Programme Coordinator, OGMP 2.0 - Climate Action

UN Secretariat; Paris; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) - IMEO is seeking a Junior Programme Coordinator to support the OGMP 2.0 team. You will provide essential coordination and organizational support, delivering programmatic outputs and preparing administrative and contracting outputs.

The role emphasizes confidentiality, cross-team coordination, and contributing to IMEO's mission of reducing methane emissions and aiding climate goals through improved reporting in the oil and gas sector.

Qualifications

• First-level university degree in social sciences, international relations, political science, or related field.
• Master's degree preferred; may be considered with experience.
• At least 2 years in project management, contracting or administrative processes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver programmatic outputs to support OGMP 2.0 implementation.
• Prepare and submit administrative and contracting outputs for OGMP 2.0.
• Provide coordination and organization support within the OGMP team.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding data and information.
• Support internal coordination of a large, diverse team.
• Contribute to IMEO's mission to reduce methane emissions and meet climate goals.

Skills

Project management

Contracting

Administrative processes

Government relations

Project coordination

Sustainability

Climate action

Methane reporting

English fluency

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Organizational context: The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority. Its International Methane Emissions Observatory (IMEO) drives reductions in methane emissions, a key contributor to climate change. IMEO collects and reconciles data from various sources to support the Paris Agreement goals. The Oil and Gas Methane Partnership 2.0 (OGMP 2.0) is a multi-stakeholder initiative focused on improving methane emissions reporting.

Job purpose: The Junior Programme Coordinator will provide essential coordination and organizational support to the OGMP 2.0 team within UNEP's IMEO. This role is crucial for strengthening the programme's organization and delivery. The incumbent will be responsible for delivering programmatic outputs to aid the implementation of OGMP 2.0 and preparing administrative and contracting outputs. The position contributes to IMEO's mission of providing reliable methane data to cut emissions and achieve climate goals, supporting the global effort to mitigate climate change through enhanced methane reporting from the oil and gas sector.

Responsibilities: Deliver programmatic outputs to support the implementation of the Oil and Gas Methane Partnership 2.0 (OGMP 2.0). Prepare and submit administrative and contracting outputs for the OGMP 2.0 initiative. Provide coordination and organization support within the OGMP team. Ensure strict confidentiality regarding company data and information handled during the assignment and after its termination. Support the internal coordination of a large, diverse team. Contribute to the overall mission of the International Methane Emissions Observatory (IMEO) in driving reductions in methane emissions and achieving climate goals.

Education: A first-level university degree (e.g., Bachelor's) in social sciences, international relations, political science, or a related field is required. A Master's degree or equivalent, with a focus on management and administration, is preferred. Experience may be considered in lieu of an advanced degree.

Work experience: At least 2 years of demonstrated experience in project management, contracting, and/or administrative processes is required. Experience working within the United Nations is desirable. Exposure to or interest in government relations, project coordination, or administrative processes is a strong asset. Interest in sustainability, climate action, or methane emissions reporting is highly valued.

Skills: Organizational skills, attention to detail, project management, contracting, administrative processes, government relations, project coordination, interest in sustainability, climate action, methane emissions reporting, fluency in English.

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