PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global 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 global environment. Its mandate is to coordinate the development of environmental policy consensus by keeping the global environment under review and bringing emerging issues to the attention of governments and the international community for action.

The UNEP Climate Change Division works with international and national partners, providing technical assistance and capacity development for the implementation of environmental policy, and strengthening the environmental management capacity of developing countries and countries with economies in transition.

The position plays a key role in supporting the implementation of the Systematic Observations Financing Facility (SOFF) programme and carries significant responsibilities for programme delivery, coordination, and fiduciary oversight. The incumbent will lead the implementation of SOFF-funded activities at the country level, working closely with implementing partners and National Hydro-Meteorological Services (NHMSs) to ensure effective project execution, compliance with established requirements, and the achievement of programme objectives in support of climate resilience and early warning systems.

The position is located at UNEP, Climate Change Division, Adaptation and Resilience Branch, Early Warning Section, at the Bangkok duty station. Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Section, the incumbent will perform the following duties and responsibilities:

• Monitors country progress towards meeting the WMO Global Basic Observing Network (GBON) standards.
• Identifies problems and issues to be addressed in project implementation and recommends approaches to address the problems and issues.
• Participates on behalf of UNEP in Project Steering Committees and mid-term and final evaluations.
• Coordinates activities related to budget funding (programme/project preparation and submissions, progress reports, financial statements) and preparation of related documents/reports (work programme and budget).
• Conducts risk management in project implementation and identifies and implements solutions and risk mitigation measures.
• Leads project-related procurement and recruitment processes.
• Organizes and prepares written outputs (e.g. progress reports, analysis, inputs to publications, communications materials).
• Delivers presentations on climate information services and systematic observations.
• Undertakes outreach activities; participates in the development of training workshops, seminars, etc.; participates in and makes presentations on assigned topics/activities.
• Organizes and provides substantive guidance to consultative and other meetings, conferences, etc., including proposing agenda topics, identifying and proposing participants, preparing background documents and presentations, and handling logistics.
• Conducts monitoring missions, including provision of guidance to external consultants, government officials, and other parties.
• Coordinates activities related to annual work plan development and prepares related documents/reports (project implementation plans).
• Collects and analyzes data to identify trends or patterns and provides insights through graphs, charts, tables, and reports using data visualization methods to enable data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation, and reporting.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Education

Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in the area of environmental sciences, or a related field, is required. A first university degree with a combination of two years of professional and academic qualifications may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree.

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 five years of progressively responsible experience in project/programme management related to environment and/or climate change is required.

A minimum of two (2) years or more of experience in the management and oversight of environmental projects funded by global funds is required.

A minimum of two (2) years or more of experience in supporting environmental and climate information management at country level, preferably with Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and Least Developed Countries (LDCs), is desirable.

A minimum of one (1) year or more of experience in data analytics or a related area is desirable (none if successful YPP or P-1 with a related degree).

Deadline: 25 September