Programme Associate

Eligibility criteria

Candidate age: between 18 and 29 throughout the entire duration of their assignment. Nationals of the country of assignment are not eligible, except the assignments in Headquarters duty stations.

Description of task

Under the direct supervision of Programme Officers of the two units, the International UN Youth Volunteer will:

• Participate in the development, implementation and evaluation of assigned programmes/projects, etc.; develop project proposals, monitor and analyze programme/project development and implementation; review relevant documents and report; identify problems and issues to be addressed and proposes corrective actions; liaise with relevant parties including donors; identify and track follow-up actions. The thematic topics include life cycle thinking, circular economy and sustainable consumption and production, including in the plastic and textile sector.
• Research, analyze and present information gathered from diverse sources. Undertake survey initiatives; design data collection tools; review, analyze and interpret responses, identify problems/issues and prepares conclusions. Contribute to the preparation of written outputs, e.g. draft background papers, analysis, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications, etc.
• Support programme officers in UNEP on activities related to budget funding (programme/project preparation and submissions, progress reports, financial statements, etc.) and prepare related documents/reports (pledging, work programme, programme budget, etc.).
• Support the work in the Secretariat of the Life Cycle Initiative, on organizing meetings and calls of the Steering Committee, and managing projects and communication activities of the Initiative, to ensure projects are implemented with timely preparation of contracts and reporting for quality delivery, and results are communicated to relevant stakeholders.
• Provide specific day-to-day follow up on tasks related to the Programme of Work, e.g. in the areas of capacity development / e-Learning management, coordination of working groups, stakeholder engagement, monitoring impact of projects, reporting, etc., as relevant and required by the teams.
• Provide support to consultative workshops, and other meetings and conferences, including proposing agenda topics, identifying participants, preparation of documents and presentations, etc.
• Any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications/Requirements Required degree level: Master degree or equivalent Education - Additional Comments:

• Master’s degree in sustainability or environment science/engineering, or a related field.

Required experience: 12 Months Experience remark:

• Demonstrated interest, knowledge and/or experience (up to 2 years) in resource efficiency, sustainable consumption and production, life cycle approach and life cycle assessment, circular economy;
• Motivated to contribute towards peace and development and to serve others;
• Good interpersonal, networking and communication skills;
• Willingness to contribute and work as part of a team;
• Flexible and open to learning and new experiences;
• Respect for diversity and adaptability to other cultures, environments and living conditions;
• Previous experience as a volunteer and/or experience of another culture, (i.e. studies, volunteer work, internship) would be highly regarded;
• Computer skills (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, social media, and others);
• Fluency in spoken and written English and French is required; Working knowledge of other UN languages is an asset.

Language skills:

• English(Mandatory), Level - Fluent
• French(Mandatory), Level - Fluent

Area of expertise: Other energy, environment and climate change related experience Driving license: No Competencies values:

Adaptability and Flexibility, Commitment and Motivation, Commitment to Continuous Learning, Communication, Integrity, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity, Working in Teams

Application procedure:

* Not yet registered in the UNV Talent Pool?
Please first register your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/signup. Important: After creating your account, complete all sections of
your profile and submit it. Then go to ‘My Page’ at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink. Lastly,
select the special call to which you would like to apply.
* Already registered in the UNV Talent Pool?
Please first update your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/profile. Then go to ‘My Page’ at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage
and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink to select the special call to which you would like to apply.
Application deadline: 08 March 2020