Responsibilities


Lead and coordinate communication efforts in the Africa region:
Produce briefing notes and speeches for UNEP principals on UNEP activities in the region.
Produce and place stories (feature, OpEd, news, web story, infographic, multimedia, newsletter), working under the guidance of UNEP's News Desk.
Produce daily content for UNEP's social media platforms.
Adapt for... regional use, pitch, and place global stories developed by headquarters.
Convene internal resources and execute media field exposure visits.
Proactively grow and maintain news and social media editorial and reporting networks.
Produce content to promote awareness within UNEP of the organization's activities in the region.
Liaise with major groups and stakeholders.
Represent the regional office, when requested.
Develop, design and implement a regional advocacy strategy focused on mobilizing key opinion leaders, including UNEP Goodwill Ambassadors, Champions of the Earth and other prominent affiliates or influencers in support of regional corporate and programme priorities:
Design, plan and deliver regional components of World Environment Day, corporate, and programme communication campaigns.
Develop new partnerships to deliver or fund the implementation of global and/or regional communication priorities.
Plan, execute, and monitor communication events or the communication elements of flagship events such as the UN Environment Assembly, Conference of Parties, regional ministerial fora, and key product launches.
Lead in the management of the regional Goodwill Ambassador strategy.


Education


An advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in communications, public and/media relations or journalism or a related field is required.
A first-level university degree in combination with two (2) additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Successful completion of both degree and non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics or data science programs is desirable.


Work Experience


A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in media or communication field is required.
At least two (2) years of experience working in a science or environmental organization are required.
Experience leading media relations and running social media for a large organization is desirable. Two (2) years or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable. more

Responsibilities:


Ensure that timely, compelling, relevant and well-researched content is easily findable across the UNEP website and featured in internal and external facing newsletters.
Carry out reporting and monitoring tasks using both in-house and external tools.
Conduct thorough research on assigned topics to ensure accuracy and provide credible sources for reference.
Write... clear, concise, and SEO-friendly content that incorporates relevant keywords and follows UNEP brand guidelines.
Collaborate with peers in the content and digital sections to ensure consistency in messaging across various online platforms.
Edit and proofread content to ensure high-quality standards, including grammar, spelling, punctuation and agreed website style.
Optimize content for search engines, including meta tags, headers, and formatting, to improve organic search rankings in various online platforms.
Content planning and brainstorming sessions to generate new ideas and topics.
Collaborate with designers and developers to ensure the visual and functional integration of written content is efficient and effective.
“access to information” work and respond to questions sent to corporate mailboxes.


Qualifications/special skills


Bachelor's degree in journalism, communication, international relations, social sciences or other related field is required.
A Master's Degree in related fields with 10 years of experience will be accepted. Minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in journalism, publishing, public information, communication, information studies, or related field is required demonstrated experience editing content for web sites.
Knowledge of environmental issues is desirable. more

Responsibilities


Participates in preparing user requirements and other technical specifications.
Assists in the design, development and installation of information systems.
Undertakes analysis of well-defined modules within the system, develop enhancements and new features to existing systems; may design and implement small, stand-alone systems as needed (e.g. to meet individual user... requirements).
Undertakes rigorous testing and proving of applications software.
Participates in developing and maintaining Information Systems project plans, schedules, and budgets. Assists in identifying appropriate human and technical resources to complete the project, assists in assuring that deviations from project schedule are addressed and communicated, assists in developing timely project status reports, monitoring project risk factors, escalating project issues, and providing Quality Assurance for all project deliverables.
Writes and develops programs to interface with existing systems.
Ensures data security and integrity.
Participates in developing disaster recovery plans.
Prepares, updates and maintains system’s documentation and related technical/procedural manuals.
Assists in the development of Service Level Agreements (SLAs) between the client and ESS, for either specific IT services or general technology support, including any charge back mechanisms.
Drafts training materials and conducts training sessions and demonstrations of systems for users.
Ensures the security of the organization’s data and applications are secured and solutions are designed and implemented with best security practices.
Consults with development teams on remediation techniques and defensive coding.
Conducts vulnerability code scans for web applications.
Participates with senior staff in assessing and testing new technology.
Contributes to the collection and analysis of data as well as identification of trends or patterns and provides draft insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods for data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting.
May provide guidance to new/junior staff.
Performs any other duties as may be required.


Education


An advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in computer science, information systems, information technology, mathematics, statistics or related field is required.
A first-level university degree in combination with two (2) additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of advanced university degree.
Successful completion of both degree and non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics or data science programs is desirable.


