Org. Setting and Reporting
The United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment.
Early Warning and Assessment Division (EWAD) provides timely, scientifically credible, policy-relevant environmental assessments, data and information for policy-setting, decision-making and action planning for sustainable development. It monitors, analyses and reports on the state of the global environment, assessing policies and trends and providing early warning services on emerging environmental threats. It spearheads UN-wide monitoring and reporting on the environmental dimension of the 2030 Agenda and SDGs.
This position is located in the Early Warning and Assessment Division (EWAD) of the UN Environment Programme at the Nairobi duty station. The incumbent will be a member of the UNEP Senior Management Team (SMT). The Director of EWAD reports to the Deputy Executive Director, under the overall guidance of the Executive Director.
Within delegated authority, the Director will be responsible for the following:
Responsibilities
1. Formulate and implement the substantive work programme of the Division, determine priorities, and allocate resources for the completion of outputs/results and their timely delivery, in co-operation and co-ordination with other UN Environment Programme divisions and offices. 2. Oversee activities undertaken by the Division as a contribution to the UNEP Programme of Work and Medium-Term Strategy (MTS), including preparation, execution and monitoring of office budget, assigning and monitoring of performance parameters and critical indicators and other administrative tasks. 3. Ensure that programmed activities are carried out in a timely manner and co-ordinate work in the different areas both within the Division and other UN Environment divisions and offices, in accordance with UNEP’s ‘delivery model’ and with other organizations of the United Nations System, donors and agencies as appropriate, working closely with UNEP Regional Offices to support the UN Resident Coordinators and UN Country Teams, as per the UNEP Delivery Model and adherence to the principles of “One UNEP”. 4. Co-ordinate and oversee the preparation of reports for presentation to donors, UNEP Environment Assembly, United Nations intergovernmental bodies and other scientific inter-governmental forums as appropriate. 5. Manage, guide, develop, encourage and train staff under his/her supervision; foster teamwork and communication among staff in the Division and across UNEP; 6. Chair meetings, seminars, etc., on substantive-related issues; represent the Organization at international, regional, inter-agency meetings, seminars and conferences; provide programmatic/substantive expertise and, when appropriate, hold programmatic/substantive and organizational discussions with representatives of other institutions. 7. Reports to UNEP Senior Management Team, intergovernmental bodies on budget/programme performance and on programmatic/substantive issues, as appropriate, particularly those presented in biannual and/or annual reports. 8. Works collaboratively with Regional Offices to mobilize resources from global and regional sources for project funding. Clears the allocation of the necessary financial and human resources for the delivery of results related to the strategic objectives set by the UNEP leadership and its senior management team. 9. Ensures close and effective engagement with Regional Offices to co-design projects that contain regional and national components. Ensures accountability for delivery of project results that fall within their division's expertise and mandate. 10. Works collaboratively with the Chief Scientist and office to ensure credibility and quality of data, information and knowledge and products are aligned with organisational goals. 11. Perform other relevant duties as assigned.
Competencies
PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge of the environment and development field in general and in particular in the areas of analysing the state of the global environment, providing early warning information and assessing environmental trends; proven ability to produce reports and papers on technical issues; ability to review and edit the work of others.
Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations.
COMMUNICATION: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively. Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately. Asks questions to clarify and exhibits interest in having two-way communication. Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience. Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
ACCOUNTABILITY: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments.
Delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards.
Operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules. Supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments. Takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.
LEADERSHIP: Serves as a role model that other people want to follow. Empowers others to translate vision into results. Is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives.
Establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support. Anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions. Drives for change and improvement; does not accept the status quo. Shows the courage to take unpopular stands.
Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work; demonstrates knowledge of strategies and commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing.
JUDGEMENT/DECISION MAKING: Identifies the key issues in a complex situation and comes to the heart of the problem quickly. Gathers relevant information before making a decision. Considers positive and negative impacts of decisions prior to making them. Takes decisions with an eye to the impact on others and on the Organization. Proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation based on all available information. Checks assumptions against facts.
Determines that the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision. Makes tough decisions when necessary.
Education
Advanced University Degree (Masters Degree or equivalent degree) in natural sciences, social sciences, environmental management, economics or other related area is required. A first-level degree (Bachelor's or equivalent) in the specified fields with two additional years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
PhD in environmental science and or any related environment field is desired.
Successful completion of both degree and non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics or data science programs is an advantage.
Job - Specific Qualification
Not available.
Work Experience
• A minimum of fifteen (15) years of progressively responsible experience in the field of environmental science, environment engineering, environmental geography or development economics is required.
• Experience in programme and organizational management (human resources, budget, law, etc)
in government, intergovernmental entities and/or United Nations, universities and research institutions and non-governmental organizations at a senior-level is required.
• Experience in environmental policy analysis, formulation and implementation, and/or providing technical assistance on environment/or economics to policy makers on the environment is required.
• Working experience in a management and leadership position at senior level is required.
• Experience in the area of the environmental science-policy interface is required.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is desirable.
Note: "Fluency" equals a rating of "fluent" in all four areas (read, write, speak, understand) and "Knowledge of" equals a rating of "confident" in two of the four areas.
