United Nations Environment Programme Liaison Officer Jobs in Kenya;This post is located in the Governing Bodies Unit of the Governance Affairs Office at the Nairobi duty station. Under the overall supervision of the Director and direct supervision of the Deputy Director of the Governance Affairs Office, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties.ResponsibilitiesCommittee of Permanent Representatives (CPR) Secretariat Services
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Responsibilities
Committee of Permanent Representatives (CPR) Secretariat Services
Coordinate with UNEP divisions and offices in the preparation of background documentation required for quarterly, annual and subcommittee meetings of the Committee of Permanent Representatives (CPR).
Prepare invitations, agendas, procedural scripts and background documents for presiding officers.
Provide advice to presiding officers and elected officers on the organization of work, conduct of business, rules of procedure and established practices.
Prepare summaries of meetings.
Coordinate follow-up on the implementation of decisions and recommendations adopted by the Committee.Relationship Management and Communication
Relationship Management and Communication
Provide support to the Deputy Director in enhancing UNEP’s relationship and communication with governments.
Support the preparation, conduct and follow-up of meetings of UNEP’s governing bodies and subsidiary bodies, including UNEA, OECPR and CPR.
Follow up on requests from Permanent and Deputy Permanent Representatives concerning UNEA decisions, UNEP’s programme of work and related matters.
Advise the Deputy Director on appropriate follow-up actions.
Prepare official correspondence and online information for governments, intergovernmental organizations and other stakeholders.
Support efforts to increase the number of Member States accredited to the CPR through targeted outreach activities.United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA) Support
United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA) Support
Develop invitations, agendas and meeting structures for the Open-Ended Meetings of the Committee of Permanent Representatives (OECPR).
Ensure timely submission and issuance of pre-session, in-session and post-session documentation, including draft resolutions, decisions and reports.
Coordinate preparation of Secretariat technical notes related to draft resolutions and decisions.
Coordinate trainings and prepare background materials for co-facilitators and UNEP technical focal points supporting negotiations.
Coordinate and contribute to UNEA follow-up actions on complex policy and programme issues.
Analyze and summarize comments, views and substantive inputs from governments on UNEA resolutions and decisions.Senior Management Support
Senior Management Support
Coordinate with the Deputy Director in preparing briefings for UNEP senior management.
Support preparations for official visits by the Executive Director to Member States and government visits to UNEP.
Identify and follow up on actions arising from Executive Director mission reports.Research and Analysis
Research and Analysis
Undertake research on procedural and political issues at the request of the Deputy Director.
Collect and analyze data to identify trends and patterns.
Prepare graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods to support planning, decision-making and reporting.Representation
Representation
Represent the Deputy Director, when required, at diplomatic functions organized by UNEP governing organs.General Administration
General Administration
Carry out administrative functions and perform other related duties as required.CompetenciesProfessionalism
Competencies
Professionalism
Possesses strong political awareness and diplomatic skills.
Knowledge of intergovernmental processes, rules of procedure, mandates, practices and precedents. (adsbygoogle=window.adsbygoogle||[]).push({});
Ability to identify, analyze and resolve issues related to international governance.
Ability to communicate effectively with representatives from governments, civil society and international organizations.
Thorough knowledge of United Nations rules, procedures and practices or those of a comparable international organization.
Ability to analyze and interpret data and communicate results to management.
Demonstrates professionalism, efficiency, accountability and commitment to gender equality.Planning and Organizing
Planning and Organizing
Develops clear goals consistent with agreed strategies.
Identifies priorities and allocates resources effectively.
Anticipates risks and develops contingency plans.
Monitors and adjusts plans as necessary.
Uses time efficiently.Client Orientation
Client Orientation
Considers all stakeholders as clients and seeks to understand their perspectives.
Builds productive partnerships and provides appropriate solutions.
Anticipates client needs and emerging issues.
Keeps stakeholders informed of progress and challenges.
Delivers products and services within agreed timelines.Education
Education
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Political Science, International Relations, Environmental Law, International Law or a related field is required.
A first-level university degree, preferably in International Relations or a related field, combined with two additional years of qualifying work experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
Successful completion of degree or non-degree programmes in Data Analytics, Business Analytics or Data Science is desirable.Work Experience
Work Experience
A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in international relations, law, diplomacy, multilateral affairs, environmental governance or a related area is required.
Experience in liaison and engagement with governments on sustainable development, environmental issues or multilateral environmental governance is required.
Experience in providing procedural secretariat support to intergovernmental processes and/or governing bodies of an international organization is required.
Experience researching, analyzing and drafting procedural documentation for intergovernmental processes and/or governing bodies, including agendas, annotated agendas, meeting scripts, background documents, reports, decisions or similar documents, is desirable.
Experience advising a Chair, President, Bureau or presiding officer on rules of procedure, organization of work and established practices in an intergovernmental body is desirable.
Experience supporting the negotiation of resolutions, decisions, declarations or other negotiated intergovernmental outcomes is desirable.
Two (2) years or more of experience in data analytics or a related area is desirable.Languages
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.