Consultant

NOTE:

This is a temporary vacancy (TVA) subject to non-renewal. The Consultancy Assignment is for 6 months spread over 8 months (June 2013 – January 2014).  Appointment against this consultancy is for a limited duration and does not carry any expectancy, legal or otherwise for renewal.

                                                                                      

VACANCY NOTICE NO.:	NA-13-18
ORGANIZATION:	UNEP/DEPI
DUTY STATION:	Nairobi
FUNCTIONAL TITLE:	Consultant
LEVEL:	P-3
DURATION:	06 Months
CLOSING DATE:	29/05/2013

 

Background:

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the United Nations systems 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.  UNEP’s Division of Environmental Policy Implementation (DEPI) works with international and national partners, providing technical assistance and advisory services for the implementation of environmental policy, and strengthening the environmental management capacity of developing countries and countries with economies in transition.  This post is located in UNEP/DEPI at the Nairobi duty station.

 

Under the general supervision of the Coordinator, Freshwater & Marine Ecosystems Branch (FMEB) and other UN Agencies of the Division of Environmental Policy Implementation (DEPI), the incumbent will have the overall responsibility of assisting in the day-to-day operations and support in the establishment of the Oceans Compact Advisory Group. 

 

 

Specific Responsibilities:

 

The incumbent will carry out the following activities:

 

1. To work with the Coordinator, Freshwater & Marine Ecosystems Branch (FMEB) in the organization of meetings related to the Oceans Compact, including conference calls, webinars, mail exchanges, etc.

 

2. To compile and analyse comments submitted on the Action Plan of the Oceans Compact by relevant stakeholders in a systematic matter that allows the Advisory Group to incorporate these comments.

 

3. Lead in the production of minutes and reports of meetings of the Advisory Group and any meetings related to the Oceans Compact in a timely manner.

 

 

Competencies

 

Professionalism: Demonstrates knowledge in organizational skills, and is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results. Shows pride in work and in achievements. Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results.

 

Communication: Developed communication skills (spoken, written, public speaking and presentational), including the ability to present sensitive issues/positions and prepare reports on short notice. Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; Listens to other, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately.

 

Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; ability to maintain effective working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity. Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals.

 

Judgment: Discretion and sound judgment in applying expertise to complex and sensitive issues that may be broad in scope; identifies the key issues in a complex situation, and comes to the heart of the problem quickly; Gathers relevant information before making a decision.

 

Qualifications:

 

Education

Advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in relevant fields of environmental management, environmental economics, international relations and development is required.  A first university degree with a combination of two years professional and academic qualifications may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree.

 

Experience

A minimum of five years of progressive experience in the field of ocean affairs and or business administration or related area is required. Qualifying years of experience are calculated following the receipt of the first level university degree recognized by the United Nations.

 

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.

 

Other Skills

Excellent computer skills (Microsoft office, Internet, email) are required.

 

 

Preference will be given to equally qualified women candidates.   All applications to be sent to the following address on or before the deadline of 29/05/2013.           Applicants should send a completed United Nations P.11 or Personal History Form together with a covering letter of one to two pages summarizing how they meet the requirements of the job to:            e-mail: recruitment@unon.org                                                                        UN staff members must submit scanned copies of their two latest Performance Appraisal System (PAS) reports at the time of application to the email address above. PLEASE QUOTE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NO.: NA-13-18 (Applications without Correct Vacancy Number will not be Considered)     The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

 

 

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