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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. The overall objective of UNEP's Economy Division is to encourage decision makers in government, local authorities and industry to develop and adopt policies, strategies and practices and technologies that promote sustainable patterns of consumption and production, make efficient use of natural resources, ensure safe management of chemicals and contribute to making trade and environment policies mutually supportive. It promotes the development, use and transfer of policies, technologies, economic instruments, managerial practices and other tools that assist in environmentally sound decision making and the building of corresponding activities.

This post is in UNEP's Economy Division, Energy and Climate Branch, Secretariat for the Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC), Paris duty station. Under direct supervision of the Head of the CCAC Secretariat, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:

Responsibilities 1. Project management and oversight for CCAC strategy implementation: •Oversee the development of partnership agreements for certification and signature to initiate CCAC trust fund projects, and/or project amendments to facilitate continuation of ongoing projects as required, and in close coordination with the administrative services of UNEP and UNOPS, and in accordance with the CCAC 2030 Strategy; •Oversee implementation of the agreements, and ensure swift corrections, as needed, revise outputs and reports, approve payments against quality delivery; and guide consultants with specific roles in supporting CCAC activities; •Provide reports to the CCAC governance on the overall management, monitoring and evaluation of projects in relation to specific projects; •Monitor performance of the implementation rates against indicators and goals/targets; and monitor funds deployed from the Trust Fund to projects, including assessing resources available, cashflow and on a regular basis revising budgets.

2. Partnership development and resource mobilization: •Provide support to Partner governments, cities, other stakeholders and actors in the initiatives, to develop, enhance and implement national policies and action plans to reduce SLCPs, including actively facilitating peer-to-peer engagement to Partners who commit to take strong action to substantially reduce their short-lived climate pollutant (SLCP) emissions at scale, and in specific sectors including agriculture; •Collaborate with partners to generate the enabling conditions for financing national and subnational SLCP actions, including the integration of SLCPs into development plans financed through external resources and through mobilizing funds to the CCAC Trust Fund.

3. Oversight and support to CCAC governance bodies: •Prepare CCAC governance meetings, leading the drafting of reports, background papers (including draft decisions), and presentations on progress; •Contribute to the development of annual workplans, budgeting and reporting in accordance with the CCAC 2030 Strategy, including for improvement of compliance with the ‘Partners in Action’ reporting and templates; •Liaise with other UNEP units and outside organizations that undertake ͞strategic collaborations͞ agreed with the CCAC, as well as other partner bodies as required to ensure effective implementation of the CCAC 2030 Strategy; •Coach team members and partners, as required.

4. Perform other duties as required.

Competencies PROFESSIONALISM: Proven knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to the Climate Change Coalition Fund; Ability to identify strategic issues, opportunities and risks. Solid understanding of the political environment and the programmes and activities of the UN system in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals; Ability to think and act strategically, to identify key emerging climate change issues and related policy implications. Ability to apply various United Nations rules and regulations in work situations; Conceptual analytical and evaluative skills to conduct independent research and analysis; Ability to identify issues, formulate opinions, make conclusions and recommendations. 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. Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

ACCOUNTABILITY: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and qualitystandards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.

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 (Masters degree or equivalent) in law, international relations, development studies, public administration, business administration, economics, environment or a related field. Additional degree in climate/atmospheric sciences is desirable. A first-level university degree in combination with two years qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience A minimum of seven years of relevant professional experience in programme management in a relevant field, is required. Three years, out of the seven, experience at the international level is required. Experience working with national governments is desirable. Experience working in the field of climate change or air quality is desirable

Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required. Fluency in French is desirable. Knowledge of another UN official language 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 for this position may include a substantive assessment, such as a written test, which will be followed by a competency-based interview by phone or teleconference.

Special Notice This position is open for recruitment for an initial period of one year and may be subject to extension. 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.

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 email acknowledgement within 24 hours of submission, your 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.

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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 or be appointed to any professional and higher temporary or fixed-term positions, within six months of the end of their current or most recent service. For such positions, at least six months need to have elapsed between the end of a consultancy or individual contract and the time of application and consideration for an appointment as a staff member under the Staff Rules and Regulations of the United Nations.

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.

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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