PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER, P3

Overview

The Programme Management Officer will be responsible for supervising project implementation and developing new climate change mitigation projects within the United Nations Environment Programme.

Tasks Summary

• Supervise project implementation, including monitoring progress, troubleshooting, analyzing output quality, and ensuring adherence to UNEP and GEF criteria.
• Oversee project execution, monitor reporting, and maintain project documentation.
• Apply adaptive management principles and prepare project supervision plans.
• Manage project revisions, mid-term reviews, and terminal evaluations.
• Supervise consultants and ensure coordination of project activities.
• Conceive and develop new climate change mitigation projects and proposals.
• Contribute to UNEP's climate change mitigation portfolio strategy.
• Identify and develop new climate change concepts and project proposals based on country needs.
• Liaise with internal and external partners, present concepts, and address reviews.
• Work with the Fund Management Officer on project preparation grants and documents.
• Maintain communication with government officials, research organizations, UN agencies, and GEF.
• Contribute to UNEP and GEF corporate tasks, including document reviews and policy input.
• Collect and analyze data to identify trends and provide insights for planning and decision-making.

Experience Requirements

• A minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in climate change mitigation (non-land use).
• Experience in developing, implementing, and evaluating climate change mitigation (non-land use) projects financed by International donors in Latin America.
• Experience in managing a portfolio of climate change mitigation (non-land use) projects financed by international donors in multiple Latin American countries.
• Experience with resource mobilization through writing and securing approval of climate change mitigation (non-land-use) projects for international donors in Latin America and the Caribbean.
• Working experience in an international and multi-cultural setting, such as the United Nations System or similar international organization is desirable.
• Experience in working with the Global Environment Facility (GEF) is desirable.
• Two (2) years or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.

Qualification Requirements

• An advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in Engineering, Environment, Energy, Economics, Law or related fields is required.
• A first level university degree in combination with two additional years of relevant 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.

Other Details

Languages Required: • English and Spanish are required.

Languages Preferred:

Contract Duration: • 6 months

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