Programme Management Officer

The Programme Management Officer supports coordination and implementation of biodiversity conservation projects and programmes under UNEP's Ecosystem Division. The role involves managing projects funded by the Global Environment Facility and Kunming Biodiversity Fund, supporting Multilateral Environmental Agreements, and providing technical, analytical, and managerial support to achieve sustainable development goals related to biodiversity and ecosystems.

Responsibilities

• Support the coordination of Global Environment Facility (GEF) Biodiversity Enabling Activities, including NBSAP updates, National Reports to UNCBD and its protocols, and UNCCD reporting processes, ensuring alignment with UNEP-wide priorities and senior management guidance.
• Facilitate the coordination of UNEP projects funded by the Kunming Biodiversity Fund, ensuring compliance with UNEP rules and contributing to the Medium-Term Strategy delivery.
• Provide technical and analytical support for implementation of United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA) resolutions under the Nature Frameworks Support Unit.
• Monitor and analyze programme/project development and implementation; identify operational issues; propose solutions; support follow-up actions related to Multilateral Environmental Agreements (UNCBD, UNCCD, CITES, CMS).
• Manage and supervise staff and personnel involved in these activities.
• Support engagement with Member States and partners through preparation and facilitation of technical workshops and consultations on Multilateral Environmental Agreements.
• Contribute to inter-agency coordination processes and working groups, providing inputs and follow-up support as required.
• Participate in field missions and provide technical and logistical support, including coordination with consultants and preparation of mission outputs.
• Support budget and project management processes, including preparation of work programmes, progress reports, and financial documentation.
• Prepare briefings, speeches, and technical inputs for senior management on Multilateral Environmental Agreements and related processes.
• Support knowledge management and information sharing across projects and partners.
• Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in biodiversity conservation, environmental science, sustainable development or a related field.
• A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the 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 seven years of progressively responsible experience in project or programme management in biodiversity conservation, including international contexts, is required.
• Experience managing or coordinating diverse teams to deliver results in biodiversity is required.
• Experience working with Regional or Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs) is desirable.
• Experience collaborating across multiple international organisations and/or UN agencies is desirable.
• Demonstrable knowledge of GEF processes is desirable.
• Two (2) years or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.
• English language proficiency at UN Level III (reading, writing, listening, speaking) is required.

Skills

• Programme Management
• Biodiversity Conservation
• Environmental Sciences
• Sustainable Development
• Project Coordination
• Team Management
• Multilateral Environmental Agreements
• Data Analytics
• Business Analytics
• Data Science
• GEF Processes
• International Project Management
• Technical Support
• Analytical Support
• Sustainable Development Goals
• English Language Proficiency

Languages

English