Senior Programme Management Officer

The Senior Programme Management Officer will lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of programmes/projects related to source-to-sea pollution within UNEP's Ecosystems Division, Marine and Freshwater Branch. The role involves managing teams, coordinating policy development, overseeing budget and funding activities, and serving as a spokesperson to establish partnerships and collaborations.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and evaluate assigned programmes/projects related to source-to-sea pollution.
• Direct subordinates in programme/project development, implementation, monitoring and assessment including ecosystem degradation and habitat destruction.
• Ensure implementation of gender mainstreaming guidelines in all planned actions.
• Direct research and programme evaluation and present information gathered from diverse sources.
• Coordinate policy development and review assessments of issues and trends.
• Undertake survey initiatives and guide design of data collection instruments.
• Supervise preparation of various written outputs including reports and studies.
• Direct substantive support to consultative meetings, conferences, and prepare related documents and presentations.
• Manage outreach activities including training workshops and seminars.
• Lead field missions and provide guidance to external consultants and government officials.
• Coordinate activities related to budget and funding including programme preparation and financial reporting.
• Serve as an effective spokesperson and establish collaborations and partnerships.
• Ensure effective utilization, supervision, and development of staff; guide, evaluate and mentor staff.
• Lead team efforts to collect and analyze data for planning, decision-making, and reporting.
• Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

• An advanced university degree (Master’s or Doctoral degree, or equivalent) in Environmental Management, Environmental Science, or a related field is required.
• A first-level degree in the specified fields of study in combination with two (2) additional years of 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 ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in environmental Programme and project management is required.
• At least 5 years of experience developing and implementing Source-to-Sea approaches across multiple countries is required.
• Demonstrated experience managing teams in international contexts, with direct supervision responsibilities, is required.
• Experience with the coordination of global multi-stakeholder partnerships is desirable.
• Experience with convening intergovernmental expert groups on source to sea relevant topics is desirable.
• Experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.
• English is required at UN Level III proficiency in reading, writing, listening, and speaking.

Skills

• Environmental Program Management
• Project Management
• Source-to-Sea Approach
• Team Management
• International Programme Coordination
• Multi-Stakeholder Partnerships
• Policy Development
• Budget Management
• Funding Oversight
• Data Analytics
• Environmental Sciences
• Environmental Management
• Programme Evaluation
• Intergovernmental Group Convening

Languages

English