| Description |
| DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: | 20 Jun 2008 | | DATE OF ISSUANCE: | 21 Apr 2008 | | ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT: | United Nations Environment Programme | | DUTY STATION: | Nairobi | | VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: | 08-ADM-UNEP-417848-R-NAIROBI |
| THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO APPOINT A CANDIDATE AT A LEVEL LOWER THAN THE ADVERTIZED LEVEL OF THE POST. |
| | | Remuneration
Depending on professional background, experience and family situation, a competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. More Info
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United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
| Responsibilities
The Director will report to the Executive Director through the Deputy Executive Director. Within delegated authority the Director will be responsible for the following. Formulate and implement the substantive work programme of DRC, determine priorities, and allocate resources for the completion of outputs/results and their timely delivery, in co-operation and co-ordination with other UNEP divisions and offices; contribute to the formulation and implementation of UNEP’s corporate strategies and policies. Co-ordinate UNEP’s participation in the national UN common programming processes especially Common Country Assessments (CCAs) and United Nations Development Assistance Frameworks (UNDAFs); Manage special initiatives and programmes as assigned by the Executive Director to DRC. Oversee the management of activities undertaken by the Division, including preparation, execution and monitoring of budgets, assigning and monitoring of performance parameters and critical indicators and other administrative tasks; ensure that programmed activities are carried out in a timely fashion and co-ordinate work in the different areas both within the Division and other UNEP divisions and offices, and with other organizations of the United Nations System, donors and agencies as appropriate;Report to intergovernmental bodies on budget/programme performance or on programmatic/substantive issues, as appropriate. Chair meetings and seminars on substantive-related issues; represent UNEP at international, regional, inter-agency meetings, seminars and conferences; provide programmatic/substantive expertise and, when appropriate, hold programmatic/substantive and organizational discussions with representatives of other institutions. Ensure the activities of the Division are carried out in good co-ordination with other UNEP divisions and the Regional Offices, including developing joint initiatives and project in areas of common interest, including as relevant within the framework of the UNDAFs. Manage, guide, develop, encourage and train staff under his/her supervision; foster teamwork and communication among staff in the Division and across organizational boundaries. |
Competencies
• Professionalism: Expert knowledge of the environment and sustainable development field; proven ability to produce reports and papers on technical issues; ability to review and edit the work of others. • Client Orientation: Ability to identify clients’ needs and propose appropriate solutions as well as establish and maintain effective relationships with outside collaborators and other contacts, including representatives of Member States and the public. •Teamwork: Good interpersonal 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. • Leadership – Strong managerial/leadership skills; demonstrated flexibility in leadership by performing and/or overseeing the analysis of complex human resources, financial or administrative management policy and programme issues; proven record of building and managing teams and creating an enabling environment, including the ability to effectively lead, supervise, mentor, develop and evaluate staff and design training/skills enhancement initiatives to ensure effective transfer of knowledge/skills. Tact in negotiating skills. • Judgement/Decision-making – Mature judgement and initiative; imagination, resourcefulness, energy and tact; proven ability to provide strategic direction and ensure an effective work structure to maximise productivity and achieve goals • Managing Performance – Ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor work of others; ability to make timely decisions; Ability to coach, mentor, motivate and develop staff and encourage good performance. |
QUALIFICATIONS |
Education
Advanced University Degree (Masters Degree or equivalent) in one or more of the following disciplines: social sciences, natural sciences, business administration or management, finance, Law, Economics, Environmental management. A combination of relevant academic qualifications and extensive relevant experience in the above fields may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. |
Work Experience
Over 15 years of progressively responsible experience in the field of environment and development, human resources management, business or financial in multicultural institutions as well as programme and project planning and analyses, and budgeting. Work experience in senior officer assignments in the Organization is desirable. |
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the UN Secretariat. For this post, fluency in English is essential. Knowledge of a second official UN language is desirable |
Other Skills
Excellent communication skills and ability to defend and explain difficult issues with respect to key decisions and positions to staff, senior officials and members of intergovernmental bodies. Comprehensive knowledge of UN policies, procedures and operations desirable. |
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.
- After opening the account, applicants may apply for vacancies using the Personal History Profile (PHP) provided. Once the PHP has been completed for a particular vacancy, it can be saved and used for future applications. The PHP may be up-dated, when necessary, for future applications.
- In completing the PHP, please note that all fields marked with an asterisk must be completed.
- UN staff members must submit scanned copies of their two latest Performance Appraisal System (PAS) reports at the time of application to the appropriate Human Resources Office (HRO)/Personnel Office (PO) to the email address below, clearly indicating the vacancy announcement number. In case you have no access to the digitizing equipment, please submit hard copies of the two latest PAS reposts to the relevant HRO/PO via fax.
E-mail: staffing@un.org,
Fax: 1-917-367-0524
Please see the Frequently Asked Questions, if you encounter problems when applying. |
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