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Programme Management Officer
Responsibilities
- Participates in the development, implementation and evaluation of assigned programmes/projects, monitors and analyzes programme/project development and implementation; reviews relevant documents and reports for quality assurance; supports due diligence and oversight of external partners; identifies problems and issues to be addressed and proposes corrective actions; liaises with relevant parties; identifies and tracks follow-up actions.
- Performs consulting assignments, in collaboration with the client, by planning facilitating workshops, through other interactive sessions and assisting in developing the action plan the client will use to manage the change.
- Researches, analyzes and presents information gathered from diverse sources.
- Assists in policy development, including the review and analysis of issues and trends, preparation of evaluations or other research activities and studies.
- Undertakes survey initiatives; designs data collection tools; reviews, analyzes and interprets responses, identifies problems/issues and prepares conclusions.
- Prepares various written outputs, e.g. draft background papers, analysis, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications.
- Provides substantive support to consultative and other meetings, conferences, project concepts etc., to include proposing agenda topics, identifying participants, preparation of documents and presentations.
- Undertakes outreach activities; conducts training workshops, seminars; makes presentations and coordinates development of communications materials on assigned topics/activities.
- Participates in or lead field missions, including provision of guidance to external consultants, government officials and other parties and drafting mission summaries.
- Coordinates activities related to budget and funding (programme/project preparation and submissions, progress reports, financial statements, etc.) and prepares related documents/reports (pledging, work programme, programme budget).
- Collects and analyzes data to identify trends or patterns and provide insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods to enable data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting.
- Performs other duties as may be required.
Education
- Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in environmental sciences, environmental management, environmental economics, chemistry, metallurgy, engineering, geology or a related field is required.
- A first-level university degree (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree with relevant combination of work.
- Successful completion of both degree and non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics or data science programs is desirable.
Work Experience
- A minimum of five (5) years of relevant work experience at the international level related to sound management of chemicals and waste is required.
- Work experience of the Global Environment Facility or equivalent international donor project cycle is required. Work experience in developing and/or implementing international environmental programmes involving private sector, government and/or civil society stakeholders is required.
- Work experience in developing and/or implementing projects related to the Stockholm and Minamata Conventions is desirable.
- Work experience in heavy metals is desirable. Two (2) years or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable
Outreach and Partner Engagement Consultant – Global Peatlands Initiative
Specific duties include the following:
- Under the direct supervision of the Programme Management Officer, the consultant will perform the following specific duties:
- Design and implement a comprehensive communications strategy to enhance strategic outreach, raise global peatland awareness, and foster engagement with all 61 GPI members, including supporting networking and member reactivation efforts, addressing their needs, and updating their profiles to boost visibility and impact.
- Develop and produce scientifically accurate materials for raising awareness, including maintaining and updating the GPI and UNEP peatland-related websites, while coordinating content creation for news articles, newsletters, videos, infographics, documenting missions, and social media to ensure effective dissemination to partners and stakeholders.
- Collaborate with GPI members and UNEP teams to create content, coordinate outreach efforts, and align internal peatland strategies with communication plans, including preparing and clearing press releases through UNEP’s communications division and the UN Decade for Ecosystem Restoration for GPI products and events.
- Enhance communication and outreach efficiency through the GPI website, Dgroups community, and Slack channels. Organize and customize content, effectively administer activities, articles, photos, and events, and engage relevant networks by regularly publicizing GPI members’ events and achievements.
- Manage the GPI membership database , conduct targeted outreach to prospective and existing members, and promote connections between members to enhance networking and collaboration within the initiative.
- Contribute to various GPI outputs by translating technical peatland science into clear, accessible communication materials, including drafting and reviewing background papers, policy notes, presentations, speaking notes, and publications, and coordinate translations into French and/or Spanish as required.
- Support South-South cooperation outreach materials through the International Tropical Peatland Centre partnership, engage with peatland-related youth groups to develop a youth engagement strategy for peatland conservation, and collaborate with partners and stakeholders’ on-going efforts to establish a European Peatlands Initiative.
- Collect, research, and organize GPI knowledge products, updating and sharing content for platforms like the Virtual Peatlands Pavilion and other assigned knowledge-sharing sites.
- Conduct strategic consultations with key GPI stakeholders from partner countries and produce a assessment to evaluate the needs and current state of peatlands in each country, and the stakeholders. Additionally, support the development and coordination of the GPI Extension UNEP Project Document by engaging with internal and external stakeholders and contributing to proposal preparation.
- Support the coordination of international events and the development of communication materials for GPI’s participation, including the GPI 4th Partners’ Meeting and MEA COPs, as well as other key advocacy efforts and events, ensuring active involvement in global conferences and discussions.
Qualifications/special skills
- First University degree preferably with a specialization in environmental sciences, conservation biology, communications, international studies or related areas is required.
- The years of experience is reduced by 2 for candidates who possess a Master’s Degree
- A minimum of four (4) years of progressive experience in the field of environmental conservation, scientific research or science to policy work is required.
- Experience working on peatlands and/or ecosystems as a topic is desirable. Experience with the UN system especially with UNEP and on this issue is highly desirable.
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- Programme Management Officer
- Outreach and Partner Engagement Consultant – Global Peatlands Initiative