United Nations Environment Programme Head Chemicals Science and Policy Unit Jobs in Kenya;The position is located in the Industry and Economy Division, Chemicals and Health Branch, Chemicals Science and Policy Unit (CS&PU), at the Nairobi duty station.The Chemicals and Health Branch works closely with governments, industry, and civil society organizations around the world to develop mainstream solutions for the sound management of chemicals and waste.Under the direct supervision of the Chief of the Chemicals and Health Branch, the incumbent will be responsible for the following:ResponsibilitiesStrategic Leadership, Innovation & Vision
United Nations Environment Programme Head Chemicals Science and Policy Unit Jobs in Kenya;
Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership, Innovation & Vision
Define and lead UNEP’s contribution to collecting and analyzing sound scientific information on key chemicals and related pollution challenges, setting priorities that address emerging challenges, industry trends, and opportunities for innovation.
Serve as a thought leader on linking scientific information and policy advise on these key chemicals, including providing support to parties on fulfilling their obligations under the chemicals agreements.
Identify and champion innovative approaches in managing chemicals of concern, fostering partnerships with industry, academia, and governments.Global Engagement & Influence
Global Engagement & Influence
Engage and support relevant policy processes, including the Intergovernmental Science Panel on Chemicals, Waste and Pollution, and its relevance to Multilateral Environmental Agreements, the Global Framework on Chemicals and partnerships such as the Partnership for Lead-free Future, ensuring that relevant science and policy analysis can be embedded in international discourse.
Provide authoritative input into position papers, reports, and policy briefs for intergovernmental and governing bodies, informing global and regional discourse, standards and commitments.
In international, regional, and national forums, provide strategic expertise and build alliances to advance better management of scientific information on chemicals and policies that could be developed to address the issues.Programme Strategy & Implementation
Programme Strategy & Implementation
Oversee initiatives that analyse, and improve access to, scientific information on chemicals, the economic contexts in which they are produced and used, and collect and curate information on innovations for use in relevant policy making discourse.
Build linkages with the UNEP-wide information system including the World Environment Situation Room and Environment-GPT and other mechanisms that harness AI to link different data sets for informed policy making.
Direct the Unit’s operations, including budget management, carrying out the mobilization of resources, and staff leadership, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and excellence.Other Duties
Other Duties
Respond to high-level requests from UNEP’s Executive Office, Divisions, and regional offices, ensuring timely and strategic input.
Lead 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.
Ensure that everyone can discover, access, integrate and share the data they need.
Perform any other duties as may be assigned.CompetenciesProfessionalism
Competencies
Professionalism
Knowledge in developing holistic interventions is required.
Ability to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management is required.
Knowledge of the United Nations or similar International Organizations financial rules and regulations.
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.
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 (adsbygoogle=window.adsbygoogle||[]).push({});strategies and commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing.Accountability
Accountability
Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments.
Delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards.
Operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules.
Supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments.
Takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.Planning and Organizing
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.Building Trust
Building Trust
Provides an environment in which others can talk and act without fear of repercussion.
Manages in a deliberate and predictable way.
Operates with transparency and has no hidden agenda.
Places confidence in colleagues, staff members and clients.
Gives proper credit to others.
Follows through on agreed upon actions.
Treats sensitive or confidential information appropriately.Vision
Vision
Identifies strategic issues, opportunities and risks.
Clearly communicates links between the Organization’s strategy and the work unit’s goals.
Generates and communicates broad and compelling organizational direction, inspiring others to pursue that same direction.
Conveys enthusiasm about future possibilities.Education
Education
An advanced university degree (Master’s, or equivalent) in chemistry, chemical engineering, environmental science, industrial engineering, industrial innovation, toxicology or environmental management with a focus on chemicals is required.
A first-level university degree (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in the specified fields of studies with two 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 Qualification
Job-Specific Qualification
Relevant training and/or experience in public policy, environmental policy or regulatory affairs are desirable.Work Experience
Work Experience
A minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible and demonstrable extensive experience in generating and managing scientific information on environmental issues, including on chemicals, is required.
Experience in working with policy makers or regulatory agencies at national or international level on policy change is required.
Experience in advocating for science-based policy or regulations at local, national, or international levels is required.
Leadership experience in managing cross-functional teams, especially in scientific research, policy formulation, or government affairs is required.
Experience in working with the private sector is desirable.
Work experience in international regulations and treaties is desirable.
Experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.Languages
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
For this job opening, English is required.