UNV Programme Associate

UN Entity: UNEP

Assignment Context:
UNEP West Asia Office, based in Beirut, Lebanon, coordinates the implementation of UNEP’s Programme of Work in West Asia, with a focus on enabling member states and stakeholders to achieve their visions for sustainable development. This UNV assignment is part of UNEP’s programme of work on chemicals and pollution action.  

Task description:
Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of the Chemicals and Pollution Action Sub-programme Regional Coordinator or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UN Volunteer Programme Associate will:
•    Support coordination of the West Asia Air Quality Network.
•    Contribute to updating the assessment on the status of air quality management in West Asia.
•    Contribute to providing advisory services and technical support for the countries in implementing goal setting, assessments, training, and awareness initiatives.
•    Profiling of existing research centers who can provide advisory services related to specific areas of air pollution management such as monitoring, emission inventory, and emission control.  
•    Contribute to drafting a guidebook on formulating and reviewing strategies to reduce air pollution, with a particular emphasis on measures to mitigating emissions from high-impact sectors in West Asia.
•    Contribute to the development and dissemination of awareness materials on air quality.
•    Contribute to the organization and technical preparation of meetings, webinars, etc. This would include preparation of materials, info notes, and preparing meeting reports.
•    Any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor.

Languages
English, Level: Fluent, Required
Arabic, Level: Fluent, Required

Required Experience:
•    Bachelor’s degree required (Master’s is desired) in area related to project management, information technology, environment management, or other closely related sector. A first-level university degree or equivalent in combination with relevant training and/or professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
•    Minimum 3 years of professional work experience in project management and system implementation at the national and/or international level, as is experience working in the UN or other international development organization.
•    Experience with programme and project development, integrated planning and analysis, implementation, and management.  
•    Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills.
•    Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing.
•    Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development.
•    Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel.
•    Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment.
•    Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines.
•    Sound security awareness.
•    Have affinity with or interest in the environment, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System.

Inclusivity statement:
United Nations Volunteers is an equal opportunity programme that welcomes applications from qualified professionals. We are committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, care protected characteristics. As part of their adherence to the values of UNV, all UN Volunteers commit themselves to combat any form of discrimination, and to promoting respect for human rights and individual dignity, without distinction of a person’s race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.

Note on Covid-19 vaccination requirements
Selected candidates for certain occupational groups may be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) in line with the applicable host entity policy.

Living conditions and remarks
As this is a national UN Volunteer assignment, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging his/her own housing and other living essentials. This position is based in UN house, Beirut, Lebanon. National UN Volunteers are part of the malicious insurance plan. National UN Volunteers are expected to be culturally sensitive and adjust to the prevailing culture and traditions.

Benefits package:

• Monthly Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) USD 1,606.58
• Annual and learning leaves
• Medical and life Insurance
• Free access to different learning platforms.
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