The United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the world's 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 environment.

Responsibilities

• Provides assistance in support of planning and implementation of activities/processes for the Freshwater and Wetlands Unit, on its programme/project initiatives.
• Researches, compiles, analyses, summarizes, and presents basic information/data on specific programmes/projects and related topics.
• Assists in the coordination of programme/project planning and preparation; monitors the status of programme/project proposals; takes necessary action to ensure project documents are completed and submitted to relevant parties for approval.
• Assists in the preparation and analysis of programme/project budget proposals; provides assistance in the interpretation of budget guidelines; reviews and coordinates submissions of programme proposals and budget estimates, ensuring that requisite information is included and justified in terms of proposed activities; propose adjustments as necessary; prepares reports and ensures that outputs/services are properly categorized.
• Assists in the monitoring and evaluation of programmes/projects; categorizes, updates, tracks and analyses data related to programmes/projects, e.g. accounting records, outputs, resources utilized, deviations/revisions, etc.; carries out periodic status reviews,
• Maintains unit files, meetings and calendars; ensures awareness of and compliance with UNEP and Division-wide rules and regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Work Experience

A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in programme or project administration, finance, reporting and project management is required. The minimum years of relevant experience is reduced to two (2) years for candidates who possess a first-level university degree or higher.

A minimum of three (3) years of experience with ERP systems, Business Intelligence and project structures is required.

A minimum of two (2) years of working experience within the United Nations system or a similar international organization is required. Experience in organizing activities, systematic follow-up, use of tracking tools, and knowledge of legal, budgeting and financial processes is desirable. One (1) year or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.

• Provides assistance in support of planning and implementation of activities/processes for the Freshwater and Wetlands Unit, on its programme/project initiatives.
• Researches, compiles, analyses, summarizes, and presents basic information/data on specific programmes/projects and related topics.
• Assists in the coordination of programme/project planning and preparation; monitors the status of programme/project proposals; takes necessary action to ensure project documents are completed and submitted to relevant parties for approval.
• Assists in the preparation and analysis of programme/project budget proposals; provides assistance in the interpretation of budget guidelines; reviews and coordinates submissions of programme proposals and budget estimates, ensuring that requisite information is included and justified in terms of proposed activities; propose adjustments as necessary; prepares reports and ensures that outputs/services are properly categorized.
• Assists in the monitoring and evaluation of programmes/projects; categorizes, updates, tracks and analyses data related to programmes/projects, e.g. accounting records, outputs, resources utilized, deviations/revisions, etc.; carries out periodic status reviews,
• Maintains unit files, meetings and calendars; ensures awareness of and compliance with UNEP and Division-wide rules and regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• ERP systems
• Business Intelligence
• Project structures
• Data analytics
• Organizing activities
• Systematic follow-up
• Use of tracking tools
• Knowledge of legal, budgeting and financial processes

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in programme or project administration, finance, reporting and project management is required.
• The minimum years of relevant experience is reduced to two (2) years for candidates who possess a first-level university degree or higher.
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience with ERP systems, Business Intelligence and project structures is required.
• A minimum of two (2) years of working experience within the United Nations system or a similar international organization is required.
• Experience in organizing activities, systematic follow-up, use of tracking tools, and knowledge of legal, budgeting and financial processes is desirable.
• One (1) year or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.