COORDINATOR, P5
Department/ Office
UNITED NATIONS ENVIRONMENT PROGRAMME
Duty Station
NAIROBI
Posting Period
17 May 2011-16 July 2011
Job Opening number
11-PGM-UN ENVIRONMENT PROGRAMME-19768-R-NAIROBI (O)
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Org. Setting and Reporting
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. UNEP's Division of Environmental Policy Implementation (DEPI) works with international and national partners, providing technical assistance and advisory services for the implementation of environmental policy, and strengthening the environmental management capacity of developing countries and countries with economies in transition. This post is located in the Coordination Office of the Global Programme of Action for the Protection of the Marine Environment from Land-based Activities (GPA), UNEP/DEPI at the Nairobi duty station. Under the overall guidance of the Director, DEPI, the incumbent will:
Responsibilities
Be responsible for formulating, and implementing, through subordinate professional and support staff, the Global Programme of Action (GPA) work programme approved by the Inter-governmental Review Meetings (IGR), and within delegated authority the incumbent will manage the human and financial resources of the Unit and preparing reports to the IGR and to the Division for UN reporting requirements in IMDIS: 1. Coordination and development of the DEPI/GPA. a) Coordinate activities to facilitate implementation of the GPA for the Protection of the Marine Environment from Land-Based Activities, including its clearing-house mechanism and the mobilization of resources. b) Liaise with relevant UN agencies, inter-governmental, governmental and non-governmental organizations to ensure their full participation in the implementation of the GPA. c) Initiate and/or assess and recommend the viability of environmental projects and programme elements, negotiating suitable executing arrangements and project financing. d). Oversee the preparation of reports for presentation to senior management, Governing Councils and Intergovernmental bodies. e) Develop and advocate innovative concepts and tools designed to improve or re-orient implementation of the GPA with UNEP's policy objectives. f) Lead, organize and/or participate in substantive discussions, meetings, and conferences and represent the unit at international, regional or national meetings and provide programmatic and substantive expertise on aquatic environment from land-based activities. g) Coordinate and convene expert and Inter-governmental meetings to periodically review progress on implementation of the GPA including quality of the technical papers and follow up to the Intergovernmental review decisions. h) Provide policy and programme guidance to senior management to align unit activities with UNEP's overall mandates and strategic objectives. i) Report on the status of implementation of the work programme regularly as scheduled by the UN reporting requirements. 2. Management of the DEPI/Global Programme of Action: a) Recommend the allocation of financial resources, justifying administrative and/or results-based budget proposals and work plans; monitor and report on budgetary performance. b) Manage staff performance and ensure ongoing professional development, continued learning and the right mix of skills and competencies; initiate and recommend approval of personnel actions. c) Guide and support professional and general service staff in meeting their objectives and outputs; foster teamwork and communication in the Unit and across organizational boundaries. d) Perform other duties as required.
Competencies
Professionalism: Mastery of diverse scope of capacity building and a clear vision of UNEP's role at the national, regional and global levels. Ability to resolve complex and politically sensitive problems with governments and cooperating institutions. Communication: Highly developed communication skills (spoken, written, public speaking and presentation), including the ability to present sensitive issues/positions and prepare reports on short notice. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity. Planning and organizing: Ability to identify priorities, work to tight deadlines, handle concurrent projects and coordinate the work of others.
Leadership: Ability to develop strategies and empower others to accomplish objectives and solve problems, ability to evaluate performance and mentor subordinate staff.
Education
Advanced university degree in marine science, biology, environmental management or a first university degree with a relevant combination of professional and academic qualifications.
Work Experience
At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in a field associated with the post responsibilites of which 5 years should be at the international level and 2 years in a supervisory capacity and management of programmes.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the advertized post, fluency in oral and written English is essential. Working knowledge of French or Spanish is an advantage.
United Nations Considerations
Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures.
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United Nations Considerations
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.
Assessment Method
Evaluation of qualified candidates for this position may include a substantive assessment which may be followed by a competency-based interview.
Special Notice
Have you made at least two lateral moves during your UN career? If so, please provide further details in your PHP and cover note.
No Fee
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