ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS OFFICER

Contract

This is a P-4 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 7 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

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Org. Setting and Reporting This is position is located in the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) as part of the integrated system between Resident Coordinator (RC) and UNSOM, in Mogadishu, Somalia. The position is financed by General Temporary Assistance (GTA) funding.

Under the direct supervision of the Head of the Integrated Office of the DSRSG/HC/RC, the Environmental Affairs Officer will be part of the Climate and Environmental Unit and supports the establishment, implementation, monitoring and revision of the mission’s Environmental Mandate as per the latest Security Council Resolution.

Responsibilities Within limits of delegated authority, the incumbent will be responsible for the performance of the following duties:

Policy and Guidance / Planning - Support the Mission leadership in implementing the environmental mandate and draft relevant specific guidance for the mission (including directives, Standard Operating Procedures, etc.); - Coordinate the development of and monitor the implementation of the Mandate, including data collection and reporting; liaise with data owners to ensure that the mission’s Environmental Mandate and Risk Management System is completed and submitted; - Produce the Missions Environmental Emergency Preparedness Plan with relevant offices.

Management - Support the administration and recruitment of personnel of the environmental unit. - Coordinate with the Environment Unit to ensure cooperation across the Mission, UNSOS, ATMIS and the UN agencies.

Environmental Monitoring and Risk Management - Undertake regular environmental inspections in projects and programmes across the UN AFPs, priority potential risks and possible improvement of performance, provide recommendations accordingly; - Conduct environmental assessments and surveys of operations in the mission, including Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) in liaison with relevant sections; - Produce the mission’s Environmental Baseline Study (EBS), if no such study has been done, or update existing EBS as necessary; - Maintain a record of environmental issues and actions thereon at the mission, focusing specifically on the political issues, including, for example, a list of potentially politically sensitive environmental issues. - Liaise with relevant sections and Military and Police Environmental Focal points to get a regular update on Climate related Security Events. - Investigate complaints or reports of pollution, contamination, and other environment-related incidents; - Report and recommend to the Head of the Integrated Office to undertake such measures as may be required to prevent or mitigate environmental problems; - Advise relevant officers or offices on environmental issues arising from the assessments, studies and plans, including environmental information relevant to the operations of the mission.

Awareness and Training / Mainstreaming - Promote awareness on environmental and climate change issues; - Provide an environmental briefing to all mission personnel including police and military contingents during their induction training; - Mainstream environment and climate change into mission-level SOPs, and other relevant guidance and processes; - Engage with contractors, in close coordination with contract management colleagues, on responsibilities when relevant;

Coordination and Partner Relations - Liaise on environmental issues with local authorities relevant to United Nations bodies and agencies present in the country or region, as well as regional organizations and diplomatic community when relevant; - Carry out any other tasks required to support the delivery of the Environment mandate and the environmental objectives of the mission as directed by the Mission leadership.

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 conduct 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.

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 & 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 (Master’s degree or equivalent) in environmental management, environmental science, environmental engineering, environmental law or related area. 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 7 years of progressively responsible experience in the environmental management field with a national government/administration, non-governmental organizations or international organization is required.

Experience in evaluation and oversight of environmental compliance is required

Experience in Environmental Impact assessments and/or Environmental/Climate governance is desirable

Experience in Climate and Environmental programme management is desirable

Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position fluency in English, (both oral and written) is required.

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

Special Notice 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.

• This position is financed by General Temporary Assistance (GTA) funding and is temporarily available for an initial duration through 31 December 2023. Further extension is subject to availability of funding.

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.

• 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.

• Staff members of the United Nations common system organizations who will reach the mandatory age of separation or retirement within the duration of the current temporary need period are not eligible to apply. Submitting an application or selection for the current temporary job opening does not delay or increase the mandatory age of separation.

• 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.

  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.

Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process.

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.

Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.

The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.

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No Fee THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.