Associate 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 Ecosystems Division focuses on conservation, restoration, and sustainable use of ecosystems. This role is within the Nature and Food Systems Unit in Nairobi, supporting its programme on sustainable food systems and biodiversity integration.
Job Purpose
This role supports UNEP's Ecosystem Division, specifically the Nature and Food Systems Unit, in implementing its programme of work. The purpose is to contribute to the integration of biodiversity, climate, and sustainable development objectives through policy development, partnerships, knowledge generation, and programme implementation. The incumbent will assist in activities related to sustainable food systems, the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, ecosystem restoration, and related processes. This involves supporting policy analysis, developing technical guidance and knowledge products, facilitating integrated planning and reporting, contributing to intergovernmental processes, and engaging with diverse stakeholders to promote sustainable approaches and strengthen implementation of environmental commitments.
Responsibilities
Support the development, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of programmes and projects focused on sustainable food systems, biodiversity conservation, and ecosystem restoration. Contribute to the implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework by promoting integrated approaches linking food systems, biodiversity, and climate action. Conduct policy analysis and technical assessments to identify opportunities for strengthening coherence across relevant policies and programmes. Develop and disseminate technical guidance, policy briefs, and knowledge products to support evidence-based decision-making. Assist in preparing technical inputs for intergovernmental processes and engage with governments, UN entities, and other stakeholders. Implement capacity-building initiatives and support communication and outreach activities. Analyze data to identify trends and provide insights for planning and reporting. Perform other duties as required to support the Unit's mandate.
Work Experience
A minimum of two years of progressive experience in project/programme management, environmental policy, biodiversity conservation, sustainable food systems, or sustainable development is required. Experience supporting multilateral environmental processes, policy development, partnerships, capacity-building, or knowledge management is desirable. Experience with biodiversity, climate, or sustainable development frameworks and in data analytics is also desirable.
Skills
Professionalism, teamwork, planning and organizing, data collection and analysis, policy analysis, research and analysis, project/programme management, knowledge management, capacity-building, stakeholder engagement, communication, and reporting.