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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 post is located in the UNEP in Pretoria, South Africa. The incumbent will work under the direct supervision of the Director, UNEP Africa Office and will be responsible for the following:

Responsibilities 1.Implementation of the Programme of Work South Africa: Ascertain and maintain contact with the Government of South Africa on UNEP related matters; Identify national priorities and trends to support UNEP programmatic working the country; Coordinate and facilitate cooperation with the United Nations entities In South Africa particularly with UNDP with regard to developing and implementing joint programmes; Represent UNEP in the UN Country Team during d2sign and implementation of the UN Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF) and the Common Country Programme Action Plan (CCPAP) and during the preparation of the Common Country Assessments (CCA); Provide adequate support to the Regional Director in Regional Directors Team related activities.

2.Liaison with Secretariats, Regional and Sub-regional Bodies: Liaise with regional and subregional organizations such as the NEPAD Secretariat, Pan-African Parliament and SADC Secretariat and other organizations in support of implementing environmental initiatives and programmes in the sub region Including at country level.

3.Facilitate South South Cooperation: Engage and explore opportunities with the Government of South Africa for a country programme including those for South South cooperation among African countries with emphasis on facilitation of capacity building and technology transfer; liaise with UNEP Divisions for coordinated intervention and delivery of UNEP's technical and scientific assistance to South Africa and other SADC countries.

4.Resource Mobilization: Provide donor relations support and promote strategic partnership; undertake donors mapping and prepare donor profiles, define and implement strategic partnership framework; develop positive contacts and working relations with donors and all relevant partners; explore resource mobilization opportunities at the country and sub regional levels from all appropriate sources - Government, bilateral, multilateral and private sector; identify issues of strategic interest in which UNEP has a comparative advantage; analyze donor trends (donor policies, sectoral and geographic preferences, etc.); research and develop project concepts to approach potential source of funding.

5.Communication and Liaison: Keep the Regional Office of Africa updated on relevant environment and development matters in South Africa in particular and the SADC sub-region as a whole; facilitate a rapid, informed and timely response by UNEP to emerging issues in South Africa and other SADC countries; provide specific communication and outreach support; participate in and backstop related processes which will contribute to ensuring the visibility of UNEP in South Africa and other SADC countries.

6.Perform other relevant duties.

Competencies PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge of the UN system, including the UN common country programming process; Ability to manage complexities and adapt to changing environment in the One UN context; Focus on impact and results; Ability to operate effectively across organizational and country boundaries.

COMMUNICATION: Ability to express ideas clearly, concisely and persuasively, including ability to defend and explain difficult issues; Ability to draft/edit a variety of reports on UN policy issues and strategies relevant to own work.

TEAMWORK: Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships in a multi-cultural , multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity; Ability to lead and gain assistant c e and cooperation of others in a team endeavour; Ability to work independently and to participate effectively in a team based information sharing environment.

LEADERSHIP: Establishes and maintains relationship with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support; Ability to develop strategies and empower others to accomplish objectives and solve problems; Demonstrates knowledge of strategies and commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing.

MANAGING PERFORMANCE: Ability to appraise performance fairly and mentor staff; Delegates the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority; Accurately judges the amount of time and resources needed to accomplish a task and matches task to skills; Monitors progress against milestones and deadlines.

Education Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent), in environmental policy or science, natural resources management, development planning or related field is required. A first level university degree in combination with two years of qualifying experience maybe accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience Minimum of (10) ten years of experience in environmental or natural resources management is required. Five (5) years, of the ten (10) years, of experience at the international level is required. Experience in environmental/natural resources management, in a UN context in a developing region of the world is desirable. Experience of working in the context of delivering as one UN and of collaboration with UN Country Teams is desirable. Experience in implementing country-level or organizational environmental policies, guidelines and standards is desirable. Experience in resource mobilization 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 (speak, read, write and 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 Initial appointment against this post is for a 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.

Staff members of the United Nations Secretariat must fulfill the lateral move(s) requirements, or geographical to be eligible to apply for this vacancy. Staff members are requested to indicate all qualifying lateral or geographical move(s) in their Personal History Profile (PHP) and cover note.

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. An impeccable record for integrity and professional ethical standards is essential.

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 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.

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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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