Programme Management Officer

UN Secretariat; Estado de México; In loco; MXN 2.228.000 - 3.156.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Office in Mexico seeks a Head of Office to strengthen UNEP's representation and impact in Mexico and to serve as the focal point for Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. The role requires building government relationships, coordinating UN system activities, and leading the implementation of UNEP’s Programme of Work.

Oversight includes staff, finances, donor reporting, and security.

Competenze

• Advanced degree in a relevant field as required; minimum seven years of progressive program management and administration experience.
• Experience with UN system or similar international organizations and in Latin America/Caribbean is desirable.
• Ability to develop government relationships, mobilize resources and coordinate inter-agency activities.

Mansioni

• Develop and strengthen UNEP representation in Mexico and coordinate UN system contributions.
• Lead the implementation of UNEP’s Programme of Work and donor reporting.
• Oversee office operations, staff, finances, project administration, legal compliance and security.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Planning & Organizing

Communication

Professionalism

Environmental governance

Sustainable development

Programme management

Strategic partnerships

UN inter-agency coordination

Data analysis

Gender integration

Resource mobilization

Formazione

Master’s or equivalent in political science / sustainable development / international relations / public administration

Bachelor’s degree with significant qualifying experience

Descrizione del lavoro

Organizational context: The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority. The UNEP Office in Mexico coordinates UNEP's work in Mexico and serves as the focal point for Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. The office integrates environmental dimensions into UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Frameworks and fosters strategic partnerships and resource mobilization.

Job purpose: This role serves as the Head of Office for UNEP in Mexico and as the focal point for Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua, reporting to the Regional Director. The primary purpose is to strengthen UNEP's representation and programmatic impact in these countries. This involves developing effective government relationships, coordinating UNEP's contributions to UN system activities, leading the implementation of UNEP's Programme of Work, and fostering strategic partnerships. The role also includes resource mobilization, ensuring gender and diversity integration, and contributing to regional programming. Additionally, the incumbent manages the UNEP Office in Mexico, overseeing staff, finances, project administration, legal compliance, and security.

Responsibilities: Key responsibilities include developing and strengthening UNEP's representation in Mexico by building relationships with the government, coordinating UN system contributions, and integrating environmental dimensions into national development frameworks. The role involves leading the development, implementation, and monitoring of UNEP's Programme of Work, including project proposals and resource mobilization efforts. As a focal point for Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua, the incumbent will develop government relationships, coordinate UN system engagement, and lead program implementation in these countries. Furthermore, the position requires effective management of the UNEP Office in Mexico, ensuring compliance with UN policies for staff, finance, and project administration, as well as managing legal agreements, donor reporting, and office security.

Education: An advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in a relevant field such as political science, sustainable development, international relations, or public administration is required. A first-level university degree with significant qualifying experience may be accepted as an alternative.

Work experience: A minimum of seven years of progressive experience in programme management, interagency processes, and administration is required. Essential experience includes developing strategic partnerships, mobilizing resources, and managing country-level operations with financial oversight and staff management. Experience with the UN system or similar international organizations and in Latin America/Caribbean is desirable.

Skills: Professionalism, Planning & Organizing, Communication, Leadership, Knowledge of environmental governance, sustainable development, programme management, strategic partnerships, UN inter-agency coordination, data analysis, gender integration, and resource mobilization.

Required languages: English, French, Spanish

Desired languages: