Environment Programme Analyst

Contract

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

For over 50 years, UNDP has been supporting the Egyptian government and people in their efforts to reduce poverty and to promote sustainable human development policies. One of the hallmarks of UNDP Egypt’s success is its long-term support to the Government in building and sustaining strategic national institutions that have added significant value to improving people’s lives in the country. This UNV assignment is part of one of UNDP flagship programming initiatives, supporting Egypt’s adaptation to the effect of climate change in the Northern Delta and supporting effort at reducing greenhouse gases emission. These efforts are at the projects and policy level.

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of Environment Team Leader or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UNV Environment Programme Anaylst will:

• Support Environment Unit in developing new project ideas and drafting of project concepts and documents • Prepare background information through research, summary notes, etc. on various environment related issues; • Identify and suggest linkages and synergies of new projects with other CO projects; • Support in ensuring quality of documents, concept notes and related documents; • Support missions of International Consultants and national consultants • Undertake research on new topics as needed and advised; • Support and backstop Environment Team Leaders as needed and advised by RR; • Assist in arranging meetings, seminars, missions, workshops, functions, field visits, etc. • Draft and translate official correspondence; • Support in data collection, processing, and analysis; • Draft different documents and prepare excel spreadsheets for project budget; • Contribute to UNDP technical and logistical support to the Government of Egypt on the preparation for the COP 27 • Perform other duties of a reasonable nature as and when required.to support the Environment Portfolio.

• Results/expected outputs:

• The formulation of the project ideas into full fledged projects • The development of capacity through coaching, mentoring and formal on-the-job training, when working with (including supervising) national staff or (non-) governmental counterparts, including Implementing Partners (IPs); • Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD) perspective is systematically applied, integrated and documented in all activities throughout the assignment • A final statement of achievements towards volunteerism for peace and development during the assignment, such as reporting on the number of volunteers mobilized, activities participated in and capacities developed.

• Adaptability and Flexibility;
• Client Orientation;
• Judgement and Decision-making;
• Knowledge Sharing;
• Planning and Organizing;
• Self-Management;
• Working in Teams.

• Advanced University degree in an area related to environmental science, natural resources management, engineering, sustainable development, or related topic.; • experience in managing engagements with non-state actors or operational compliance reviews. • Proficiency in MS Office applications and other analytical tool/ software. Good knowledge of ERP. • Excellent analytical and organizational skills combined with ability to multi-task and produce accurate results under pressure. • Ability to efficiently write and synthesize information in a clear and concise manner. • Ability to clearly and articulately present concepts and procedures on a broad range of CRM issues. • Ability to interpret policy and apply correctly. • High level of integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise judgment with respect to sensitive information.

The duty station will be Cairo, which is a family duty station with a wide range of services (health, education and leisure) and good living conditions. Cairo (and Egypt) has long been a center of the region’s political and cultural life, with high levels of tourism. Like other similar cities, Cairo offers good quality of life in terms of access to shopping centers, banks, medical services, educational facilities, cultural events, etc. The Arab Republic of Egypt has a unique geographical position in Northeast Africa, at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, on the Mediterranean and Red Sea, and its connection to Sub Saharan Africa through the Nile Valley. The country is defined by desert and the Nile, the longest river on Earth. Egypt is bordered by the Gaza Strip and Israel to the northeast, the Gulf of Aqaba to the east, the Red Sea to the east and south, Sudan to the south and Libya to the west. With over 90 million inhabitants, two-thirds of which are below 30 years, Egypt is Africa's third most populous country after Nigeria and Ethiopia and has the highest population in the Arab world's most densely populated areas, especially in greater Cairo, Alexandria and other major cities in the Nile Delta. The country has witnessed significant political and economic changes since 2011. Through this transition, which includes periods of political unrest, the main income sources of the economy have been negatively impacted, particularly in the tourism sector, as well as revenues from the Suez Canal, oil and remittances from Egyptians working abroad, affected by the global economy. However, with the current political stability, tourism is getting improved, and touristic activities are going back to normal. UN staffs are not directly targeted in Egypt and for the most are vulnerable to being in the wrong place at the wrong time. It is recommended to keep dwell time in the immediate vicinity of military, police and other prominent official installations to the minimum.