Kenya Job Vacancies: Programme Officer (Project Post), Nairobi

Programme Officer (Project Post), Nairobi
Closing Date: Wednesday, 29 September 2010

Job Title
PROGRAMME OFFICER (Project Post), P4
Department/ Office
UNITED NATIONS ENVIRONMENT PROGRAMME
Duty Station
NAIROBI
Posting Period
30 August 2010-29 September 2010
Job Opening number
10-ADM-UN ENVIRONMENT PROGRAMME-15977-R-NAIROBI (O)

United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity

Organizational Setting and Reporting
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the United Nations systems designated entity for addressing environmental issues at the global and regional level. Its mandate is to coordinate the development of environmental policy consensus by keeping the global environment under review and bringing emerging issues to the attention of governments and the international community for action. UNEP's Division of Environmental Policy Implementation (DEPI) works with international and national partners, providing technical assistance and advisory services for the implementation of environmental policy, and strengthening the environmental management capacity of developing countries and countries with economies in transition. This post is located in UNEP/DEPI at the Nairobi duty station. Under the direct supervision of the Chief, DEPI, the incumbent will carry out the following:

Responsibilities
Follow the operations of the Congo Basin Fund (CBF) and coordinate contacts and exchanges with all the key partners; Assist the high-level officials connect to the CBF; Participate in the formulation, organization and management implementation of the substantive work programme
of the UNEP Support Office to the Nobel Peace Laureate; Initiate and coordinate activities related to technical cooperation and assistance to support the Co-chair of the CBF; Participate in the organization and supervision of UNEP Support Office services and advise the Co-Chair; Follow the operations of the CBF and coordinate contacts and exchanges with all the key partners; Prepare analytical reports and papers on sensitive and high profile matters of concern for the UNEP Support Office; Ensure dissemination of progress reports/correspondences from the Co-chair to Heads of State, Government officials and partners; Identify potential donors and elaborate strategies to raise funds for the CBF; Liaise, build and develop strategic partnerships with governments, UN agencies, inter-governmental, governmental and non-governmental organizations; Contribute UNEP Knowledge Management strategy to enhance UNEP visibility in the initiative and coordinate UNEP activities in the Congo Basin; Maintain contacts with other UNEP thematic areas, regional and international organizations and governments on coordination and policy matters, brief representatives and provide suggestions and recommendations; Provide up-to-date information to UNEP Executive Director and DEPI regarding substantive political emerging country or regional issues and make recommendations; Facilitate the implementation of various UNEP activities involving the various forums related to the Congo Basin initiative and act on their behalf; Participate in the staff planning and budget of CBF; Perform any other duties assigned.

Competencies
Professionalism: Ability to complete researched studies on the three thematic areas, Ecosystem management, Conflict and Disaster Management, Climate Change Adaptation and reach conclusions on possible causes and solutions to political problems in the Congo Basin countries. Ability to relate various environmental programmes and perspectives to political, social, and economic programmes.

Communication - Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately. Tailors language to audience especially to government officials at all levels and demonstrates openness in sharing information, while observing confidentiality.

Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honors commitments within prescribed time, cost and quality standards. Provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments.

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, monitoring ongoing developments inside and outside Clients' environment to keep information and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects ; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.

Core Values
Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for Diversity

Education
Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in Political Science or related area. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience

A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in Political Science, management, international relations, natural resources or related field.

Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.

United Nations Considerations
The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

Special Notice
Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures. This position is funded for an initial period of one year and may be subject to extension.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, TRAINING OR ANY OTHER FEES). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON BANK ACCOUNTS.