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Job Title: PROGRAMME OFFICER (Project Post), P3 Department/ Office: United Nations Environment Programme Duty Station: GENEVA Posting Period: 3 September 2012-16 November 2012 Job Opening number:12-PGM-UNEP-24285-R-GENEVA (X) United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity Org. Setting and Reporting The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the United Nations system’s designated entity for addressing environmental issues at the global and regional level. Its mandate is to coordinate the development of environmental policy consensus by keeping the global environment under review and bringing emerging issues to the attention of governments and the international community for action. UNEP’s Division of Technology, Industry and Economics (DTIE) works with international and nongovernmental organizations, national and local governments, business and industry to develop and implement policies, strategies and practices that are cleaner and safer, incorporate environmental costs, use natural resources efficiently, reduce pollution and risks for humans and the environment, and enable the implementation of conventions and international agreements. This post is located in the Chemicals Branch of the DTIE in Geneva. Under the overall supervision of the Head of the Branch and the daily supervision of Strategic Approach to International Chemicals Management (SAICM) Secretariat Coordinator, the incumbent will be responsible for the following functions: Responsibilities Support the SAICM Coordinator, organize meetings, prepare meeting documents, coordinate venue arrangements, registration and travel; In coordination with the Administrative Officer of the Chemicals Branch, DTIE, and UNEP Budget and Fund Management Services, prepare project documents and agreements for certification and signature to initiate approved Quick Start Programme (QSP) trust fund project; Prepare project amendments to facilitate continuation of ongoing projects; Declare open each application round, invite project proposals and undertake the initial screening for eligibility and completeness of project proposals; Prepare project summaries for the consideration of the QSP Trust Fund Implementation Committee; Prepare guidance to stakeholders in the initiation of project proposals; Prepare meeting documents for major meetings such as conferences or inter-sessional regional meetings; Monitor performance in relation to targets and indicators set out in the QSP business plan; Monitor project implementation by requesting and receiving project reports on a biannual basis and consolidating information for the consideration of the QSP Governing bodies; Perform any other duties as required. Competencies Professionalism: Takes initiative and consistently drives for high quality performance for self and team; strong inter-personal skills, including the ability to manage challenging multi-stakeholder processes; anticipates and manages risk; 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: Ability to speak and write clearly and effectively; ability to communicate effectively with audiences of various levels of seniority and technical knowledge, tailoring language, tone, style and format appropriately; sound working knowledge of media networks; ability to communicate with various stakeholders in politically sensitive situations with diplomacy and tact. 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 works. Education Advanced university degree (Masters or equivalent) in social sciences, public administration, business administration or related field. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Work Experience A minimum of five years of professional experience in programme management in a relevant field, including minimum of three years at the international level. Experience in governmental or intergovernmental organizations is desirable. Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of other United Nations official languages is an advantage. Assessment Method Evaluation of qualified candidates for this position may include a substantive assessment which will be followed by a competency-based interview. Special Notice Staff members are subject to the authority of 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. This is a project post with initial two years funding only and may be subject to extension . All applicants are strongly encouraged to apply online as soon as possible after the job opening has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the job opening. Online applications will be acknowledged where an email address has been provided. If you do not receive an e-mail 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 send an email to recruitment@unon.org, quoting the job opening number in the subject header of your email. United Nations Considerations The United Nations shall place 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. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment. No Fee THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS. Source: UN Careers.

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