ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISOR

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global
environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes
the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable
development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative
advocate for the global environment.

The focus of the job is to lead the development, implementation, monitoring
and evaluation of activities to enhance institutional technical capacities in
the environment sector programme in support of the Saudi Arabia's National
Environment Strategy, and in line with the strategic cooperation agreement
between UNEP and the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture of the
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

This position is located at UNEP Regional Office for West Asia in Riyadh,
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Under the direct supervision of the Manager, Saudi
Environment Sustainability Programme(SESP), the incumbent will be responsible
for the following duties:
Responsibilities
•Develop, implement and evaluate the institutional and technical capacities
for environment entities in Saudi Arabia within the framework of the
respective component of UNEP Saudi Programme, etc. monitor and analyze
activity development and implementation; review relevant documents and
reports; identify problems and issues to be addressed and initiates corrective
actions; liaises with relevant parties and ensures follow-up actions.
* Prepare concepts and conceptual frameworks for the establishment of systems and platforms, including environmental information and monitoring systems in the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture. Prepare detailed structures, tasks, operational requirements and working mechanisms for these systems.
* Perform advisory and consulting assignments, in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture, by planning and facilitating workshops, through interactive sessions and assisting in developing the action plan the client will use to manage the change. Research, analyze and present information on environment institutional and technical capacities and framework gathered from diverse sources.
* Coordinate and support strategy development with regard to environment sustainability, planning and management including the review and analysis of environmental issues and trends, preparation of evaluations or other research activities and studies. Generate survey initiatives; design data collection and presentation tools; review, analyze and interpret responses, identify problems/issues and prepare conclusions and recommendations.
* Organize and prepare written outputs on institutional and technical capacity building and individual, institutional and systemic levels , e.g. draft background papers, analysis, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications, etc. Provide substantive backstopping to consultative and other meetings, conferences, etc., to include proposing agenda topics, identifying participants, preparation of documents and presentations, etc.
* Initiate and coordinate outreach activities; conduct training workshops, seminars, etc.; make presentations on institutional performance as well as other assigned topics and activities. Lead and participate in field missions within Saudi Arabia, including provision of guidance to external consultants, government officials and other parties and drafting mission summaries, etc.
* Coordinate activities related to budget funding for the assigned activities (component) on environment sustainability and institutions, in terms of preparation and submissions of new concepts, substantive progress reports and financial statements, etc.) and prepare related documents and reports (e.g. concepts, pledging, work & budget, programme,.
* Collects and analyzes data to identify trends or patterns and provide insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods to enable data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting.
* May be assigned any other related duties.
Competencies
PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and
approaches relevant to particular sector, functional area or other specialized
field. Ability to identify issues, analyze and participate in the resolution
of issues/problems. Ability to conduct data collection using various methods.
The ability to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and
convey resulting information to management. Conceptual analytical and
evaluative skills to conduct independent research and analysis, including
familiarity with and experience in the use of various research sources,
including electronic sources on the internet, intranet and other databases.
Ability to apply judgment in the context of assignments given, plan own work
and manage conflicting priorities. Shows pride in work and in achievements;
demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is
conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and
achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns;
shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains
calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender
perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all
areas of work.

COMMUNICATION: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others,
correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks
questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication;
tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates
openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

CLIENT ORIENTATION: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be
"clients" and seeks to see things from clients' point of view; establishes and
maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and
respect; identifies clients' needs and matches them to appropriate solutions;
monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients' environment to
keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or
setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to
client.
Education
An advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in Environment
Management, sustainable development, science or a related field is required.

A first-level university degree in combination with two (‎2) additional years
of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university
degree.

Successful completion of both degree and non-degree programs in data
analytics, business analytics or data science programs is desirable.
Job - Specific Qualification
Possession of professional certificates in environment auditing or policy
or/and project management is desirable.
Work Experience
A minimum of seven (‎7) years of progressively responsible experience in
environment policy, sustainability, or management is required.

Experience working in government or international organizations settings
providing advisory
and technical support in environment planning, management and regulations is
desirable.

Work experience in the West Asia region is desirable.

A minimum of two (‎2) years or more of experience in data analytics or related
area is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations
Secretariat. For this position, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of
Arabic is desirable. Knowledge of other official United Nations languages is
desirable.

NOTE: "Fluency equals a rating of "fluent" in all four areas (read, write,
speak, understand) and "Knowledge of" equals a rating of "confident" in two of
the four areas.
Assessment
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which
may be followed by competency-based interview.
Special Notice
Appointment against this position is for an initial period of one year and may
be subject to extension.

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