[Coral-List] Vacant position: UNEP Senior Programme Officer - Marine ecosystem-based managmenet
Ole Vestergaard
Ole.Vestergaard at unep.org
Fri Jan 23 02:05:20 EST 2009
Dear Coral-list,
This is to inform a Senior Programme Officer position with focus on
ecosystem-based marine and coastal management is vacant with UNEP Marine &
Coastal Ecosystem Branch, which might be of interest to Coral-list members
or colleagues.
Full details below. A strong scientific marine ecological background
combined with working experience in ecosystem-based coastal and ocean
management is of key priority. Some experience with ecosystem valuation
and poverty-environment linkages would be an additional asset. UN
experience is useful, but not a requirement! The position is based at UNEP
HQ in Nairobi to assist global programme development and implementation.
Apply online via www.jobs.UN.org, see under ?Vacancies?, ?Programme
Management?.
Deadline for application: 22 February 2009
SENIOR PROGRAMME OFFICER (P-5) - Marine Ecosystems
(vacancy announcement number: 08-PGM-UNEP-419833-R-NAIROBI)
WORK DESCRIPTION:
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. 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 overall guidance of the Director, DEPI, the incumbent will be
responsible for formulating and implementing the Marine Ecosystems
activities including marine biodiversity, habitat conservation,
environmental aspects of fisheries, coral reefs, high seas management and
within delegated authority he/she will manage the human and financial
resources of the unit, preparing reports and ensuring timely UN reporting
requirements by:
1. Coordinating and directing development and implementation of activities
and projects on marine ecosystems, incl. coral reefs. 2. Developing and
maintaining a network for collaboration and partnerships within UNEP, UN
organizations, governments and expert institutions and promoting the
mobilization of resources for programme activities in particular sectors,
regions or countries. 3. Initiating and/or assessing and recommending the
viability of environmental projects and programme elements, negotiating
suitable executing arrangements and project financing. 4. Overseeing the
preparation and/or quality of reports for presentation to senior
management, governing councils and intergovernmental bodies. 5.
Participating in substantive discussions, meetings, and conferences and
representing the unit at international, regional or national meetings. 6.
Making recommendations and reporting on the status of implementation of
the marine ecosystems and coral reef activities to the Coordinator,
Coastal and Marine Branch, and the Director for policy and programme
guidance. 7. Recommending the allocation of financial resources,
justifying administrative and/or results-based budget proposals and work
plans including designing projects for resource mobilization for
implementation of programme activities. 8. Managing staff performance,
guiding and supporting staff in meeting their objectives, fostering
teamwork and communication in the Unit and across organizational
boundaries. 9. Performing any other duties as required.
COMPENTENCES:
Professionalism: Mastery of diverse scope of capacity building and a clear
vision of UNEP's role at the national, regional and global levels. Ability
to resolve complex and politically sensitive problems with governments and
cooperating institutions. Communication: Highly developed communication
skills (spoken, written, public speaking and presentation), including the
ability to present sensitive issues/positions and prepare reports on short
notice. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues to
achieve organisational goals in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment
with sensitivity and respect for diversity. Planning and organizing:
Ability to identify priorities, work to tight deadlines, handle concurrent
projects and coordinate the work of others. Leadership: Ability to develop
strategies and empower others to accomplish objectives and solve problems,
ability to evaluate performance and mentor subordinate staff.
QUALIFICATIONS :
Education
An advanced university degree in marine biodiversity, water, natural
resources. A first level degree in combination with qualifying experience
may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree.
Work Experience
At least 10 years of progressively responsible work in marine ecosystem
including 5 years at international level and 2 years in a supervisory
capacity. Knowledge of marine biodiversity, and/or oceans.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations
Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English
is essential. Knowledge of another United Nations language is an asset.
Other Skills
Skills in interlinkages approaches for managing connectivity between
ecosystems and social actions for sustainable development. Ability to
establish and maintain partnerships in implementation of programmes. Be
fully proficient in computer skills and use of relevant software and other
applications e.g. word processing, internal database and internet etc.
HOW TO APPLY?
All applicants are strongly encouraged to apply online as soon as possible
after the vacancy has been posted and well before the deadline stated in
the vacancy announcement. Because applications submitted by United Nations
(UN) staff members are considered first, provided the eligibility
requirements set out in ST/AI/2006/3 are met and the application is
submitted in a timely fashion, staff members should apply within 15-day or
30-day mark.
Online applications will be acknowledged where an email address has been
provided. If you do not receive an e-mail acknowledgement within 24 hours
of submission, your application may not have been received. In such cases,
please go to ?My UN? page and check the status of your application by
clicking on ?View Application History?, and resubmit the application, if
necessary.
To start the application process, applicants are required to register by
opening a "My UN" account. Go to Login, and Register as a User. Fill in
the form and choose a User Name and Password.
After opening the account, applicants may apply for vacancies using the
Personal History Profile (PHP) provided. Once the PHP has been completed
for a particular vacancy, it can be saved and used for future
applications. The PHP may be up-dated, when necessary, for future
applications.
In completing the PHP, please note that all fields marked with an asterisk
must be completed.
E-mail: Recruitment at unon.org,
Fax: 254-20-762-4212
Please see the Frequently Asked Questions, if you encounter problems when
applying.
All best,
Ole Vestergaard
Programme Officer
Marine Ecosystem Unit
Division of Environmental Policy Implementation
United Nations Environment Programme
P.O.Box 30552
Nairobi, Kenya
Tel: +254-20-762 4729
Fax: +254-20-762 4816
Email: ole.vestergaard at unep.org
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