Org. Setting and ReportingThe Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) is a global intergovernmental treaty aimed at the conservation and sustainable use of migratory species and their habitats. Numerous additional intergovernmental instruments on migratory species conservation have been adopted under the broad umbrella of CMS which are supported by the CMS Secretariat. The CMS Secretariat also provides the Secretariat for the Agreement on the Conservation of Small Cetaceans of the Baltic, North East Atlantic, Irish and North Seas (ASCOBANS). In addition, two regional agreements on migratory species adopted under CMS have their own Secretariats which are co-located with the CMS Secretariat in Bonn - the Agreement on the Conservation of African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbirds (AEWA) and the Agreement on the Conservation of European Populations of Bats (EUROBATS). This post is located in the AEWA Secretariat at the Bonn duty station in Germany. The Agreement on the Conservation of African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbirds (AEWA) is the largest of its kind developed so far under CMS. It was concluded on 16 June 1995 at the Hague, the Netherlands and entered into force on 1 November 1999 after the required number of at least fourteen Range States, comprising seven from Africa and seven from Eurasia had ratified. Since then, the Agreement is an independent international treaty aiming at achieving favourable conservation status of the population of migratory waterbirds. 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. In the present context, UNEP provides the administrative functions for the CMS, AEWA, ASCOBANS and EUROBATS Secretariats. The incumbent is responsible for executing the functions of the Agreement on the Conservation of African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbirds (AEWA), ensuring its efficient operation and reporting to the Meeting of the Parties to the Agreement. The incumbent reports to the Executive Secretary of CMS and will be responsible for the following duties: Responsibilities1. Represent AEWA at national and international level, liaising with heads or senior members of governmental institutions and intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations with a view to seeking support and encouraging nonmember States to accede to the Agreement and whenever applicable to CMS and its related Agreements. 2. Manage and supervise the activities of the Secretariat including its staff. 3. Organize sessions of the Meeting of Parties, meetings of the Standing and Technical Committee as well as briefing sessions for government officials and technical staff. Arrange and provide Secretariat services (including production of documents) for sessions of the Meeting of Parties, the Standing Committee and Technical Committee, including any further subsidiary working groups which may be set up. 4. Coordinate and oversee the implementation of the Agreement, its budget and its operation, identify problems and seek to solve them or to facilitate their solution. 5. Develop proposals to improve and support the implementation of the Agreement as well as seeking support for related projects. 6. Report to the Parties on progress made regarding the implementation of the Agreement through the bodies of the Agreement and communicate regularly on the progress of the work of the Secretariat. 7. Maintain close working relationships with the Executive Secretary of CMS and CMS Secretariat, as well as with the Secretariats of other MEAs and international NGOs as relevant with a view to enhancing synergies. 8. Cooperate closely with the CMS Family Administrative and Fund Management Officer on all matters relating to finances and personnel of the Agreement. 9. Liaise with the Executive Secretaries of CMS and EUROBATS on all matters of common concern and cooperation within the CMS Family. 10. Actively pursue outreach and other activities to raise the profile of the Agreement. 11. Collects and analyzes data to identify trends or patterns and provide insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods to enable data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting. 12. Perform other duties as they emerge. CompetenciesPROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge and understanding of the role and workings of the AEWA Agreement. Ability to identify potential problems and to develop practical solutions. 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. 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 the 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. LEADERSHIP: Serves as a role model that other people want to follow. Empowers others to translate vision into results. Is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives. Establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support. Anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions. Drives for change and improvement; does not accept the status quo. Shows the courage to take unpopular stands. Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work; demonstrates knowledge of strategies and commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing. EducationAn advanced university degree (master's or equivalent) in biology, zoology, environmental law, environmental management, international relations or related area is required. A first level university degree in combination with two (2) additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an 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 QualificationSupplementary courses/training in avian species conservation, conservation biology, environmental policy/management, administration, or international relations field is desirable. Work ExperienceA minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible relevant work experience in the field of wild species conservation in national and/or international institutions or other relevant setting is required. Experience in leading teams in the area of conservation or environmental policy/management is required. Experience in managing staff, budgets, and administrative matters is required. Experience in developing and nurturing partnerships with other relevant organisations for the conservation of wild species of animals is required. At least two years of experience in working in or engaging with the UN system or similar international organization is desirable. Experience related to the development and/or implementation of conservation and management plans for wild species of animals is desirable. Experience in the area of avian species conservation is desirable. Experience in providing secretariat services to international conventions is desirable. Familiarity with Multilateral Environmental Agreements is desirable. Two (2) years or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable. LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English is required. French is desirable. 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).