Responsibilities
- Participates in the development,
implementation and evaluation of programmes/projects assigned to the
Environmental Policy Unit of the Division; monitors and analyzes project
development and implementation; reviews relevant documents and reports and
supports activities undertaken by the Unit; ensures that substantive work
programmes and programmed activities are carried out in a timely fashion.
- Assists in the review and analysis of
issues and trends on environmental policy development, preparation of
evaluations and studies concerning international governance in the field
of the environment and support the development and implementation of intra
and inter-divisional policies in the related areas.
- Provides various substantive written
outputs in the preparation of draft background papers, analysis, sections
of reports and studies, inputs to publications.
- Provides substantive support to relevant
intergovernmental bodies such as United Nations Environment Assembly
(UNEA) and governing bodies of other international organizations,
including those of MEAs and will also provide support to the
accomplishment of coherence and synergies of environmental policies in the
United Nations System.
- 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 required.
Qualifications
Education
- Advanced university degree (Master’s
degree or equivalent) in environmental studies, environmental law,
environmental management or a related field is required. A first-level
university degree in combination with two 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..
Work Experience
- A minimum of five years (5) of
progressively responsible experience in project or programme management in
relation to environmental governance, environmental law, sustainable
development, or other related area is required. Professional working
experience on issues of science policy interfaces and environmental
governance and policy issues is required. Professional working experience
on international and national level related to Multilateral Environmental
Agreements on biodiversity, chemicals and wastes or climate change is
desirable. Experience in the UN system or other international organization
is desirable. Two (2) years or more of experience in data analytics or
related area is desirable.
How To Apply