Work Experience


A minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in the planning, design, development, implementation and maintenance of computer information systems or area applications is required.
Experience in common security protocols and application, security and protection is required.
Hands-on experience with high level programming languages such as PHP, Java, Python, DotNET Framework, and SQL databases is desirable.
Experience with of Power Apps and web frameworks is desirable. A minimum of one (1) year or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable (none if successful YPP or P-1 with a related degree). more

Responsibilities


Manage the work of the SDG and Environment Statistics Unit in order to implement General Assembly (GA) and UNEA decisions related to SDG and environment monitoring by developing the strategic approach to the work of the Unit aimed to deliver the relevant mandates of UNEP in a context of sustainable development, and the triple planetary crisis, and supervise the staff to... implement the relevant activities.
Oversee the preparation of project documents, Memoranda of Understanding, planning, coordinating and mobilizing resources to implement programmes and activities related to SDG and environment Statistics. Working with partner institutions and networks of experts, implementing methods and procedures to collect, validate, report and analyze data and provide insight to identify trends of environmental conditions as an element for data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting.
Under the guidance of the supervisor, represent UNEP in the UN Statistical System.
Coordinate briefings, progress reports, and technical documentation regarding the work programme for presentation to UNEA, commissions, technical meetings, and expert groups. •Develop and coordinate global and regional technical and expert co-operation networks comprising scientific institutions, governmental, inter-governmental and non-governmental organizations in UN regions, as mechanisms for co-operation and consultation for the production of global and regional statistical analysis and methodological work.
Maintain close liaison and co-operation within the field of responsibility throughout UNEP, strategic partners and relevant national and international organizations and programmes.
Liaise with the UN system agencies and with other international and non-governmental organizations and national focal points with respect to SDG and environment statistics activities, plans and directs technical advisory activities for national capacity building through missions, consultations, and training workshops and broker partnerships and collaboration.
Prepare and organize intergovernmental, inter-agency and expert meetings required to implement the work of the Unit and of the Branch; Participate in international scientific advisory groups and speak at seminars, symposia and other meetings.
Plan, organize, and manage staff; plan and discuss individual work programmes with staff and evaluate their performance.
Oversee the implementation of the programme of work and budget planning, reporting and evaluation. Assume the overall leadership and management of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) and Environment Statistics Unit and oversee and be accountable for the implementation of the Programme of Work and budget planning, reporting and evaluation.
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.
Performs other duties as assigned.


Education


Advanced university degree (master's degree or equivalent) in environmental science, statistics, mathematics, economics, information systems or natural resources management or a related field is required.
A first level university degree with a combination an additional two years of professional and academic qualifications may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Successful completion of both degree and non-degree programs in data analytics, or data science programs is desirable


Work Experience


A minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in environmental management or resource management or related area is required.
Experience in the supervision, collection, compilation, analysis and dissemination of statistical data is required.
Proven experience of progressive responsibility for environmental assessment at international or regional level in the last five years is required.
Experience in data analytics or related area is desirable. more

Responsibilities


Lead, supervise and carry out the work programme of the Evaluation Office; provides programmatic/substantive reviews of the drafts prepared by others.
Co-ordinate and oversee the preparation and implementation of the UNEP evaluation policy and strategy.
Report to intergovernmental bodies on programme/project performance or on programmatic/ substantive issues,... particularly those presented in biannual and/or annual reports.
Ensure that the outputs produced by the Evaluation Office maintain high-quality standards; that reports are clear, objective and based on comprehensive data and evidence.
Prepare the work programme of the Evaluation Office, determining priorities, and allocating resources for the completion of outputs and their timely delivery.
Undertake or oversee the programmatic/administrative tasks necessary for the functioning of the Evaluation Office, including preparation of budgets, reporting on budget/programme performance, evaluation of staff performance (PAS), interviews of candidates for job openings, evaluation of candidates and preparation of inputs for results-based budgeting.
Recruit staff, taking due account of geographical balance.
Manage, guide, develop and train staff under his/her supervision.
Foster teamwork and communication among staff in the Evaluation Office and across organizational boundaries.
Lead and supervise the organization of meetings and seminars on substantive issues; manages the substantive preparation and organization of such meetings or seminars.
Participate in international, regional or national meetings and provides programmatic/substantive evaluation expertise on an issue or holds programmatic/substantive and organizational discussions with representatives of other institutions.
Represent UNEP at international, regional or national meetings.
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.
Perform any other relevant duties assigned.


Education


An advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in evaluation, business or public administration, finance, accounting, law, social sciences or related area is required.
A first-level university degree in combination with two (2) additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Successful completion of both degree and non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics or data science programs is desirable.


