PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER, P4

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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 located in the Science and Technical Assistance Branch of the Secretariat of the Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and their Disposal, the Rotterdam Convention on the Prior Informed Consent Procedure for Certain Hazardous Chemicals and Pesticides in International Trade and the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants, in Geneva. Under the overall supervision and guidance of the Chief of Branch, the incumbent has the following responsibilities:

Description Du Poste

• Develops, implements and evaluates assigned programmes/projects, monitors and analyzes programme/project development and implementation; reviews relevant documents and reports; identifies problems and issues to be addressed and initiates corrective actions; liaises with relevant parties; ensures follow-up actions.
• Leads and coordinates the work of scientific and technical bodies of the conventions and organize, prepare, or supervise the development of, scientific papers, reports and analyses.
• Coordinates and participates in the organization of meetings of the Conference of the Parties (COPs), their subsidiary bodies and other meetings; provides substantive input through the preparation of documents, presentations and other activities; coordinating inter-sessional work of the COPs and their subsidiary bodies, including follow-up on decisions and related actions.
• Performs consulting assignments, in collaboration with the client, by planning consultative meetings, workshops, or through other interactive sessions and assisting in developing the action plan the client will use to manage the change.
• Researches, analyzes and presents information gathered from diverse sources.
• Provides expert advice on programmatic and policy issues, on technical assistance and coordinates policy development, including the review and analysis of issues and trends, preparation of impact evaluations or other research activities and studies.
• Gathers information from stakeholders; reviews, analyzes and interprets responses, identifies problems/issues/needs and prepares conclusions and recommendations.
• Organizes and prepares written outputs, e.g. draft background papers, analysis, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications.
• Provides substantive backstopping to consultative and other meetings, conferences, to include proposing agenda topics, identifying participants, preparation of documents and presentations.
• Initiates and coordinates outreach activities; conducts capacity building and training workshops, seminars, makes presentations on assigned topics/activities; and provides guidance to experts and consultants.
• Leads and/or participates in missions, including provision of guidance to external consultants, government officials and other partners and drafting mission summaries.
• Coordinates activities related to budget funding (programme/project preparation and submissions, progress and final reports, financial statements, and prepares related documents/reports (pledging, work programme, programme budget.
• Coordinates and integrates work of the unit with other units and with other United Nations agencies, NGOs, international scientific organizations and other partners; establishes and maintains cooperation and linkage with partners.
• Provides guidance to programme and project managers on project design and formulation; organizes and conducts working sessions with managers and staff.
• Performs other related duties as required.
  

Description Du Profil

PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to particular sector, including science and technical assistance, functional area or other specialized field. Ability to identify issues, analyze and participate in the resolution of issues/problems. Ability to develop sources for data collection. 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 produce reports and papers on technical issues. Ability to apply UN rules, regulations, policies and guidelines in work situation. 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 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.

JUDGEMENT/DECISION MAKING: Identifies the key issues in a complex situation and comes to the heart of the problem quickly. Gathers relevant information before making a decision. Considers positive and negative impacts of decisions prior to making them. Makes decisions with an eye to the impact on others and on the Organization. Proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation based on all available information. Checks assumptions against facts. Determines that the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision. Makes tough decisions when necessary.