Result of ServiceThe Individual Contractor will provide reliable administrative coordination of programme/project planning and preparation activities. Process work and requisite follow-up accomplished under some supervision. Seek advice from and report to supervisor as needed. Accurately prepare reports. Consistently apply appropriate policies, guidelines, and procedures effectively and promptly. Liaise with colleagues and concerned parties both internally and externally. Work LocationNew Delhi Expected duration4 months Duties and ResponsibilitiesUNEP is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda and 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. 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 Ecosystems Division works with international and national partners, providing technical assistance and capacity development for the implementation of environmental policy, and strengthening the environmental management capacity of developing countries and countries with economies in transition. The Education, Youth and Advocacy Unit oversees the education outreach and a series of youth projects for UNEP at its headquarters in Nairobi. This includes everything from engaging Universities that are part of the Youth and Education Alliance to engaging with partners in the gaming industry and youth movements. The Individual Contractor will be based in the Education, Youth and Advocacy Unit of the office of the Director, Ecosystems Division, UNEP, at the New Delhi duty station. The incumbent will report to the Chief, Youth, Education and Advocacy Unit, and the Programme Associate. Tasks and Responsibilities: The individual contractor is expected to work closely with UNEP staff to perform the following: ● Support partners to conclude activities of TTPC - 5.2 to be concluded in July 2024. ● Assist Oxford University in conducting evaluation and doing research on Tide Turner from April 2024 to July 2025. ● Support partners in organising TTPC National Summit in May 2024 ● Support partners in delivery of quarterly and final reports to donors due in June 2024 ● Support implementation of TTPC in Bhutan with Government of Bhutan and Royal Academy - June/July 2024 ● Additional areas of support include: ○ Support UNEP India office to implement the YEA unit higher education agenda - Nature Positive Universities, as required. ○ Support UNEP India office to implement the YEA unit non-formal education agenda. ○ Support Fundraising efforts by YEA unit - to identify, share information on potential donors/ partners at national/regional level. ○ Support expansion of the non-formal YEA agenda in India, including Sport for Nature, Playing for Planet as required. ○ Support Expansion of TTPC in South/South East Asia - Final Phase 5.3 Qualifications/special skillsMaster’s degree in communications, international relations, political science, commerce, or related field is required. A first-level university degree in combination with an additional 2 years qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree • At least three years of professional experience in project management and youth programs • Ability to deliver highly complex projects of a global nature efficiently and effectively • Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills • computer literate in standard software applications • Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines and in a demanding work environment • Strong interpersonal and organizational skills LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position, fluency in oral and written English is required. Additional InformationNot available. No FeeTHE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
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