Deputy Executive Secretaryuni
21/009/2012
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VACANCY NOTICE NO.:
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NA-12-20
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ORGANIZATION:
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Ozone Secretariat
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DUTY STATION:
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FUNCTIONAL TITLE:
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Deputy Executive Secretary, D-1
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DURATION:
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3 Months
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CLOSING DATE:
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1st
October 2012
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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
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.
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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
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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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