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Regional Director, ROA, D-1
08 Apr 2008
DATE OF ISSUANCE:
08 Feb 2008
ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT: United Nations Environment Programme
DUTY STATION: Nairobi
THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO APPOINT A CANDIDATE AT A LEVEL LOWER THAN THE ADVERTIZED LEVEL OF THE POST.
Remuneration
Depending on professional background, experience and family situation, a competitive compensation and benefits package is offered.
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United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Responsibilities
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 Regional Cooperation (DRC) helps to implement UNEP’s global programs in the regions by initiating, coordinating and catalyzing regional and sub-regional cooperation and action in response to environmental problems and emergencies. The position of the Director for the Regional Office for Africa works under the general guidance of the Director, Division of Regional Cooperation but with a considerable amount of independence. The incumbent will be responsible for the following main functions: 1. Identify, assess, and monitor relevant needs, priorities, trends, developments, and policies at the national, sub-regional, and regional levels, in order to incorporate them into UNEP’s policy and programme development and improve consistency with the needs and priorities in the context of Africa. 2. Formulate and implement the substantive work programme of the Regional Office by determining priorities, and allocating resources for the completion of outputs and their timely delivery, in cooperation and co-ordination with DRC Headquarters and other UNEP divisions and offices. 3. Communicate, advocate, and secure support for UNEP policies and programmes in Africa. 4. Identify and build/strengthen strategic partnerships for national, subregional and regional cooperation both with African Governments, the private sector and civil society at large to mobilize support for sound environmental action, and to ensure meaningful involvement and participation of those actors in the development and implementation of UNEP’s policies and programmes. 5. Oversee the programmatic/administrative tasks necessary for the functioning of the regional office, including its outposted sub-regional and liaison units. 6. Represent the Organization at international, regional, inter-agency meetings, seminars and conferences; provide programmatic/substantive expertise on an issue, or hold programmatic/substantive and organizational discussions with representatives of other institutions. 7. Perform other related duties as requested by the senior management of the Organization.
Competencies
Professionalism: Proven ability to perform extensive inter-agency and inter-governmental negotiations and networking functions; proven experience in providing technical and substantive support in the field of environmental policy development. Integrity: Demonstrated ability to explain, represent and defend UNEP’s policy in different fora; Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills together with the ability to defend and explain difficult issues with respect to key policies, decisions and positions in inter-agency, inter-governmental and other fora. Managing Performance: Ability to delegate responsibility and decision making authority together with corresponding accountability; ensuring that roles, responsibilities and reporting lines are clear.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Advanced university degree in international relations, environmental policy/science, Economics or Social Science, or a first degree with a relevant combination of professional and academic qualifications.
Work Experience
Minimum of 15 years of professional working experience of which 10 should be at the international level, including relevant experience of UN environmental policy negotiations and functioning of multilateral bodies.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post fluency in written and spoken English and working knowledge of French is required. Given the responsibilities of the position, working knowledge of other official languages of the United Nations, would be an important asset.
Other Skills
Knowledge of inter-agency networking and negotiations as well as diplomatic and policy analysis skills. A thorough knowledge of relevant UN policies, procedure and operations would be an advantage.
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). English and French are the two working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, TRAINING OR ANY OTHER FEES). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON BANK ACCOUNTS.
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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/2002/4 are met and the application is submitted in a timely fashion, staff members should apply within 15-day or 30-day mark.
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