Environmental Management Advisor - When Actually Employed Consultancy

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Overview

Advise on environmental management and sustainability strategies

You have:

• Master's degree (or equivalent) in Environmental Studies, Engineering, Environmental Management, or related field.
• At least twelve years of postgraduate experience in environmental sustainability planning or policy-making.
• In-depth understanding of environmental sustainability and risk within the humanitarian sector.
• Excellent written and spoken English with the ability to write publishable reports.
• Working knowledge of another UN official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish).

JOB TITLE:

Environmental Management Advisor

TYPE OF CONTRACT:

UNIT/DIVISION:

WAE

Environmental Unit (MSDI)

DUTY STATION (City, Country):

DURATION:

Remote

120 working days, within the period 01 Feb 2022 - 31 December 2022

WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and

encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information,

gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status, physical or mental disability.

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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT

WFP strives to be a leader in environmental sustainability within the UN system. In pursuit of this goal, WFP adopted a new Environmental Policy in February 2017, which commits the organization to avoid unintended harm to the environment, its beneficiaries, or any other affected populations as a result of our operations and programmes, and to maximize environmental benefits. The policy is jointly implemented by the Management Services Division (MSD) and by the Programme - Humanitarian and Development Division (PRO). The policy is implemented through the application of WFP's Environmental and Social Sustainability Framework (ESSF).

The Environmental Sustainability Advisor is hosted by the Environmental Unit within the Infrastructure and Facilities Management Branch (MSDI) and supports WFP in general and MSDI and country offices in particular on strategic matters related to the implementation of the Environmental Policy and the ESSF, focusing primarily on issues related to managing the environmental impacts of WFP support operations.

ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

The following is a non-exhaustive list of accountabilities and tasks to be assigned within the contracting period. Additional tasks may be added depending on the engagement of WFP in new initiatives or related workstreams through the contract period, while equally, some tasks may be deprioritised. Expected level of effort for each area of work and related deliverables will be agreed on prior to the commencement of each workstream, depending on the nature of the work and level of engagement required.

• Review the Country Strategic Plan development process, guidance materials and budget template to identify potential entry points for inclusion of environmental management system (EMS) components to help country offices manage environmental risk from their support operations in 2nd generation CSPs.
• Building on programme-specific thematic guidance on safeguards, develop thematic EMS-related guidance for key functional areas (e.g. within supply chain, TEC).
• Preparation of documentation and support materials for the update to Executive Board on WFP’s Environmental Policy.
• Finalise ED Circular on WFP carbon tax and support HQ units and COs in implementing the provisions of the circular once signed.
• Follow ICRC greenhouse gas accounting workstream on programme-related scope 3 emissions. Conduct data collection and analysis for WFP to test suggested scope 3 methodology.
• Develop sustainability content for WFP Global Fleet Center monthly reports
• Research and prepare documentation for executive management for high-level UN and humanitarian events e.g. UN Environment Assembly, Stockholm+50, UN Environment Management Group annual meeting.
• Follow UN and humanitarian environment-related coordination networks/events (e.g. Environment Management Group, Environment and Humanitarian Action Network, Humanitarian Network and Partnerships Week) to ensure WFP maintains an active role in related workstreams.
• Complete training material content and review final product for an introductory course on WFP Environmental and Social Standards.
• Develop an implementation and monitoring plan for WFP’s Environmental Plan of Action (EPACT) 2020-2030 and related UN Sustainability Strategy Phase I and II requirements.
• Develop donor relations guidance material on the inclusion of environmental considerations into funding proposals e.g. new DG-ECHO minimum environmental requirements, German Federal Foreign Office initiative on greening humanitarian assistance

An additional 20 days is set aside for undefined tasks to be assigned by PRO-C or other HQ units in relation to Environmental Policy or ESSF implementation, and in mutual agreement with the supervisor, requestor and consultant.

• Related guidance for country strategic plans
• EMS thematic guidance prepared as required
• Supporting documentation for Environmental Policy update to EB
• Approved ED Circular on carbon tax
• Environmental Plan of Action
• Sustainability content for inclusion in global fleet reports
• Relevant meetings of UN/humanitarian environment networks are attended; meeting notes are prepared, including suggestions for WFP engagement in relevant workstreams; background notes and talking points prepared as required for senior management attendance
• provided meetings of UN-EMG working groups on UN Model Approach, UN Sustainability Strategy, and Environment & Human Rights attended
• Environmental and social standards training complete
• EPACT implementation and monitoring plan
• Donor relations guidance materials developed

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QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Education:

• Master's degree (or equivalent) in: Environmental Studies, Engineering, Environmental Management, Natural Resources Management, Development Studies, or other related field.

  • Specialized education (PhD or equivalent experience) in: environmental policy making, sustainability studies

  Experience:

• At least twelve (12) years of postgraduate (post-Master's) experience in public sector management, research, or development cooperation related to environmental and social sustainability planning, programming, or policy-making.

  • Experience in the design and/or application of environmental and social sustainability safeguards and related tools within the UN and/or humanitarian context would be beneficial

  Knowledge & Skills:

• In-depth understanding of environmental sustainability and risk and its links and application within the humanitarian sector;

  • Excellent ability to coordinate across multiple units and organizations;
  • General knowledge of UN system networks, policies, rules, regulations and procedures;
  • Knowledge of WFP institutional structure and processes would be a strong asset.

  Languages:

• Excellent written and spoken English, with the ability to write publishable reports

  • Working knowledge of English (proficiency/level C) and intermediate knowledge (intermediate/level B) of another UN official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish). Written and oral proficiency in English is essential.

  Closing date 9 FEBRUARY 2022

  Terms and Conditions

WFP offers a competitive compensation package that will be determined by the position requirements, contract type, and selected candidate’s qualifications and experience.

http://www.wfp.org Click on: “Our work” and “Countries” to learn more about WFP’s operations.

All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.

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