate monitoring and reporting on UNEP’s role in capacity building and access to technology within the region.
Partnerships
• Establishes and maintains contacts with counterparts, senior officers and technical staff in relevant MEA Secretariats, other UN specialized agencies, local non-governmental organizations, national research institutes, relevant conventions etc.; ensures appropriate mechanisms to facilitate collaboration and exchange of information both in and outside of the UN system, as it relates to climate change and resource efficiency change related matters.
• Organizes and participates in relevant work groups, meetings, conferences, consultations with other agencies and partners on climate change and resource efficiency related issues.
• Establishes strong partnerships with UN sister agencies and MEA secretariat focal points in the region, as well as external partners to leverage capacity building support and facilitate access to climate-friendly and resource efficient technologies, particularly with and in support of the climate-related MEAs.
• Perform other duties as required.
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Competencies
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• Professionalism: Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to Climate and Resource Efficiency. Ability to identify issues, analyze and participate in the resolution of issues/problems. Ability to conduct data collection using various methods. Conceptual analytical and evaluative skills to conduct independent research and analysis, including familiarity with and experience in the use of various research sources, including electronic sources on the internet, intranet and other databases. Ability to apply judgment in the context of assignments given, plan own work and manage conflicting priorities.
• Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
• 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 decisions may not entirely reflect own position; Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
• 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.
• Technological Awareness: Keeps abreast of available technology; Understands applicability and limitation of technology to the work of the office; Actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks; Shows willingness to learn new technology.
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Education
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Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in environmental sciences, social sciences, environmental management or a related field. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
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Work Experience
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A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in the fields of Climate Change and Resource Efficiency. Qualifying years of experience are calculated following the receipt of the first level university degree recognized by the United Nations.
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Languages
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English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position fluency in oral and written English is required. A good working knowledge of French is desirable.
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Assessment
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Evaluation of qualified candidates for this position will include a substantive assessment which will be followed by a competency-based interview.
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Special Notice
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This position is open for recruitment for an initial period of one year and may be subject to extension. 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.
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.
All applicants are strongly encouraged to apply on-line as soon as possible after the job opening has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the job opening. On-line 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. If the problem persists, please seek technical assistance through the Inspira "Need Help?" link.
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United Nations Considerations
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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.
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No Fee
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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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