Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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”.
• 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.
• Manage, guide, develop, encourage and train staff under his/her supervision; foster teamwork and communication among staff in the Division and across UNEP;
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned.

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.

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.