Org. Setting and ReportingThe United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) 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 Executive Secretary of the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) Secretariat has overall responsibility for the operation of the Secretariat and the discharge of its functions as outlined in the Convention and as elaborated by the various resolutions and decisions of its governing bodies, such as, the Conference of the Parties (COPs), the Standing Committee (StC), and the Scientific Council (ScC) including CMS administered Agreements and memoranda of understandings (MOUs). The position is located at the Bonn duty station. Within delegated authority given by the Executive Director, the Executive Secretary is responsible for all programmatic, budgetary, financial and human resources matters related to the Secretariat and will perform the following duties: Responsibilities1. Lead and supervise the implementation of Convention and relevant Agreements and MOUs as well as mandates from the COPs and COPs/MOPs and Meetings of the Signatories (MOS) of MOUs and other bodies of the Convention, including: (a) Initiating and supervising work required to achieve specific results. (b) Entering into cooperative arrangements with other entities, including intergovernmental, governmental and non-governmental organizations, to implement decisions and to facilitate the implementation of the Convention. 2. Lead and supervise the organization of and the provision of direction on substantive work of the Secretariat, including: (a) Conceptualizing, prioritizing, planning and overseeing the work required from the Secretariat to prepare policy decisions to achieve Convention objectives. (b) Developing for each meeting of the COP, the ScC and the StC strategic objectives for the implementation and further development of the Convention and related Agreements and MOUs. 3. Supervise preparation of meetings of the COP, the StC, ScC, COP/MOPs and MOS and Working Groups or Committees established under the Convention and meetings planned or scheduled during intersessional periods for the preparation of the next CoPs, COP/MOPs, MOS, and of negotiating conferences for Agreements under the Convention, and of technical workshops. 4. Strengthen cooperation and collaboration with other relevant multilateral environmental agreements as well as representing the CMS Secretariat at various relevant fora and intergovernmental meetings, conferences, and UN processes, as may be necessary. 5. Effectively manage the Secretariat's human and financial resources as approved by the Secretariat's governing bodies as well as manage, mentor and empower the Secretariat staff. 6. Liaising with non-Parties to encourage them to become Parties to the Convention and relevant Agreements under the Convention and organize meetings with high-ranking representatives of non-Party countries to encourage them to take action towards membership of the Convention and related Agreements. 7. Formulate policies and procedures for the proper management of the CMS Secretariat by assigning and delegating responsibility to senior managers for the implementation of the approved work programme, and planning with staff the distribution and coordination of major tasks while retaining full accountability for the delegated tasks. 8. Leads team members efforts to collect and analyze data and provides insight to identify trends or patterns for data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting. Ensures that everyone can discover, access, integrate and share the data they need. CompetenciesPROFESSIONALISM: Proven analytical capacity and in-depth knowledge in the various complex dimensions of environment and sustainable development; good research skills and ability to coordinate the production of reports and paper on technical issues and to review and edit the work of others; ability to analyze and interpret data in support of decision- making and convey resulting information to management; shows pride in work and in achievements and is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems and 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. 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. LEADERSHIP: Serves as a role model that other people want to follow: empowers and inspires others to translate vision into results; identifies proactively strategic issues, opportunities and risks; establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support for organizational direction; anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions; drives for change and improvements; 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. MANAGING PERFORMANCE: Delegates the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority; makes sure that roles, responsibilities and reporting lines are clear to each staff member; accurately judges the amount of time and resources needed to accomplish a task and matches task to skills; monitors progress against milestones and deadlines; regularly discusses performance and provides feedback and coaching to staff; encourages risk-taking and supports creativity and initiative; actively supports the development and career aspirations of staff; appraises performance fairly. EducationAdvanced university degree (Master's or Doctorate degree, or equivalent) in Law (public international law and/or international law), political sciences, natural/environmental sciences, economics, public administration, environmental management or related field is required. A first-level degree (Bachelor's degree or equivalent) in the specified fields of studies with two (2) additional years of relevant work 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. Job - Specific QualificationNot available. Work ExperienceA minimum of fifteen (15) years of progressively responsible work experience in the field of environment and sustainable development is required. Experience in strategy setting and implementation, international negotiations as well as programme and project planning and analysis is required. Profound management experience including human resources and financial management in a multicultural organization is desirable. Work experience in senior office assignments in the United Nations Common System or other international organization is desirable. Experience in the field of wildlife conservation and management is desirable. Experience with Multilateral Environmental Agreements is desirable. Experience in data analytics or related areas is desirable. LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of French or Spanish is desirable. Working knowledge of other UN official languages is desirable. NOTE: ''Fluency'' equals a rating of ''fluent'' in all four areas (read, write, speak, understand) and ''Knowledge of'' equals a rating of ''confident'' in two of the four areas. AssessmentEvaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview. Special NoticeAppointment against this post is for an initial period of one year and may be subject to extension. 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