PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER
Quick answer
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is hiring a mid-level Programme Management Officer in Montreal, Canada, to provide scientific, technical, and policy advice on forest, mountain, and dryland ecosystems, ecosystem restoration, and sustainable use of terrestrial biological diversity.
- Role
- PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER
- Organization
- United Nations Environment Programme
- Location
- MONTREAL
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is seeking a Programme Management Officer to provide scientific, technical, and policy advice on issues related to the Convention's work on forest, mountain, and dryland ecosystems, ecosystem restoration, and sustainable use of terrestrial biological diversity.
What you'll do
- Provides scientific, technical, and policy advice on issues related to the Convention's work on forest, mountain, and dryland ecosystems, ecosystem restoration, and sustainable use of terrestrial biological diversity.
- Prepares technical assessments and strategic documents for meetings of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention and its subsidiary bodies.
- Manages programme activities relating to the programmes of work on terrestrial biodiversity, ecosystem restoration, and related initiatives and partnerships.
- Promotes engagement with other stakeholders and relevant processes.
- Performs management duties and undertakes any other duties as may be assigned or required by CBD.
What it takes
- Advanced university degree in biology, forests, environmental science and policy, climate science, sustainable development with a specialization in ecosystem conservation and restoration, forestry management, environmental management or related areas
- A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in the conservation and sustainable use of terrestrial biodiversity, particularly in forest management, environmental management, land-use planning, and ecosystem restoration at the national level
- Five years of work experience at the international level in a position dealing with wider environmental issues or dealing with multicountry projects in relevant fields
- Five years of programme management, policy analysis, planning, and supervision experience
- Experience within the United Nations or a comparable international organization, as well as knowledge of forest-related work undertaken across the UN system, including by the CBD, FAO, UNFF, UNEP, and UNDP
- English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English is required.
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Montreal, Canada.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is not specified.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include an advanced university degree in biology, forests, environmental science and policy, climate science, sustainable development with a specialization in ecosystem conservation and restoration, forestry management, environmental management or related areas, and a minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in the conservation and sustainable use of terrestrial biodiversity.
How can I apply?
Applications can be submitted through the online recruitment platform, inspira, by visiting the provided link.
Is the job remote?
The work schedule is not specified, so it is unclear whether the job is remote, in-office, or hybrid.
How to apply
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