| Description |
| DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: |
13 Apr 2010 |
| DATE OF ISSUANCE: |
12 Feb 2010 |
| ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT: |
United Nations Environment Programme |
| DUTY STATION: |
Nairobi |
| VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: |
10-PGM-UNEP-423457-R-NAIROBI |
| The Executive Director reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a level lower than the advertised level of the post. 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. |
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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
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Responsibilities
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 post is located in the Executive Office, UNEP. Under the overall direction of the Chief, Executive Officer (EO), the incumbent assists in managing the operations of the Executive Office, The incumbent will: Review and supervise the programmatic outputs of the Executive Director's office (ED), organising the flow of activities, directing the follow-up system, the coordination of reports, handling issues involving consultants/advisors. Monitor, identify and bring to the attention of the ED/DED/Chief, EO emerging policy issues of relevance to the mandate of UNEP in particular and the UN generally; keep abreast of deliberations of inter-governmental bodies. Promote support for the management strategy, philosophy and directives. Prepare briefing materials as necessary for programme and policy decisions at the executive level. Clear, review and prepare correspondence, official statements and reports, conduct relevant research on matters of concern to the office. Ensure correspondence and substantive reports to the Under-Secretary-General(USG) are of highest standards and in compliance with organisational strategic framework and policy. Support the Chief, EO in providing the Secretariat functions to the Senior Management Team (SMT) by identifying priorities, problems and issues to be addressed, preparing the agenda of the SMG meetings/retreats, supervising the preparation of relevant documentation, preparing the reports and initiating the follow-up activities and their implementation. To achieve this by fostering teamwork and communication at the Director level. Receive and analyse submissions from Divisions and UNEP statutory review bodies for reference/submission to the ED/DED/Chief, EO and relaying ED's decisions thereon to interested parties. Advise Divisions on appropriate actions and approaches. Provide strategic/policy advice to the USG/DED and Chief, EO, on a wide variety of issues including decisions pertaining to human resources, recruitment/promotion and general administration and management issues and practises necessary for the implementation of the programme. Ensure due account is taken on matters of geographical/gender balance and other institutional requirements. Participate on behalf of EO in Task Forces on substantive/programmatic issues, human resources/management issues and others as necessary. Advise the ED/DED/Chief, EO regarding the allocation/availability of resources following requests from Division Directors for additional/unprogammed activities. Carry out special assignments as requested by ED, DED and Chief EO. |
Competencies
Communication: Effective communication skills, both oral and written, ability to defend and explain difficult issues with respect to key decisions and positions to staff, senior officials and members of inter governmental bodies; ability to communicate complex management decisions; ability to prepare written reports that are clear, concise and meaningful. Teamwork: Good inter-personal skills; demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural, multi-ethnic environment and to maintain effective working relations with people of different national and cultural backgrounds. Ability to lead and gain assistance of others in a team endeavour. Judgement/Decision-making: Demonstrated sound judgement, initiative, imagination and resourcefulness and technical expertise to resolve a range of issues/problems. Ability to identify issues which require the consideration of the senior management ; ensure an effective work structure to maximise productivity and achieve the goals of the Office. Professionalism: Proven ability to provide seasoned advice on a broad range of programme, organisational and administrative areas to facilitate decision making; ability to review and edit the work of others. |
QUALIFICATIONS |
Education
Advanced University Degree (Masters or equivalent) in social sciences, economics, political science, management or in a related field, or a first university degree with a relevant combination of professional and academic qualifications. |
Work Experience
At least ten years of progressively responsible professional working experience, including 5 years in the UN system, in programme related and management policy analysis. Knowledge of UN rules, administrative practises and systems. |
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 second official UN language is desirable. |
Other Skills
Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office, email, internet) are required. |
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