Programme Associate

Job Title: Programme Associate

Organization: United Nations Volunteers (UNV)

Host entity: UNEP

Assignment country: Lebanon

Expected start date: 01/09/2023

Sustainable Development Goal: 12. Responsible consumption and production

Volunteer category: National UN Volunteer Specialist

Type: Onsite

Duration: 4 months (with possibility of extension)

Number of assignments: 1

Duty stations: Beirut

Details

Mission and objectives

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. The UNEP Reginal Office for West Asia is located in Beirut, Lebanon.

Context

UNEP West Asia Office, based in Beirut, Lebanon, coordinates the implementation of UNEP’s Programme of Work in West Asia, with a focus on enabling member states and stakeholders to achieve their visions for sustainable development. This UNV assignment is part of UNEP’s programme of work on chemicals and pollution action.

Task description

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of the Chemicals and Pollution Action Sub-programme Regional Coordinator or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UN Volunteer Programme Associate will: • Support the coordination of the projects for the State of Kuwait related to low carbon strategy, chemicals, sustainable consumption and production, and state of environment reporting. • Contribute to development of National Programme for Chemicals Safety in Kuwait - the objective will be achieved through conducting a situation analysis on the status of chemicals management in the country and developing a national plan for chemical safety. • Contribute to the development and dissemination of awareness materials on plastic pollution. • Providing technical support to the implementing partners with the system implementation, testing, and data validation. • Support in the drafting of project reporting and required documentation. • Contribute to the organization and technical preparation of meetings, webinars, etc. This would include preparation of materials, info notes, and preparing meeting reports. • Research, analyse and present information gathered from diverse sources on pollution and chemical action. • Any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor.

Eligibility criteria

Age

27 - 80

Nationality

Candidate must be a national or legal resident of the country of assignment.

Requirements

Required experience

3 years of experience in project management and system implementation at the national and/or international level, as is experience working in the UN or other international development organization. • Experience with programme and project development, integrated planning and analysis, implementation, and management. • Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills. • Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing. • Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development. • Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel. • Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment. • Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines. • Sound security awareness. • Have affinity with or interest in the environment, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System.

Area(s) of expertise

Administration, Energy and environment , Natural and life sciences

Driving license

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Languages

English, Level: Fluent, Required Arabic, Level: Fluent, Required

Required education level

Bachelor degree or equivalent in project management, information technology, environment management, or other closely related sector

Competencies and values

• Professionalism • Integrity • Teamwork and respect for diversity • Commitment to continuous learning • Planning and organizing 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. • Communication • Flexibility • Genuine commitment towards the principles of voluntary engagement, which includes solidarity, compassion, reciprocity, and self-reliance; and commitment towards UNEP/ROWA’s mission and vision, as well as to the UN Core Values.

Other information

Living conditions and remarks

As 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 UN house, 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.

Inclusivity statement

United Nations Volunteers is an equal opportunity programme that welcomes applications from qualified professionals. We are committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, care protected characteristics. As part of their adherence to the values of UNV, all UN Volunteers commit themselves to combat any form of discrimination, and to promoting respect for human rights and individual dignity, without distinction of a person’s race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.

Note on Covid-19 vaccination requirements

Selected candidates for certain occupational groups may be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) in line with the applicable host entity policy

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