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Special Notice
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Appointment against this post
is for an initial period of one year and may be subject to extension. Staff
members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment
by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to
new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and
procedures. All applicants are strongly encouraged to apply on-line as soon as
possible after the job opening has been posted and well before the deadline
stated in the job opening. On-line applications will be acknowledged where an
email address has been provided. If you do not receive an e-mail acknowledgement
within 24 hours of submission, your application may not have been received.. If
the problem persists, please seek technical assistance through the Inspira "Need
Help?" link.
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Org. Setting and Reporting
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The United Nations Environment
Programme (UNEP), 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. This
position is located in the Division of Environmental Law and Conventions (DELC),
at UNEP's Headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya. DELC is the lead Division charged with
carrying out the functions of UNEP in the field of environmental law, governance
and related policy issues, including those related to multilateral environmental
agreements (MEAs). The post is located in Nairobi duty station. Under the
overall supervision of the Director and Deputy Director and day-to-day guidance
and supervision of the Head of the Programme Delivery and Management Unit of the
Division, the incumbent is responsible for managing the Division's Knowledge
Management and Communication priorities.
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Responsibilities
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Within delegated authority the
incumbent will perform the following duties:- 1. Direct the further development
and operation of knowledge management systems at the Division to generate,
collect, maintain and disseminate information on environmental law and
governance, including MEAs. 2. Take lead in strategy, planning, development and
implementation of large, complex communications campaigns in the field of
environmental law and governance; develop ways to implement campaigns
system-wide and to incorporate the campaign message and themes into all relevant
events and products. 3. Develop project proposals and identify sources and seek
funding and other assistance for major campaigns. 4. Contribute to the
formulation of overall policies, procedures, objectives and guidelines affecting
the development and maintenance of the Division's non-current records and
archives and delivery of reference services, archival description and systems
management. 5. Prepare or oversee preparation of a diverse range of information
communications products in support of major campaign initiatives. 6. Coordinate
preparation of material for newsletters, periodicals, reports and books and edit
drafts. 7. Take the lead in compiling information from various knowledge
repositories and web resources 8. Build partnerships and information networks;
plan and oversee maintenance of publicly accessible information materials on
UNEP; plan and develop outreach activities. 9. Manage publications programme;
produce materials for print/electronic/voice/visual media. 10. Manage the
day-today operation of the team which include participation in coordination of
substantive and administrative activities of the team, interpret and disseminate
policy, provide procedural advice, improve reporting systems, handle operational
and administrative queries, prepare budget submissions, establish and/or
coordinate training programmes and monitor and evaluate results. 11. Evaluate
applications and cost-effectiveness of services in relation to technology
options and prepare data and recommendations for decision-making. 12. Develop
and implement policies and guidelines relating to the preservation of and access
to digital archives; retain schedules for incorporation into electronic record
keeping systems; transfer, maintain security protocols; and select standards for
digitisation of finding aids and record and their electronic dissemination. 13.
Perform other duties as may be assigned.
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Competencies
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• Professionalism: Knowledge
of different aspects of public information and communication.
Ability to
address a range of issues in the context of political developments, public
attitudes and local conditions. Ability to conceptualize, design and implement
major information campaigns. Ability to rapidly analyze and integrate diverse
information from varied sources. Ability to diplomatically handle sensitive
situations with target audiences and cultivate productive relationships. Ability
to produce a variety of written communications products in a clear, concise
style. Ability to deliver oral presentations to various audiences. 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 audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and
keeping people informed.
• Creativity: Actively seeks to improve programmes
or services; offers new and different options to solve problems or meet client
needs; promotes and persuades others to consider new ideas; takes calculated
risks on new and unusual ideas; thinks "outside the box"; takes an interest in
new ideas and new ways of doing things; is not bound by current thinking or
traditional approaches.
• Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom
services are provided to be "clients" and seeks to see things from clients'
point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by
gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients' needs and matches them to
appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the
clients' environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients
informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of
products or services to client.
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Education
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Advanced university degree
(Master's degree or equivalent) in communication, international relations,
international law, public administration, environmental policies/management or
related field. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying
experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
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Work Experience
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A minimum of seven years of
progressively responsible experience in public information, environmental law,
MEAs, international relations, environmental policies/management, public
administration or related area.
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Languages
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English and French are the
working languages of the UN. Fluency in English (both oral and written) is
required for this post. Knowledge of another UN official language is an
advantage.
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Assessment Method
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Evaluation of qualified
candidates for this position may include a substantive assessment which will be
followed by a competency-based interview.
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United Nations Considerations
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Candidates will be required to
meet the requirements of Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter as well as the
requirements of the position. The United Nations is committed to the highest
standards of efficiency, competence and integrity for all its human resources,
including but not limited to respect for international human rights and
humanitarian law. Candidates may be subject to screening against these
standards, including but not limited to whether they have committed, or are
alleged to have committed criminal offences and/or violations of international
human rights law and international humanitarian law.
The United Nations
shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate
in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary
organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United
Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
Applicants are urged to
follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform,
inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the At-a-Glance on
"The Application Process" and the Instructional Manual for the Applicants, which
can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of
inspira account-holder homepage.
Applications are pre-screened by the
system according to the published requirements of the job opening on the basis
of the information provided in the application. In relation to the requirements
of the job opening, applicants must provide complete and accurate information
pertaining to their qualifications, including their education, work experience,
and language skills. Each applicant must bear in mind that submission of
incomplete or inaccurate applications may render that applicant ineligible for
consideration for the job opening. Initial screening and evaluation of
applications will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted.
Applications cannot be amended following submission. Candidates under serious
consideration for selection will be subject to a reference-checking process to
verify the information provided in the application.
Job openings
advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at midnight (New York time) on
the deadline date.
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No Fee
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THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT
CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT
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