UNEP Programme Management Specialist Jobs 2022 – Kenya NGO Jobs. UNEP Kenya looking for “Programme Management Specialist”. Applicants with a degree in University Degree may apply on or before 10th June 2022.
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UNEP Programme Management Specialist Jobs 2022
The UNEP has published a job vacancy announcement on 3rd June 2022 for qualified Kenyans to fill in the vacant post of Programme Management Specialist to be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
| Recruiter | United Nations Environment Programme |
| Position | Programme Management Specialist |
| Location | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Country | Kenya |
| Total Vacant Post | 22 |
| Qualification | University Degree |
| Experience Required | Minimum Five years |
| Application Deadline | 10th June 2022 |
UNEP Job Vacancy 2022
Duties and Responsibilities: Under the overall supervision of the Head of GEMS/Water Unit, Data Branch, Science Division, the contractor will perform the following tasks;
- Supports the implementation and the overall project management of workstreams under the World Water Quality Alliance (WWQA); monitors progress and identifies problems and issues to be addressed and initiates corrective actions.
- Supports the development of the World Water Quality Assessment following principles of user-centric design.
- Supports the development of outreach material (brochure(s), posters, flyers, others) and oversees communication activities of the WWQA, such as website and social media updates, newsletters etc. and liaison with GEMS/Water.
- Makes presentations on topics to showcase the work of the Alliance at relevant internal and external outreach events, conferences and meetings in the lead up to the 2023 UN-Water conference.
- In liaison with the Global Environment Monitoring Systems (GEMS) Unit Head and in cooperation with unit’s Programme Assistant ensures smooth running of the programme’s financial management (progress reports, financial statements, etc.) and prepares related internal and external documents/reports as required (annual work plan , programme budget, etc.).
- Supports the GEMS Unit Head in overseeing the membership of the World Water Quality Alliance and supports in actively identifying and seeking engagement of new strategic and technical partners.
- Supports the Strategic and Technical Advisory Committees of the World Water Quality Alliance and coordinates implementation of their relevant decisions and annual and intersessional meetings.
- Plans, organizes and coordinates the annual global meetings of the World Water Quality Alliance and facilitates intersessional meetings through the UN-Water Expert Group for Water Quality and Wastewater, which functions as a main communication and agenda setting mechanism.
- Coordinates and contributes to assessments, reports and other products and services under the umbrella of the World Water Quality Alliance, including the coordination of inputs of technical implementing partners; research, analyzes and presents information gathered from diverse sources.
- Organizes and prepares written outputs, e.g., draft background papers, analysis, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications, as relevant to water quality in and beyond the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) sustainability context and the work of the Alliance.
- Supports further resource mobilization for the work of the World Water Quality Alliance and coordinates with donors and partners widely to that effect.
- Coordinates with and supports relevant intersecting workflows in the Integrated Monitoring Initiative on SDG 6 (UN-Water) and the UNEP Global Environment Monitoring System for Freshwater (UNEP/GEMS/Water).
Position in Organization:
- Posting Title: Programme Management Specialist
- Department/Office: United Nations Environment Programme
- Duty Station: NAIROBI
- Posting Period: 03 June 2022 – 10 June 2022
- Job Opening Number: 22-United Nations Environment Programme-182421-Individual Contractor
- Staffing Exercise: N/A
Qualification:
- Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in a relevant area, e.g., communication, international relations, or policy, public administration, or other related area is required. A first-level university degree in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Indicate what is ‘required’ and/or what is ‘desirable’.
Experience:
- At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in implementation of environmental water projects and policies, environmental management, water management, coordination of stakeholder groups including local communities to bridge nexus issues around water-energy-food or related area is required. Experience working in or with international and intergovernmental settings coordinating regional projects and managing expert and stakeholder networks and work experience in developing country context is desirable. Experience in communications around environmental issues is desirable.
How to Apply UNEP Programme Management Specialist Jobs 2022
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
Then to apply, go to https://careers.un.org/lbw/jobdetail.aspx?id=182421
The Closing Date: 10th June 2022.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
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