Programme Management Officer
Organizational Context
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority, setting the environmental agenda and promoting sustainable development within the UN system. The Climate Change Division focuses on implementing environmental policy and strengthening environmental management in developing countries. This role is situated within the Adaptation and Resilience Branch, Climate Change Adaptation Section in Nairobi, reporting to the Chief of Section.
Job Purpose
This role is responsible for managing the strategic implementation, scale-up, and evaluation of the Global Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) Fund. The incumbent will work with partners, monitor progress, draft reports, and prepare necessary documentation and meetings for fund management. The position also involves supporting other adaptation projects, conducting research for programme and policy development, and organizing technical meetings. A key aspect is collecting and analyzing data to provide insights for data-driven planning, decision-making, and reporting, contributing to UNEP's climate change adaptation efforts.
Responsibilities
Manage the strategic implementation, scale-up, and evaluation of the Global Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) Fund, including monitoring, analysis, report drafting, and meeting preparation. Provide task management and support for other adaptation projects and programmes. Conduct research, gather inputs, and draft documents for programme, policy, and normative work related to climate adaptation. Support the organization of technical meetings by preparing agendas, speaking notes, background documents, and participant lists. Collect and analyze data to identify trends, providing insights through visualizations for planning, decision-making, and reporting. Perform other duties as required.
Work Experience
A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in climate change, adaptation, ecosystems, or environment-related work is required. This includes at least two years of experience providing technical inputs and strategic advice for climate change adaptation projects, and two years managing project budgets of USD $10M or more. Experience within the UN or similar international organizations is desirable.
Skills
Programme management principles, environmental governance, data analysis and interpretation, strategic planning, task management, research and report writing, meeting organization, data visualization, teamwork, and organizational skills.