PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER

Org. Setting and ReportingThe United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) 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 Resource Mobilization and Donor Relations Unit (RMDR), Corporate Services Division at the Nairobi duty station. Under the direct supervision of Head of the Resource Mobilization and Donor Relations Unit, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties: Responsibilities1. Contribute to the development and review of UNEP’s resource mobilization strategy and coordinate the global funding dialogues • Contribute to the preparation/review of UNEP’s resource mobilization strategy and its implementation plan, and ensure coherence with decisions and guidance from the governing bodies. • Coordinate the planning, organizing and execution of the global funding dialogues with Member States held at the Annual Sub-committee meetings of the CPR and possibly other fora. • Follow up on recommendations related to resource mobilization from the meetings of the Member States such as the Committee of Permanent Representatives and the UN Environment Assembly. • Explore the possibility of establishing a Member State-led group in support of funding for UNEP. 2. Coordinate and collaborate resource mobilization work at the regional level to increase financial support for UNEP, and the number of Member States providing core and other flexible funding. • Lead the coordination and collaboration work with selected Regional Offices on resource mobilization, including identification of priority countries for targeted engagement. • Identify opportunities and organize funding dialogue sessions at regional level, including capitalizing on the regional meetings of Environment Ministers organized by UNEP. • Support expansion of the funding dialogue to regional/ political groups in Nairobi including organizing meetings and consultations with the groups as well as individual Member States. • Maintain bilateral contact with Member States from selected regions, including ensuring timely and professional followup on queries from Member States. 3. Explore avenues for widening the outreach to Member States to secure funding for UNEP • Engage with UNEP’s UN Country Team (UNCT) taskforce and colleagues to explore new options of reaching Member States that are also partner countries to engage in dialogue about the importance of core and flexible funding, and how the partnership with UNEP gives back to the countries, in order to encourage a wider funding base. • Identify new opportunities and possibilities for outreach to Member States, e.g. engagement with Member States per interest groups (e.g. SIDS) and assess feasibility and action required. • Assess possibilities for widening the funding base for the Planetary Funds and other mechanisms for softly earmarked funding. 4. Conduct research and analysis on the facts and provide guidance on arguments and evidence needed in support of organization’s coherent resource mobilization efforts. • Research, collect feedback and provide guidance on the content needed for UNEP’s value proposition to assure funding partners of UNEP’s value for money’. • Support identification of the results achieved with the support of core and flexible funding, in relevance to various global and regional contexts and including leveraging power of the Environment Fund to increase additional available funding for environment for countries. • Provide strategic guidance and key facts and benefits related to the importance of the Environment Fund, Planetary Funds and other flexible funding and provide evidence on the consequences of receiving insufficient core and flexible funding. • Provide guidance on funding partners’ priorities and needs for appreciation/ visibility. • Closely collaborate with other Divisions, including Governance Affairs Office, Policy and Programme Division, and Communications Division to ensure a coherent approach towards Member States with regards to resource mobilization. • Support the capacity building of colleagues across the organization in resource mobilization. • Research and analyze best practices and lessons learned from other UN organizations on resource mobilization. • 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. 5. Performs other relevant duties as assigned. CompetenciesPROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge of financial and budgetary principles and practices,budget development and financial administration of resources. knowledge and understanding of UN Environment Programme's mandate and issues relating to the environment. Ability to develop budgetary policies, procedures and new programmes. Ability to formulate new strategies and technical approaches to budgetary matters. 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. The ability to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work. 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. CLIENT ORIENTATION: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be \"clients\" and seeks to see things from clients' point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients' needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients' environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client. EducationAdvanced University Degree (Masters or equivalent) in international relations, marketing, business administration, social sciences or a related field is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Successful completion of both degree and non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics or data science programs is desirable. Job - Specific QualificationNot available. Work ExperienceA minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in project or programme management, administration or related area is required. A minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in resource mobilization, policy guidance, international relations or related areas is required. Proven experience to develop written and oral communication, e.g. strategies and synthesis reports, is required. Proven experience in coordinating/managing partnerships and client relationships, including member states and donors is desirable. Proven experience working in international organizations and issues relating to the environment is desirable. A minimum of two (2) years or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable. LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is desirable. NOTE: Fluency equals a rating of \"fluent\" in all four areas (read, write, speak, understand) and \"Knowledge of\" equals a rating of \"confident\" in two of the four areas. AssessmentEvaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview. Special NoticeAppointment against this post is for a period of 364 days and may be subject to extension. If the selected candidate is a staff member from the United Nations Secretariat, the selection will be administered as a temporary assignment. While this temporary assignment may provide the successful applicant with an opportunity to gain new work experience, the selection for this position is for a limited period and has no bearing on the future incumbency of the post. 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