Associate Programme Management Officer
Quick answer
The United Nations Environment Programme is hiring an Associate Programme Management Officer in Vienna, Austria, to support the 'Resilient Mountains' project focusing on climate action in mountain ecosystems, with a Master's degree and 2 years of relevant experience required.
- Role
- Associate Programme Management Officer
- Organization
- United Nations Environment Programme
- Location
- VIENNA, Austria
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Entry
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
The Associate Programme Management Officer will operate in the framework of the 'Resilient Mountains' project, focusing on the nexus between nature and climate action in mountain ecosystems, and will contribute to the implementation of the project and related activities in the South Caucasus region and other mountain ecosystems across the world.
What you'll do
- Provide technical and administrative support to the development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the assigned project components
- Assist in defining and establishing synergies and cooperation in alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals
- Carry out basic research on selected thematic aspects related to mountain ecosystems and climate change
- Assist in performing consulting assignments and developing action plans
- Contribute to the preparation of various written outputs
- Provide administrative and substantive support to consultative and other meetings
What it takes
- Advanced university degree in a field relevant to mountains, ecosystem management, biodiversity conservation, and restoration, climate change adaptation, regional governance, including environmental sciences, sustainable development or a related field
- A minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in project management, including experience in biodiversity conservation and/or ecosystem-based adaptation
- Experience in policy mainstreaming and advocacy
- Working experience in sustainable mountain development, including in the (South) Caucasus region
- Experience in developing tools, methodologies, and guidance, preferably with a focus on nature aspects of climate change adaptation
- A minimum of one (1) year of more experience in data analytics or related area
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Vienna, Austria.
What is the compensation for this position?
The compensation for this position is not specified.
What are the key qualifications required for this position?
The key qualifications required include an advanced university degree in a relevant field, at least two years of experience in project management, experience in policy mainstreaming and advocacy, and working experience in sustainable mountain development.
How can I apply for this position?
You can apply for this position by visiting the United Nations Environment Programme's online recruitment platform at the provided link.
Is this position remote?
This position is in-office and is not remote eligible.
How to apply
Apply directly on United Nations Environment Programme's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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