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Org. Setting and Reporting The United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment. Early Warning and Assessment Division (EWAD) provides timely, scientifically credible, policy-relevant environmental assessments, data and information for policy-setting, decision-making and action planning for sustainable development. It monitors, analyses and reports on the state of the global environment, assessing policies and trends and providing early warning services on emerging environmental threats. It spearheads UN-wide monitoring and reporting on the environmental dimension of the 2030 Agenda and SDGs. This position is located in the Early Warning and Assessment Division (EWAD) of the UN Environment Programme at the Nairobi duty station. The incumbent will be a member of the UNEP Senior Management Team (SMT). The Director of EWAD reports to the Deputy Executive Director, under the overall guidance of the Executive Director. Within delegated authority, the Director will be responsible for the following: Responsibilities 1. Formulate and implement the substantive work programme of the Division, determine priorities, and allocate resources for the completion of outputs/results and their timely delivery, in co-operation and co-ordination with other UN Environment Programme divisions and offices. 2. Oversee activities undertaken by the Division as a contribution to the UNEP Programme of Work and Medium-Term Strategy (MTS), including preparation, execution and monitoring of office budget, assigning and monitoring of performance parameters and critical indicators and other administrative tasks. 3. Ensure that programmed activities are carried out in a timely manner and co-ordinate work in the different areas both within the Division and other UN Environment divisions and offices, in accordance with UNEP’s ‘delivery model’ and with other organizations of the United Nations System, donors and agencies as appropriate, working closely with UNEP Regional Offices to support the UN Resident Coordinators and UN Country Teams, as per the UNEP Delivery Model and adherence to the principles of “One UNEP”. 4. Co-ordinate and oversee the preparation of reports for presentation to donors, UNEP Environment Assembly, United Nations intergovernmental bodies and other scientific inter-governmental forums as appropriate. 5. Manage, guide, develop, encourage and train staff under his/her supervision; foster teamwork and communication among staff in the Division and across UNEP; 6. Chair meetings, seminars, etc., on substantive-related issues; represent the Organization at international, regional, inter-agency meetings, seminars and conferences; provide programmatic/substantive expertise and, when appropriate, hold programmatic/substantive and organizational discussions with representatives of other institutions. 7. Reports to UNEP Senior Management Team, intergovernmental bodies on budget/programme performance and on programmatic/substantive issues, as appropriate, particularly those presented in biannual and/or annual reports. 8. Works collaboratively with Regional Offices to mobilize resources from global and regional sources for project funding. Clears the allocation of the necessary financial and human resources for the delivery of results related to the strategic objectives set by the UNEP leadership and its senior management team. 9. Ensures close and effective engagement with Regional Offices to co-design projects that contain regional and national components. Ensures accountability for delivery of project results that fall within their division's expertise and mandate. 10. Works collaboratively with the Chief Scientist and office to ensure credibility and quality of data, information and knowledge and products are aligned with organisational goals. 11. Perform other relevant duties as assigned. Competencies PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge of the environment and development field in general and in particular in the areas of analysing the state of the global environment, providing early warning information and assessing environmental trends; proven ability to produce reports and papers on technical issues; ability to review and edit the work of others. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. COMMUNICATION: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively. Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately. Asks questions to clarify and exhibits interest in having two-way communication. Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience. Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed. ACCOUNTABILITY: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments. Delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards. Operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules. Supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments. Takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable. LEADERSHIP: Serves as a role model that other people want to follow. Empowers others to translate vision into results. Is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives. Establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support. Anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions. Drives for change and improvement; does not accept the status quo. Shows the courage to take unpopular stands. Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work; demonstrates knowledge of strategies and commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing. JUDGEMENT/DECISION MAKING: Identifies the key issues in a complex situation and comes to the heart of the problem quickly. Gathers relevant information before making a decision. Considers positive and negative impacts of decisions prior to making them. Takes decisions with an eye to the impact on others and on the Organization. Proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation based on all available information. Checks assumptions against facts. Determines that the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision. Makes tough decisions when necessary. Education Advanced University Degree (Masters Degree or equivalent degree) in natural sciences, social sciences, environmental management, economics or other related area is required. A first-level degree (Bachelor's or equivalent) in the specified fields with two additional years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. PhD in environmental science and or any related environment field is desired. Successful completion of both degree and non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics or data science programs is an advantage. Job - Specific Qualification Not available. Work Experience • A minimum of fifteen (15) years of progressively responsible experience in the field of environmental science, environment engineering, environmental geography or development economics is required. • Experience in programme and organizational management (human resources, budget, law, etc) in government, intergovernmental entities and/or United Nations, universities and research institutions and non-governmental organizations at a senior-level is required. • Experience in environmental policy analysis, formulation and implementation, and/or providing technical assistance on environment/or economics to policy makers on the environment is required. • Working experience in a management and leadership position at senior level is required. • Experience in the area of the environmental science-policy interface is required. Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is desirable. Note: "Fluency" equals a rating of "fluent" in all four areas (read, write, speak, understand) and "Knowledge of" equals a rating of "confident" in two of the four areas.