Programme Management Officer (P-3)
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is seeking a highly qualified Programme Management Officer for its Global Environment Facility (GEF) Coordination Office in Nairobi. This P-3 level position offers an exceptional opportunity to contribute to global environmental initiatives and work with the leading environmental authority within the United Nations system.
Organizational Setting
The 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.
UNEP is one of three original founding implementing agencies of the Global Environment Facility (GEF). UNEP and GEF partners help developing countries and those with economies in transition to meet the agreed incremental costs of measures designed to achieve global environmental benefits in six focal areas:
- Biological diversity
- Climate change (both mitigation and adaptation)
- International waters
- Chemicals and wastes management
- Land degradation
The Policy and Programme Division (PPD) is a center of excellence for strategic guidance and programmatic policy for UNEP. The UNEP GEF Coordination Office plays a central role in UNEP's GEF-related corporate activities, including:
- Formulating and reviewing UNEP's policies and strategies for GEF operations
- Preparing the UNEP/GEF Business Plan
- Providing guidance to project proponents on eligibility, quality, and cost-effectiveness
- Overseeing GEF corporate activity administration within UNEP
This position is located in the Global Environment Facility Coordination Office of the Policy and Programmes Division (PPD) at the Nairobi Duty Station. The incumbent will report directly to the GEF Coordinator.
Key Responsibilities
Under the overall supervision of the GEF Coordinator, the Programme Management Officer will:
- Monitor trends and patterns related to the GEF portfolio and coordinate pipeline management
- Analyze GEF policies and develop options to update UNEP's internal operational and procedural policies
- Contribute to the development and implementation of business operations related to audit, compliance, and reporting
- Participate in the development, implementation and evaluation of assigned programmes/projects
- Conduct research and analysis on diverse sources of information
- Assist in policy development through review and analysis of issues and trends
- Design and implement survey initiatives and data collection tools
- Prepare various written outputs including background papers, reports, and studies
- Provide substantive support for meetings and conferences
- Conduct training workshops and seminars on assigned topics
- Participate in or lead field missions
- Coordinate budget and funding activities
- Collect and analyze data to identify trends and patterns
Data Analysis Focus
The successful candidate will be expected to collect and analyze 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.
Requirements
Education
Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in law, environmental sciences, business administration, environmental management, or a related field is required.
A first-level university degree in combination with 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.
Work Experience
A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in project or programme management in the context of environmental management, research and development is required.
Experience in GEF project life cycle including development, implementation and reporting is required.
A minimum of two (2) years or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position, fluency in English is required.
Knowledge of another UN official language is desirable.
Note: 'Fluency' equals a rating of 'fluent' in all four areas (speak, read, write and understand) and 'Knowledge of' equals a rating of 'confident' in two of the four areas.
Core Competencies
Professionalism
Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to environmental management. Ability to identify issues, analyze and participate in resolution of problems. Ability to conduct data collection using various methods. Conceptual analytical and evaluative skills to conduct independent research and analysis.
Creativity
Actively seeks to improve programmes or services; offers new and different options to solve problems; promotes and persuades others to consider new ideas; thinks "outside the box"; takes an interest in new ideas and new ways of doing things; is not bound by current thinking or traditional approaches.
Client Orientation
Considers all those to whom services are provided to be "clients" and seeks to see things from clients' point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients' needs and matches them to appropriate solutions.
Application Process
Important Dates
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Date Posted | July 7, 2025 |
| Application Deadline | July 14, 2025 |
Assessment
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.
Special Notice
- This position is temporarily available for 9 months
- If selected candidate is a UN staff member, selection will be administered as a temporary assignment
- The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff
- Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply
- This temporary job opening may be limited to 'internal candidates'
- Staff members subject to UN Staff Rules and Regulations
Internal Applicants: When completing the PHP, ensure ALL fields, ALL professional experience and contact information are completed and up to date. This information is the basis for the hiring manager to assess your eligibility and suitability for the position.
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING).
United Nations Considerations
According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.
Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts.
The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process.
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