UNEP - Air Quality Specialist

Contract

This is a IPSA-11 contract. This kind of contract is known as International Personnel Services Agreement. It is normally internationally recruited only. It usually requires 7 years of experience, depending on education. More about IPSA-11 contracts.

Background

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Personal CV or P11, indicating all past positions held and their main underlying functions, their durations (month/year), the qualifications, as well as the contact details (email and telephone number) of the Candidate, and at least three (3) the most recent professional references of previous supervisors. A cover letter (maximum length: 1 page) indicating why the candidate considers himself/herself to be suitable for the position.

Travel:

a) UNDP will cover the cost of travel of the individual to the duty station, as well as their return to their home upon completion of their services. Travel costs are covered only in the event that the function will be undertaken physically in the duty station and excludes working from home arrangements.

b) Official travels between Riyadh and Jeddah may be undertaken during the assignment

Office/Unit/Project Description

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 Regional Office for West Asia delivers advisory services and capacity building support to countries to achieve environment and sustainable development objectives.

The Air Quality Specialist is required to fulfil the needs for expertise under air quality management. The objective of the expertise is to support the development of the National Air Quality Strategy for Saudi Arabia.

Institutional Arrangement

This consultancy is established at the West Asia Office within the framework of the Strategic Cooperation Agreement between UNEP and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Air Quality Specialist will report to the Programme Manager at UNEP West Asia Office.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the Programme Manager in UNEP West Asia Office and in coordination with the respective department in the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture in Saudi Arabia, the Air Quality Specialist will carry out, inter alia, the following duties & responsibilities:

• Develop scope of work, including conceptual framework, design, medium-term plan, and resource requirements, for the establishment and operation of a central unit to monitor air quality and emissions from the source as envisaged in the National Transformation Program.
• Assess existing and needed national capacities to model, forecast, and diagnose air quality parameters and state
• Propose an approach or system for regular preparations of inventory the sources of air pollutants and recommend programs and actions for mitigation and control, using international best practices and modern technologies
• Map out and assess existing air quality monitoring systems or networks with special reference to urban centres. Propose a conceptual framework and approach to developing air quality monitoring network and strategy taking into consideration future urban expansion
• Review the existing national environmental standards regarding air quality management and provide recommendations on updating them

Competencies

UN CORE VALUES AND COMPETENCIES

Professionalism:?Shows pride in work and 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.

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.

Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be "clients " and seeks to see things from clients' point of view; Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; Identifies clients' needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients' environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to the client.

Required Skills and Experience

Min. Academic Education

Master’s in Environmental Sciences or fields related to Air Quality or equivalent

Min. years of relevant Work experience

Minimum 7 years of experience in environmental management, laboratories and/or air quality management

Required skills and competencies

• Experience working in government or international organizations settings providing advisory and technical support in Environment Management and Air Quality;
• Professionalism;
• Client orientation;
• Communication;
• Planning and Organizing

Desired additional skills and competencies

• Planning and Organizing. Desired additional skills and competencies
• Previous practical experience in similar tasks and familiarity with numerical modelling and data analysis is a distinct advantage
• Knowledge of environment issues in Saudi Arabia is an asset
• PhD Degree is an asset

Required Language(s) (at working level)

Fluency in written and spoken English is required, proficiency in Arabic is preferred.

Professional Certificates

N/A