Programme Management Officer

The Programme Management Officer supports the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity by providing scientific, technical, analytical and policy advice on terrestrial biodiversity, ecosystem restoration, and sustainable use of biological diversity. The role involves managing programme activities, preparing technical assessments, and fostering partnerships to advance the implementation of the Convention's objectives.

Responsibilities

• Provide scientific, technical, analytical and policy advice to Parties on forest, mountain and dry land ecosystems, ecosystem restoration and sustainable use of terrestrial biological diversity.
• Analyze, interpret and report on scientific evidence, policy measures and implementation responses through literature reviews, questionnaires, workshops and data collection.
• Advise on biodiversity conservation and sustainable use integration into wider landscape and policy development.
• Assess and report on implementation status and opportunities for mainstreaming biodiversity into related sectors.
• Prepare synthesis reports and outreach events showcasing ecosystem-based approaches to habitat conservation and restoration.
• Prepare technical assessments and strategic documents for meetings of the Conference of the Parties and other intergovernmental processes.
• Service and prepare official documentation for intergovernmental negotiations and sessions related to terrestrial biodiversity and ecosystem restoration.
• Position strategic advice and technical inputs into official documentation and intergovernmental processes.
• Facilitate dissemination of data to governments to support implementation, monitoring and review of national strategies.
• Manage programme activities related to terrestrial biodiversity, ecosystem restoration and partnerships such as the Forest Ecosystem Restoration Initiative and Collaborative Partnership on Forests.
• Lead capacity development activities including workshops, training events and post-workshop support.
• Develop scientific and technical cooperation activities including south-south cooperation and support to regional organizations.
• Participate and support processes of the Collaborative Partnership on Forests and Global Partnership on Forest Landscape Restoration.
• Manage partnerships with UN and external organizations relevant to ecosystem restoration aligned with the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration.
• Represent the Secretariat at meetings, conferences and other fora delivering presentations on terrestrial biodiversity and ecosystem restoration.
• Maintain and expand networks with technical, intergovernmental and financing partners to integrate priorities into sustainable development goals.
• Manage general service staff, contractors and consultants to ensure effective performance and delivery of work programmes.
• Supervise assignments prepared by staff and mentor newly onboarded staff.
• Provide strategic and technical input into other areas of work as requested by the Executive Secretary.
• Collect and analyze data to identify trends and provide insights using data visualization methods for planning and reporting.

Requirements

• Advanced university degree in biology, forests, environmental science and policy, climate science, sustainable development with a specialization in ecosystem conservation and restoration, forestry management, environmental management or related areas is required.
• A first level university degree combined with an additional two years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced degree.
• Successful completion of both degree and non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics or data science programs is desirable.
• A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in the conservation and sustainable use of terrestrial biodiversity, particularly in forest management, environmental management, land-use planning and ecosystem restoration at the national level, is required.
• Five years of work experience at the international level in a position dealing with wider environmental issues or dealing with multicountry projects in relevant fields is required.
• Five years of programme management, policy analysis, planning, and supervision experience is desirable.
• Two years or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.
• Experience within the United Nations or a comparable international organization, as well as knowledge of forest-related work undertaken across the UN system, including by the CBD, FAO, UNFF, UNEP and UNDP, is desirable.
• English language proficiency at UN Level II for reading, writing, listening and speaking is required.

Skills

• Ecosystems Conservation
• Ecosystem Restoration
• Forest Management
• Environmental Management
• Land Use Planning
• Programme Management
• Policy Analysis
• Project Planning
• Programme Supervision
• Data Analytics
• Business Analytics
• Data Science
• Terrestrial Biodiversity Conservation
• Sustainable Development
• Technical Assessments
• Partnership Building
• International Environmental Policy
• UN System Knowledge
• Environmental Sciences
• Climate Science

Languages

English