Programme Management Officer, Nairobi

Closing date: Saturday, 16 May 2015

Posting Title: Programme Management Officer, P3
Job Code Title: Programme Management Officer
Department/ Office: United Nations Environment Programme
Duty Station: NAIROBI
Posting Period: 16 April 2015-16 May 2015
Job Opening number: 15-PGM-UNEP-42576-R-NAIROBI (E)
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
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Organizational Setting and Reporting
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 Environmental Policy Implementation (DEPI) works with international and national partners, providing technical assistance and advisory services for the implementation of environmental policy, and strengthening the environmental management capacity of developing countries andcountries with economies in transition. The Poverty Environment Initiative (PEI) is a joint UNEP and UNDP global programme working in over 20 countries including 4 countries in ECIS (Armenia, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan, Albania). Working with non-environment agencies, PEI aims to highlight the economic and sustainable development importance of good environmental and natural resources management. PEI regional teams are responsible for overseeing and managing country-level implementation; promoting inter and intraregional cooperation and capacity development; linking and elevating national and regional level results to global platforms; forging partnerships within the UN and with organisations in the region to promote PEI; and increasing knowledge management and south-south learning. Under the overall supervision of the PEI Africa Manager, P5 in the Nairobi duty station;
Responsibilities
The incumbent will perform the following duties

• Act as a focal point for a number of countries of the UNDP-UNEP PEI in Africa, providing technical support when requested and/or as necessary for timely implementation.
• Support the development, with UNDP CO and governments, of country PEI programmes, PEI annual work plans (AWP) and budgets,consistent with the UNDP and UNEP Global Poverty and Environment Initiative Scale-up project document and the PEI Africa regional strategy.
• Act as a focal point for other UNEP work with UNDP in PEI Africa countries.
• Contribute to the timely and effective implementation of the Poverty and Environment Initiative in Africa including by ensuring that donor funds are utilised in accordance with agreements and timetables, by monitoring of progress and reporting to donors.
• Research, analyse and present information gathered from diverse sources related to programme implementation including on gender, equity and poverty dimensions of poverty-environment mainstreaming.
• Prepare various written outputs, e.g. draft background papers, analysis, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications etc.
• Provide substantive support to consultative and other meetings/conferences to include proposing agenda topics, identifying participants, preparation of documents and presentations.
• Represent the UNDP-UNEP PEI at national and regional meetings.
• Develop communication materials such as brochures, leaflets and publications on poverty and environment for dissemination to counterparts and Member States.
• Advise and support the PEI Africa Manager and the Director of UNEP's Regional Office for Africa in genderpoverty- environment related development issues.
• Contribute to other activities of the Poverty and Environment Team as required.

Competencies
Professionalism

• Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to particular sector, functional area or other specialized field.
• Ability to identify issues, analyse and participate in the resolution of issues/problems.
• Conceptual analytical and evaluative skills to conduct independent research and analysis, including familiarity with and experience in the use of various research sources, including electronic sources on the internet, internet and other databases.
• Ability to apply judgment in the context of assignments given, plan own work and manage conflicting priorities.

Communication

• Speaks and writes clearly and effectively;
• listens to other, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately;
• asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication;
• tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience;
• demonstrates openness in sharing information keeping people informed.

Planning & Organization

• Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies;
• identifies priority activities and assignments;
• adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and
• resources for completing work;
• foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning;
• monitors and adjusts plans and action as necessary;
• uses time efficiently.

Accountability

• Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments;
• delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards;
• operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules
• supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments;
• takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.

Teamwork

• Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals;
• solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise;
• is willing to learn from others;
• places team agenda before personal agenda;
• supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position;
• shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

Education

• Advanced university degree in business administration, international relations, economics, environmental management or development studies.
• A first-level university degree incombination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced universitydegree.

Work Experience

• At least five years of progressively responsible experience in related area in national and international development and/or environmental issues is required.
• Working experience of gender-poverty-environment mainstreaming in Africa is an advantage.

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 another official United Nations language is an asset.

Assessment Method
Evaluation of qualified candidates for this position may include a substantive assessment which will be followed by a competency-based interview.
United Nations Considerations
Candidates will be required to meet the requirements of Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter as well as the requirements of the position. The United Nations is committed to the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity for all its human resources, including but not limited to respect for international human rights and humanitarian law. Candidates may be subject to screening against these standards, including but not limited to whether they have committed, or are alleged to have committed criminal offences and/or violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law.
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