Director, Programme Management( Chief Scientist and Director of the Office of Science) at United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

The United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the world's environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the environment.



 

Director, Programme Management( Chief Scientist and Director of the Office of Science)

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationMBA/MSc/MA , PhD/Fellowship
  • Experience15 years
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldProject Management  , Science 

Responsibilities

  • Formulate and implement the substantive work programme of the Office, determine priorities, and allocate resources for the completion of outputs/results and their timely delivery, in cooperation and coordination with other UN Environment Programme divisions and offices.
  • Oversee activities undertaken by the Office as a contribution to the UNEP Programme of Work and Medium-Term Strategy (MTS), including preparation, execution and monitoring of office budget, assigning and monitoring of performance parameters and critical indicators and other administrative tasks.
  • Ensure that programmed activities are carried out in a timely manner and co-ordinate work in the different areas both within the Office and other UN Environment divisions and offices, in accordance with UNEP's “delivery model” and with other organizations of the United Nations System, donors and agencies as appropriate, working closely with UNEP Regional Offices to support the UN Resident Coordinators and UN Country Teams, as per the UNEP Delivery Model and adherence to the principles of “One UNEP”.
  • Coordinate and oversee the preparation of reports for presentation to donors, UNEP Environment Assembly, United Nations intergovernmental bodies and other scientific inter- governmental forums as appropriate.
  • Manage, guide, develop, encourage and train staff under his/her supervision; foster teamwork and communication among staff in the Office and across UNEP;
  • Chair meetings, seminars, etc., on substantive-related issues; represent the Organization at international, regional, inter-agency meetings, seminars and conferences; provide programmatic/substantive expertise and, when appropriate, hold programmatic/substantive and organizational discussions with representatives of other institutions.
  • Report to UNEP Senior Management Team, intergovernmental bodies on budget/programme performance and on programmatic/substantive issues, as appropriate, particularly those presented in biannual and/or annual reports.
  • Work collaboratively with Regional Offices to mobilize resources from global and regional sources for project funding. Clear the allocation of the necessary financial and human resources for the delivery of results related to the strategic objectives set by the UNEP leadership and its senior management team.
  • Ensures close and effective engagement with all UNEP Offices to support the co-design projects that contain regional and national components. Ensures accountability for delivery of project results that fall within their division's expertise and mandate.
  • As the Chief Scientist the Director of the Office of Science serves as a primary advisor on science: setting scientific priorities for the organisation, including advising on emerging issues and science and ensures credibility and quality of data, information and knowledge and products are aligned with organisational goals.
  • Lead on foresight, analysis and intelligence initiatives and delivers updates / research papers and syntheses on new and emerging scientific issues to the Senior Management Team and the organization more generally, as needed.
  • Perform other relevant duties as assigned.

Education

  • Advanced University Degree (Masters Degree, PhD or equivalent degree) in any of the earth sciences (geology, ecology, geography, hydrology, atmospheric science, etc), environmental sciences, biology, social sciences, environmental management, engineering, or other related area is required.
  • Successful completion of both degree and non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics or data science programs is desirable.

Work Experience

  • A minimum of fifteen (15) years of progressively responsible experience in the field of applied sciences, environmental sciences, earth sciences, environment engineering, environmental geography or environmental health is required.
  • Experience in programme and organizational management (human resources, budget, law, etc) in government, intergovernmental entities and/or United Nations, universities and research institutions and non-governmental organizations at a senior-level is required.
  • Experience in environmental policy analysis, formulation and implementation, and/or providing technical assistance on environment to policy makers is required.
  • Working experience in a management and leadership position at senior level is required.
  • Experience in the area of the environmental science-policy interface is required. Two (2) years or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.. A publication record of peer reviewed scientific articles and/or papers is desirable

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Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) on careers.un.org to apply

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