Senior Project Manager

1. Project Delivery and Performance: 

The Project Manager’s role will be advisory. She/he will be expected to perform the following duties throughout the duration of the project:

• Design, commission and supervise the delivery of science-based analyses of environmental risks and potential solutions relevant to the situation in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, and the Gaza Strip;  

• Deliver in-person briefings and expert written analyses to Palestinian entities, Israeli entities (as required and appropriate); regional and international partners, using appropriately tailored communications methods;

• Based on consultations and on request from relevant Palestinian, regional and international stakeholders, support and co-design detailed environmental plans and policy proposals; 

• Convene meetings, develop cooperative relationships and networks to help build consensus around science-based environmental policy and governance measures; 

• Work with all relevant partners to promote mobilization and implementation of science-based environmental policies towards protection and restoration of the Palestinian environment and critical ecosystems.      

Performance of these tasks will be supported and evaluated by the UNEP Senior Programme Manager, Environmental Security. 

1. Procedures 

The Project Manager will report to the UNEP Senior Programme Manager, and coordinate work closely and regularly with the RCO (second reporting line). The Project Manager will respond to requests for environmental advice from the UN Resident Coordinator/Humanitarian Coordinator. 

The Project Manager will participate in meetings (in-person where possible, and online) with Palestinian, Israeli and international interlocutors, officials of UNSCO and UNEP, and participate in meetings of the UN Country Team as appropriate. 

The Project Manager will work with UNEP Senior Programme Manager and, where relevant, other UNEP environmental specialists to identify appropriate research partners.   

1. Monitoring and reporting

The Project Manager will also be responsible for reporting to the donor (European Commission – EU Delegation, Jerusalem) as per the requirements of the donor. 

An independent evaluation (to be undertaken by an expert consultant) is planned within the project.  

1. Stakeholder engagement

The Project Manager will be working in a conflict-affected context. The Project Manager will need to engage with a range of national and international stakeholders, exhibiting sensitivity to and understanding of the political and institutional context. The Project Manager will work in coordination and concert with other UN entities and international partners, in line with UNEP global mandates.  

1. Quality assurance

The Project Manager and her/his supervisor will maintain regular contact with UNEP environmental subject-matter experts, which will ensure that environmental advisory services are based on UNEP’s global expertise. The Project Manager will work closely with UNSCO to ensure alignment with UN priorities (including humanitarian, development, peace and security dimensions).  

1. Knowledge management and innovation 

The Project Manager will be expected to manage and disseminate knowledge relating to the environment in the specific context in which she/he is working. Knowledge products (including research) will be delivered during the course of the project, and sound communication and dissemination of these products will be a critical part of the Project Manager role. She/he will also be expected to deliver innovative solutions where relevant.  

1. Personnel management

No sustained management of personnel will be required of the Project manager. She/he will need to manage the delivery of research linked to the project