PROJECT MANAGER (Project Post)

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.

This position is located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia under the authority of UNEP
Regional Office for West Asia (UNEP/ROWA). The Project Manager will report to
the Regional Director of UNEP/ROWA. The Project Manager will lead the
implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the Saudi environment
sustainability programme and support the Ministry of Environment, Water and
Agriculture in enhancing environment governance and environment policy
development. Within delegated authority, the Project Manager will be
responsible for the following duties:
Responsibilities
• Takes the lead in developing, implementing and evaluating UNEP Strategic
Cooperation Programme with Saudi Arabia as further elaborated in the signed
agreement and the project document; directs technical and administrative
project personnel in programme development, implementation, monitoring and
assessment; directs review of relevant documents and reports; identifies
environment priorities, problems and issues to be addressed and proposes
policy options and corrective actions; liaises with relevant parties including
the Ministry of Environment, UN System in Saudi Arabia; identify and initiate
follow-up actions as appropriate.
* Ensures implementation of gender mainstreaming guidelines by assessing the implications for men and women of any planned action, including legislation, policies or programmes, in areas and at all levels.
* Directs research and programme evaluation and presents information gathered from diverse sources.
* Coordinates environment policy development; reviews the assessments of issues and trends, preparation of evaluations and research activities and studies.
* Undertakes survey initiatives; guides design of data collection instruments; reviews, analyzes and interprets responses, identifies problems/issues and prepare conclusions.
* Supervises the preparation of various written outputs, e.g. background papers, analysis, substantial sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications, etc.
* Directs substantive support to consultative and other meetings, conferences, etc., to include proposing agenda topics, identifying participants, preparation of documents and presentations, etc.
* Manages outreach activities; prepare policy-oriented quality briefings and presentation, designs and conducts training workshops, seminars, etc., makes presentations on technical topics and activities as deemed appropriate within the framework of the programme.
* Leads in-country missions as needed and authorized to strengthened implementation of the Saudi project.
* Provides substantive guidance to external consultants, implementing partners, government officials and other parties on aspects of environmental policy development and implementation. Clears reports submitted by the consultants and implementing partners as to ensure high quality before submitting to the Ministry and UNEP Regional Office.
* Coordinates activities related to budget and funding of the programme. Prepares, submits and presents progress reports, financial statement, etc.
* Serves as effective UNEP liaison and establish collaboration and partnerships with key officials at all levels with the Saudi Government as well as within UNEP.
* Ensures effective utilization, supervision and development of staff. Guides, evaluates and mentors staff.
* Performs other duties as required.
Competencies
PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and
approaches relevant to environment governance and environment policy
development; 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.

ACCOUNTABILITY: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours
commitments. Delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within
prescribed time, cost and quality standards. Operates in compliance with
organizational regulations and rules. Supports subordinates, provides
oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments. Takes personal
responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where
applicable.

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.

LEADERSHIP: Serves as a role model that other people want to follow. Empowers
others to translate vision into results. Is proactive in developing strategies
to accomplish objectives. Establishes and maintains relationships with a broad
range of people to understand needs and gain support. Anticipates and resolves
conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions. Drives for change and
improvement; does not accept the status quo. Shows the courage to take
unpopular stands. Provides leadership and takes responsibility for
incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of
women and men in all areas of work; demonstrates knowledge of strategies and
commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing.

JUDGEMENT/DECISION-MAKING: Identifies the key issues in a complex situation,
and comes to the heart of the problem quickly; gathers relevant information
before making a decision; considers positive and negative impacts of decisions
prior to making them; takes decisions with an eye to the impact on others and
on the Organization; proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation
based on all available information; checks assumptions against facts;
determines the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying
needs for the decision; makes tough decisions when necessary.
Education
Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in business
administration, management, economics, environment or a related field is
required. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional
years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced
university degree. Possession of technical certification in Project Management
such as PRINCE or/and PMP is desirable.
Work Experience
A minimum of ten (‎10) years of progressively responsible experience in project
or programme management, administration or related area is required.

Experience in provision of policy advise on environment governance issues is
desirable.

Experience in diplomatic negotiations is desirable.

Experience in development and implementing of technical cooperation programmes
involving various partners, clients and social actors is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations. For the
post advertised, fluency in English and Arabic is required. Knowledge of
another UN official language is an advantage.

NOTE: 'Fluency' equals a rating of 'fluent' in all four areas (speak, read,
write and 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
This is a project post. Appointment against this project position is for an
initial period of one year and may be subject to extension.

Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to
assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move
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and geographical diversity in its staff. Female candidates are strongly
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