Programme Management Specialist - Environment and Climate Change

Organizational Context

UNDP in Papua New Guinea (PNG) focuses on sustainable development, strengthening governance, environmental sustainability, and inclusive growth. The Environment and Climate portfolio specifically supports the government in protecting marine ecosystems by improving waste management, reducing plastic pollution, and enhancing policy frameworks. This work addresses challenges posed by urbanization and infrastructure gaps, aiming to mitigate environmental degradation. The assignment will enhance programme coherence by coordinating JICA-supported initiatives with UNDP's GEF 8 Blue Green Programme.

Job Purpose

This role aims to improve programme coherence and delivery within UNDP's Environment and Climate portfolio in Papua New Guinea. The UN Volunteer will strengthen coordination between JICA's solid waste management project (J-PRISM Phase 3) and UNDP's initiatives on marine plastic pollution and community-based waste management. The position will enhance linkages between national and subnational stakeholders, supporting the finalization and operationalization of the national waste management policy. The UN Volunteer will contribute to effective programme implementation, monitoring, and coordination, ultimately supporting efforts to combat environmental degradation and marine plastic pollution in PNG.

Responsibilities

The UN Volunteer will support the implementation and coordination of J-PRISM Phase 3 activities, strengthening collaboration among national stakeholders, local authorities, and participating cities. This includes facilitating knowledge exchange, documenting lessons learned, and identifying synergies with UNDP activities. The role involves supporting UNDP's waste management and marine plastic initiatives, tracking progress, and contributing to technical and donor reports. Additionally, the volunteer will assist the Conservation and Environment Protection Authority (CEPA) in finalizing and operationalizing the national waste management policy, facilitating stakeholder consultations, and promoting policy alignment. Programme support to the Environment and Climate portfolio includes planning, monitoring, identifying bottlenecks, preparing documentation, and facilitating coordination with partners. The role also involves monitoring performance, preparing reports, documenting best practices, and supporting resource mobilization through concept note and proposal development.

Work Experience

A minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience in environmental management, solid waste management, or related areas is required. Experience in implementing environmental or waste management programmes, stakeholder coordination, and government engagement is essential. Familiarity with 3R approaches, integrated waste management systems, and programme support is beneficial. Experience with UNDP programme cycles and results-based management is desirable.

Skills

Key competencies include accountability, adaptability, flexibility, building trust, client orientation, commitment to continuous learning, communication, creativity, ethics, integrity, knowledge sharing, planning, organization, professionalism, respect for diversity, self-management, technological awareness, and teamwork. Expertise in project management, programme development, strategy, community development, and administration is also important.

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