IMEO Contracting Coordinator

Result of ServiceSupport recruitment and onboarding of expert consultants, oversee the preparation of all personnel contracting for IMEO and manage the processing of payments for IMEO personnel, including deliverables for UNEP consultants and COPs for UNOPS consultants Work LocationParis preferred, remote possible Expected duration6 months Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe UN Environment Programme’s International Methane Emissions Observatory (IMEO) is a data-driven, action-focused initiative that drives deep reductions in methane emissions– the second biggest contributor to global climate change and a key opportunity to reduce warming in the near-term. IMEO’s mission is to provide the open, reliable, and actionable methane data needed to cut emissions at the speed and scale necessary to achieve the Paris Agreement goals. To do this, IMEO is harnessing a methane data revolution under way thanks to rapidly advancing technology and momentum for methane action. IMEO collects, integrates, and reconciles data from methane-detecting satellites, scientific measurement studies, rigorous industry reporting through the Oil and Gas Methane Partnership 2.0 (OGMP 2.0), and national emissions inventories. These initiatives are game-changers for climate action – and as a core implementing partner of the Global Methane Pledge, IMEO is shaping the future of methane mitigation. IMEO seeks an individual contractor to support identification, recruitment and onboarding of expert consultants, as well as the oversight of its contracting and personnel coordination processes. The individual contractor will be responsible for the preparation and review of all IMEO consultancy contracts and other relevant administrative and personnel procedures. Qualifications/special skillsMaster's degree, ideally in human resources, management, contracting or a related field 4-5 years of demonstrated experience in project management, contracting, and/or administrative processes. A first-level university degree in combination with 6 years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree Experience working in the United Nations is desirable. Special skills/knowledge o Personnel recruitment and contracting o Project management o Attention to detail with the ability to process a large amount of contracting materials in an organized and timely manner LanguagesFluency in English is required for this position. Working knowledge of other UN languages is a plus Additional InformationThe individual contractor will be responsible for the following tasks: Objective 1: Recruitment and Personnel Support The individual contractor will support drafting and reviewing of consultancy ToRs in collaboration with hiring managers. They will manage candidate outreach, including circulating hiring opportunities, and conduct initial screening of candidates based on the established criteria. They will also coordinate interview scheduling, support onboarding logistics and personnel performance evaluation streamlining and standardization. Objective 2: Contracting The individual contractor will monitor contract timelines and notify project managers of upcoming contract expirations to ensure compliance. They will also process paperwork for new and ongoing contracts of IMEO personnel on an ongoing basis, liaising with hiring managers and incoming IMEO personnel. Objective 3: Payments The individual contractor will manage monthly payments for IMEO consultants under both UNOPS and UNEP contracts. For UNEP payments, the contractor will send monthly reminders to all UNEP consultants for deliverable submissions. They will oversee the submission process by tracking deliverables and ensuring timely submission by all consultants, verifying payment amounts by cross-referencing contracts and the deliverables table, and following up with consultants who miss submission deadlines. They will also submit deliverables to the UNEP admin team each month and act as the main point of contact for any related issues. For UNOPS payments, the contractor will serve as the focal point for UNOPS retainer Contracts of Performance (COPs). They will track and ensure timely submission of COPs by consultants and coordinate required staff signatures for UNOPS. Objective 4: Internal Coordination Processes The contractor will develop a tracker to monitor key contracting metrics, including the number of personnel, contract type, and other data points used for reporting and broader monitoring. The contractor will support the coordination of the IMEO Annual Retreat, including the procurement process for the venue, program planning and execution, and drafting and execution of the travel plan. No FeeTHE 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.