Env. Analyst - Chem. & Ozone P

• Collection, research, review and analysis of existing chemicals and ozone protection policies, legislation, strategies, action plans, practices and procedures to determine their environmental, social and economic impacts.
• Background analysis and summary of policy and scientific research related to chemicals and ozone protection.
• Provision of research and analytical services for policy briefs/papers and project development on chemicals, ozone protection and related issues linked to climate change, biodiversity, human rights, etc. 
• Preparation of draft reports/policy briefs/thematic papers to inform targets groups such as government or civil society.
• Preparation of substantive inputs including political, social, economic and environmental situations in the country into the proposals and project documents for chemicals and ozone protection projects.

• Preparation of annual project work plans, budget and related sub-plans (for example, procurement plan, quarterly plans if required, and others as necessary).
• Preparation of results-based annual, mid-year and quarterly project progress reports.
• Ensure timely and good quality implementation of project outputs and activities according to approved work plan.
• Regular monitoring of progress against the approved work plan; identify changes in the external environment and promptly agree necessary adaptive actions related to the planning and implementation of planned or new activities with UNDP office and Project Board/Steering Committee.
• Monitoring expenditure to ensure that it is in line with approved budgets, annual work plans and UNDP Programme and Project Management, and Financial policies, rules and regulations. 
• Preparation of terms of reference for goods and services according to the approved project document and procurement plan.
• Periodic monitoring of dashboards and exceptions, identification of remedial actions.
• Systematically apply best practice in project/programme management and implementation of the project.

• Regular exchange of information/experience with other projects, cross-learning and sharing results and good practices.
• Capture and documentation of lessons learned and best practices during project implementation. 
• Participation in regular internal meetings.
• Participation in training events, communities of practice, codifying and sharing knowledge. 
• Facilitation and organization of training for project staff to enable them to perform at the required level.
• Preparation of communication and awareness materials, and knowledge products for policy advocacy, knowledge sharing and strategic partnership.

• Analysis and research of information on donors, preparation of substantive briefs on possible areas of cooperation, identification of opportunities for initiation of new projects, active contribution to the overall office effort in resource mobilization.
• Be familiar with the activities of other chemicals and ozone protection projects in Malaysia and other regions, establish contact and keep up to date with their work. 
• Creation and maintenance of partnerships with local institutions, private sector and civil society at the project level.

• Demonstrates integrity by modelling the UN’s values and ethical standards.
• Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP.
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.

• Promotes knowledge management in UNDP and a learning environment in the office through leadership and personal example.
• In-depth knowledge on chemicals, ozone depleting substances & its substitutes, and sustainable development issues;
• Ability to advocate and provide policy and technical support;
• Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development in one or more Practice Areas, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills.

• Ability to lead strategic planning, results-based management and reporting.
• Ability to lead formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of development programmes and projects.
• Ability to formulate and manage budgets, manage contributions and investments, manage transactions, monitoring and reporting of project finances and cost-recovery.
• Ability to implement new systems and affect staff behavioural/attitudinal change.
• Strong IT skills, knowledge of ATLAS system desirable.
• Excellent knowledge of financial rules and regulations, accounting.
• Excellent knowledge of results management guide and toolkit.

• Builds strong relationships with clients, focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to feedback.
• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude.
• Demonstrates good oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities.

• A minimum three (3) years (with Masters’ degree), or, minimum five (5) years (with Bachelors’ degree) of relevant experience at the national and/or international level in providing policy and technical support, hands-on experience in design, management, monitoring, evaluation and reporting of chemicals and ozone protection projects.
• At least two (2) years' working experience in private sector or industry that uses and/or produces chemicals and/or non-ozone depleting substances.
• Proven experience in conducting research, analysis and generating reports;
• Working experience with private sector that uses and/or produces chemicals and/or non-ozone depleting substances is preferable;
• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and advanced knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages;
• Working knowledge in statistical software programme such as GraphPad Prism, SPSS, etc. an added advantage.

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