PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER, P3

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L’entreprise : ONU

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 overall objective of UNEP’s Economy Division is to encourage decision makers in government, local authorities and industry to develop and adopt policies, strategies and practices and technologies that promote sustainable patterns of consumption and production, make efficient use of natural resources, ensure safe management of chemicals and contribute to making trade and environment policies mutually supportive. The Division promotes the development, use and transfer of policies, technologies, economic instruments, managerial practices and other tools that assist in environmentally sound decision making and the building of corresponding activities. Please review internet address (http://www.unenvironment.org).

The position is located in the ’Partnership of Action on Green Economy’ within the Resources and Market Branch of the Economy Division in Geneva to support the Secretariat Services of the interagency programme. Under the overall Supervision of the Head of the Partnership of Action on Green Economy Secretariat Unit and the day-to-day supervision of the Senior Programme Management Officer the incumbent will strengthen the development, implementation and monitoring and evaluation of the programme with a focus on its country level operations and governance bodies.

Within delegated authority, the Programme Officer will be responsible for the following duties:

Description du poste

• Participates in the development, implementation and evaluation of assigned programmes, monitors and analyzes country programme development and implementation; reviews relevant workplans, results frameworks, sustainability plans and reports; identifies problems and issues to be addressed and proposes corrective actions; liaises with partner agencies and country partners, identifies and tracks follow-up actions.
• Performs consulting assignments, in collaboration with the programme partners, by planning and facilitating workshops and knowledge exchange, and by assisting in developing follow-up actions.
• Researches, analyzes and presents information related to economic transformation policy advice gathered from diverse sources.
• Assists in policy and strategy development, including the review and analysis of issues and trends, preparation of evaluations or other research activities and studies.
• Undertakes survey initiatives; designs data collection tools; reviews, analyzes and interprets responses, identifies problems and issues and prepares conclusions.
• Prepares and reviews written outputs, e.g., draft background papers, analysis, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications.
• Provides substantive support to consultative and governance meetings, conferences, including proposing agenda topics, identifying participants, and the preparation of documents, presentations and summaries.
• Undertakes outreach activities; conducts orientation programmes and training workshops, seminars for knowledge exchange, makes presentations on assigned topics/activities.
• Participates in or lead field missions, including provision of guidance to external consultants, government officials and other parties and drafting mission summaries.
• Coordinates activities related to budget and funding (preparation and presentation of programme allocations and expenditures, progress reports, financial summaries) and prepares related documents/reports (pledging, work programme, programme budget).
• Collects and analyzes data to identify trends or patterns and provide insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods to enable data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting
• Performs other duties as required.

Description du profil

PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to economic policy reforms and sustainable development. Ability to identify issues, analyze and participate in the resolution of issues/problems. Ability to conduct data collection using various methods. Conceptual analytical and evaluative skills to conduct independent research and analysis, including familiarity with and experience in the use of various research sources, including electronic sources on the internet, intranet and other databases. Ability to apply judgment in the context of assignments given, plan own work and manage conflicting priorities. Ability to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management. 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. 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 audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

PLANNING & 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.