Org. Setting and ReportingThe United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, 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. The overall objective of UNEP's Climate Change Division is to deliver effective strategic guidance and high-impact action in support of the transition towards climate stability. Its work is guided by ambition, innovation, credible science, and alignment to global climate goals and needs of individual countries. The Climate Change Division works with Members States and Partners to accelerate and support a just transition by addressing climate change mitigation and adaptation through enhancing implementation capacity, provision of data information and knowledge, access to finance and technology, and building resilience. It promotes sustainable development and effective policies for climate stability; support action so that countries progress on decarbonization, dematerialization, and resilience pathways in line with their climate commitments, aspirations, and needs; and foster transparency in reporting. The post is located in UNEP's Climate Change Division, Mitigation Branch, Global Environment Facility (GEF) Climate Mitigation Unit, in Nairobi duty station. Under overall supervision of the Senior Programme Management Officer and direct supervision of the Programme Management Officer, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties: ResponsibilitiesProvide substantiative and administrative support to the management of the GEF Climate Change Enabling Activities Portfolio by: • Participate in project inception meetings and Steering Committee meetings to support project implementation readiness and sound and timely project implementation. • Supports in the regularly monitor project progress and performance and troubleshooting projects at risk. Informing management of any significant risks or project problems and taking action and following up on decisions made. • Assist in analyzing the quality of the projects outputs and coordinating support to improve their quality when necessary. • Provides substantive support to project execution and in doing so ensuring that all UNEP and the GEF criteria rules and regulations are adhered to by project partners. • Coordinates reporting by project executing partners and assists in providing prompt feedback on the contents of the report and consolidate progress reports, terminal reports and participate in evaluation for projects. • Provides administrative support in maintaining adequate project-related documentation. • Contributes to the adaptive management of projects under implementation. • Assists with the preparation of project revisions, ensuring that project revision documentation is complete and in accordance with the GEF requirements. • Provides substantive support for project(s) undergoing mid-term reviews and/ or terminal evaluations in accordance with Global Environment Facility (GEF)/UNEP guidance and in coordination with the Evaluation office. Provides substantive support the Conceptualization and Development new Climate Change Enabling Activity project proposals: • Contributes to UNEP's climate change enabling activities portfolio strategy. • Contributes to the identification and development of new Enabling Activities concepts and project proposals based on the expressed needs of countries and relevant intergovernmental decisions. • Contributes to discussions of new concepts with their supervisor. • Coordinates consultations with UNEP's divisions and regional offices as necessary. • Provides substantive support in the presentation of concepts and projects for approval to the Concept Approval Group and projects at the Project Review Committee. • Assists in addressing UNEP, the GEF Secretariat and Scientific and Technical Advisory Panel reviews and ensures that recommendations are considered in further project development by the executing agency. • Coordinates with the Fund Management Officers in supporting the internalization of project preparation grants and project documents upon the GEF's approval. • Assists with maintaining close communication and relations with relevant government officials, international research organizations, UN agencies, the GEF, governments and UNEP collaborating centers on climate change enabling activities. • Assists with guiding consultants and government agency officials in developing new climate change enabling activity project proposals to match the objectives and decisions of United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and the GEF with the needs of the countries. • Contributes to advising Governments on emerging GEF climate change enabling activity issues to enable them to identify their needs and requirements for project proposals Participate in UNEP and the GEF corporate tasks: • Contributes to Council document reviews as needed. • Participates in UNEP and the GEF-related meetings. • Contributes input on UNEP and the GEF policy and information documents as necessary. • Provides substantive support to UNEP and the GEF corporate evaluations. • Contributes to the collection and analysis of data as well as identification of trends or patterns and provides draft insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods for data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting. • Perform other duties as required CompetenciesPROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to Climate Change enabling activities or other related field. Working knowledge of the Global Environment Facility, the UN and UNEP. 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. The ability to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management. 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. 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. PLANNING AND ORGANIZING: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently. EducationAn advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in Engineering, Management, Development, Environment, Economics, Energy or Climate Change related field is required. A first-level university degree in the relevant field in combination with two (2) additional years of qualifying experience maybe 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. Job - Specific QualificationNot available. Work ExperienceA minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in climate change transparency project management is required. A minimum of two (2) years of experience in managing a portfolio of projects (concurrently managing four or more projects) is required. Experience in engaging with government institutions in Least Developed Countries and Small Islands Developing States is required. A minimum of two (2) years of experience working on climate change enabling activity projects in developing countries is required. Experience with Global Environment Facility (GEF) projects is desirable. 1 year or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable (none if successful YPP or P-1 with a related degree). LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English is required. The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult https://languages.un.org for details).