Associate Programme Management Officer

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Org. Setting and Reporting The United Nations Environment Programme (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. 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 Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) is a global intergovernmental treaty aiming at the coordinated and concerted conservation and management of migratory species and the ecosystems on which they depend. These species are a unique component of the world's biological diversity, most vulnerable because of their migratory behaviour and in need of care by all the countries through which they migrate. CMS provides the special instruments for their appropriate conservation and sustainable utilization. The Convention fits into the system of international treaties dealing with the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity. It provides the whole range of measures from transboundary research and monitoring of species, their linkages with resident plant and animal species, strict protection of habitats and restrictions of taking from the wild of animals of endangered species, through appropriate conservation and shared utilization of species which have an unfavourable conservation status.

The position of Associate Programme Management Officer is located in CMS in the Bonn duty station. Under the general supervision of the Executive Secretary of the UNEP/CMS Secretariat and the day-to-day supervision of the CMS Head of Avian Species Team, the incumbent will be responsible for contributing to the work of the Avian Species Team, and for contributing to the overall work of the CMS Secretariat. This will include the following.

Responsibilities 1) Contributes to the implementation of Conference of the Parties (COP) resolutions and decisions and Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) relating to avian species, including but not limited to through assisting in the coordination and support of the activities of Task Forces and Working Groups, e.g. the Task Force on addressing Illegal Killing, Taking and Trade of Migratory Birds in the Mediterranean Region (MIKT), the Energy Task Force, the Land birds Working Group and the Preventing Poisoning Working Group, as well as in servicing the MOUs on the Aquatic Warbler, High Andean Flamingos, Middle-European Great Bustard, Siberian Crane and Southern South American Grassland Birds.

2) Contributes to the preparation and running of meetings of the Conference of Parties and meetings of CMS Subsidiary Bodies, including to the drafting of background documents, and assists in conceptualizing, organizing and servicing of CMS intergovernmental meetings, technical workshops and events on avian issues.

3) Carries out basic research on selected aspects of avian conservation issues, programmes, operations and other activities from diverse sources, and contributes to the preparation of various written outputs, e.g. analytical notes, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications, etc., based on the information gathered.

4) Contributes to resource mobilization efforts of the Secretariat as relevant to avian related initiatives, and assists in maintaining key partnerships, in establishing new ones, and in promoting synergies, including with the Secretariats of Agreement on the Conservation of African-Eurasian Migratory Water birds (AEWA) and the Raptors MOU.

5) Supports the preparation of relevant communication materials on avian species.

6) Performs other duties as required.

Competencies •PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to particular sector, functional area or other specialized field. Ability to identify issues, analyze and participate in the resolution of issues/problems. Ability to develop sources for data collection. Conceptual analytical and evaluative skills to conduct independent research and analysis, including familiarity with and experience in the use of various research sources, including electronic sources on the internet, intranet and other databases. Ability to apply judgment in the context of assignments given, plan own work and manage conflicting priorities. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; 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. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

•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; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

•TEAMWORK: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

•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.

Education Advanced university degree in environmental studies, biology, ecology, zoology, environmental law, or a related field is required. A university degree in environmental studies, biology, ecology, zoology focusing on avian species and ecosystems is desirable. A first-level university degree in combination with two years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience A minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in project/programme management, administration or related area is required. Experience in working on international avian issues (transboundary, regional or global levels) would be desirable. Familiarity with the work of CMS would be desirable.

Languages English and French are the working languages of the UN Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Working knowledge of French or Spanish is desirable.

Assessment Evaluation of qualified candidates will include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

Special Notice Appointment against this position is for an initial period of one year and may be subject to extension. 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.

The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

Pursuant to section 7.11 of ST/AI/2012/2/ Rev.1, candidates recruited through the young professionals programme who have not served for a minimum of two years in the position of their initial assignment are not eligible to apply to this position.

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United Nations Considerations According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.

Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places 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. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

The paramount consideration in the appointment, transfer, or promotion of staff shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. By accepting an offer of appointment, United Nations staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and assignment by him or her to any activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). In this context, all internationally recruited staff members shall be required to move periodically to discharge new functions within or across duty stations under conditions established by the Secretary-General.

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