Deputy Exective Secretary - United Nations Environment Programme in Nairobi

Job Title: DEPUTY EXECUTIVE SECRETARY, D1

Department/ Office

United Nations Environment Programme
Duty Station
NAIROBI
Job Opening number

13-PGM-UNEP-27220-R-NAIROBI (X)

United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity

Organizational Setting and Reporting

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. The Ozone Secretariat is the Secretariat for the Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer and for the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer. This post is located in the Ozone Secretariat of the United Nations Environment Programme/Executive Office (UNEP/EO) at the Nairobi duty station. Under the overall supervision of the Executive Secretary of the Ozone Secretariat, the incumbent will perform the following functions:

Responsibilities

Take an active part in the management team of the Ozone Secretariat to ensure the full implementation of the objectives of the Vienna Convention and Montreal Protocol (the Ozone Treaties) and that its actions are effective, efficient, on time and according to the request of the Parties; Provide advice and information to the Executive Secretary, and in his absence, to the Executive Director of UNEP, to Governments, organizations and individuals, on policies, the implementation and the status of the protection of the ozone layer; Monitor the implementation of the Convention and the Protocol and the status of compliance of the Parties, through the information and data submitted by the Parties regarding their actions to phase-out Ozone-Depleting Substances (ODSs); ensure that the information and data submitted meet the provisions of the Convention, the Protocol and their decisions; and analyze the impact of the actions reported by the Parties on the protection of the Ozone Layer; Promote the Vienna Convention, the Montreal Protocol and the awareness of the issue of protecting the ozone layer in the Media and on the Internet; Provide advice to Governments, UNEP and other UN Organizations, Non-Government Organizations and interested individuals on the implementation of the provisions of the Vienna Convention, the Montreal Protocol and on the decisions of the meetings of the Parties and their bodies, under the direction of the Executive Secretary; Facilitate as necessary the Assessment Process of the Ozone Layer, consisting of Panels on Scientific Assessment (SAP), Environmental Effects Assessment (EEAP) and Technology and Economic Assessment (TEAP), as well as the six Technical Options Committees (TOC) of the TEAP; Liaise and closely coordinate with the Multilateral Fund Secretariat and the Implementing Agencies of the Fund on issues regarding compliance of Parties from developing countries (Article 5 Parties); Identify and promote synergies between the Ozone treaties and other Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs), and closely coordinate with the relevant MEA Secretariats the appropriate actions in these areas, in particular,issues related to climate/atmospheric protection. Perform the duties of the Executive Secretary in his absence.

Competencies

Professionalism - Demonstrate professional competence in and in-depth knowledge of environmental science; specifically in the ozone layer protection; expert knowledge in the field of work, a thorough understanding of the ozone protection regime is required. Efficient and conscientious in meeting commitments and achieving results. Compliance with organizational regulations and rules; provide oversight and take responsibility for delegated assignments. Mature judgement and initiative, proven ability to provide strategic direction; quick to identify key issues in a complex situation; objective in decision-making.

Communication - Ability to write clearly and effectively in different styles of communication, and to speak effectively and confidently.

Client Orientation - Ability to establish and maintain productive partnerships with clients and counterparts outside the organization, including the Parties to the Vienna Convention and the Montreal Protocol, other intergovernmental organizations and members of the public.

Leadership - Proven track record of excellent management and technical leadership skills; ability to delegate appropriate responsibility; sound judgement, decision-making authority and accountability; proven record of building and managing a multi-cultural team of internationally and locally recruited staff members and creating an enabling environment. Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives into substantive work and commitment to the goal of achieving gender balance in staffing.

Managing performance - Ability to lead, mentor, supervise and develop staff; capacity to motivate staff and encourage good performance by appropriate and timely monitoring of progress against milestones.

Education

Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in physical or environmental sciences, public policy, business or public administration, law or related area. A first university degree with a combination of two years professional and academic qualifications may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree.

Work Experience

At least fifteen years of progressively responsible experience in environmental protection, of which, at least ten years should have been spent in implementing multilateral environmental agreements dealing with atmospheric sciences. Qualifying years of experience are calculated following the receipt of the first level university degree recognised by the United Nations.

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 another official UN language is desirable.

Assessment Method

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

Special Notice

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 online as soon as possible after the job opening has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the job opening. Online 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. In such cases, please resubmit the application, if necessary.

United Nations Considerations

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.

How to Apply:

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Deadline:15/06/2013