Deadline: 30 November 2015
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Programme Management Officer based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
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 Management Officer will perform the following functions-
- Participate in UNDAF development, implementation and /or reviews.
- Coordinate UNEP technical contribution to UNDAF formulation through thematic working groups, represent UNEP in UNDAF technical meetings.
- Maintain continuous interaction with UNCTs, contribute to UN Liaison Team processes.
- Provide country Programmatic support including programmes and projects development, implementation and monitoring, development of joint programmes with UN agencies and other relevant partners.
- Ensure the implementation and follow up of the country Programme with Ethiopia, participation in technical meetings with national partners and relevant working thematic working groups and participation in and representation of UNEP in technical donor meetings.
- Assist in the development of regional programmes based on adequate needs assessment and priority analysis in consultation with the African Union Commission, the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa and other relevant organizations and regional stakeholders.
- Support UNEP engagement with Regional Fora, particularly the African Ministerial Conference on Environment (AMCEN), the Health and Environment Strategic Alliance (HESA) and linkages with the African Union Commission and relevant regional organizations.
- Ensure a strategic partnership with development partners, civil society organizations, private sector, as well as with UN agencies; Contribute to resources mobilization efforts.
- Provide Advocacy support to UNEP engagement in the country while contributing to its visibility at national and regional levels; Assist on outreach activities through Addis Ababa Highlights; Participate in special events such as world environment day, Africa Environment Day, etc.
- Assist with any other relevant duties assigned by the Regional Office for Africa.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
- Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or higher) in an environment or development related field.
- A first university degree with a combination of two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree.
- A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible working experience in environmental project/programme development, project administration, implementation and management is required.
- Four years preferably at an international level and preferably within the UN system is desirable.
- English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
- Working knowledge of other UN languages is an asset.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted through online process.
For more information, please visit UNEP.
