Chief of Service, Programme Management
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The salary for this job should be between 210,179 USD and 265,224 USD.
Salary for a D-1 contract in Paris
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More about D-1 contracts and their salaries.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.
The overall objective of the UNEP's Economy Division is to encourage decision-makers in government, local authorities and industry to develop and adopt policies, strategies and practices and technologies that promote sustainable patterns of consumption and production, make efficient use of natural resources, ensure safe management of chemicals and contribute to making trade and environment policies mutually supportive. It promotes the development, use and transfer of policies, technologies, economic instruments, managerial practices and other tools that assist in environmentally sound decision making and the building of corresponding activities.
This post is located in UNEP's Economy Division, Energy and Climate Branch, at the Paris duty station. Under the supervision of the Economy Division Director, the Chief of Energy & Climate Branch is responsible for managing UNEP’s activities related to energy, transport, and climate change mitigation. The incumbent provides strategic leadership in developing and managing the overall programme, including through activities undertaken at the UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre, UNEP’s principal collaborating centre in the energy and climate mitigation area and is responsible for the following duties:
Responsibilities I. Programme strategy, development, and implementation:
- Keep current the strategy through which UNEP’s energy and climate mitigation programme helps countries meet the objectives of the Paris Agreement on Climate Change within the organization’s overall mission, goals, and objectives as outlined in UNEP’s Medium Term Strategy; this includes activities of the Climate and Clean Air Coalition, the Climate Technology Centre and Network, and the UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre;
- Design and plan the overall programme to achieve this strategy;
- Develop new and expand existing activities as logical components of the programme;
- Engage stakeholders from within UNEP, other intergovernmental organizations, NGOs, and the public and private sectors in designing and implementing the strategy and formulating and undertaking the activities;
- Mobilize from governments, intergovernmental funding bodies, foundations, the private sector, and other donors the financial and human resources needed to execute the programme and its constituent activities;
- Review and reorient the work programme and workplan as necessary to respond to evolving needs stemming from the global energy transition, new priorities, and external feedback;
- Ensure close coordination with the operations of the UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre, the Climate and Clean Air Coalition, and the Climate Technology Centre and Network;
- Contribute as well to the development and execution of the overall Economy Division and UNEP work programmes, particularly by ensuring good strategic fit and smooth coordination of the programme.
II. Management and administration of the energy programme:
- Manage human resources and promote teambuilding within the Branch and its affiliated initiatives, and establish a professionally rewarding working environment for staff;
- Identify and implement measures that support sound project planning and implementation;
- Define and adopt measure that ensure monitoring of progress and reporting on achievements and results;
- Monitor and control programme and project budgeting and expenditures, including from trust funds and counterpart contributions;
- Provide status and progress reports and briefings to the Economy Division Director and other UNEP senior managers.
III. Communication and outreach to partners and stakeholders:
- Ensure efficient internal and external communications with a range of audiences;
- Enhance UNEP’s role in promoting the exchange of information on energy and climate mitigation issues and their links to the environment and development agendas;
- Communicate with partners about common positions and joint activities;
- Represent UNEP at conferences, intergovernmental meetings, professional seminars, and similar events, explaining UNEP’s position and perspectives on energy and climate issues, work being undertaken at UNEP, and its relevance.
IV. Data:
Leads team members efforts to collect and analyze data and provides insight to identify trends or patterns for data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting. Ensures that everyone can discover, access, integrate and share the data they need.
Competencies PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge of energy and climate mitigation issues in developing countries and understanding of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. The ability to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management. 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.
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 the audience; Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
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.
LEADERSHIP: Serves as a role model that other people want to follow; Empowers others to translate vision into results; Is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives; Establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support; Anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions; Drives for change and improvement; does not accept the status quo; Shows the courage to take unpopular stands. Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work; demonstrates knowledge of strategies and commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing.
EMPOWERING OTHERS: Delegates responsibility, clarifies expectations, and gives staff autonomy in important areas of their work; encourages others to set challenging goals; holds others accountable for achieving results related to their area of responsibility; genuinely values all staff members’ input and expertise; shows appreciation and rewards achievement and effort; involves others when making decisions that affect them.
Education An advanced university degree (Masters or equivalent) in engineering or the physical sciences, energy policy, energy technology, or related areas is required.
A first level university degree in combination with two (2) additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
Successful completion of both degree and non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics or data science programs is desirable.
Work Experience At least fifteen (15) years of working experience in progressively responsible positions, of which five (5) or six (6) years of professional and managerial experience ideally in an international organization dealing with environment or energy issues, is required.
Experience in fundraising and project management is required.
Experience in initiating and promoting collaborative approaches undertaken by geographically and culturally disparate partners is required.
Experience in the UN system or a similar international organization is desirable.
Experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.
Languages English and French are the official working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position, fluency in English is required; Working knowledge of French and knowledge of other UN language is desirable.
NOTE: 'Fluency' equals a rating of 'fluent' in all four areas (speak, read, write and understand) and 'Knowledge of' equals a rating of 'confident' in two of the four areas.
Assessment Evaluation of qualified candidates for this position may include a substantive assessment, such as a written test, which will be followed by a competency-based interview by phone or teleconference.
Special Notice Appointment against this position is for an initial period of one (1) 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.
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An impeccable record for integrity and professional ethical standards is essential.
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.
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