Job Title: Programme Coordinator
Organization: United Nations Volunteers (UNV)
Host entity: UNEP
Assignment country: Kenya
Expected start date: 03/11/2023
Sustainable Development Goal: 17. Partnerships for the goals
Volunteer category: International UN Volunteer Specialist
Type: Onsite
Duration: 12 months (with possibility of extension)
Number of assignments: 1
Duty stations: Nairobi
Details
Mission and objectives
Since its inception in 1972, the United Nations Environment
Programme (UNEP) has been the global authority that sets the 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. UNEP’s mission is to provide
leadership and encourage partnership in caring for the environment by
inspiring, informing, and enabling nations and peoples to improve their quality
of life without compromising that of future generations. Headquartered in
Nairobi, Kenya, UNEP works through its divisions as well as regional, liaison
and out-posted offices and a growing network of collaborating centres of
excellence.
Context
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. UNEP’s Policy and Programme
Division (PPD) consolidates the policy, programme, monitoring, gender and
social safeguards functions of UNEP as well as its engagement with the United
Nations system and key global processes such as the implementation of the 2030
Agenda for Sustainable Development, the Sustainable Development Goals and other
landmark global policy decisions in the context of the UN Development System
(UNDS) reform. The recruited IUNV will work closely with the coordinators of
the Subprogramme Coordination Unit (SPCU) in UNEP PPD in financial monitoring,
tracking and enhancing the impact of our work. This includes support to the
development of monitoring materials, the programme performance report,
quarterly financial reports and other portfolio–related activities as well as
support to coordination functions and resource mobilization.
Task description
Under the direct supervision of the Climate Action, the
Nature Action and/or the Chemicals and Pollution Action Subprogramme
Coordinators, the IUNV is responsible for the following sub programme related
duties: •Portfolio Coordination: Coordinate the coherence of the subprogramme
internally (i.e., across the interventions within the subprogramme), across
Divisions and Regional Offices, and across other subprogrammes (to ensure
common delivery of the strategic objectives on climate, nature, and pollution)
including the alignment of subprogrammes with the emerging strategic directions
from MEAs processes. •Thought Leadership: Advise, inform, and communicate to
senior management and project teams about key emerging issues and strategic
partnerships in the relevant subprogramme; oversee the subprogramme knowledge
management, communication, and outreach. •Strategic Planning: Lead strategic
planning processes that result in UNEP Medium-term Strategy (MTS), Programme of
Work (PoW) and Programme Budget Fascicles, and ensure they shape the
development of interventions and programmatic interventions at all levels.
•Reporting and analysing results: Be accountable for the synthesis and
reporting of regular corporate results related to their subprogramme, such as
Annual Reports and the Programme Performance Reports, on the delivery of the
MTS and PoW to the Committee of Permanent Representatives (CPR), the UN
Environment Assembly and other fora as needed. •Resource allocation and
mobilization: Recommend ways that available resources (both financial and
human) can be allocated for the best impact, that an appropriate
extra-budgetary strategy is implemented, and that resourcing gaps are
identified and addressed; monitor subprogramme resource mobilization and
financial management. •Innovating: Foster the development of a culture of
results-based management across UNEP; advise the CAG and PRC, where relevant to
the subprogramme, to ensure high quality project design and the overall
coherence of interventions, and •Perform other related duties as assigned.
Furthermore, UN Volunteers are required to: •Strengthen their knowledge and
understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and
external publications and take active part in UNV activities (for instance in
events that mark International Volunteer Day). •Be acquainted with and build on
traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country. •Reflect on
the type and quality of voluntary action that they are undertaking, including
participation in ongoing reflection activities. •Contribute articles/write-ups
on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites,
newsletters, press releases, etc. •Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly
arrived UN Volunteers. •Promote or advise local groups in the use of online
volunteering or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use
the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible.
Eligibility criteria
Age
27 - 80
Nationality
Candidate must be a national of a country other than the
country of assignment.
Requirements
Required experience
3 years of experience in information and derive relevant
findings and understanding of the science underpinning environmental issues
(required). •Familiarity with data and indicators, database management and data
visualization (desired). •Experience in programme/project management and
implementation at all phases of the programme/project development cycle.
Knowledge of project cycle management and results-based reporting (desired).
•Good writing and oral communication skills in English is essential (required).
•Ability to communicate in additional UN language professionally (desired).
•Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to perform in a team
and deliver on time (desired). •Ability to work effectively in a multicultural
team of international and national personnel (desired). •Computer skills:
proficiency in MS Word, Power Bi, Excel and PowerPoint (required).
Area(s) of expertise
Economics and finance, Energy and environment , Development
programmes
Driving license
-
Languages
English, Level: Fluent, Required
Required education level
Master degree or equivalent in Environment, Economics,
Engineering, International Development, Project Management, or equivalent
experience
Competencies and values
•Professionalism: Knowledge of science-based solutions to
the respective subprogramme. Ability to generate and communicate clearly links
between the Organization's strategy and the Subprogramme goals. 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. •Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and
effectively. Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds
appropriately. Asks questions to clarify and exhibits interest in having
two-way communication. Tailors' language, tone, style and format to match the
audience. Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people
informed. •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: Work collaboratively with colleagues. Solicit input by genuinely
valuing others’ ideas. Place team agenda before personal agenda. Support group
decisions. Share credit, joint responsibility for shortcomings.
Other information
Living conditions and remarks
The Republic of Kenya is an equatorial nation on the coast
of East Africa, neighboring Somalia, Ethiopia, Sudan, Uganda, Tanzania, and the
Indian Ocean. Kenya has two levels of Government; National Government and 47
sub-national Governments called Counties. Counties are further divided into
sub-counties. Kenya is a multi-party state with Executive, Legislative, and
Judicial branches. Kenya’s population of more than 40 million is growing at an
annual rate of 2.2%. The country’s GNP per capita estimated at purchasing power
parity (PPP) is $975, and the GNP is growing at an average rate of 0.1%
annually. More than 26% of Kenya’s people live below the international poverty
line of $1 per day. Kenya’s main food crops are “maize, wheat, pulses, roots
and tubers.” (FAO). Nairobi is a modern metropolitan city where most basic
goods and services, health facilities, public transport, telecommunication and
banking services and educational facilities are readily available. The city is
widely connected through its main airport, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
and the smaller Wilson Airport. Air transport is also available to many
up-country destinations. The city is home to some 3,000 UN personnel mainly
attributed to the fact that it serves as the headquarters for both the UN
HABITAT and UNEP. The socio-economic and cultural background of the immediate
society the UNV would be living and working in is diverse and prevailing
security conditions at the place of assignment is modest. The topographic and
climatic features of the assignment location is highland cool and warm tropical
climate. Link to the Entitlement Calculator: https://app.unv.org/calculator
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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