PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment. The parties to the Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer (1985) and its Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer (1987) designated UNEP as the Secretariat for these two international agreements in 1989. This post is located in the Secretariat for the Vienna Convention and its Montreal Protocol (the Ozone Secretariat), at the Nairobi duty station. Under the direct supervision of the Senior Legal Officer, the incumbent will be responsible for the following functions:

1. Contribute to the Secretariat’s work on key issues through: • Leading the Ozone Secretariat’s technical work on issue areas including energy efficiency, life-cycle refrigerant management, disposal of equipment at end of life, climate change and cooling, including cold chain; • Identifying and tracking emerging technical and policy issues related to the implementation of the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer particularly with a focus on the issue areas mentioned in the previous bullet; • Advising colleagues in the Ozone Secretariat, parties and other stakeholders on technical and policy questions relating to the Montreal Protocol issue areas assigned to the staff member; • Preparing briefing and information materials for parties to the Montreal Protocol and other stakeholders on these issues. 2. Build relationships and leverage partnerships with a broad range of actors to enhance international cooperation for more effective and efficient implementation of the Montreal Protocol through, among others: • Identifying linkages with other multilateral environmental agreements, international programmes and related processes, including on areas of possible overlap, opportunities for collaboration and coordination, and potential areas of conflict; • Participating in knowledge-sharing activities and initiatives that are relevant to ozone and climate protection with relevant organizations, treaties, programmes and processes; • Serving on various UNEP committees and working groups, as required, to strengthen cooperation and exchange of information, as well as promote the work of the Ozone Secretariat and represent the Secretariat at expert level at internal UNEP and international meetings, conferences, seminars, etc. 3. Support the Implementation Committee under the Non-Compliance Procedure for the Montreal Protocol including through: • Preparing documentation on specific issues for consideration by the Implementation Committee at its meetings; • Making presentations during meetings of the Committee on agenda items falling under the staff member’s responsibility and providing advice on these issues; • Communicating with parties, the secretariat of the Multilateral Fund for the Implementation of the Montreal Protocol and the Fund’s implementing agencies and relevant bilateral agencies on matters relating to the non-compliance procedure of the Protocol; • Participating in regional network meetings for national ozone officers and other similar meetings. 4. Service diplomatic conferences, including through: • The drafting of pre-session, in-session and post-session documents; • Reviewing documents prepared by other colleagues; • Supporting negotiations on agenda items assigned to the staff member; • Arranging for and servicing other meetings at the request of parties to the Montreal Protocol. 5. Collect and analyze 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.

PROFESSIONALISM: Demonstrated professional competence in environmental protections issues, especially in the implementation of the Montreal Protocol; Ability to develop, implement and evaluate tasks related to key areas of the Ozone Secretariat’s work, including energy efficiency, life-cycle refrigerant management, disposal of equipment at end of life, climate change and cooling, including cold chain; Documented success in establishing and maintaining relationships with relevant stakeholders to enable compliance with established procedures; Creativity in finding solutions to parties' compliance problems and initiating actions to assist parties' return to compliance. Ability to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and to convey resulting information to management. 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. COMMUNICATION: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; Listens to others, 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 the audience; Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed. 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.

Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in environmental sciences, environmental management, environmental economics, law or a related area is required. A first level university degree in combination with two (2) additional years of 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.

Not available.

A minimum of seven (7) years of relevant work experience in monitoring and evaluation of environmental project/programmes or related area is required. At least four (4) years of work experience with a Government in implementing the Montreal Protocol or with an intergovernmental entity providing support to the implementation of the Protocol is desirable. Experience in evaluation, research, project management, and strategic planning of the UN system or similar international organization is desirable. A minimum of two (2) years or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English is required. Either French

or

Spanish

or

Chinese (Mandarin)

or

Arabic

or

Russian is desirable. The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult

https://languages.un.org

for details).

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Required Languages

Language

Reading

Writing

Listening

Speaking

English

UN Level III

UN Level III

UN Level III

UN Level III

Desirable Languages

Language

Reading

Writing

Listening

Speaking

French

UN Level I

UN Level I

UN Level I

UN Level I

Spanish

UN Level I

UN Level I

UN Level I

UN Level I

Chinese (Mandarin)

UN Level I

UN Level I

UN Level I

UN Level I

Arabic

UN Level I

UN Level I

UN Level I

UN Level I

Russian

UN Level I

UN Level I

UN Level I

UN Level I

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

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