PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER

Overview

Manage and represent UNEP's programme activities in Afghanistan

You have:

• Minimum of seven years of relevant and progressive leadership experience in international environmental projects.
• At least five years working with governments and civil society in developing country field environments.
• Exposure to climate change adaptation initiatives and environmental resilience approaches.
• Proven experience with project management including planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Fluency in oral and written English is required.
• Working knowledge of Pashto or Dari are an asset.
• Advanced university degree in environmental or political sciences or related field.
• Experience of working in a post-conflict setting is desirable.

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

The salary for this job should be between 124,993 USD and 161,152 USD.

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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. Crisis Management Branch (CMB) provides cutting-edge environmental science and expertise to countries affected by or vulnerable to conflicts and disasters. The post is located within the Crisis Management Branch, at Kabul duty station in Afghanistan.

Responsibilities A. Representation 1.Attend and actively participate in UN Country Team (UNCT), Security Management Team (SMT), Programme Management Team (PMT) and other UN fora meetings as the representative of UN Environment. 2.Act as the United Nations Environment Programme, Crisis Management Branch’s (CMB) focal point in Afghanistan including with donors and other national and international partners. B. Security 1.Act as the Afghanistan security focal point for United Nations Environment Programme Kabul office. 2.Liaise with the UNDSS on all security and safety matters. 3.Make security and safety-related operational decisions in relation to United Nations Environment Programme staff, assets and systems, as and when circumstances require it.

C. Programme Implementation 1.Supervise the finalisation of the United Nations Environment Programme’s overall programme in Afghanistan in a professional and efficient manner. 2.Manage the closure of the activities of United Nations Environment Programme’s project portfolio in Afghanistan, including the project recruitment, management and supervision of national and international United Nations Environment Programme staff and consultants. 3.Ensure the plans of United Nations Environment Programme is communicated to all UNCT members 4.Communicate with the main project partners, including the National Environmental Protection Agency (NEPA), Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock (MAIL), and the Afghanistan National Disaster Management Authority (ANDMA) UNEPs planned transition from a country based operation. 5.Liaise and coordinate with other United Nations Environment Programme’s divisions and branches, as required during the transition period. 6.Oversee the preparation and organization of all United Nations Environment Programme missions relating to programme implementation and closure, to Afghanistan including travel, accommodation, site visits and meetings.

D. Monitoring and Evaluation 1Prepare the work plan for orderly closure of the Afghanistan programme. 2Provide regular reports on the state of security and progress of the projects as well as on important political and environmental developments of interest to United Nations Environment Programme. 3Ensure lessons learned are documented and followed in the implementation of key project activities. 4Ensure a functioning Monitoring and Evaluation and Reporting system across United Nations Environment Programme’s project portfolio. 5Ensure Accountability framework is in place and functioning

E. Donor Relations 1.Prepare documents and presentations for fundraising purposes, and in participate in donor meetings as required. 2.Prepare communications materials for United Nations Environment Programme’s outreach activities including presentations, speeches, press releases, and display boards.

F. Human resource Management 1.Effectively coordinates actions relative to the administration of human resource activities, e.g., recruitment, placement, promotion 2.Oversee performance appraisal, job classification reviews, separation of staff members, training, etc., ensuring consistency in the application of UN rules and procedures.

Competencies Professionalism – Excellent knowledge of environmental management tools. Knowledge of the structure and policies of national environmental authorities. Knowledge of United Nations and UN humanitarian and development framework. Knowledge of Afghanistan, its history, political setting, and environmental challenges. Ability to identify strategic issues, opportunities and risks.

Planning and organizing - Proven ability to work under pressure and to use limited resources effectively, conducting risk analysis and applying contingency measures to adjust plans and resources effectively.

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 decisions, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

Education Advanced university degree in environmental or political sciences or related field. A first university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree.

Work Experience A minimum of seven years of relevant and progressive leadership experience in international environmental projects, with at least five years working with governments and civil society in developing country field environments, is required Exposure to climate change adaptation initiatives, environmental resilience approaches, and management of GEF projects is an asset Experience of working in a post-conflict setting is desirable. Proven experience with different aspects of project management including development, planning, implementation, evaluation and supervision of environmental experts and donor relations, is an asset

Languages English and French are the official languages of the UN Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Working knowledge of Pashto or Dari are an asset. Knowledge of other official UN languages is an additional asset.

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

Special Notice This is a Temporary Job Opening (TJO). Appointment against this post is for a limited duration (six months) and does not carry any expectancy, legal or otherwise, of renewal. 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. All applicants are strongly encouraged to apply on-line as soon as possible after the job opening has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the job opening. On-line applications will be acknowledged where an email address has been provided. If you do not receive an e-mail acknowledgement within 24 hours of submission, hour application may not have been received, in such cases, please resubmit the application, if necessary. If the problem persists, please seek technical assistance through the Inspira "Need Help?" link.

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.

Internal Applicants – when completing the PHP, ensure ALL fields, ALL professional experience and contact information are completed and up to date. This information is the basis for the hiring manager to assess your eligibility and suitability for the position and to contact you.

Individual contractors and consultants who have worked within the UN Secretariat in the last six months, irrespective of the administering entity, are ineligible to apply for professional and higher temporary or fixed-term positions and their applications will not be considered.

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.

Internal Applicants – when completing the PHP, ensure ALL fields, ALL professional experience and contact information are completed and up to date. This information is the basis for the hiring manager to assess your eligibility and suitability for the position and to contact you.

Individual contractors and consultants who have worked within the UN Secretariat in the last six months, irrespective of the administering entity, are ineligible to apply for professional and higher temporary or fixed-term positions and their applications will not be considered.

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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