Principal Programme Management Officer

UN Secretariat; Paris; In loco; EUR 90.000 - 120.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) in Paris seeks a senior leader to direct the OzonAction Compliance Assistance Programme (CAP) and shape UNEP's strategy as an Implementing Agency for the Multilateral Fund. You will develop and negotiate programmes, manage project delivery, and liaise with governments and the private sector to strengthen ozone protection and climate-related links.

The role requires 15+ years in environmental programme management, with preferred experience in

Competenze

• Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in environmental programme or project management.
• Experience with international environmental financial mechanisms and developing countries.
• Experience within the UN system or similar organizations, and in data analytics is desirable.
• Required languages: English, French

Mansioni

• Lead the OzonAction Compliance Assistance Programme (CAP) and define UNEP's strategy as an Implementing Agency for the Multilateral Fund.
• Develop and negotiate programmes, evaluate country needs, formulate policies, and monitor results.
• Provide strategic information to senior management and liaise with government officials and the private sector.
• Oversee budgeting and project documentation, manage a team, and ensure timely reporting.

Conoscenze

Policy development

Strategic planning

Data analysis

Leadership

Team management

Negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

International programme mgmt

Fundraising

Communication

Formazione

Master's degree or equivalent

Descrizione del lavoro

Organizational context: The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority, setting the environmental agenda and promoting sustainable development. The Law Division focuses on environmental law and governance, supporting States in addressing environmental challenges and facilitating policy dialogue. This role is within the Law Division in Paris, supporting the Montreal Protocol's compliance assistance program.

Job purpose: This role leads the OzonAction Compliance Assistance Programme (CAP) and defines UNEP's strategy as an Implementing Agency of the Multilateral Fund for the Montreal Protocol. The purpose is to assist developing countries in achieving and sustaining compliance with the Protocol by strengthening their capacity to make informed decisions on alternative technologies and policies. The role involves developing and negotiating programmes, managing project implementation, providing strategic recommendations to senior management, and fostering linkages between ozone protection, climate change, and other environmental priorities. It also entails managing teams, overseeing operations, and ensuring effective delivery of activities and reporting.

Responsibilities: Key responsibilities include leading the OzonAction Compliance Assistance Programme (CAP) and defining UNEP's strategy as an Implementing Agency for the Multilateral Fund. This involves developing and negotiating programmes, evaluating country needs, formulating policies, and monitoring results. The role requires providing strategic information to senior management, liaising with government officials and the private sector, and identifying synergies between ozone protection, climate change, and other environmental areas. Managing the delivery of approved activities, overseeing work plans, and devising new strategies for programme delivery are crucial. The incumbent will lead UNEP's coordination of Multilateral Fund projects, represent UNEP in key meetings, negotiate funding, and oversee budgeting and project documentation. Additionally, the role involves leading a team, supervising staff, managing daily operations, and ensuring timely reporting.

Education: An advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in environmental sciences, law, policy, economics, engineering, or management is required. A first-level degree with additional qualifying experience may be accepted. Completion of data analytics, business analytics, or data science programs is desirable.

Work experience: A minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in environmental programme or project management is required. This includes experience in strategic planning, policy development, programme implementation, monitoring, and evaluation. Experience with international environmental financial mechanisms, developing countries, and the phase-out of ozone‑depleting substances is necessary. Experience within the UN system or similar organizations, and in data analytics, is desirable.

Skills: Professionalism, Teamwork, Accountability, Leadership, Judgement/Decision‑Making, In‑depth knowledge of Montreal Protocol and Multilateral Fund policies, International programme management, Fundraising, Data analysis, Policy development, Strategic planning, Communication, Negotiation.

Required languages: English, French

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