Programme Management Officer

UN Secretariat; Paris; In loco; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) — International Resource Panel (IRP) in Paris seeks a Programme Management Officer to support the IRP work programme. You will coordinate EW-MFA data collection, analysis, and dissemination, and contribute to methodological standards while engaging with national stakeholders and experts.

You will help develop statistical models, manage databases, and provide training on data collection practices, reporting, and dissemination to support informed policy

Competenze

• Advanced degree in statistics, mathematics, or economics (Master’s) or equivalent.
• Alternative: first-level degree with two additional years of qualifying experience.

Mansioni

• Organize and execute collection, estimation, evaluation, analysis, and dissemination of EW-MFA data.
• Select and implement data collection, checking, and processing methods for database integration.
• Develop and improve statistical models and projections and manage relevant databases.
• Provide training and technical support to national offices on EW-MFA practices.
• Prepare written outputs and contribute to statistical standards and reports.
• Organize seminars and expert meetings and undertake outreach activities.

Conoscenze

Statistical principles

Modeling software

Programming languages

Formazione

Master's degree

First-level degree + 2 yrs exp

Strumenti

SAS

R

MATLAB

SPSS

Python

JavaScript

Descrizione del lavoro

Organizational context:

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority. The International Resource Panel (IRP), within UNEP's Industry and Economy Division, provides scientific assessments on sustainable resource use. This Programme Officer role is situated within the IRP secretariat in Paris, supporting the delivery of its work programme and reporting to the senior LCA advisor and Head of the Materials and Systems Innovation Unit.

Job purpose:

The Programme Management Officer will support the delivery of the International Resource Panel's (IRP) work programme, contributing to UNEP's mission to promote sustainable patterns of consumption and production. This role involves organizing, planning, and executing the collection, analysis, and dissemination of statistical data related to Economy-Wide Material Flow Accounts (EW-MFA) and other relevant data. The incumbent will develop and improve statistical models, manage databases, and provide crucial training and technical support to national stakeholders. Additionally, the role involves preparing written outputs, contributing to the development of statistical standards, organizing expert meetings, and conducting outreach activities to advance the understanding and application of material flow analysis and related tools for informed decision-making.

Responsibilities:

• Key responsibilities include organizing and executing the collection, estimation, evaluation, analysis, compilation, and dissemination of statistical data on Economy-Wide Material Flow Accounts (EW-MFA) and related data.
• This involves selecting and implementing appropriate data collection, checking, and processing methods for database integration.
• The role also entails improving existing and developing new statistical models and projections to support EW-MFA and related analyses, and managing relevant statistical databases.
• Providing training and technical support to national statistical offices and ministries on data collection and EW-MFA practices is essential.
• The incumbent will offer feedback and advice on data published in IRP databases and tools, and prepare various written outputs such as background papers and reports.
• Further duties include performing methodological research for statistical standards development, organizing and participating in seminars and expert meetings, and undertaking outreach activities.
• The role also involves coordinating budget and funding activities, preparing related documents, and analyzing data to identify trends and provide insights through visualizations for data-driven planning and reporting.

Education:

• An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in statistics, mathematics, or economics is required.
• Alternatively, a first-level university degree combined with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted.

Work experience:

• A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in collecting, compiling, analyzing, and disseminating statistical data, preferably in material flow analysis or sustainable development, is required.
• Proven experience in data analysis, interpretation, and developing tailored briefs is necessary.
• Experience in modeling sustainable consumption and production and circular economy scenarios is also required.
• Experience in an international organization and at least two years in data analytics are desirable.

Skills:

• Proficiency in statistical principles, practices, standards, and classifications.
• Knowledge of modeling and statistical software (e.g., SAS, R, Matlab, SPSS) and programming languages (e.g., Python, Javascript).
• Ability to analyze and interpret complex data, write reports, and develop technical approaches.
• Strong teamwork, planning, and organizational skills, with an ability to manage time and resources effectively.

Required languages:

English

Desired languages:

French