Job Opening
- Job Opening ID: 228443
- Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
- Job Family : Programme Management
- Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-3
Duty Station : NEW YORK - Department/Office : Global Compact Office
- Date Posted : Feb 27, 2024
- Deadline : Apr 11, 2024
Org. Setting and Reporting
This position is located in the Programmes Team of the United Nations Global Compact in New York. The Programme Officer (Environment and Climate) reports to the Senior Programme Officer, Programmes. The focus of this job is the development and implementation of climate and environmental initiatives in the United Nations Global Compact. The United Nations Global Compact is the United Nations’ voluntary corporate sustainability initiative in the areas of human rights, labour, the environment, and anti-corruption. It revolves around ten universal principles drawn from four key international instruments in these areas. The Global Compact Office is the United Nations entity responsible for the overall management and coordination of the Global Compact initiative. It pursues two complementary objectives: (1) making the Global Compact and its principles part of business strategy and operations everywhere; and (2) facilitating cooperation among key stakeholders by promoting partnerships and collective action in support of United Nations, and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Responsibilities
Within delegated authority, under the leadership of the Chief of Programmes, the Programme Officer (Climate) will be responsible for the following duties: • Participates in the development, implementation and evaluation of the United Nations Global Compact work on environment and climate change; monitors and analyzes the development and implementation of the climate portfolio; reviews relevant documents and reports; identifies problems and issues to be addressed and proposes corrective actions; liaises with strategic partners such as the Executive Office of the United Nations Secretary-General, United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), United Nations Environment; identifies and tracks follow-up actions. • Performs engagement assignments, in collaboration with the strategic partners and participants of the UN Global Compact, and handles key communications and correspondence with stakeholders and partners relations on environmental issues. • Plans and facilitates workshops, webinars and other interactive sessions and engages companies and investors in activities that contribute to enhance the capacity of business to implement climate action, particularly on responsible policy engagement, science based targets and other global commitments supporting the Paris Agreement and the 2030 Development Agenda. Researches and analyzes environmental performance of Global Compact participants, contributes to the development of reports, publications and tools on the implementation of Global Compact Environmental Principles, UN Climate processes and the 2030 Development Agenda and specialized initiatives with the Global Compact Local Networks, and presents information gathered from diverse sources. • Assists in policy development, undertakes survey initiatives, including the review and analysis of issues and trends related to corporate climate action, prepares publications and evaluations on corporate sustainability and climate action. Prepares various written outputs, such as background and policy papers, talking points, project proposals, guidance and analytical notes, and inputs to UN Global Compact Climate publications and Global Compact activities and specialized workstreams related to the environment portfolio. • Provides substantive support and overall coordination of key UN conferences and processes including the global stock take of the Paris Agreement, the UN Secretary General’s climate events and the annual COP/CMP UN Climate Change Conferences in collaboration with UN Environment and UN Framework Convention on Climate Change; supports the planning and facilitation of workshops and meetings of the Caring for Climate initiative with a view to further mobilize corporate climate action and implementation supporting the Paris Agreement and the Sustainable Development Goals, proposes agenda topics, identifies potential participants, speaker engagement, prepares documents and presentations, handles follow-up activities etc. • Undertakes outreach activities for Global Compact’s work on environment and climate, including with Global Compact Local Networks; represents and makes presentations on topics related to business and climate, including priority topics of Action Platforms. • Supports coordination of activities related to budget and funding of the climate portfolio, including programme strategy, annual activity reports, progress reports and assists in preparing related documents. • Performs other duties, as required.
Competencies
Professionalism: Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to particular sector, functional area or other specialized field. Ability to identify issues, analyze and participate in the resolution of issues/problems. Ability to conduct data collection using various methods. Conceptual analytical and evaluative skills to conduct independent research and analysis, including familiarity with and experience in the use of various research sources, including electronic sources on the internet, intranet and other databases. Ability to apply judgment in the context of assignments given, plan own work and manage conflicting priorities. 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. • Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed. • 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 degree) in business administration, environmental science, social science, or a related field. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Job – Specific Qualification
Not available.
Work Experience
A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in project or programme management related to environment and climate change is required. • Experience collaborating with private and public sectors on corporate sustainability in the area of environment and climate is required. • Experience managing strategic partnerships or government affairs in areas related to environment and climate work is desirable. • Experience with resource mobilization or fundraising is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is desirable.
Assessment
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.
Special Notice
Appointment or assignment against this position is for an initial period of one year. •This is an extrabudgetary funded position. The appointment or assignment and renewal therefore are subject to the availability of the post or funds, budgetary approval or extension of the mandate. •The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance and geographical diversity in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. • 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. • Applicants, who successfully go through a competitive recruitment process and are recommended for selection and/or inclusion in the roster of pre-approved candidates for subsequent job openings at the same level and with similar functions, may have their application information and roster status shared with other UN Organizations. Such applicants may be contacted by other UN Organizations for similar job openings, subject to the confirmation of their interest. Placement on the roster is no guarantee of a future selection. •At the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs. The United Nations is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The United Nations recruits and employs staff regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds or disabilities. Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application.
United Nations Considerations
According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places 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. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. By accepting a letter of appointment, staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). Further, staff members in the Professional and higher category up to and including the D-2 level and the Field Service category are normally required to move periodically to discharge functions in different duty stations under conditions established in ST/AI/2023/3 on Mobility, as may be amended or revised. This condition of service applies to all position specific job openings and does not apply to temporary positions. Applicants are urged to carefully follow all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira, and to refer to the Applicant Guide by clicking on “Manuals” in the “Help” tile of the inspira account-holder homepage. The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application. Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.
No Fee
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