PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER
Quick answer
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is hiring a mid-level PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER in PARIS, France to lead the coordination of UNEP divisions and regional offices involved in the Textiles Initiative, focusing on strategic planning, resource mobilization, and stakeholder engagement.
- Role
- PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER
- Organization
- United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
- Location
- PARIS, France
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is seeking a Programme Management Officer to lead the coordination of all UNEP divisions and regional offices involved in the delivery of the UNEP Textiles Initiative, focusing on strategic planning, resource mobilization, and stakeholder engagement.
What you'll do
- Strategically plan and coordinate the delivery of the UNEP textile portfolio by engaging with all UNEP Divisions, Regional Offices and Country Offices to facilitate internal cooperation.
- Develops, implements and monitors the impact of the UNEP Textile Initiative and related projects, activities; reviews relevant documents and reports; identifies challenges in the achievement of the objectives of the Textile Initiative and defines and applies actions required to address them.
- Works with governments to support them in developing the policy enabling environment to promote sustainability in the textile value chain.
- Oversees private sector engagement across the entire textile value chain to support the Initiative’s implementation by increasing their commitment and impacts.
- Leads activities related to resources mobilization towards diversifying the funding base based on a programmatic approach, and prepares related documents/reports (pledging, work programme, budget, etc.).
What it takes
- Advanced university degree in environmental engineering, environmental management, or industrial engineering.
- A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in project or programme management in the domain of sustainable consumption and production and circular economy, with four years at international level.
- Experience in working with governments and the private sector in developing countries on issues related to the textile value chain.
- Experience in the management of programs and projects on sustainability and circularity of the textile value chains.
- Experience in mobilizing resources for projects with budgets exceeding USD 2 million.
- Experience in coordinating multi-stakeholder groups to meet a common objective.
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is this job located?
The job is located in Paris, France.
What is the compensation for this position?
Compensation details are not specified in the job posting.
How do I apply for this position?
Applications can be submitted through the online recruitment platform at https://inspira.un.org/psp/PUNA1J/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/UN_CUSTOMIZATIONS.UN_JOB_DETAIL.GBL?Action=A&UNAction=Apply&JobOpeningId=278998&languageCd=ENG. The application deadline is 05 July 2026.
What are the required languages for this position?
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat, with English being required at UN Level III in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. French is desirable at UN Level II in all four skills.
What is the expected seniority level for this position?
The position is classified as mid-level (P-4).
How to apply
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