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| | Organizational Setting and Reporting |
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| | The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the United Nations system's designated entity for addressing environmental issues at the global and regional level. Its mandate is to coordinate the development of environmental policy consensus by keeping the global environment under review and bringing emerging issues to the attention of governments and the international community for action. The Ozone Secretariat is the Secretariat for the Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer and for the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer. This post is located in the Ozone Secretariat of the United Nations Environment Programme/Executive Office (UNEP/EO) in the Nairobi duty station. Under the overall supervision of the Executive Secretary of the Secretariat for the Vienna Convention and the Montreal Protocol (the Ozone Secretariat) and the direct supervision of the Senior Legal Officer/Chief, Legal and Compliance Unit, the incumbent will: |
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| | Responsibilities |
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| | Assist in identifying and monitoring substantive aspect of the work of the Unit ; Select and evaluate a variety of documents, summarize pertinent material, collect and analyse data and prepare background materials for assessment papers, studies, briefs and reports; Compile information from a wide variety of information sources; Prepare input for the electronic database and the internet and co-operate with research institutes and organizations in data collection; Assemble and examine original statistical material to ensure accuracy, clarity and validity and make appropriate adjustments; Design, prepare and maintain a country profile for each country assigned to the Unit; Participate in the substantive and policy discussions of the Unit; Maintain and expand contacts with other departments in the Secretariat, as well as the UN agencies and programmes and other organizations relevant to the region, and co-ordinate the input of other departments in the collection of data for assignments received; Prepare, maintain and update files and internal databases; Design and generate a variety of periodic and ad hoc reports, statistical tables, charts, graphs, and other background materials/notes to facilitate inspection and other reviews; Draft programme/project summaries, co-ordinate review and clearance process and co-ordinate with editor, translation services, etc., on finalization and publication of reports in multiple languages; Identify the organizational requirements for conferences and meetings under the responsibility of the Unit and assist in the preparation of documentation and reports for these meetings; Attend a variety of meetings to follow discussions, take notes and prepare summary report, correspondence; Provide guidance to new/junior staff; Perform other duties as assigned. |
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| | Competencies |
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| | Professionalism: Knowledge of research methodologies, data collection and maintenance. Ability to identify, extract, analyse and format data from a wide variety of standard and non-standard sources. Shows pride in work and in achievements; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations.
Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
Planning and Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.
Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable. |
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| | Core Values |
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| | Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for Others |
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| | Education |
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| | Completion of secondary school is required. Supplemental technical training is desired. |
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| | Work Experience |
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| | At least 6 years of experience in collecting and researching data across various areas of social and economic development or related fields. |
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| | Languages |
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| | English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage. |
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| | United Nations Considerations |
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| | The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment. |
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| | Special Notice |
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| | Appointment against this post is on a local basis. External candidates will be considered only when no suitable internal candidate from the duty station is identified. The candidate is responsible for any travel expenses incurred to take-up the appointment. Staff members are subject to the authority of and assignment by the SG. All staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures. |
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| | No Fee |
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| | THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, TRAINING OR ANY OTHER FEES). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON BANK ACCOUNTS. |
