Mission and objectivesThe 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 UNEP Reginal Office for West Asia is located in Beirut, Lebanon.
ContextThis UNV assignment is designed to enhance the UNEP Regional Office for West Asia's capacity to assist countries in revising and updating their environmental governance frameworks. The role focuses on supporting Kuwait in developing strategies and action plans related to the National Environment Strategy and Action Plan (NESAP), National Strategy to Combat Desertification, National Data Management Strategy, and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for Waste Management. Additionally, the assignment involves analyzing data and information related to environmental laws, strategies, and Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs); developing concepts on environmental governance tailored to the regional context; drafting project reports and other documentation; organizing meetings, webinars, and related events; and performing other duties related to project implementation, including communication activities and social media engagement.
Task DescriptionWithin the delegated authority and under the supervision of Programme Management Officer, Environment Governance Sub-programme, or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UN Volunteer Assistant Programme Coordinator will: โข Support the overall facilitation and coordination to support the countries in the West Asia region to revise/update the work on environment governance mainly supporting Kuwait in developing strategies and action plans related to National Environment Strategy and Action Plan (NESAP), National Strategy to Combat Desertification, National Data Management Strategy, KPIs for Waste Management. Among other national and regional projects within the subprogramme. โข Support in analysis data and information relating environmental law, strategies, and MEAs. โข Support in developing concepts on for environment governance for use in regional context. โข Support in the drafting of project reporting and other documentation. โข Support in organizing meetings, webinars, etc. This would also include the preparation of technical materials, info notes, and meeting reports. โข Perform other duties, as required, relating to project implementation, including communication activities and social media. โข Any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor.
Competencies and valuesโข Team Work : ability to operate effectively across organizational boundaries; excellent interpersonal skills; ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and harmonious working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic, mixed-gender environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity; sensitivity and adaptability to culture, gender, religion, nationality and age; commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of UN operations; ability to achieve common goals and provide guidance or training to colleagues; โข Planning and organising: effective organizational and problem-solving skills and ability to manage a large volume of work in an efficient and timely manner; ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor (own) work; ability to work under pressure, with conflicting deadlines, and to handle multiple concurrent projects/activities. โข Professionalism: Knowledge of environmental economics, natural resource economics; common property resources, ability to apply good judgement; ability to liaise and coordinate with a range of different actors, especially in senior positions; where appropriate, high degree of autonomy, personal initiative and ability to take ownership; resourcefulness and willingness to accept wide responsibilities and ability to work independently under established procedures; ability to manage information objectively, accurately and confidentially; responsive and client-oriented.
Living conditions and remarksAs this is a national UN Volunteer assignment, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging his/her own housing and other living essentials. This position is based in Beirut, Lebanon. National UN Volunteers are part of the malicious insurance plan. National UN Volunteers are expected to be culturally sensitive and adjust to the prevailing culture and traditions. Benefits package: โข Monthly Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) USD 1,285.25 โข Annual and learning leaves โข Medical and life Insurance โข Free access to different learning platforms. For more information on UN Volunteer benefits, entitlements and support, please visit: https://www.unv.org/volunteer-your-country-conditions-service.