Programme Management Assistant

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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.

At the 1992 Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro, world leaders agreed on a comprehensive strategy for 'sustainable development'. One of the key agreements adopted at Rio was the Convention on Biological Diversity. The Convention has three main objectives: the conservation of biological diversity, the sustainable use of its components, and the fair and equitable sharing of the benefits arising from the use of genetic resources. The Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (SCBD) is located in Montreal and is administered by United Nations Environment Programme.

This post is located in the Convention on Biological Diversity, Office of the Executive Secretary (OES). Under the overall guidance of the Head of the Access Benefit- Sharing Protocol Unit (ABS) and the direct supervision of the Programme Management Officer responsible for the ABS Clearing-House, the incumbent of the post will perform the following functions:

Responsibilities A. Provide planning and implementation support, in collaboration with relevant programme managers, for capacity-building, awareness-raising and technical support to governments and other stakeholders with respect to the ABS Clearing-House: i) Provides technical assistance to government officials and other stakeholders to resolve issues related to capacity-building and technical support on the ABS Clearing-House; ii) Monitors status, tracks and analyzes progress related to national implementation of the Protocol and the work done on capacity-building, awareness raising and technical support for the ABS Clearing-House; iii) Ensures all communications, outputs, services provided are properly categorized, updated and recorded and that the requisite follow up actions have been initiated with a view to ensure all issues are resolved in a prompt and organized manner; iv) Develops and maintains productive collaboration with government officials, and other users of the ABS Clearing-House, by identifying their needs and matching them with the appropriate support, keeping them informed on updates and changes to the system, and by anticipating problems and suggesting improved solutions; v) Performs review and analysis of official submissions from governments, as well as, other stakeholders and propose adjustments and improvements to improve the quality of and information submitted when needed; vi) Assists in the preparation and drafting of capacity-building, technical support, correspondence and related communication material; vii) Provides reliable assistance in the coordination, preparation, organization of face-to-face trainings, presentations and webinars for government officials and other stakeholders.

B. Support Secretariat’s work in the administration and implementation of the ABS Clearing-House: i) Contributes to and assists in the preparation of relevant official documents, reports, proposals, budgets, notifications and other relevant materials; ii) Contributes to the preparation of reports and reviews by generating a variety of periodic and ad hoc reports, statistical tables, graphic content, and other background materials/notes; iii) Performs user testing of the functionality of the ABS Clearing-House and related IT systems, suggests improvements, identifies and initiates follow-up on the resolution of issues; iv) Coordinates and supports the translation of the website (importing/exporting of translation packages, coordinating translations with others websites, managing issues related to budget, contracts and procurement of translation services); v) Provides reliable assistance in the coordination, preparation, organization of relevant meetings and capacity-building activities; vi) Prepares, maintains and updates files (electronic and paper) and internal databases (for example on national focal points, publishing authorities, and offline submissions and contacts); vii) Drafts correspondence and communications related to the ABS Clearing-House, including work plan and budgets, notifications, statements, as well as prepares contributions for a variety of periodic reports.

C. Manages the system to monitor and track government and stakeholder progress and engagement related to information-sharing and the ABS Clearing-House: i) Maintains and manages the system to track bugs, issues, supports requests and all interactions with government officials and other stakeholders related to the ABS Clearing-House and the technical support helpdesk; ii) Provides statistics, reports, analysis and review of the issue tracking knowledge base and the information on the ABS Clearing-House. iii) Supports the monitoring and evaluation of the ABS Clearing-House and related activities and materials by carrying out targeted surveys and compiling feedback.

D) Assists in the overall capacity-building, awareness-raising, technical support and communication work for the Nagoya Protocol and related SCBD activities.

E) Performs and carries out other activities and duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Competencies PROFESSIONALISM: Excellent knowledge and understanding of the Nagoya Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources and the Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits Arising from their Utilization and use of the ABS Clearing-House; 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 calms in stressful situations.

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 Completion of High School Diploma or equivalent is required. Computer skills using the Microsoft Suite advanced features in particular Microsoft Excel is required. Supplementary training in administration, programme, project management or other related field is required.

Work Experience A minimum of seven years of progressive work experience in environmental issues, communications, user-experience design, technical writing or related areas is required. Experience working in an international organization or multicultural environment is desirable. Experience in Access and Benefit-Sharing (ABS) Protocol and use of the ABS Clearing-House is desirable.

Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of other UN languages 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 may include a substantive assessment which will be followed by a competency-based interview.

Special Notice Appointment against this post is for an initial period of one year and may be subject to extension. This position is subject to local recruitment pursuant to staff rule 4.4 of the United Nations Staff Rules. All staff in the General Service and related categories shall be recruited in the country or within commuting distance of each office, irrespective of their nationality and of the length of time they may have been in the country. A staff member subject to local recruitment shall not be eligible for the allowances or benefits exclusively applicable to international recruitment. External candidates will be considered only when no suitable internal candidate from the duty station is identified. The candidate is responsible for any travel expenses incurred to take-up the appointment.

Staff members are subject to the authority of and assignment by 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.

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.

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At the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs. The United Nations is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The United Nations recruits and employs staff regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds or disabilities. Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application.

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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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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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