Associate Programme Management Officer, P2

The Associate Programme Management Officer supports the implementation and management of the Programme of Work on Article 8(j) related to indigenous peoples and local communities under the Convention on Biological Diversity. The role involves substantive support for meetings, partnership development, capacity building, data analysis, and outreach activities within the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity.

Responsibilities

• Provide substantive support to the implementation and management of the Programme of Work on Article 8(j), including preparation and servicing of meetings of the Conference of Parties and intersessional meetings focused on traditional knowledge and related provisions.
• Manage partnership initiatives, parallel events and side events related to the Programme of Work on Article 8(j).
• Prepare and service meetings of the Subsidiary Body on Article 8(j) and Other Provisions of the Convention on Biological Diversity Related to Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (SB8J).
• Produce, maintain and disseminate information related to the programme of work through publications such as the CBD Technical Series.
• Provide technical advice to Parties and staff of the Secretariat on mainstreaming of Articles 8(j) and 10(c).
• Support the management of and fundraising for the Voluntary Fund for Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities.
• Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with indigenous peoples and local communities (IPLCs), NGOs, and other relevant international agencies to support the work on Article 8(j) and related provisions.
• Develop and disseminate guidelines, publications, newsletters and training materials to support IPLCs.
• Develop and improve the web pages on Article 8(j).
• Assist Parties, indigenous peoples, local communities and stakeholders in the effective implementation of the Convention, especially articles related to traditional knowledge.
• Provide advice relevant to the implementation of the Convention as it relates to indigenous peoples and local communities.
• Contribute to awareness-raising activities on the Convention among indigenous peoples and local communities.
• Document capacity-building activities and approaches on traditional knowledge, including good practices and lessons learned.
• Develop partnerships with academic and educational sectors regarding Convention on Biological Diversity-related issues.
• Collect and analyze data as well as identify trends or patterns and provide draft insights through graphs, charts, tables, and reports using data visualization methods for data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation, and reporting.
• Undertake other activities as assigned by the Programme Officer on Traditional Knowledge, the Head of the Unit or the Executive Secretary.

Requirements

• An advanced university degree (master's degree or equivalent) in indigenous affairs, public policy, environmental law, education and/or a biodiversity-related area is required.
• A first-level university degree in combination with two (2) additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
• Successful completion of both degree and non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics or data science programs is desirable.
• A minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in programme or project management, policy development, environmental governance, engagement of indigenous peoples and local communities or related fields is required.
• Experience in supporting the implementation of international programmes, projects or initiatives related to biodiversity, sustainable development, traditional knowledge or related areas is required.
• Experience in conducting research, analysis and preparation of technical, policy or briefing documents for intergovernmental, governmental or international processes is required.
• Experience in supporting the organization and servicing of international meetings, workshops, consultations or conferences involving multiple stakeholders, including indigenous peoples and local communities, is required.
• Experience in collecting, analyzing and synthesizing information from diverse sources to support decision-making processes is required.
• One year or more experience in data analytics or related areas is desirable.
• Experience within the United Nations system or another international organization is desirable.
• Experience working with indigenous peoples and local communities, traditional knowledge systems or community-based approaches is desirable.

Skills

• Programme Management
• Project Management
• Policy Development
• Environmental Governance
• Engagement of Indigenous Peoples
• Biodiversity Programmes
• Sustainable Development
• Traditional Knowledge
• Research and Analysis
• Technical Writing
• Policy Documentation
• Briefing Material Preparation
• International Meeting Support
• Workshop Organization
• Multi-Stakeholder Consultation
• Data Collection
• Data Analysis
• Information Synthesis
• Capacity Building
• Partnership Development

Languages

English, French