PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER

Org. Setting and ReportingThe 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 the UNEP's Industry and 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. It 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. The position is located in the Industry and Economy Division, Chemicals and Health Branch, Global Environment Facility Chemicals and Waste Unit (GEF C&W), at the Nairobi duty station. Under the general supervision of the Head, GEF C&W, and the direct supervision of the Programme Management Officer, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties: Responsibilities1. Leads the development and supervision of GEF projects with the theme of POPs wastes and electronics, amongst others, by: - Leading in the identification, development and approval of high-quality new projects in line with UNEP strategic priorities and in response to the priorities expressed by governments and partners. - Establishing and maintaining the legal and operational delivery structure for projects, including preparing and submitting legal agreements with project Executing Agencies, leading on due diligence, capacity and administrative assessment of new project partners, and registering projects in UNEP internal project management and reporting systems including liaison with Regional Offices and UN Country Teams, and supporting closure of projects. - Supervising Executing Agencies to ensure delivery of projects to achieve Project Result Framework and expenditure targets, within agreed tolerances and in full compliance with fiduciary and other required standards, including providing support in annual work planning and budgeting processes, ensuring timely, high quality and transparent quarterly and annual reporting, and supporting specialized colleagues in ensuring audit and procurement standards and requirements are met. - Providing quality assurance of technical outputs and deliverables of GEF projects, including review of Executing Agency and project consultant reports as needed; and leads the identification and agreement of corrective actions and adaptive management when project tolerances are exceeded or in the event of complaints or grievance reports received by project stakeholders including organization of midterm review and coordination of project terminal evaluations. 2. Supports the operation and direction of the UNEP High Impact Sector Team and electronics work areas, by: - Contributing to technical guidance and advisory to the UNEP Electronics projects and High Impact Sector Team. - Aligning and contributing GEF electronics and POPs portfolio inputs from projects into UNEP electronics related publications, background papers, analytical notes, briefings, messaging, and communication materials. - Supporting private sector engagement by including GEF private sector cofinance partners into UNEP private sector partnership and cooperation, knowledge sharing, scale-up of innovative solutions, financing, and capacity development. 3. 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. Perform other duties as required. CompetenciesPROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to designing, implementing, and overseeing international environmental projects and portfolios, including partner coordination and compliance. Overall communication ability. 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. 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. TEAMWORK: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals. Solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others. Places team agenda before personal agenda. Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position. Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings. EducationAdvanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in chemistry, environmental sciences, environmental management, waste management, earth sciences or a related field is required. A first-level university degree (Bachelor's degree or equivalent) in the specified fields of studies in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree with relevant combination of work. Successful completion of both degree and non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics or data science programs is desirable. Job - Specific QualificationCertification in Project Management is required. Work ExperienceA minimum of five years of progressively responsible work experience at the international level related to sound management of chemicals and waste and the electronics value chain and hazardous waste management sectors, is required. Work experience in developing and/or implementing international environmental programmes in developing countries is required. Work experience in managing development projects on sustainability or to reduce electronics and hazardous waste pollution is required. Work experience with Global Environment Facility or equivalent international projects cycle is required. Work experience in working in, or with, the private sector on implementing upstream innovation and solutions in management of hazardous waste and / or the electronics value chain is required. 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 this job opening, English is required. Either French or Russian or Chinese (Mandarin) or Spanish or Arabic is desirable. The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult https://languages.un.org for details).