Programme Management Contractor

The individual contractor will support the Intergovernmental Affairs and UN Coordination Unit of UNEP and contribute to major regional and global events including the 7th AP Forum and UNEA-8. The role involves enhanced regional policy intelligence, coordination of intergovernmental processes, monitoring and reporting on UNEA resolutions, integration of environmental priorities within UN development processes, and strategic communications support for UNEP leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide enhanced regional policy intelligence, strategic analysis, and knowledge management to support UNEP’s engagement with Member States and partners in Asia and the Pacific.
• Coordinate and provide substantive support for the 7th AP Forum and other regional and global intergovernmental processes, including UNEA and APFSD.
• Strengthen monitoring, reporting, and accountability for implementation of UNEA resolutions and regional programme priorities.
• Strengthen integration of environmental priorities within UN development system processes at regional and country levels.
• Provide enhanced strategic communications and executive support for UNEP leadership engagement in major events on environmental issues.

Requirements

• An advanced university degree in environmental science, environmental management, or Sustainable Development, or other related fields including Development Studies, International Affairs, Political Science, Social Science, Public Administration or a related field.
• A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of advanced university degree.
• At least 2 years working experience in the environmental field with significant exposure to the Asia-Pacific region is required.
• Experience working within the United Nations system, particularly with UNEP, or other international organizations is required.
• Expertise in environmental policy analysis, research, and sustainable development practices is required.
• Proven project management experience, including planning, execution, and evaluation of large-scale intergovernmental events or forums is desirable.
• Demonstrated experience in regional cooperation, particularly in Asia-Pacific frameworks such as ASEAN, ICIMIOD, ESCAP, etc. is desirable.
• Strong skills in stakeholder engagement and management across governments, intergovernmental organizations, civil society, and youth groups is desirable.
• Experience with web-based platforms and software for communication, information sharing and networking and use of social media is desirable.
• Fluency in oral and written English is required.
• Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.

Skills

• Environmental Policy
• Sustainable Development Practices
• Project Management
• Intergovernmental Event Planning
• Regional Cooperation Asia-Pacific
• Stakeholder Engagement
• UN System Experience
• Environmental Research
• Web-based Communication Platforms
• Social Media Usage
• Policy Monitoring and Reporting
• Strategic Communications
• UNEA Resolutions Monitoring
• Environmental Sciences
• Environmental Management
• Development Studies
• Public Administration

Languages

English