Programme Management Officer at United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

Responsibilities

• Participates in the development, implementation and evaluation of assigned programmes/projects.
• Monitors and analyzes programme/project development and implementation; reviews relevant documents and reports; identifies problems and issues to be addressed and proposes corrective actions; liaises with relevant parties; identifies and tracks follow-up actions.
• Performs consulting assignments, in collaboration with the client, by planning facilitating workshops, through other interactive sessions and assisting in developing the action plan the client will use to manage the change.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on the implementation of the science strategy, taking ideas from concept to execution, and working with colleagues to design and deliver a scalable and sustainable Foresight platform.
• Develop visibility roadmap for implementation and outreach, draft presentations appropriate to client audience, and prepare science communication materials relevant to institutional needs.
• Researches, analyzes and presents information gathered from diverse sources.
• Assists in policy development, including the review and analysis of issues and trends, preparation of evaluations or other research activities and studies

Education

• Advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in environmental science, environmental health, economics, social science, international relations or related area is required.
• A first-level university degree in combination with an additional two (2) years qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• Successful completion of both degree and non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics or data science programs is desirable.

Work Experience

• A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in environment, project or programme management, administration or related area is required.
• Experience in developing global tools for programme implementation in the areas of capacity building or normative work is required.
• Experience working for a senior management level officer is desirable. Work experience at the UN or similar organization is desirable.
• Experience with agile software development management methodologies and tools is desirable. Two (2) years or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.