Project Coordination Associate

Contract

This is a UNV International Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as International UN Volunteer. It is normally internationally recruited only. More about UNV International Specialist contracts.

The Early Warning and Assessment Division (EWAD) of UNEP is responsible for analyzing the state of the global environment, providing early warning information, and assessing global and regional environmental trends to catalyze and promote international cooperation and action on the environment. In response to requests from the Member States, the Climate Early Warning and Capacity Building Unit of EWAD builds country capacities in the collection, management, and use of environmental and climate data, information, and knowledge for early warning, planning, policy-making, preparedness, and response actions This is done through projects funded by funds such as the Global Environment Facility (GEF), Green Climate Fund (GCF), European Commission (EC), and a variety of other bilateral and multilateral donors. In addition, the Unit has been tasked to manage a project on “Capacity development for an inclusive science-policy interface using environmental information and knowledge systems at regional and country level” in the context of UNEP’s Science for Policy and Action Programme of UNEP.

Under the direct supervision of the Senior Programme Officer/Head of Unit, the UN Volunteer Specialist will undertake the following tasks:

· Support oversight, management, and monitoring of assigned projects to ensure they are on track and promptly resolve any issues. · Coordinate periodic progress reporting on assigned projects in UNEP, EC, and other specified formats, portals, and platforms. · Maintain and coordinate close communication with project focal points in different countries and regions, ensuring responsiveness to their requests. · Draft, review, and edit various documents, including reports, studies, and results-based project documentation, following applicable UNEP and donor standards. · Support the internalization and implementation of the project on “Capacity development for an inclusive science-policy interface using environmental information and knowledge systems at regional and country level” (Follow up to Benchmarking Report). · Support implementation of shared environmental information systems (SEIS) funded by the EC in close cooperation with relevant UNEP Regional Offices. · Revise project documentation by incorporating feedback from internal and external partners received during the project life cycle review, focusing on timeline accuracy, coherence of UNEP science-policy contributions, budget considerations, and stakeholder engagement, adhering to UNEP documentation standards. · Maintain an overview of the status of assigned project portfolio, issue alerts, and propose remedial measures when necessary. · Document good practices, lessons learned, and success stories in project implementation on various platforms. · Manage a document repository of individual country/region project files, projects documentation, budgetary and finance records, progress reports, technical reports, mission reports and correspondence, etc. · Support, follow up, and actively engage in the administrative coordination of project implementation activities. This includes establishing extensive liaison with various organizational units to initiate requests and secure necessary clearances for smooth project execution. · Performs other duties as required.

Furthermore, UN Volunteers are encouraged to integrate the UN Volunteers programme mandate within their assignment and promote voluntary action through engagement with communities in the course of their work. As such, UN Volunteers should dedicate a part of their working time to some of the following suggested activities:

· Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that mark International Volunteer Day). · Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country. · Provide annual and end-of-assignment self-reports on UN Volunteer actions, results, and opportunities. · Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc. · Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly arrived UN Volunteers. · Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible.

Results/expected outputs:

· Actively contributing as a team member within the UNEP – EWAD Division, providing efficient, timely, and client-friendly support with a focus on high-quality assistance to UNEP – EWAD and its beneficiaries. Focused on the effective development, management, and coordination of assigned science policy capacity development projects and initiatives. · The development of capacity through coaching, mentoring, and formal on-the-job training, when working with (including supervising) national staff or (non-) governmental counterparts, including Implementing Partners (IPs); · Age, Gender, and Diversity (AGD) perspective is systematically applied, integrated, and documented in all activities throughout the assignment · A final statement of achievements towards volunteerism for peace and development during the assignment, such as reporting on the number of volunteers mobilized, activities participated in and capacities developed

· Accountability · Judgement and decision-making · Creativity · Professionalism: · Integrity · Teamwork and respect for diversity: · Commitment to continuous learning · Communication · Flexibility · Genuine commitment towards the principles of voluntary engagement, which includes solidarity, compassion, reciprocity and self-reliance; and commitment towards UNEP’s mission and vision, as well as to the UN Core Values.

project/programme management or related field; a professional work experience at the national and/or international level.

· Excellent analytical skills and the ability to carry out desk research independently using a variety of sources; · Excellent writing skills in English are essential; · High Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing; · Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including government officials, grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development; · Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel; · Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Teams, Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment; · Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines; · Sound security awareness;

United Nations Volunteers is an equal opportunity programme that welcomes applications from qualified professionals. We are committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, care protected characteristics. As part of their adherence to the values of UNV, all UN Volunteers commit themselves to combat any form of discrimination, and to promoting respect for human rights and individual dignity, without distinction of a person’s race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin, or other status.

Note on Covid-19 vaccination requirements

Selected candidates for certain occupational groups may be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) in line with the applicable host entity’s policy