Assistant Programme Coordinator

Volunteering Environment Programme & Policy

Overview

Support UNEP Regional Office for West Asia in improving environmental governance in Kuwait.

You have:

• A first-level university degree or equivalent in area related to Environmental science, Environmental governance, Environmental law, Business Management, or other closely related fields is required.
• 2 years of professional work experience, knowledge or affinity in environmental and natural resource economics, environmental-economic policy is desirable.
• Experience in project management, data analysis, and implementation is desirable.
• Excellent writing and reporting skills in English and Arabic is required.
• Accuracy and attention to details in data collection, analysis and reporting.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, and authorities at different levels;
• Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel.
• Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint etc.); familiarity with database management.
• Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines.
• Sound security awareness.
• Have affinity with or interest in the environment, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System.

Contract

This is a UNV National Youth contract. This kind of contract is known as National UN Volunteer. It is normally only for nationals. More about UNV National Youth contracts.

This UNV assignment is designed to enhance the UNEP Regional Office for West Asia's capacity to assist countries in revising and updating their environmental governance frameworks. The role focuses on supporting Kuwait in developing strategies and action plans related to the National Environment Strategy and Action Plan (NESAP), National Strategy to Combat Desertification, National Data Management Strategy, and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for Waste Management. Additionally, the assignment involves analyzing data and information related to environmental laws, strategies, and Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs); developing concepts on environmental governance tailored to the regional context; drafting project reports and other documentation; organizing meetings, webinars, and related events; and performing other duties related to project implementation, including communication activities and social media engagement.

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of Programme Management Officer, Environment Governance Sub-programme, or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UN Volunteer Assistant Programme Coordinator will: • Support the overall facilitation and coordination to support the countries in the West Asia region to revise/update the work on environment governance mainly supporting Kuwait in developing strategies and action plans related to National Environment Strategy and Action Plan (NESAP), National Strategy to Combat Desertification, National Data Management Strategy, KPIs for Waste Management. Among other national and regional projects within the subprogramme. • Support in analysis data and information relating environmental law, strategies, and MEAs. • Support in developing concepts on for environment governance for use in regional context. • Support in the drafting of project reporting and other documentation. • Support in organizing meetings, webinars, etc. This would also include the preparation of technical materials, info notes, and meeting reports. • Perform other duties, as required, relating to project implementation, including communication activities and social media. • Any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor.

• Team Work : ability to operate effectively across organizational boundaries; excellent interpersonal skills; ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and harmonious working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic, mixed-gender environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity; sensitivity and adaptability to culture, gender, religion, nationality and age; commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of UN operations; ability to achieve common goals and provide guidance or training to colleagues; • Planning and organising: effective organizational and problem-solving skills and ability to manage a large volume of work in an efficient and timely manner; ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor (own) work; ability to work under pressure, with conflicting deadlines, and to handle multiple concurrent projects/activities. • Professionalism: Knowledge of environmental economics, natural resource economics; common property resources, ability to apply good judgement; ability to liaise and coordinate with a range of different actors, especially in senior positions; where appropriate, high degree of autonomy, personal initiative and ability to take ownership; resourcefulness and willingness to accept wide responsibilities and ability to work independently under established procedures; ability to manage information objectively, accurately and confidentially; responsive and client-oriented.

• A first-level university degree or equivalent in area related to Environmental science, Environmental governance, Environmental law, Business Management, or other closely related fields is required. Master's degree is an asset. • 2 years of professional work experience, knowledge or affinity in environmental and natural resource economics, environmental-economic policy is desirable. • Experience in project management, data analysis, and implementation is desirable. • Excellent writing and reporting skills in English and Arabic is required. • Accuracy and attention to details in data collection, analysis and reporting. • Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, and authorities at different levels; • Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel • Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint etc.); familiarity with database management. • Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines. • Sound security awareness. • Have affinity with or interest in the environment, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System.

As this is a national UN Volunteer assignment, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging his/her own housing and other living essentials. This position is based in Beirut, Lebanon. National UN Volunteers are part of the malicious insurance plan. National UN Volunteers are expected to be culturally sensitive and adjust to the prevailing culture and traditions.

Benefits package:

• Monthly Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) USD 1,285.25 • Annual and learning leaves • Medical and life Insurance • Free access to different learning platforms.

For more information on UN Volunteer benefits, entitlements and support, please visit: https://www.unv.org/volunteer-your-country-conditions-service.

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