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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 programmes in the regions by initiating, coordinating and catalyzing regional and sub-regional cooperation and action in response to environmental problems and emergencies. The division coordinates the work of six regional offices, which bring regional perspectives to the development of UNEP policies and programmes and present and enlist support for UNEP global policies in the regions. This post is located in the Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean (ROLAC) of UNEP/DRC in Panama City. The incumbent will support the Regional Director and Deputy Regional Director in the coordination of cooperation activities between UNEP and Mexico. Under the guidance of the Deputy Regional Director, the incumbent will perform the following duties: 1. Coordinate and provide technical assistance to government and intergovernmental organizations, non-governmental organizations, scientific communities and private sector on the development and implementation of UNEP’s portfolio of projects and activities by: a) Preparing and reviewing the work plans of UNEP/ROLAC activities in Mexico in close consultation with relevant stakeholders. b) Identify and negotiate opportunities for UNEP technical assistance including development of projects and Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) in selected areas in the environment field. 2. Liaise with the UN Country Team in the cooperation activities with Mexico. 3. Liaise with UNEP divisions to facilitate internal discussions and consultation to identify and agree on coordinated and coherent UNEP-wide interventions. 4. Identify fundraising opportunities and oversee, design, provide guidance, prepare and implement, supervise and monitor UNEP programme and project activities in Mexico, including but not limited to extablishing and/or consolidating administrative, finance and communication mechanisms for the Mexico Office in close cooperation with United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Mexico. 5. Provide guidance and locally support the implementation of UNEP activities to be locally implemented including those of other Divisions as well as the Global Environment Facility (GEF) portfolio as necessary. 6. Maintain close working relationships and coordination with the environment Ministry and agencies in the region aimed at promoting regional and sub regional cooperation, particularly with the neighbouring countries of Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean. 7. Assist ROLAC to optimize the implementation of the Bali Strategic Plan for Technology Support and Capacity-Building, with emphasis on the South-South cooperation modality. 8. Perform any other related tasks assigned. |
Competencies
Professionalism: Proven ability to formulate policies, develop and coordinate projects; Demonstrated ability to research and rapidly analyze and integrate diverse information from varied sources; Ability to prepare comprehensive reports with respect to key environment and development issues; Familiarity with UN common country programming process and United Nations Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF) processes; Teamwork: Strong interpersonal skills with ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with people of different national and cultural backgrounds; Ability to work independently and to participate effectively in a team based information sharing environment; Planning and Organizing: Excellent coordination skills, with ability to work under pressure and handle multiple activities and projects concurrently; Ability to develop clear goals for planned activities, foresee risks and allow for contingency plans; Ability to meet tight deadlines and handle conflicting priorities. Communication: Ability to express ideas clearly, concisely and persuasively, both orally and in writing; including ability to defend and explain difficult issues and positions to staff and senior officials; ability to draft/edit a variety of reports, documents and strategies relevant to own work. |
QUALIFICATIONS |
Education
An advanced university degree in environmental policy/science, development or related field. A first university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree. |
Work Experience
At least seven years of professional working experience in developing and implementing environmental management policies and/or programme/project management in the field of environment, some of which should be at the international level, including relevant experience in the region, preferably with United Nations. |
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English and working knowledge of Spanish is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage. |
Other Skills
Excellent computer skills (MS Office, e-mail, internet) are required. |
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