Principal Programme Management Officer

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global 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. UNEP’s Law Division is the lead Division charged with carrying out the functions of UNEP in the field of environmental law and environmental governance. The Law Division promotes the contribution of environmental dimension of sustainable development through law, national and international governance and related policy issues, including those related to multilateral environmental agreements (MEAs). To fulfil its mandate, the Law Division's work focuses on: leading the international community in the progressive development of environmental law; strengthening international environmental governance; supporting States in the development and implementation of legal, institutional and policy measures that address emerging and important environmental challenges; facilitating cooperation and coordination among UNEP, in implementing the Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development and its Sustainable Development Goals and goals of MEAs; and facilitating policy dialogue among States on issues relating to international environmental law and governance. The Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer is the global treaty that controls and phases out the production and consumption of nearly 100 man-made ozone depleting chemicals. With 198 Parties, the Protocol has achieved universal ratification. In fulfilment of UNEP’s mandate as an Implementing Agency of the Multilateral Fund for the Montreal Protocol's, the OzonAction Branch assists the 147 developing country Parties to enable them to achieve and sustain compliance with this MEA. The Branch strengthens the capacity of the countries to make informed decisions about alternative technologies and ozone-friendly policies needed for compliance. This post is located in the Law Division at the Paris duty station. Under the general supervision of the Director, Law Division, the incumbent will carry out the following duties:

1. Policy making and programme implementation: Lead the OzonAction Compliance Assistance Programme (CAP); Lead, manage and define UNEP’s strategy and policy as Implementing Agency of the Multilateral Fund: a) Define, develop and negotiate the Branch's programmes and proposals; Evaluate and assess the needs of the target groups in developing countries; develop project proposals; formulate policies and strategies for effective implementation; monitor, evaluate and report the results achieved; assess lessons learnt and apply them; b) Provide strategic information and recommendations to Law Division Director and UNEP Senior Management including on the political dimension and direction of ozone protection activities; liaise and cooperate with high-level officials of government in developing countries on Montreal Protocol compliance and implementation; private sector business on innovative techniques in mainstreaming the environmental agenda; identify and pursue the strategic linkages and synergies between ozone protection, climate change, energy efficiency, as well as with other UNEP priority areas and related themes. c) Manage the delivery of approved activities: Oversee the development and implementation of the CAP strategy and annual workplans ; devise new strategies for programme delivery; oversee the regional delivery of projects, CAP services and networking of National Ozone Officers; devise and ensure the operation of the feedback system to enhance delivery; provide strategic guidance to senior officers and regional coordinators; d) Responsible for all UNEP’s activities in coordinating the implementation of the Multilateral Fund projects/programmes in support of the Montreal Protocol: lead the Organization's delegation at Executive Committee meetings of the Montreal Protocol's Multilateral Fund and Meetings of the Parties; represent UNEP in inter-agency meetings; Coordinate with Multilateral Fund Implementing Agencies and other international agencies; e) Negotiate and raise funds for activities related to the Branch's activities from inter alia the Multilateral Fund as well as other bilateral and multilateral donors/funds; f) Oversee and guide the development of the Business Plan, Work Programme, budgeting, budget controls and project documents; participate in national, regional and international seminars and technical workshops; provide review and comments on policy documents and guidelines; establish linkages within the UN system, governments and private sector; g) Leads team members efforts to collect and analyze data and provides insight to identify trends or patterns for data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting. Ensures that everyone can discover, access, integrate and share the data they need. 2. Management and Administration: Lead the team in the OzonAction Branch to develop innovative and original polices, strategies and activities; assign tasks and supervise work of the Senior Programme Officers of the Branch; oversee the daily operation, administration and budgetary functions; ensure timely submission of funding program proposals progress and evaluation reports. 3. Perform any other duties assigned.

PROFESSIONALISM: In-depth knowledge and understanding of policy and technical issues related to the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer and the policies and procedures of the Multilateral Fund; international programme management; and proven fund raising skills; Willingness to continuously improve programme based on feedback from clients and partners; conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results. Ability to produce reports and papers on technical issues and to review and edit the work of others. Ability to apply UN rules, regulations, policies and guidelines in work situations. 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. The ability to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management. 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. ACCOUNTABILITY: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honors 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. LEADERSHIP: Serves as a role model that other people want to follow: empowers others to translate vision into results; is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives; establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support; anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions; drives for change and improvements; does not accept the status quo; shows the courage to take unpopular stands. Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work; demonstrates knowledge of strategies and commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing. JUDGEMENT/DECISION-MAKING: Identifies the key issues in a complex situation, and comes to the heart of the problem quickly; gathers relevant information before making a decision; considers positive and negative impacts of decisions prior to making them; takes decisions with an eye to the impact on others and on the Organization; proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation based on all available information; checks assumptions against facts; determines that the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision; makes tough decisions when necessary.

Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in environmental sciences, environmental law, environmental or energy policy, environmental economics, engineering (chemical, environmental, industrial, mechanical), natural resources management or environmental management is required. A first-level university degree in one of those fields in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced 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 fifteen (15) years of progressively responsible work experience in environmental programme or environmental project management is required. Work experience in environmental strategic planning, policy development, programme implementation, monitoring and evaluation is required. Work experience with the policies, procedures and projects of an international environmental financial mechanism is required. Work experience in or with developing countries and/or economies in transition is required. Work experience in the phase out of ozone depleting substances and/or phase down of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) is desirable. Experience with a UN system entity or a similar international organization, or with a national institution implementing programmes under the Montreal Protocol, is desirable. 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. 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

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Required Languages

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Speaking

English

UN Level II

UN Level II

UN Level II

UN Level II

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

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