Work Experience


A minimum of fifteen (15) years of progressively responsible experience in evaluation and oversight management, law, finance or related field is required.
Five (5) years of management experience, including experience leading diverse and multicultural teams is required.
Experience in designing and implementing robust impact evaluations is desirable.
Experience within an organisational evaluation function and evaluating environmental projects and programmes / work supported by environmental funds (e.g. Global Environment Fund, Green Climate Fund, Adaptation Fund etc) is desirable.
Experience in data analytics or related area is desirable. more

Responsibilities


Takes the lead to develop, implement and evaluate assigned programmes/; directs subordinates in programme/project development, implementation, monitoring and assessment; directs review of relevant documents and reports; identifies priorities, problems and issues to be addressed and proposes corrective actions; liaises with relevant parties; identifies and initiates follow-up... actions.
Establishes and manages partnerships and collaborative efforts to further the implementation of programmes/projects at national and regional levels.
Ensures implementation of gender mainstreaming guidelines by assessing the implications for men and women of any planned action, including legislation, policies or programmes, in all areas and at all levels.
Directs research and programme evaluation and presents information gathered from diverse sources.
Coordinates policy development; reviews the assessments of issues and trends, at national and regional levels preparation evaluations or research activities and studies.
Guides design of data, analyzes and interprets responses, identifies problems/issues and prepares conclusions.
Supervises preparation of various written outputs, for example background papers, analysis, substantial sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications.
Directs substantive support to consultative and other meetings, conferences, etc., to include proposing agenda topics, identifying participants, preparing documents and presentations.
Manages outreach activities; designs and conducts training workshops, seminars, makes presentations on assigned topics/activities.
Leads field missions, including provision of guidance to external consultants, government officials and other parties and drafting mission summaries.
Coordinates activities related to budget and funding (programme/project preparation and submissions, progress reports, financial statements and ensures preparation of related documents/reports (pledging, work programme, programme budget.
Ensures effective utilization, supervision and development of staff; guides, evaluates and mentors’ staff.
Develops, implements and manages work assessment at the national and regional level in coordination with the environment, land, planning and finance ministries.
Takes the lead in developing, implementing and evaluating programmes and projects with regard to national and regional commissions and scientific assessments.
Takes the lead to develop and maintain partnerships with financial institutions to work with UNEP on national and regional assessments of science-based solutions to environmental challenges.
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.
Performs other duties as required


Education


Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in international relations, political science, social science, environmental sciences, business administration, or a related field is required.
A first level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Successful completion of both degree and non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics or data science programs is desirable.


Work Experience


A minimum of ten years of progressively responsible experience in project or programme management and implementation in complex socio-economic settings is required.
A minimum of three years of work experience in an international organization is required.
A minimum of two years of work experience in diverse projects covering various aspects of the environment at the national and regional levels is desirable.
A minimum of two years of experience in resource mobilization for projects/programmes is desirable.
Experience in planning, coordinating and conducting environmental scientific assessments is desirable.
Experience in data analytics or related areas is desirable. more

Duties and Responsibilities:


Under the guidance of the Head of the Frontiers in Environmental Law Unit and in consultation with the Industry and Economy Division, the consultant is expected to handle a range of pollution-related legal issues including those connected with UNEP’s Plastics and Textiles Initiatives and UNEP’s work on minerals governance. Specifically, the consultant is... expected to:
conduct extensive legal research and analysis on regulatory measures to assist countries to transition towards a circular economy for plastics and textiles.
undertake basic or extensive review of legal documents, instruments, and other materials on environmental law matters, with a focus on pollution-related legal issues.
draft legal opinions/advice, as well as background papers, studies, briefs, reports, legislative texts, and correspondence on a range of environmental law matters, with a focus on pollution-related legal issues.
provide legal technical guidance/advice to programme to support countries to transition towards a circular and sustainable economy, with a particular focus on plastics, textiles and minerals; including partnership arrangement with the governments, non-governmental organization, other public and private entities.
provide expert support to the international environmental law seminars, conferences, or other fora, including the preparation of background materials, summaries of issues and views of delegations, meeting outcome reports, etc.
collect and analyze data to identify trends or patterns and provide insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods to enable data driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting; and provide substantive guidance to the delivery/implementation of the pollution action work.


Qualifications/special skills


Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in environmental law, international law, human rights or a related field.
A first-level university degree in law in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in law, including legal analysis, research and writing is required.
Prior experience working on international and/or national environmental law relating to pollution issues is required.
Prior experience working with the UN or similar international organizations is required
A minimum of two (2) years or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.


