Responsibilities

The incumbent will support the Regional Director in the coordination of a harmonised and coherent development of UNEP country-level engagement in the Latin America and the Caribbean region within the overall context of Delivering as One framework, with focus on the One UN pilot (Uruguay), CCA/UNDAFs, and other common country programming processes including linkages to the Poverty and Environment Initiative (PEI) and the MDG Achievement Fund. In particular, the incumbent will carry out the following specific tasks:

1. Identify opportunities for UNEP’s engagement in liaison with the UN Country Teams in the One UN Pilot and selected countries in the Latin America and Caribbean region to support the development of the expanded phases of the One Pilot, CCA/UNDAFs including linkages to the activities of PEI and the MDG Achievement Fund.
2. In consultation with UNEP Divisions provide briefings on priorities to be addressed in the One UN pilot, CCA/UNDAFs and other related country programming processes including potential opportunities for effective UNEP engagement in these processes.
3. Support the development and execution of coherent UNEP-wide interventions in close consultation and cooperation with Governments, UN Country teams, other relevant partners and UNEP divisions to integrate environmental sustainability in the expanded phases of the One UN and CCA/UNDAFs as well as other common country programming processes in the region.
4. Support the establishment and coordination of inter-divisional processes, including UNEP Virtual Country Teams country programmes to guide UNEP’s engagement in country programming processes.
5. Establish and maintain country level coordination teams and other institutional and technical mechanisms for the delivery of the UNEP Ecosystem Management Programme at the country level. Coordinate technical teams for demonstration project implementation and capacity-building efforts at the national level.
6. Represent UNEP as appropriate in relevant meetings of the UN Country Teams and related national processes in support of UNEP’s engagement in One UN pilot, CCA/UNDAFs, and other country programming operations including the PEI and MDG Achievement Fund countries in the Latin America and Caribbean region.
7. Assist in compiling and analysing priority issues of significance and important lessons emerging from UNEP’s engagement in the Latin America and Caribbean region in the One UN pilot, CCA/UNDAFs and other country programming operations to serve as inputs in the further development and possible reorientation of UNEP’s processes and procedures for engagement at the country level.
8. Support the development of a UNEP-wide strategic approach with UNEP Divisions to guide UNEP’s engagement in subsequent annual roll-out UNDAF countries, other potential CCA/UNDAF processes in other countries and their linkages to the Poverty and Environment Initiative as well as the activities of the MDG Achievement Fund.
9. Prepare regular policy briefings and updates on the progress of UNEP’s engagement in the One UN pilot, CCA/UNDAFs and other common country programming processes in the Latin America and Caribbean region for UNEP senior management, other UNEP staff, CPR, UN Country Teams and other relevant audiences.
10. Carry out other relevant tasks as may be determined by the Senior Programme Officer on Poverty and Environment / Regional Director, Global Coordination of UNEP Country-level engagement, UNEP/DRC.

Competencies

Professionalism: Excellent coordination skills, with ability to work under pressure and handle multiple activities and projects concurrently; Knowledge of the UN system, including the UN common country programming process; Ability to manage complexities and adapt to changing environment; Focus on impact and results; Ability to operate effectively across organizational and country boundaries.

Communication: Ability to express ideas clearly, concisely and persuasively, including to ability to defend and explain difficult issues; Ability to draft/edit a variety of reports on UN policy issues and strategies relevant to own work as required.

Planning and Organizing: Ability to identify priority activities and assignments, handle multiple activities and projects concurrently and make necessary adjustments as required; foresee risks and allow for contingencies when planning.

Teamwork: Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity; Ability to lead and gain assistance and cooperation of others in a team endeavour; Ability to work independently and to participate effectively in a team based information sharing environment.

Qualifications

Education: Advanced university degree in environmental policy/law/science, natural resources management and development or related field. A first level degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree.

Experience: Minimum of 7 years of professional working experience of which 5 should be at the international level, including relevant experience environmental/natural resources management in a UN context in developing regions of the world.

Language Requirements: English and French are the official languages of the UN Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English and Spanish is required.

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Reference Code: RW_7H98U6-60