Programme Management Officer (Environment and Waste Management), New York

• Organization: DFS - Department of Field Support
• Country: United States
• City: New York, USA
• Office: DFS New York
• Grade: P-4

Closing date: Sunday, 26 July 2015

Posting Title: Programme Management Officer (Environment and Waste Management), P4
Job Code Title: ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS OFFICER
Department/ Office: Department of Field Support
Duty Station: NEW YORK
Posting Period: 27 May 2015-26 July 2015
Job Opening number: 15-ENV-DFS-41855-R-NEW YORK (R)
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Special Notice
This post is financed by the Support Account for Peacekeeping Operations for a finite period of at least one year. Extension of appointment will be subject to budgetary approval

Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures.
Applicants from troop- and police-contributing countries who are found most suitable and recommended for selection will be given due consideration for positions in a peacekeeping operation or Headquarters support account funded positions in the Department of Peacekeeping Operations and the Department of Field Support, taking into account their contribution to United Nations peacekeeping, in accordance with General Assembly resolutions 66/265 and 67/287.
Organizational Setting and Reporting
This position is located in the Engineering Section, Strategic Support Service of the Logistics Support Division in the Department of Field Support. The Programme Officer reports to the Chief of the Section. The focus of these jobs is to lead the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programmes, operations and other activities in an assigned functional area of field mission environmental and waste management.
Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Chief Engineering Section, the incumbent is responsible for the following duties

• Develops, implements and evaluates assigned programmes/projects, specifically, the implementation of the DPKO/DFS Environmental Policy and, under it, the Waste Management Policy for Field Missions; monitors and analyses programme/project development and implementation; develops and monitors reporting mechanisms and processes, reviews relevant documents and reports; identifies problems and issues to be addressed and initiates corrective actions; liaises with relevant parties; ensures follow-up actions.
• Reviews mission environmental and waste management objectives and plans including waste water management and provides guidance, budget review and expert advice to field missions on environmental and waste management issues.
• Researches, analyses and presents information gathered from diverse sources including current and new environmental and waste management practices.
• Coordinates policy development, including the review and analysis of issues and trends, preparation of evaluations or other research activities and studies, recommends policy revisions and changes to procedures.
• Generates survey initiatives; designs data collection tools; reviews, analyses and interprets responses, identify problems/issues and prepares conclusions. Collects relevant lessons learnt and best practices to improve mission activity. Manages a net based Community of Practice and/or Unite community.
• Organizes and prepares written outputs, e.g. draft background papers, analysis, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications, etc.
• Provides substantive backstopping to consultative and other meetings, conferences, etc., to include proposing agenda topics, identifying participants, preparation of documents and presentations, etc. Reviews other DPKO and DFS policies, guidelines, standard operating procedures, other guidance documents and other publications to mainstream the issue and provides expert technical advice on any associated environment and waste issues. Reviews proposed LSD and other DFS requisitions, Statements of Work and Statements of Requirement for goods and services supporting field missions and provide expert technical advice on any associated environment and waste management issues.
• Initiates and coordinates outreach activities; conducts training workshops, seminars, etc.; makes presentations on assigned topics/activities. Supports field recruitment of environmental affairs and waste management personnel.
• Works with other Secretariat Departments, other UN bodies, specialised agencies, other international organisations and national agencies (particularly those with a presence in the field) on the implementation and improvement of environment and waste management practices and policy in field missions. Establishes contact with and work with member state Permanent Missions on contributions and support for environment and waste management actions in the field including coordinating with the Contingent-Owned Equipment (COE) unit and the Military and Police Advisers on troop and police contingent contribution activities to improve environmental management and reduce waste in the field.
• Coordinates activities related to budget funding (programme/project preparation and submissions, progress reports, financial statements, etc.) and prepares related documents/reports (pledging, work programme, programme budget, etc.).
• Performs other duties as required.
• Supervises and manages assigned staff.

Competencies
Core Competencies
Professionalism

• Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to particular sector, functional area or other specialized field.
• Ability to identify issues, analyze and participate in the resolution of issues/problems.
• Ability to conduct data collection using various methods.
• Conceptual analytical and evaluative skills to conduct independent research and analysis, including familiarity with and experience in the use of various research sources, including electronic sources on the internet, intranet and other databases.
• Ability to apply judgment in the context of assignments given, plan own work and manage conflicting priorities.
• 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.
• Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

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 may not entirely reflect own position
• Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings

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

Education

• Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in business administration, management, environment, engineering or a related field is required.
• A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience

• A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in project or programme management, administration, engineering, environment or related area is required.
• Experience in the management of a wide range of residential or commercial waste streams focussed on recycling and recovery is required.

Languages

• English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
• For the post advertised, fluency in English is required;
• knowledge of French is desirable.
• Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.

Assessment Method

• Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

United Nations Considerations
Candidates will be required to meet the requirements of Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter as well as the requirements of the position. The United Nations is committed to the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity for all its human resources, including but not limited to respect for international human rights and humanitarian law. Candidates may be subject to screening against these standards, including but not limited to whether they have committed, or are alleged to have committed criminal offences and/or violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law.
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