Deadline : Nov 6, 2024 more

Responsibilities

PROJECT DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT:


Review figures in Project Identification Form submissions. Verify documents for overall accuracy, consistency and uniformity in presentation and ensure comprehensiveness and compliance, cross-check consistency of figures in tables with the text of the reports and verify references to other reports and documents and ensure that all... necessary corrections are incorporated;
Assist in preparation of budgets with respect to project documents;
Initiate set up of third-party banking details for executing agencies.


PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION:


Track circulation of new project internalization and all project revisions through UNEP clearance and approval process;
Prepare budget documents for budget allocations;
Review expenditure reports from executing agencies to ensure:
correct amount and objects of expenditures have been charged;
validity of charges;
availability of funds.
Prepare Purchase Orders (POs) and Fund Commitments (FCs); 


Education


High school diploma or equivalent is required.


Work Experience


A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible work experience in finance, budget, accounting, administrative services, or related area, is required.
The minimum number of years of relevant experience is reduced by two (2) years for candidates who possess a first-level university degree.
Experience in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) is required. Experience in financial transactions analysis and reporting is desirable.
Experience working in an international organization is desirable.
A minimum of one (1) year or more experience in data analytics or related area is desirable. more

Tasks and Responsibilities


Under the direct guidance of the Head of the SDG and Environment Statistics Unit, of the Early Warning and Data Analytics Branch of the Early Warning and Assessment Division of UNEP, the contractor will perform the following tasks;
Regularly monitor the progress of countries on the development of a national source inventory on plastic pollution, including in the... marine environment.
Prepares digital outputs as required, e.g. draft background papers, analyses, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications, etc. Support capacity building activities in three countries: Indonesia, Jordan and Burundi. Amendment 01 Support the implementation of the Statistics and Data Project “Resilient and agile National Statistical Systems to meet post-COVID-19 data needs to recover better” under the 14th tranche of the United Nations Development Account (DA14 project).
This Project is expected to strengthen the capability of NSS of target countries to collect, process and disseminate data and statistics to inform COVID-19 recovery policy and to enhance the resilience and agility of NSS of beneficiary countries to respond to emerging economic, social and environmental data needs in times of crises and disasters through the use of innovative data sources, advanced data acquisition methods and modern technologies, while ensuring a path towards the achievement of the 2030 Agenda. In particular, the DA14 project supports several countries to strengthen the System of Environmental-Economic Accounting, as well as Climate Change and Disaster-related statistics at the national level. The individual contractor will support capacity building activities in three countries: Indonesia, Jordan and Burundi.


Qualifications/special skills


High School Diploma is required.
A Master's degree in environmental science is desirable. Data science, information science or a related field is desirable.
At least 2 years of experience in data analysis including experience with environmental SDG indicators data is required. more

Responsibilities

Operationalize the UNEP Water Policy & Strategy and all other UNEP mandates on water:
In the context of UNEP's Water Policy and Strategy, Freshwater Ecosystems Management Programme and other relevant UNEP sub-programmes and initiatives, lead development and implementation of the UNEP water programme in cooperation with other Divisions across UNEP.  
Facilitate partnerships... for dialogue and implementation with, inter alia, water experts from national and international organisations.
Coordination and development of the Freshwater Ecosystems activities within the ecosystems programme:
Coordinate implementation of the UNEP Water Policy and Strategy within the UNEP ecosystem management programme and in cooperation with partners formulate methodologies, guidelines, and capacity building initiatives criteria for application of relevant technologies, and tools, for improving institutional capability, globally as well as regional and national programmes and action plans for monitoring, assessing, valuing, conserving, and maintaining water ecosystems.
Coordinate activities to facilitate development and implementation of the freshwater ecosystems programme including the mobilization of resources, initiating and/or assessing the viability of environmental projects and programme elements in ecosystem management and making recommendations to the Branch Coordinator and Division management

Education

Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in freshwater ecosystems, ecology, environmental studies or management is required.
A first-level university degree in combination with two (2) years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Successful completion of both degree and non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics or data science programs is desirable

Work Experience

At least ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in large-scale project or programme management in ecosystems management is required.
At least five (5) years of experience at international level is required.
Experience addressing environmental issues through multi-disciplinary approaches and partnerships related to freshwater ecosystems and water resources management is required.
Experience in policy-oriented work in a broad range of sustainable development issues, particularly on Sustainable Development Goal 6 on Water and Sanitation and with SDG 14 Life Below Water, is required.
Experience with intergovernmental processes is desirable. Experience in data analytics or related areas is desirable. more