Org. Setting and Reporting

The United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) 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. At the 1992 Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro, world leaders agreed on a comprehensive strategy for 'sustainable development'. One of the key agreements adopted at Rio was the Convention on Biological Diversity. The Convention has three main objectives: the conservation of biological diversity, the sustainable use of its components, and the fair and equitable sharing of the benefits from the use of genetic resources. The Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (SCBD) is located in Montreal and is administered by UN Environment. This post is located in the Convention on Biological Diversity, Scientific, Society and Sustainable Futures (SSSF) Division, at the Montreal duty station. Under the overall guidance of the Head of the SSSF Division and the direct supervision of the Head of the Biodiversity Science, Policy and Governance (BSPG) and the Programme Management Officer for Marine, Coastal and Island Biodiversity, the incumbent will perform the following duties:

Responsibilities

1. Supports implementation of work under the Convention with respect to protected and conserved areas including, (a) developing concept notes and proposals for donor support; (b) planning and execution of workplans and budgets. 2. Supports capacity building activities and partnerships relating to protected and conserved areas, including by catalyzing and facilitating development and application of common and integrated gender-sensitive tools, methodologies, and approaches. 3. Liaises with relevant UN/International organizations/agreements/processes to enhance synergies and ensures coherent approaches, in particular the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), the Convention on Wetlands of International Importance (Ramsar Convention), the Convention on Migratory Species, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, and regional intergovernmental organizations, as well as other relevant bodies and organizations to enhance collaboration and synergies related to protected and conserved areas. 4. Provides scientific, technical, and organizational support to the work of the Secretariat relating to Target 3 through, inter alia, preparation of substantive inputs to meetings of the Conference of the Parties and its subsidiary bodies. This includes preparation of notifications, review, compilation and analysis of information, organization of expert meetings, preparations of meeting documents for their consideration, servicing these meetings and following up on relevant recommendations and decisions. 5. Promotes the work of Target 3, externally. This includes preparation of communication and outreach materials. Disseminates the materials online, in meetings and events, and through various social media channels. Keeps the website under review and up to date. 6. 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 7. Performs other relevant duties as required.

Competencies

• Professionalism: Proven analytical capacity and in-depth knowledge of the various complex dimensions of environment and sustainable development; good research skills and ability to coordinate the production of reports and papers on technical issues and to review and edit the work of others; Shows pride in work and in achievements. Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter within the Unit. 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. • Planning and Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies. Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required. Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work. Foresees risk and allows for contingencies when planning. Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary. • 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.

Education

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in environmental science environmental policy, environmental law management, biodiversity conservation management, or related field is required. A first-level university degree in combination with additional two 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.

Job - Specific Qualification

Not available.

Work Experience

A minimum of 5 years of working experience in the field of programme management, project management, environmental science, assessment and related research, development, biodiversity related research is required Experience with the United Nations, International Organizations, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, in particular Target 3 is desirable. Experience with the Aichi Biodiversity Targets, in particular Aichi Target 11 activities, is desirable. Two (2) years or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language is desirable. NOTE: ''Fluency'' equals a rating of ''fluent'' in all four areas (read, write, speak, understand) and ''Knowledge of'' equals a rating of ''confident'' in two of the four areas.

Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include a substantive assessment which will be followed by a competency-based interview.

Special Notice

This position is temporarily available for a six-month period and may be subject for extension. If the selected candidate is a staff member from the United Nations Secretariat, the selection will be administered as a temporary assignment. Pursuant to section 7.11 of ST/AI/2012/2/Rev.1, candidates recruited through the young professionals programme who have not served for a minimum of two years in the position of their initial assignment are not eligible to apply to this position. While this temporary assignment may provide the successful applicant with an opportunity to gain new work experience, the selection for this position is for a limited period and has no bearing on the future incumbency of the post. This temporary job opening may be limited to "internal candidates," who have been recruited through a competitive examination administered according to staff rule 4.16 or staff selection process including the review of a central review body established according to staff rule 4.15. Staff members of the United Nations common system organizations who will reach the mandatory age of separation or retirement within the duration of the current temporary need period are not eligible to apply. Submitting an application or selection for the current temporary job opening does not delay or increase the mandatory age of separation. Retirees above the mandatory age of separation who wish to be considered for the current temporary job opening must indicate the reason for their last separation as "retirement." Such retirees shall not be employed by the Organization, unless (a) the operational requirements of the Organization cannot be met by staff members who are qualified and available to perform the required functions; and (b) the proposed employment would not adversely affect the career development or redeployment opportunities of other staff members and represents both a cost-effective and operationally sound solution to meet the needs of the service. Individual Contractors and Consultants who have worked within the UN Secretariat in the last six months, are ineligible to apply for or be appointed to any professional and higher temporary or fixed-term positions, within six months of the end of their current or most recent service. For such positions, at least six months need to have elapsed between the end of a consultancy or individual contract and the time of application and consideration for an appointment as a staff member under the Staff Rules and Regulations of the United Nations. On-line applications will be acknowledged where an email address has been provided. 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. 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 "Contact Us" link.

United Nations Considerations

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