Deadline: 28 January 2016
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Programme Officer (Standard and Labels), based in Paris, France.
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.
Key Job Responsibilities
The Programme Officer will perform the following functions-
- Develop mechanisms for the dissemination of information, recommendations and agreements, as well as best practices and innovation in standards, norms and labels of lighting products.
- Lead the working group on Standardization, Quality, Testing, Labeling, Enforcement and Verification; Facilitate and support the project working groups.
- Develop consensus on emerging and strategic issues related to standards and testing procedures, needs and nature of labeling.
- Provide input for the Global Forum, on recommendations for harmonization.
- Monitor the international environment, new trends, reports, research and analysis on energy and environment quality.
- Provide guidance to the center of excellence, synthesize and communicate working group’s findings to support the Global Forum.
- Develop partnerships with and provide guidance to relevant organizations, governments, and stakeholders on norms, standards, verification and enforcement; Update the Project Manager on key issues and propose workable solutions.
- Implement decisions based on lessons learned.
- Serve as Focal Point for other initiatives and activities led by the Sustainable Consumption and Production Branch, UN agencies and international organizations.
- Liaise with the International Standard Organization, the International Electro technical Commission on standards and labels.
- Contribute to the development of national policies and practices consistent with recommended quality standards.
- Provide technical inputs and presentations to relevant forums and initiatives organized by the partners.
- Perform other duties as may be assigned.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
- Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in an environmental discipline, engineering, industrial management, business administration or related area.
- A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
- A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in programme/project management or related field desirable.
- English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Working Knowledge of French is desirable.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted through online process.
For more information, please visit UNEP.
