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Title | Environmental Officer (Administration) P3 |
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Environmental Officer (Administration) P3 The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian agency, fighting hunger worldwide. We are currently seeking to fill the position of Environmental Officer (Administration) P3, based in our Regional Bureau in Nairobi, Kenya with direct reporting lines to our Facilities Management Branch (RMMI) at our Headquarters in Rome, Italy. The position may be subject to location change in the future. This position covers the core compliance with UN-wide initiatives and WFP’s specific commitment to measure and reduce greenhouse gas emissions as well as to work towards a wider framework of environmental managements systems addressing areas of water, waste, and natural resources. The person in such position is a technical advisor and implementer of environmental management systems, standards and practices. The position allows WFP to have technically well founded programmes, operate from an environmental sustainability standpoint, and affirm its leadership in “greening up to the last mile” within the UN system.
Within delegated authority, the Environmental Officer (Administration) will be responsible for the following duties:
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Non-Rotational Nature Mobility is and continues to be a core contractual requirement in WFP. This position is however classified as “non-rotational” which means the incumbent shall not be subject to the regular reassignment process unless the position is reclassified as rotational. Terms and Conditions Selected candidate will be employed on a fixed-term contract with a probationary period of one year. WFP offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, including basic salary, post adjustment, relocation entitlement, travel and shipment allowances, 30 days’ annual leave, home leave, an education grant for dependent children, pension plan and medical insurance. For more details please visit icsc.un.org Application Procedures: Go to: http://i-recruitment.wfp.org/vacancies/14-0014981 Step 1: Register and create your online CV. Step 2: Click on “Description” to read the position requirements and “Apply” to submit your application. NOTE: You must complete Step 1 and 2 in order for your application to be considered for this vacancy. Deadline for applications: 20 October 2014 WFP has zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status. Qualified female applicants and qualified applicants from developing countries are encouraged to apply. No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service. REF: 14-0014981
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