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Senior Programme Officer (Energy / Environment)
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Sectors Sustainability, Climate, CSR, EMS
Location China (North) - Asia & M East
Type Temporary / Contract / Seasonal
Status Full Time
Level Senior Level
Deadline 07/10/2011
Company Name UNDP
Contact Name Human Resources
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Description
The Greater Tumen Initiative (originally known as the Tumen River Area Development Programme – TRADP) is an intergovernmental cooperation mechanism in Northeast Asia, supported by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), with a membership of four countries: the People’s Republic of China, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia and the Russian Federation.
 
In 1995, the TRADP member governments signed formal agreements to establish the intergovernmental cooperation mechanism, aimed at strengthening economic and technical cooperation, and attaining greater growth and sustainable development for the peoples and countries in Northeast Asia and the Tumen River Area in particular. In 2005, the Programme was revitalized as a Greater Tumen Initiative (GTI), with expanded geographical coverage and full ownership of the member states.
 
Since its creation, the TRADP/GTI has remained a unique intergovernmental platform for economic cooperation, fostering peace, stability and sustainable development in Northeast Asia. It is playing a significant role in expanding policy dialogue and strengthening a business-friendly environment in the region, therefore contributing to the improvement of living standards by promoting trade and investment in the region as well as forging environmental protection measures.
 
GTI focuses on the promotion of regional cooperation between the member states in the key sectors of economy: energy, transport, tourism, trade & investment with the environment as a cross-cutting sector.
 
To promote the cooperation in the energy and environmental sectors, the GTI Energy Board and the GTI Environmental Board (originally created as Cooperation Framework on the Environment) were endorsed by 9th GTI Consultative Commission meeting. The inaugural meetings of these Boards were convened in September 2009 in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia and in June 2011 in Beijing, China, respectively. 
 
The GTI Secretariat is entitled to act as the Secretariat for those Boards.
 

 

Duties and Responsibilities
Summary of Key Functions:
  • Develop activities of the Energy and Environmental Boards; to organize, in close coordination with Board’s Chairperson and members, the regular meeting of the Boards.
  • Ensure effective implementation of the GTI Energy Action Plan for 2010 -2012 and pursue necessary activities for development, consultations on and endorsement of the GTI Environmental Action Plan.
  • Provide strategic vision on regional cooperation in the energy and environmental sectors as well as identify priority areas of cooperation in consultations with Board members. 
  • Promote practical cooperation in the energy and environment sector by means of effective identification, assessment, development and implementation of GTI projects on energy and environment.
  • Provide timely planning and reporting on activities in the energy and environmental sectors.
  • Organize activities for the implementation of the approved workplans in close cooperation with Chairpersons, Board members and National Coordinators.
  • Strengthen partnerships with research institutes, industry players, regional and international organizations involved such as UNESCAP, GIZ, etc.
  • Mobilize additional funding for GTI energy and environmental projects.
9.     Evaluate the impact of GTI energy and environment projects on the economy and society in the Greater Tumen Region.
10. Organize workshops, seminars and capacity building events.
 
In particular, the Senior Programme Officer is responsible for following responsibilities:
 
1.     Consult with Chairpersons and members of the Boards, and the National Coordinators on strategies, needs and projects in the energy and environment sectors.
2.     Organize studies in the energy and environment sectors.
3.     Monitor the progress of projects and submit regular reports on the GTI energy and environment sectors activities to the Consultative Commission.
4.     Identify new projects in the energy and environment sectors and prepare project proposals.
5.     Oversight and monitor the implementation of the projects
6.     Administrate the work of the Energy Board and Environment Board to integrate their aims and activities into the annual workplans.
7.     Attract donors to mobilize financial resources.

 

Competencies
  • Deep knowledge of energy and environment priorities and policies, as well as main interests in projects in Northeast Asia in related fields.
  • Capacity to support multi-sectoral programmes in the international arena and the ability to supervise international professional staff.
  • Good command of Microsoft Office software packages (Word, Power Point, Excel).
  • Knowledge of international organization regulations, rules, policies and procedures would be an asset.

 

Required Skills and Experience
Education:
  • Master’s Degree or equivalent in Economics, Energy, Environment or Development Studies

Experience:

  • Minimum 7 years directly relevant (energy & environment) working experience at the national or international level in an economic and development agency providing management advisory services, hands-on experience in design, monitoring and evaluation of development projects.

Language:

  • Fluency in both written and spoken English
  • Knowledge of 1-2 GTI languages will be an advantage.
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