PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER

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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. UNEP’s sub programme on Resource Efficiency works with international and national partners, providing technical assistance and advisory services for the implementation of sustainable consumption and production (SCP), green economy, green financing, green cities and other related areas; and strengthening the environmental management capacity of developing countries and countries with economies in transition. In Asia Pacific, UNEP operates through its Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific and works in 41 countries in the region.

This position is based in UNEP, Asia and the Pacific Office in Bangkok, Thailand.

Under the overall supervision of the Regional Director and the direct supervision of the Regional Resource Efficiency Coordinator, the Programme Management Officer, under the EU funded SWITCH-Asia Programme’s Regional Policy advocacy Component, will be responsible for the following duties:

Responsibilities •Develop and implement detailed activities for SWITCH-Asia II project on the regional policy advocacy component to mainstream sustainable consumption and production at national and regional level with attention to green finance as an entry point and to build capacity for the uptake of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 12 and related SDGs. •Analyse, consolidate, and track trends in the policies and gaps in the region for sustainable consumption and production, especially the mainstreaming of green finance, from various entry points such as, but not limited to, energy, natural resources, materials, cities, transport, etc. Scope, develop and implement partnership activities, as well as manage relationships to contribute to the outcomes of the project to facilitate access to green finance for the implementation of policies and regulatory frameworks in promoting sustainable consumption and production working with all the team members. I. SCP regulatory framework advocated at regional, sub-regional and national level shared globally and with other regions (e.g. reporting on SCP related SDGs on SCP and SCP mainstreaming): - Lead the design and implementation of regional/sub-regional partnership meetings through active involvement from regional/sub-regional bodies (public and private sectors), governments and stakeholders, with the purpose of developing case studies of sustainability, knowledge management products and networks with a focus on green finance to support various sectors for sustainable consumption and production and with respect to 1. Energy efficiency through sustainable financing and green technology, and 2. Waste impacts on environment, especially plastics, and closing the loop from regional to local focusing on procurement policies, standards, certification schemes, regulations, gender mainstreaming and economic instruments. - Mobilising intra-Asia regional and interregional (Especially Asia-Africa) dialogue on green finance and bringing global level attention to the regional SCP Roadmap implementation e.g. Asia Africa dialogue, SDG High Level Platform, UNFCC. - Facilitating and leveraging strategic regional partnerships, especially with the private Sector, for innovative green finance solutions to the accelerate regional SCP Roadmap implementation and national interventions, to inform policy entry points for stakeholders for sustainable consumption and production such as climate change commitments (adaptation and mitigation), SDGs, green economy and green technology, sustainability, gender and human wellbeing with a focus on green finance. II. SCP policy instruments effectively demonstrated in regional, sub-regional and national: •Facilitate Youth Thought Leadership on SCP including Young Professionals (public and private sector) training and mentoring initiatives on mainstreaming SCP in various sectors such as Energy, Plastics and Waste Management, Transport, and Cities with a focus on green finance. •Ensure the design and integration of SCP and green finance in SCP communications products especially targeted at policy outreach for consumers, the private sector and governments, and increasing the profile and visibility of successful innovations and leaders including at events, online and linking with UN Environment Campaigns such as # Beat Pollution, #Breathe Air, #Clean Seas. III. The uptake of SDG 12 and SCP related policies supported in the target countries: - Facilitate the linking between investors, finance solutions and infrastructure development to accelerate SCP regional/subregional dialogue on investment initiatives such as the One Belt One Road focusing on sustainable public procurement, green finance. - Produce policy assessments of best practices and trends in SCP and SDG 12 implementation at national and subregional levels including private sector engagements, delivery of SDG indicators, access to green finance and green financing. - Produce Policy Information Documents and ensure high visibility with Partners, media and institutions to increase the outreach of the Project’s outputs. - Develop and maintain narrative reporting for overall project for the donor (the European Commission) and UN Environment Programme and provide the updates in line with the reporting requirements. - Ensure integration of the activities of SWITCH Asia II with other UN Environment projects to increase impact and partnerships, and raise co-financing for project in related areas including energy efficiency, waste management, air pollution management, poverty alleviation, natural resources management and climate change mitigation. - Plan and monitor a Partnership Engagement Plan to ensure strong partners for sustainability of the activities and outputs. - Contribute to the communications of the project with substantial technical inputs, policy analysis and briefs, with timely delivery and proactive planning and initiative. - Provide substantive technical leadership to the Project Manager and team in the related areas especially on green finance including sustainable consumption and production, sustainable public procurement, sustainable tourism, sustainable food systems, sustainable lifestyles and education, consumer information and eco-labelling, sustainable buildings and construction, green economy, green financing and technologies. - Participate in or lead field missions, including provision of guidance to external consultants, government officials and other parties and drafting mission summaries. - Carry out the UN procedures and legal instruments for implementing partners, consultants and procurement and supervise consultants and staff. - Coordinate activities related to budget and funding (programme/project preparation and submissions, progress reports, financial statements.) and prepares related documents/reports (pledging, work programme, programme budget). - Conduct and contribute to activity and overall project monitoring, reporting and evaluation, including that of Programme and Finance. - Perform other duties as required.

Competencies Professionalism: Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to climate change adaptation planning, international climate finance and/or intergovernmental climate change negotiations. 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. 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 green finance and gender mainstreaming in environmental studies, natural resource management, science or a related discipline. A first-level university degree in combination with two years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in project or programme management or related area with a focus on policy analysis and outreach in the field of sustainable consumption and production, and/or resource efficiency, particularly in accessing, advocating for and mainstreaming of green technology for sustainable development, is required Experience working in Asia-Pacific region, especially with the private sector in finance and sustainability related issues and familiarity in mobilizing policy dialogue and partnerships is desirable.

Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.

NOTE: "Fluency equals a rating of "fluent" in all four areas (read, write, speak, understand) and "Knowledge of" equals a rating of "confident" in two of the four areas.

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 (364 days) 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.

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.

Pursuant to section 7.11 of ST/AI/2012/2/ Rev.1, candidates recruited through the young professionals programme who have not served for a minimum of two years in the position of their initial assignment are not eligible to apply to this position.

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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.

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