SENIOR COORDINATION OFFICER
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Contract
This is a P-5 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 10 years of experience, depending on education.
Salary
The salary for this job should be between 161,425 USD and 202,302 USD.
Salary for a P-5 contract in Apia
The international rate of 110,869 USD, with an additional 45.6% (post adjustment) at this the location, applies. Please note that depending on the location, a higher post adjustment might still result in a lower purchasing power.Please keep in mind that the salary displayed here is an estimation by UN Talent based on the location and the type of contract. It may vary depending on the organization. The recruiter should be able to inform you about the exact salary range. In case the job description contains another salary information, please refer to this one.
More about P-5 contracts and their salaries.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.
This position is based in UNEP's Asia and the Pacific Office located in Apia, Samoa.
Under the direct supervision of Regional Director and overall supervision of Deputy Executive Director, the Head of the sub-regional office serves as the advocate for the region and guides the development of a strategy for the effective implementation of UNEP programmes and projects in the sub-region, in cooperation with governments and operational partners in the sub-region. The incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:
Responsibilities- Oversees the development of sub-regional partnerships and carry out high level consultations with governments, regional and sub-regional organizations, private sector, major groups and stakeholders, including NGOs and other UN organizations, as well as donors, on environmental programmes and projects in the sub-region, with a focus on enhancing the capacity of countries in the sub-region, at their request, to integrate environmental considerations into their national, sub-regional and regional development processes. - Coordinates and contributes to UNEP’s strategic planning, including the Medium-Term Strategy, Programme of Work, alignment of sustainable development goals and sub-regional environmental priorities, in coordination with the Regional Office, Policy and Programme Division and regional sub-programme coordinators, in support to regional, sub-regional and national priorities. - Evaluates policy and programme needs and mechanisms for the delivery of products and services to meet the needs of the sub-region; ensure that sub-regional priorities are given precedence. - Advises the Regional Director on policy initiatives and programme issues for interagency consultations including regional UN Development Group (UNDG) and intergovernmental meetings of ministers or other high level officials taking place within, and concerning, the sub-region. - Assists governments in the sub-region in co-ordinating and in organizing and convening intergovernmental meetings of policy makers and technical experts to formulate, adopt and implement sub-regional and national environmental programmes and/or projects. - Monitors progress of activities and projects in the sub-region and assess the appropriateness and effectiveness of results achieved. - Organizes group meetings and training workshops targeted at decision-makers in government, industry or communities. - Undertakes fundraising efforts to support implementation of UNEP's programme of work in the sub-region. - Performs other duties as required.
Competencies Professionalism: Ability to identify key strategic issues, opportunities and risks. Ability to establish and maintain relationships with a broad range of individuals and institutions to understand needs and gain support. Ability to generate and communicate broad and compelling organizational direction; Ability to develop strategies and communicate clearly links between the organization's strategy and programme of work the region's and sub-region's and countries' goals; Demonstrated ability to provide innovative technical leadership by performing and/or overseeing the planning, development, and management of operation; Demonstrated ability to negotiate, apply good judgment and the ability to influence others to reach agreement; Mastery of diverse scope of capacity building and a clear vision of UNEP's role at the national, sub-regional, regional and global levels; Ability to resolve complex and politically sensitive problems with governments, cooperating institutions, and other stakeholders. 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.
Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively. Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately. Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication. Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience. Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
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 and 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.
Leadership: Serves as a role model that other people want to follow. Empowers others to translate vision into results. Is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives. Establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support. Anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions. Drives for change and improvement; does not accept the status quo. Shows the courage to take unpopular stands. Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work; demonstrates knowledge of strategies and commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing.
Education Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Environmental Studies, Economics, Law, Social Sciences, Political Science or related discipline, or the equivalent combination of education and experience in a relevant field. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work Experience A minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible work in a field associated with this post, including five (5) years at the international level, with relevant work experience in the region, and extensive experience in research, evaluation and policy development is required.
Experience in managing programmes or projects in a regional or sub-regional is required.
Experience working on partnership and resource mobilization issues in or with an international organization at a regional or sub regional level is required.
Experience in drafting and overseeing the preparation of policy briefings, analytical reports and papers, as well as high level representation 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 desirable.
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 For this position, applicants from the following Member States, which are unrepresented or underrepresented in the UN Secretariat as of 31 December 2021, are strongly encouraged to apply: Afghanistan, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahrain, Belize, Brunei Darussalam, Cabo Verde, China, Comoros, Cuba, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Djibouti, Dominica, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Grenada, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Israel, Japan, Kiribati, Kuwait, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Monaco, Namibia, Nauru, Norway, Oman, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Qatar, Republic of Korea, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, San Marino, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Sudan, Timor-Leste, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, United Arab Emirates, United States of America, Vanuatu, Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela.
Appointment against this position is for an initial period of one year and may be subject to extension.
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