Org. Setting and Reporting

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEis 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 overall objective of UNEP’s Climate Change Division is to deliver effective strategic guidance and highimpact action in support of the transition towards climate stability. Its work is guided by ambition, innovation, credible science, and alignment to global climate goals and needs of individual countries. The Climate Change Division works with Members States and Partners to accelerate and support a just transition by addressing climate change mitigation and adaptation through enhancing implementation capacity, provision of data information and knowledge, access to finance and technology, and building resilience. It promotes sustainable development and effective policies for climate stability; support action so that countries progress on decarbonization, dematerialization, and resilience pathways in line with their climate commitments, aspirations, and needs; and foster transparency in reporting. The National Project Coordinator (Buildings and CoolinIndia will support development, implementation and evaluation of assigned projects in India on sustainable building materials and sustainable cooling under the frameworks of the Global Alliance for Buildings and Construction and the Cool Coalition. The main goal of the post is to help India take comprehensive policy action and facilitate the scale up of investment in sustainable cooling and sustainable building materials to mitigate the impacts of climate change and pollution and nature in line with UNEP’s Programme of Work. This post is in UNEP’s Climate Change Division, Mitigation Branch, Cities Unit, in the New Delhi, India duty station. The incumbent will be under the overall supervision of the Head of Cities Unit and under the direct supervision of the Programme Manager for Cooling workstream and Programme Manager for Building Materials workstream; he or she will be part of a Project Management Unit in UNEP India office. The incumbent will be responsible for the following duties;

Responsibilities

Participates in the development, implementation and evaluation of assigned projects focusing on the delivery of a comprehensive portfolio on sustainable cooling and buildings in India o inputs to project conceptualization and design; preparation of draft programme work plans and budget; o researches, analyzes and presents information gathered from diverse sources; o monitors and analyzes project development and implementation; reviews relevant documents and reports; o prepares coordination and steering committee meetings, supports timely reporting on project outputs, identifies problems and issues to be addressed and proposes corrective actions; o liaises with relevant parties and organises working groups of technical partners to ensure coordination and nonduplication of efforts; identifies and tracks followup actions; o assists in policy development, including the review and analysis of issues and trends, preparation of evaluations or other research activities and studies. o prepares various written outputs, including draft background papers, analysis, sections of reports, studies and inputs to publications. o provides substantive support to consultative and other meetings, conferences, including proposing agenda topics, identifying participants, preparation of documents and presentations. o undertakes outreach activities; conducts training workshops, seminars; makes presentations on sustainable cooling and buildings. o participates in field missions, including provision of guidance to external consultants, government officials and other parties and drafting mission summaries. o coordinates activities related to budget and funding (project preparation and submissions, progress report, prepares and tracks related documents/reports (work programme, programme budgeand ensures clear organization of project documents and files; o collects and analyzes data to identify trends or patterns and provide insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods to enable datadriven planning, decisionmaking, presentation and reporting. Other duties as required to support the implementation of UNEP’s Buildings and Cooling programs in India: o Contributes to implementing and strengthening UNEP’s buildings and cooling portfolio in line with UNEP’s MediumTerm Strategy 20222025 and related Programme of Work. o Participates and contributes to the Cool Coalition programme coordination meetings, supports Cool Coalition programme meetings, workshops, and activities. o Participates and contributes to the Global Alliance for Buildings and Construction (GAB, programme coordination meetings, supports (GABprogramme meetings, workshops, and activities. o Contributes to the preparation of briefings, presentations and background papers on sustainable energy, buildings and construction and sustainable cooling. o Participates in peer review of publications

Competencies

PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge and understanding of the policies on cooling and building materials. The ability to analyze and interpret data in support of decisionmaking 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 decisions, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings. PLANNING AND ORGANIZING: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; Identifies priority activities and assignments, adjusts priorities as required; Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; Uses time efficiently.

Education

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalenin energy policy, finance, engineering, environmental sciences, environmental law, architecture, urban planning, economics or a related field. A firstlevel university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Successful completion of both degree and nondegree programs in data analytics, business analytics or data science programs is an advantage.

JobSpecific Qualification

Not available.

Work Experience

A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in the field of environment and/or development, with a focus on energy, environment policy and finance are required. Experience in project management providing capacity and investment support to national or local governments is required. Experience working with the United Nations or similar international organization is desirable. Two (2) years or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable. Experience working with government and subnational institutions in India on buildings, cooling, urban design, district energy, and/or sustainable urban energy policies is desirable. Experience working with the private sector/ or civil society is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is desirable. NOTE: “Fluency equals a rating of” fluent” in all four areas (read, write, speak, understanand ” Knowledge of equals a rating of’ confident” in two of the four areas

Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates for this position may include a substantive assessment, such as a written test, which will be followed by a competencybased interview by teleconference.

Special Notice

Appointment against this position is for an initial period of one (1) year and may be subject to extension. Pursuant to section 11 of ST/AI/2012/2/Rev.1, candidates recruited through the young professionals programme who have not served for a minimum of two years in the position of their initial assignment are not eligible to apply to this position. Staff members are subject to the authority of the SecretaryGeneral and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures. The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance and geographical diversity in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. When completing the Candidate Profile form, ensure ALL fields, ALL professional experience and contact information are completed and up to date. This information is the basis for the hiring manager to assess your eligibility and suitability for the position and to contact you. Individual Contractors and Consultants who have worked within the UN Secretariat in the last six months, irrespective of the administering entity, are ineligible to apply for or be appointed to any professional and higher temporary or fixedterm positions, within six months of the end of their current or most recent service. For such positions, at least six months need to have elapsed between the end of a consultancy or individual contract and the time of application and consideration for an appointment as a staff member under the Staff Rules and Regulations of the United Nations. Applicants, who successfully go through a competitive recruitment process and are recommended for selection and/or inclusion in the roster of preapproved candidates for subsequent job openings at the same level and with similar functions, may have their application information and roster status shared with other UN Organizations. Such applicants may be contacted by other UN Organizations for similar job openings, subject to the confirmation of their interest. Placement on the roster is no guarantee of a future selection. At the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs. The United Nations is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The United Nations recruits and employs staff regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds or disabilities. Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application. Online applications will be acknowledged where an email address has been provided. All applicants are strongly encouraged to apply online as soon as possible after the job opening has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the job opening. If you do not receive an email acknowledgement within 24 hours of submission, your application may not have been received. If the problem persists, please seek technical assistance through the Inspira “Contact Us” link.

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