Associate Programme Officer

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Org. Setting and Reporting This position is located in the Office of Secretary-General’s Envoy on Youth. The Associate Programme Officer reports to the Senior Public Information Officer (SG Envoy on Youth).

The Office of the Secretary-General's Envoy on Youth plays a lead role in the UN's advocacy efforts on youth development, focusing on raising international awareness of and bringing attention to youth issues, and promoting stronger youth participation in setting, implementing and evaluating the various development frameworks and processes. In doing so, numerous platforms to advocate for a stronger youth agenda at the national, regional and international levels are being utilized. To advance the global youth agenda, the building and strengthening of partnerships with a multitude of stakeholders is core to the work of the Office of the Secretary-General's Envoy on Youth, which engages with numerous UN System partners, Member States, the private sector, academic institutions, parliamentarians, media and civil society, including youth-led organizations.

The focus of this job is to support the UN’s Climate Change agenda through mobilizing and engaging young people for climate action. The Associate Program Officer will work closely with the existing youth structures, movements and networks working in this area with an end goal of advancing the Secretary-General’s vision on climate change and SDGs including supporting the establishment and coordination of the Secretary-General’s Youth Advisory Group on Climate.

Responsibilities Within delegated authority, the Associate Programme Officer will be responsible for the following duties:

• Works with key climate and youth-related organizations and initiatives, UN system entities, Member States, private sector representatives and other relevant stakeholders to facilitate the development, implementation and evaluation of assigned programmes/projects on youth and climate, for example the establishment and operations of the Secretary-General’s Youth Advisory Group on Climate Change etc.; monitors and analyzes specific aspects of programme/project development and implementation; reviews relevant documents and reports; identifies problems and issues to be addressed and recommends corrective actions; liaises with relevant parties; identifies and tracks follow-up actions.
• Carries out basic research on youth and climate, include collecting, analyzing and presenting statistical data and other information gathered from diverse sources.
• Provides substantive support for coordination of OSGEY’s efforts on meaningful youth engagement in climate-related intergovernmental processes and initiatives in general and in particular the Stockholm +50 Summit, 27th sessions of Pre-COP and COP of the UNFCCC and other international climate and environmental meetings and supports Envoy’s participation and engagement.
• Assists in planning and facilitating workshops, meetings and conferences and other interactive sessions connected to youth and climate and assisting in developing the action plans for the activities of the Office of the Secretary-General's Envoy on Youth particularly the Secretary-General’s Youth Advisory Group on Climate Change.
• Participates in survey initiatives; assists with design of data collection tools; issues data collection tools, reviews, analyzes and interprets responses, identifies problems/issues and prepares preliminary conclusions.
• Contributes to the preparation of various written outputs, e.g. draft background papers, analytical notes, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications, etc.
• Provides administrative and substantive support to consultative and other meetings, conferences, etc., to include proposing agenda topics, identifying and proposed participants, preparation of background documents and presentations, handling logistics, etc.
• Undertakes outreach activities; by ensuring that the content produced within the climate change portfolio of the Office promotes the rights of young people with disabilities and encourages their participation in the activities, meetings and engagements in the context of climate change.
• Participates in the development of training workshops, seminars, etc.; participates in and makes presentations on assigned topics/activities.
• Participates in field missions, including provision of substantive and administrative support, data collection, etc.
• Develops a partnership strategy to leverage existing channels and mobilize additional resources to support the work of youth constituency working on climate change.
• Coordinates activities with other members of the team, related to budget funding (programme/project preparation and submissions, progress reports, financial statements, etc.) and preparation of related documents/reports (pledging, work programme, programme budget, etc.) within the climate change portfolio of the Office.

• 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 assist with data collection using various methods. 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.

• 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.

  Education Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in business/public administration, management, economics or a related field. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

A first-level university degree and no experience will be accepted for candidates who have passed the Young Professional Programme Examination (YPP), the United Nations National Competitive Recruitment Examination (NCRE) or the General Service to Professional Examination (GtoP).

Work Experience A minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in the development and project/programme management of projects or programmes, strategic partnerships or related area is required. No experience is required for candidates who have passed the United Nations Young Professionals Programme Examination (YPP), the United Nations Competitive Recruitment Examination (NCRE) or the G to P Examination (G to P).

Experience on youth engagement in global climate and/or environmental action related processes is required.

Past experience in supporting the organization of international climate change focused events with youth and multi-stakeholder partnerships is desirable.

Knowledge of international development with a focus on climate change and SDGs, strategic planning, multi-stakeholder partnerships, communications campaigns and advocacy is desirable.

Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is desirable.

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 immediately for six (6) months with the possibility for extension subject to the availability of the post. If the selected candidate is a staff member from the United Nations Secretariat, the selection will be administered as a temporary assignment.

• 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.

• 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.

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

  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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