Background
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the United Nations system's designated entity for addressing environmental issues at the global and regional level. Its mandate is to coordinate the development of environmental policy consensus by keeping the global environment under review and bringing emerging issues to the attention of governments and the international community for action. UNEP’s Division of Environmental Policy Implementation (DEPI) works with international and national partners, providing technical assistance and advisory services for the implementation of environmental law and policy, and strengthening the environmental management capacity of developing countries and countries with economies in transition.
Qualifications
Education
- Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in environmental finance, environmental studies, economics or related area is
required.
Work Experience
- A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in environmental finance, environmental studies, economics or related area
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.
Languages
- English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written
English is required. Working knowledge of French or Arabic is desirable. Knowledge of another UN language is desirable.
Professionalism
- Knowledge of financial principles and practices. Ability to independently conduct research and analysis, formulate options
and present conclusions and recommendations.
- 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. Takes responsibility for
incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
Teamwork
- Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is
willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even
when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team
shortcomings.
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.
Commitment to Continuous Learning
- Keeps abreast of new developments in own occupation/profession; actively seeks to develop oneself professionally and personally;
contributes to the learning of colleagues and subordinates; shows willingness to learn from others; seeks feedback to learn and improve.
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