The United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the world's 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 environment.
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Associate Programme Management Officer
- Job TypeFull Time
- QualificationBA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
- Experience2 years
- LocationNairobi
- Job FieldProject Management 
Responsibilities
- Supports the planning and organisation of Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee sessions, and other related meetings.
- Supports in liaison with Member States.
- Supports the allocation and coordination of services provided to calendar and non-calendar meetings, and interacts with a wide range of clients, such as the Permanent Missions to the UN.
- Assists with logistics of meetings, including interactive presentations, slide presentations, and virtual platforms.
- Contributes to the preparation of various documents, such as meeting agendas, talking points, as well as other papers and briefing materials.
- Supports resource mobilization and donors engagement process for the INC Secretariat.
- Works with key clients to facilitate the development, implementation and evaluation of assigned programmes/projects, etc.; monitors and analyzes specific aspects of programme/project development and implementation; reviews relevant documents and reports; identifies problems and issues to be addressed and recommends corrective actions; liaises with relevant parties; identifies and tracks follow-up actions.
Education
- Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in business administration, management, economics or a related field is required.
- A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree.
- Successful completion of both degree and non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics or data science programs is desirable.
Work Experience
- A minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in project/programme management, administration or related area is required.
- Experience in implementing environmental programmes or projects is desirable.
- Experience with UN system, governmental or non-governmental institutions implementing projects/programmes addressing plastic pollution is desirable.
- Prior experience in intergovernmental environmental processes is desirable.
- One (1) year or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable (none if successful YPP or P-1 with a related degree).
Method of Application Interested and qualified? Go to United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) on careers.un.org to apply
