ASSOCIATE PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER
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Contract
This is a P-2 contract. This kind of contract is known as Professional and Director staff. It is normally internationally recruited only. It's a staff contract. It usually requires 2 years of experience, depending on education.
Salary
The salary for this job should be between 88,279 USD and 119,905 USD.
Salary for a P-2 contract in Nairobi
The international rate of 57,661 USD, with an additional 53.1% (post adjustment) at this the location, applies. Please note that depending on the location, a higher post adjustment might still result in a lower purchasing power.Please keep in mind that the salary displayed here is an estimation by UN Talent based on the location and the type of contract. It may vary depending on the organization. The recruiter should be able to inform you about the exact salary range. In case the job description contains another salary information, please refer to this one.
More about P-2 contracts and their salaries.Org. Setting and Reporting The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the United Nations systems 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.
Ecosystems Division 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 position is located in Ecosystems Division, Environmental and Education Training unit at the Nairobi duty station.
Under the overall supervision of the Programme Management Officer, and within delegated authority, the incumbent will perform the following functions:
Responsibilities 1. Work with key partners to facilitate the development, implementation and evaluation of the Global Universities Partnership on Education and Sustainability (GUPES) programme with focus on education, research, training, networking and youth engagement.
2. Collect, analyze and present statistical data and other information gathered from diverse sources on emerging trends in Environmental Education and Education for Sustainable Development (ESD), and integrate the same into learning and teaching in institutions of higher learning to promote the science-policy interface and participate in the resultant impact evaluation. Participate in the development and implementation of education and training programmes to respond to capacity building needs of UNEP sub-programmes and regional offices, governments, academia and civil society groups.
3. Undertake outreach activities; organize training courses, workshops, seminars, make presentations on topical themes to enhance environmental education, awareness as well as environmental decision-making in development.
4. Contribute to the development and implementation of environmental education and training projects and initiatives, in particular in the area of mainstreaming environment and sustainability into learning and teaching, capacity building to support international, regional and national policy and planning processes and tailor training and outreach materials for youth outside of tertiary education institutes.
5. Provide administrative and substantive support to consultative and other meetings, conferences, etc, to include agenda topics, identifying participants, preparation of background documents and handling logistics.
6. Prepare written outputs, e.g. draft background papers, analysis, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications, etc. Coordinate activities related to budget funding (programme/project preparation and submissions, progress reports, financial statements) and prepare related documents/reports (pledging, work programme, programme budget, etc.).
7. Perform other related duties as required.
Competencies - PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to environmental education (EE) and/or education for sustainable development (ESD). Ability to identify issues, analyze and participate in the resolution of issues/problems. Ability to develop sources of data collection. Conceptual analytical and evaluative skills to conduct independent research and analysis, including familiarity with the 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 EE and ESD, plan own work and manage conflicting priorities. Shows pride in work and achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of 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 incorporation gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
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 competing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and action as necessary; uses time efficiently.
CLIENT ORIENTATION: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.
Education Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in an environmental 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.
Work Experience A minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in environmental education/ awareness-raising/advocacy/networking and project/ programme management or related fields is required.
Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required; Knowledge of another official United Nations language is desirable.
NOTE: ''Fluency'' equals a rating of ''fluent'' in all four areas (read, write, speak, understand) and ''Knowledge of'' equals a rating of ''confident'' in two of the four areas.
Assessment Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.
Special Notice This position is temporarily available for a period of six (6) months. If the selected candidate is a staff member from the United Nations Secretariat, the selection will be administered as a temporary assignment.
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.
While this temporary assignment may provide the successful applicant with an opportunity to gain new work experience, the selection for this position is for a limited period and has no bearing on the future incumbency of the post.
Subject to the funding source of the position, the eligibility for this temporary job opening may be limited to candidates based at the duty station.
This temporary job opening may be limited to "internal candidates," who have been recruited through a competitive examination administered according to staff rule 4.16 or staff selection process including the review of a central review body established according to staff rule 4.15.
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Retirees above the mandatory age of separation who wish to be considered for the current temporary job opening must indicate the reason for their last separation as "retirement." Such retirees shall not be employed by the Organization, unless (a) the operational requirements of the Organization cannot be met by staff members who are qualified and available to perform the required functions; and (b) the proposed employment would not adversely affect the career development or redeployment opportunities of other staff members and represents both a cost-effective and operationally sound solution to meet the needs of the service.
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