Special Assistant job at United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

Vacancy title:
Special Assistant

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO , Category: Admin & Office ]

Jobs at:

United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

Deadline of this Job:
01 January 2023  

Duty Station:
Within Kenya , Nairobi , East Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, December 20, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:
Competencies
• PROFESSIONALISM: Demonstrated professional competence in the field of sustainable development and multilateral relations; Strong analytical skills and ability to analyse complex political issues; High degree of flexibility; Willingness to travel extensively; Ability to work in a multi-cultural and multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity. Ability to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management. 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.

PLANNING & 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.

TEAMWORK: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; Solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; Is willing to learn from others; Places team agenda before personal agenda; Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions do not entirely reflect own position; Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

Education
• Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in political science, economics, law, environmental science or public administration is required.
• A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying 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.

Work Experience
• A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible work experience in environment, programme management and/or sustainable development is required.
• Experience working within the international environment governance system is required.
• Experience in liaising with countries is required.
• Experience in advising senior officials is desirable.
• Two (2) years or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desira

Work Hours: 8


Experience in Months: 72

Level of Education:
Bachelor Degree

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Job Info
Job Category: Administrative jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: 01 January 2023
Duty Station: Nairobi
Posted: 20-12-2022
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 20-12-2022
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 20-12-2065
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