Deadline: 20 October 2015
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Programme Management Officer based in Geneva, Switzerland.
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-
- Lead the planning, development and submission of the signatory and partnership strategy and programme in line with the overall strategic and programmatic developments of UNEP FI.
- Provide supervision to UNEP FI’s regional and national coordinators and ensure that the programme is implemented and completed in line with the global programme proposal.
- Regularly monitor implementation progress and performance and possible implementation risks, promptly inform management of any significant risks and propose risk mitigation measures.
- Coordinate the progress and financial reports to signatories/partners/donors.
- Manage the project documents, budgets and legal agreements related to signatory relations and strategic partnerships.
- Oversee the inputs to the UNEP FI’s reporting lines and report on progress.
- Identify opportunities for up-scaling of the programme and contribute to related fund raising efforts.
- Assessing the views of the UNEP FI membership and ensure that programme activities are responsive to their needs.
- Recruit new members to expand the reach of the initiative in key markets and geographies.
- Stimulate involvement of members in defining and delivering UNEP FI projects.
- Stimulate exchanges and learning between current members, liaison/coordination with/of several sub regional/national groupings.
- Stimulate participation in UNEP FI’s Annual General Meeting and coordinate regional gatherings as appropriate.
- Identify and deliver complementary activities for the regions through close collaboration with Industry Commission Coordinators and Thematic advisory groups.
- Coordinate the programme’s global communication and outreach strategy and oversee the development of communication material in consultation with the UNEP FI Communications Officer.
- Coordinate the delivery of regional workshops and events that contributes to the awareness raise around Sustainable Finance in the regions.
- Identify, build and maintain strategic partnerships with key stakeholders, such as policymakers, regulators, and other international/multilateral and non-governmental organisations, industry initiatives and associations and academia to advance the dialogue around Sustainable Finance.
- Identify and foster potential linkages with relevant UNEP regional offices, its international partners and centers of excellence.
- Perform any other duties as assigned.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
- Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in economics, finance, law, environmental management, sustainable development or a related area.
- A relevant first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
- A minimum of seven years of relevant experience in international development, project development and supervision or management in the environmental field or in finance field is required.
- Experience in sustainable finance/responsible investment/sustainable insurance is also required for the post.
- Knowledge and work experience at the international level in particular with the UN system is an asset.
- English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
- For this post, fluency in written and oral English is required.
- Chinese or Spanish would be an asset.
- Working knowledge of other UN official languages is desirable.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted through online process.
For more information, please visit UNEP.
