Programme Assistant at United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

Specific tasks

• Portfolio Coordination: supports the coherent design and implementation of the subprogramme, across Divisions and Regional Offices, and complementarity across other subprogrammes in support of common delivery of the MTS strategic objectives on climate, nature, and pollution.
• Assists in reviewing project and programme concepts and documents in alignment with the MTS Strategic objectives while ensuring cross-fertilization and synergies among programmes.
• Provides guidance on thematic alignment with strategic priorities, working with Programme and Project Direct Responsible Individuals (DRIs).
• Assists the Global Subprogamme Coordinator and programme and/or project DRIs on project design/project strategic orientation and project results alignment to Programme of Work (PoW) results framework and on project revisions.
• Participates in Project Review Committee secretariat analysis of projects related to the subprogramme to ensure consistency with the Mid-Term Strategy (MTS), PoW, and decisions and guidance of UNEA and its subsidiary body.
• Monthly review of the portfolio status including pipeline projects with the Divisions and identification of any rectifying measures necessary

Qualifications/special skills

• University degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in environment sciences, natural resources management, international development or related fields.
• A first-level university degree in combination with 2 years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• At least 2 years at the national level, or at the international level in sustainable development, natural resources management, engineering, and implementation of environmental related programmes, projects and activities is required.
• Prior experience with developmental projects, climate change and developing country contexts is asset as well.