Programme Management Officer at United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

Job Description

Responsibilities
– Performs consulting assignments, in collaboration with the client, by planning facilitating workshops, through other interactive sessions and assisting in developing the action plan the client will use to manage the change. – Researches, analyzes and presents information gathered from diverse sources.
– Coordinates policy development, including the review and analysis of issues and trends, preparation of evaluations or other research activities and studies.
– Generates survey initiatives; designs data collection tools; reviews, analyzes and interprets responses, identify problems/issues and prepares conclusions.
– Organizes and prepares written outputs, e.g. draft background papers, analysis, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications.
– Provides substantive backstopping to consultative and other meetings, conferences, to include proposing agenda topics, identifying participants, preparation of documents and presentations.
– Initiates and coordinates outreach activities; conducts training workshops, seminars; makes presentations on assigned topics/activities.
– Leads and/or participates in large, complex field missions, including provision of guidance to external consultants, government officials and other parties and drafting mission summaries.
– Coordinates activities related to budget funding (programme/project preparation and submissions, progress reports, financial statements) and prepares related documents/reports (pledging, work programme, programme budget).
– Collects and analyzes data to identify trends or patterns and provide insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods to enable data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting.
– Performs other duties as required.

Competencies
PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to biodiversity and interlinked sustainable development goals. The ability to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management. Ability to identify issues, analyze and participate in the resolution of issues/problems. Ability to conduct data collection using various methods. 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, intranet and other databases. Ability to apply judgment in the context of assignments given, plan own work and manage conflicting priorities. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
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.
PLANNING AND ORGANIZING: 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 actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.

Education
Advanced university degree (Masters degree or equivalent) in international development, water resources management or a field related to environmental management is required.
A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Successful completion of both degree and non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics or data science programs is desirable.

Work Experience
A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in project or programme management, water management, environmental management, ecosystem management, climate change adaptation or related field is required.
Proven experience with managing global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) monitoring programmes on freshwater, preferably with a focus on monitoring water resources management, ambient water quality and freshwater ecosystems protection and/or restoration in developing countries is desirable
Experience in coordinating the use and application of satellite-based data and statistics for purposes of global monitoring is desirable
Experience in programme/project management, including staff management, handling of donor and partner relations and fundraising is desirable.
Global programme management experience within the United Nations or in an international organization is desirable.
Two (2) years or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.