Deputy Executive Secretaryuni

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                                                                                                                                    21/009/2012
VACANCY NOTICE NO.:
NA-12-20
ORGANIZATION:
Ozone Secretariat
DUTY STATION:
Nairobi
FUNCTIONAL TITLE:

Deputy Executive Secretary, D-1
DURATION:                 
3 Months
CLOSING DATE:          

1st October 2012

Background Information:

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the United Nations system's designated entity for addressing environmental issues at the global and regional level. 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 Ozone Secretariat is the Secretariat for the Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer and for the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer. This post is located in the Ozone Secretariat of the United Nations Environment Programme/Executive Office (UNEP/EO) at the Nairobi duty station. Under the overall supervision of the Executive Secretary the incumbent will perform the following functions:

Duties and Responsibilities:
Under the overall supervision of the Executive Secretary of the Ozone Secretariat, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties: - Take an active part in the management team of the Ozone Secretariat to ensure the full implementation of the objectives of the Vienna Convention and Montreal Protocol (the Ozone Treaties) and that its actions are effective, efficient, on time and according to the request of the Parties; - Provide advice and information to the Executive Secretary, and in his absence, to the Executive Director of UNEP, to Governments, organizations and individuals, on policies, the implementation and the status of the protection of the ozone layer; - Monitor the implementation of the Convention and the Protocol and the status of compliance of the Parties, through the information and data submitted by the Parties regarding their actions to phase-out Ozone-Depleting Substances (ODSs); ensure that the information and data submitted meet the provisions of the Convention, the Protocol and their decisions; and analyze the impact of the actions reported by the Parties on the protection of the Ozone Layer; - Promote the Vienna Convention, the Montreal Protocol and the awareness of the issue of protecting the ozone layer in the Media and on the Internet; - Provide advice to Governments, UNEP and other UN Organizations, Non-Government Organizations and interested individuals on the implementation of the provisions of the Vienna Convention, the Montreal Protocol and on the decisions of the meetings of the Parties and their bodies, under the direction of the Executive Secretary; - Facilitate as necessary the Assessment Process of the Ozone Layer, consisting of Panels on Scientific Assessment (SAP), Environmental Effects Assessment (EEAP) and Technology and Economic Assessment (TEAP), as well as the six Technical Options Committees (TOC) of the TEAP; - Liaise and closely coordinate with the Multilateral Fund Secretariat and the Implementing Agencies of the Fund on issues regarding compliance of Parties from developing countries (Article 5 Parties); - Perform the duties of the Executive Secretary in his absence.


Qualifications and Experience:

Education:
Advanced university degree, preferably with specialization in environmental sciences, economics or law or a first university degree in the aforementioned disciplines with a relevant combination of academic and professional qualifications.

Experience and knowledge:
At least fifteen years of progressively responsible experience in environmental protection, of which, at least ten years should have been spent in implementing multilateral environmental agreements dealing with atmospheric sciences; a thorough understanding of the ozone protection regime is required.
Competencies:

Professionalism - Demonstrate professional competence in and in-depth knowledge of environmental science; specifically in the ozone layer protection; expert knowledge in the field of work, efficient and conscientious in meeting commitments and achieving results. Compliance with organizational regulations and rules; provide oversight and take responsibility for delegated assignments. Mature judgement and initiative, proven ability to provide strategic direction; quick to identify key issues in a complex situation; objective in decision-making.


Client Orientation - Ability to establish and maintain productive partnerships with clients and counterparts outside the organization, including the Parties to the Vienna Convention and the Montreal Protocol, other intergovernmental organizations and members of the public.

Leadership - Proven track record of excellent management and technical leadership skills; ability to delegate appropriate responsibility; sound judgement, decision-making authority and accountability; proven record of building and managing a multi-cultural team of internationally and locally recruited staff members and creating an enabling environment.

Managing performance - Ability to lead, mentor, supervise and develop staff; capacity to motivate staff and encourage good performance by appropriate and timely monitoring of progress against milestones.

Depending on professional background, experience and family situation, a competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. See UN website http:www.un.org/Depts/OHRM/salaries_allowances/index.html
Interested applicants are requested to send a detailed curriculum vitae including date of birth, nationality, educational qualifications, a summary of professional skills and/or expertise, a summary of relevant work experience, publications written, and languages spoken, or to complete a United Nations Personal History form (P.11), available on UNEP website at: www.unep.org/vacancies.


Preference will be given to equally qualified women candidates.

Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her.  In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures.

All applications to be sent to the following address on or before the Deadline of  01/10/2012

                     Email: Jacqueline.Nyanjui@unep.org

PLEASE QUOTE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NO.:     NA-12-20


UNEP, UNHABITAT and UNON do not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. If you have any questions concerning persons or companies claiming to be recruiting on behalf of these offices and requesting the payment of a fee please contact: recruitment@unon.org

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