Responsibilities

1) Provide technical support to and facilitate cooperation under the Global Air Quality Cooperation Network established as part of UNEA Resolution 6/10, including through organization of meetings and facilitation of information and knowledge exchange; 2) Facilitate coordination with and participation of air quality regional and sub-regional cooperation entities as part of the global network; 3) Manage projects and related funds including through monitoring and reporting and develop fundraising proposals addressing air pollution; 4) Provide advisory services to member states, including at sub-national levels, and facilitate multisectoral efforts, to improve air quality management capacities and address key air pollution sources; 5) Provide technical support to and promote engagement of private sector actors from key high-impact sectors including industry, agriculture and waste in combatting air pollution and promoting air quality; 6) 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; 7) Performs other duties as may be required.

Competencies

PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge of Air Quality management and Air Pollution prevention and control.

Knowledge of programme management methods and techniques. Ability to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management. 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.

TEAMWORK: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals. Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others. Places team agenda before personal agenda. Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position. Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings. CLIENT ORIENTATION: Good communication skills. Excellent English drafting skills. 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 or Doctorate degree, or equivalent) in environmental or physical sciences, engineering, chemistry, or related fields is required.

A first-level degree (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in the specified fields of studies with two additional years of relevant work 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

Certification in Project Management such as Prince2 or similar is desirable.

Work Experience

A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in air pollution prevention and control programmes is required.

At least three years of experience in working with governments at the national and international levels is required. Experience with partnership development and with private sector 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 the position advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language 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.