Programme Management Officer
Organizational Context
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority. Its Industry and Economy Division supports decision-makers in government, industry, and finance to adopt sustainable practices. This role is situated within the Industry Innovation Branch in Geneva, reporting to the Administrative Officer.
Job Purpose
This role is crucial for implementing UNEP's strategy to integrate nature-based considerations into financial institutions, thereby supporting UN intergovernmental agreements and driving industry transformation. The incumbent will mobilize resources for nature finance, align financial flows with global biodiversity goals, and oversee the development and communication of UNEP FI's nature work programme. This includes ensuring the quality of outputs, providing guidance to the financial sector, and contributing to policy engagement. The role also involves leading and managing the Nature Team, including HR planning, budget management, and fostering innovation, while ensuring operational consistency with UN procedures and data-driven decision-making.
Responsibilities
Implement UNEP FI's strategy to mainstream nature into financial institutions, supporting UN agreements and industry change. Mobilize resources for nature finance in coordination with UNEP and CBD programmes. Support UNEP FI and UNEP governance processes for the nature work programme and refresh the nature theme strategy. Oversee the development, implementation, and communication of the nature work programme, ensuring quality guidance for the financial sector. Contribute to developing guidance for PRB and PSI implementation. Oversee nature-related content for awareness-raising and capacity building. Lead and manage the Nature Team, establishing its structure, developing agile processes, managing the budget, and overseeing HR planning and performance management. Ensure operational consistency with UN rules and procedures. Support science-based policy engagement to align finance with Multilateral Environmental Agreements. Analyze data to provide insights for planning, decision-making, and reporting.
Work Experience
A minimum of seven years of progressive experience in project or programme management, nature, environment, or sustainable development is required. Experience connecting financial work with environmental/social considerations and developing work programs for diverse stakeholders is desirable. At least two years of experience in data analytics is also desirable.
Skills
Professionalism, Communication, Planning & Organizing, Data analysis and interpretation, Project/programme management, Knowledge of environmental/sustainable development fields, Ability to apply UN rules and regulations, Leadership and team management.