Job Opening
Job Opening ID: 223217
Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Programme Management
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-4
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Dec 29, 2023
Deadline : Jan 4, 2024

Org. Setting and Reporting
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.

The Monitoring the Illegal Killing of Elephants (MIKE) Programme was established by the CITES Conference of the Parties to monitor levels of illegal killing of elephants in sample sits in elephant range States in Africa and Asia, with the goal of providing reliable information, and building capacity for the management of elephant populations. In recent years, the Programme’s geographical coverage expanded considerably and now includes 98 MIKE sites spread over 45 elephant range States. The MIKE Programme now also focuses on minimizing the illegal killing of elephants and other endangered species and has become more global. The MIKE Central Coordination Unit is primarily responsible for the implementation of the MIKE Programme.

The MIKE Programme Management Officer is responsible for the overall management of the CITES MIKE Programme activities, including implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the programme and its associated projects, as well as for all technical outputs of the programme, and its financial and operational sustainability.

The position is located at the Nairobi duty station.

Under the direct supervision of the Chief, Outreach and Projects Unit, and within delegated authority, the Programme Management Officer will be responsible for the following duties:
Responsibilities
• Coordinate and supervise specified actions required for the implementation of the MIKE Programme and its projects; monitor and analyze programme/project development and implementation; review relevant documents and reports; identify problems and issues to be addressed and initiate collective actions; liaise with relevant parties; ensure follow-up actions.

• Perform consulting assignments, in collaboration with the client, by planning facilitating workshops, through other interactive sessions and assist in developing the action plan the client will use to manage the change.

• Research, analyze and present information gathered from diverse sources.

• Coordinate policy development, including the review and analysis of issues and trends, preparation of impact evaluation or equivalent studies.

• Generate survey initiatives; review, analyze and interprets responses, identify problems/issues and prepare conclusions.

• Organize and prepare written outputs, e.g. draft background papers, analysis, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications.

• Provide substantive backstopping to consultative and other meetings, conferences, to include proposing agenda topics, identifying participants, preparation of documents and presentations.

• Initiate and coordinate outreach activities; conducts training workshops, seminars; makes presentations on assigned topics/activities.

• Lead and/or participate in large, complex field missions, including the provision of guidance to external consultants, government officials and other parties and drafting mission summaries.

• Coordinate activities related to budget funding (programme/project preparation and submissions, progress reports, financial statements and prepare related documents/reports (pledging, work programme, programme budget).

• Prepare reports, convene, contribute to, and present technical reports on the MIKE Programme and on other assigned items for meetings of the Conference of the Parties (CoP) and the Standing Committee (SC); and coordinating reporting to the CoP and SC on the Elephant Trade Information System (ETIS), the conservation of elephant populations, the trade in elephant specimens and the implementation of the African Elephant Action Plan.

• Collects and analyzes data to identify trends or patterns and provide insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods to enable data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting.

• Any other related duties assigned by the Supervisor.
Competencies
PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to particular sector, functional area or other specialized field. Knowledge of relevant institutions, mandates, policies, guidelines and knowledge of the UN system or similar organization. Ability to conduct data collection using various methods, conceptual analytical and evaluative skills to conduct independent research and analysis, including familiarity with and experience in the use of various research sources, including electronic sources on the internet, intranet, and other databases. 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. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

TEAMWORK: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals. Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others. Places team agenda before personal agenda. Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position. Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.:

ACCOUNTABILITY: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honors commitments. Delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards. Operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules. Supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments. Takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.
Education
Advanced University degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in natural resource management, business administration, project management or a related area is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two (2) additional years of qualifying work 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.
Job – Specific Qualification
Not available.
Work Experience
A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in programme management is required.

Demonstrated experience in coordinating activities related to budget funding, programme/project preparation, and working directly with project beneficiaries is required.

Experience in organizing and convening intergovernmental conferences and/or project partnership meetings, including preparation of documents and presentations is required.

At least five (5) years of work experience in regional and international organizations, preferably in developing countries within the UN system or similar organizations is desirable.

Experience with biodiversity-related issues, particularly with the work of the biodiversity-related Multilateral Environmental Agreements is desirable.

Two (2) years or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language such as French and/or Spanish is desirable.

NOTE: “Fluency equals a rating of “fluent” in all four areas (read, write, speak, understand) and “knowledge of” equals a rating of “confident” in two of the four areas.