United Nations Environment Programme Associate Programme Management Officer Jobs in Kenya

United Nations Environment Programme Associate Programme Management Officer Jobs in Kenya; This position is located in the Executive Office of UNEP at the Nairobi duty station.The office of the Deputy Executive Director (DED) provides oversight to UNEP’s effective delivery of the Medium-Term Strategy (MTS), Programme of Work (PoW), and UN Reform.

The role provides organizational, administrative, and substantive support to the Special Assistant in advising and assisting the DED in daily execution of duties.

Responsibilities

Works with Programme Coordinator to facilitate development, implementation, and evaluation of assigned programmes/projects; monitors and analyzes programme/project development and implementation; reviews documents and reports; identifies problems and recommends corrective actions; liaises with relevant parties; tracks follow-up actions

Carries out basic research on selected aspects of programmes, operations, and activities; collects, analyzes, and presents statistical data and information from diverse sources

Drafts/compiles information communications products for target audiences (press releases, media packets, reports, brochures, briefings, video clips, newsletters, websites)

Provides substantive support for policy coordination and evaluation functions, including review and analysis of emerging issues and trends; participates in evaluations or research activities and studies; assists senior officials with briefing notes, background papers, and talking points

Prepares summaries of articles from various sources; drafts correspondence and sections of reports

Participates in survey initiatives; assists with design of data collection tools; issues tools, reviews and analyzes responses, identifies problems, and prepares preliminary conclusions

Contributes to preparation of written outputs (background papers, analytical notes, sections of reports, inputs to publications)

Provides administrative and substantive support to meetings, conferences, and missions (agenda topics, participants, background documents, presentations, logistics)

Contributes to collection and analysis of data, identification of trends/patterns, and provides draft insights through graphs, charts, tables, and reports using data visualization methods

Performs other duties as required

Competencies

Professionalism:

Knowledge of programme/project development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation

Ability to identify issues, analyze, and

resolve problems

Ability to conduct independent research and analysis using diverse sources

Ability to analyze and interpret data for decision-making

Commitment to gender perspectives and equal participation of women and men

Communication:

Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens and responds appropriately; tailors language, tone, and style to audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information

Planning and Organizing:

Develops clear goals consistent with strategies; identifies priorities; allocates resources effectively; foresees risks; monitors and adjusts plans; uses time efficiently

Education

Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in Environmental Sciences, Business Administration, Management, Law, Economics, or related field required

First-level degree with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted

Completion of degree/non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics, or data science desirable

Work Experience

Minimum 2 years of progressively responsible experience in environmental project/programme management, strategic planning, policy implementation, or related area required

Experience providing substantive, coordination, or advisory support to senior/high-level officials required

Proven experience drafting, editing, and presenting high-quality technical, policy, and donor-facing documents required

Experience developing, coordinating, and managing international environmental programmes, including multi-country initiatives in developing/transition economies required

Experience within the UN common system or similar international organization desirable

1+ year of experience in data analytics desirable

Languages

English and French required

Spanish desirable

How to Apply

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