Project Analyst

Organizational Context

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. 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. 

• The UNEP Latin America and the Caribbean Office (LACO), located in Panama City, works closely with the 33 countries of the region and its activities are integrated into the Medium-Term Strategy and the Programme of Work approved by the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA).
• UNEP Country Office in Brazil is a key development partner of the Brazilian government and supports national and sub-national public and private sector institutions and civil society to achieve a more sustainable and inclusive society by creating a new relationship between people and nature, and between economic growth and environmental sustainability.

Project Description

• Under the overall guidance and supervision of the UNEP Brazil CO Representative, the incumbent will provide technical expertise in the implementation and monitoring of project “Strengthening institutional capacity for environmentally sound management of chemicals in Brazil”, financed with resources from the Special Programme Trust Fund. Also, the Project Analyst will collaborate with UNEP team and Ministry of Envionmental in this project related activities, ensuring its smooth implementation and consistency with UNEP rules and regulations.
• The Project Analyst will work in close collaboration with Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, the Programme, Operations, Communications and Project teams in the Country Office for effective achievement of results, anticipating and contributing to resolving complex project-related issues and information delivery. The incumbent is expected to exercise full compliance with UNEP programming, financial, procurement and administrative rules, regulations, policies and strategies, as well as implementation of the effective internal control systems.

Purpose of the Recruitment

• The objective of this term of reference is to hire a Project Analyst to offer aid during the execution of project, financial and administrative routines related to the project “Strengthening institutional capacity for environmentally sound management of chemicals in Brazil”. This project is being implemented by UNEP in partnership with the Ministry of Environmental.
• The incumbent will be supervised by the UNEP Brazil Office Representative and will work 40 hours per week from Monday to Friday, full time basis, coordinate with a focal point from the Brazilian Government as well as the UNEP Office. The consultant will work at UNEP Brazil Office in Brasilia, Brazil.

Qualifications / special skills or knowledge required

Academic Background Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental-related Sciences, Chemistry, Development Studies, Economics, Social Sciences or related field is mandatory.
• Post graduation course in sustainable development, economics, public policy, public administration, finance, natural resources management, engineering, law, social sciences or related field is desirable.
• Master’s degree in sustainable development, economics, public policy, public administration, finance, natural resources management, engineering, law, social sciences or related field is desirable.

Work Experience

• Candidates with a Bachelor`s degree should have at least eight (8) years of relevant experience working with project support, including the project cycle management and/or administrative and financial services, preferably in international organization is mandatory.
• Candidates with both Bachelor`s and Post graduation course should have at least four (4) years of relevant experience working with project support, including the project cycle management and/or administrative and financial services, preferably in international organization is mandatory.
• Candidates with both Bachelor`s and Master’s degree, should have at least four (4) years of relevant experience working with project support, including the project cycle management and/or administrative and financial services, preferably in international organization is mandatory.

Desirable Work Experience

• Experience with project management, including planning, execution and monitoring of results is desirable.
• Experience in the preparation and analysis of documents (contracts, reports, projects, terms of reference, etc.) is desirable.
• Knowledge in chemicals, pollution and/or Agenda 2030 is desirable.
• Experience in supporting the operations and logistical services is desirable.
• Demonstrated experience working with national governments and/or international organizations is desirable.
• Previous work experience within the UN System is desirable.

Language requirements

• Fluency in English and Portuguese languages is mandatory.

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