Strategic Expert

Result of Service
Contribute to successful implementation of the National Centre for Meteorology
Component.
Work Location
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Expected duration
‎6 months
Duties and Responsibilities
Organizational Setting, Purpose and Objective:

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 West Asia Office delivers advisory
services and capacity building support to countries to achieve environment and
sustainable development objectives. This consultancy is established at the
West Asia Office within the framework of the Strategic Cooperation Agreement
between UNEP and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Consultant will report to
the Project Manager at UNEP West Asia Office.

Under the direct supervision of the Project Manager in UNEP West Asia Office
and in coordination with the National Centre for Meteorology and the
respective department in the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture
(MEWA) of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Consultant will carry-out, inter
alia, the following duties & responsibilities:

‎1. Provide advice to NCM CEO on strategic assignments in line with NCM
mandate.
‎2. Actively participate in the regular counseling committee of NCM.
‎3. Actively participate and prepare for regular Business Review Meetings for
the CEO and senior officers.
‎4. Provide needed strategic guidance for PMO departments as per their
requests.
‎5. Contribute to the strategic analysis, planning and execution.
‎6. Provide advice on strategic issues related to the management of the key
initiatives including Saudi/ Green Middle East Initiatives adopted under
National Centre for Meteorology.
‎7. Provide strategic advice in the initiatives steering committee and
supporting the NCM CEO Leadership.
‎8. Provide advice to the NCM CEO in relation to evaluating and recommending
needed organizational changes and projects.
‎9. Provide maturity assessments for the ongoing projects along with the
needed recommendations in line with relevant international standards.
‎10. Provide guidance in the management training programmes for the staff of
the National Centre for Meteorology.
‎11. Technical guidance to the NCM CEO in the performance evaluation of
reports provided by project leaders and the executive team.
‎12. Provide advice to the NCM CEO in the performance evaluation of the
overall operation of the center.
‎13. Provide strategic guidance in the marketing strategy, branding strategy,
and public relations.

Expected Outputs and Deliverables:

‎1. First interim monthly progress report.
‎2. Second interim monthly progress report.
‎3. Third interim monthly progress report.
‎4. Forth interim monthly progress report.
‎5. Fifth interim monthly progress report.
‎6. Six final progress report.
Qualifications/special skills
Master's degree or or equivalent degree in meteorology, international
relations, political science, public administration, or management is
required. PHD is an asset.
A minimum of ‎10 years of experience in meteorology, climate change or project
and programme management is required.
Previous experience in strategic management of meteorology projects is
desirable.
Experience working in West Asia region is an added advantage.
Languages
Fluency in written and spoken English and Arabic is required.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT
PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED
NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS' BANK ACCOUNTS.