Under the supervision of the Regional Project Manager, the UNV will support the project execution of the two regional projects on plastic pollution. Specifically, s/he will:

? Provide direct support to, and foster productive relationships with, country stakeholders (government and implementing partners) in the execution of their project activities and in accordance with agreed upon budgets and implementation plans.
? Review and provide input into project deliverables including, but not limited to, technical reports and policy recommendations on plastic pollution, waste management and the circular economy transition.
? Support financial and narrative reporting to the donor(s) on a quarterly basis, including close follow-up with, and support to, country stakeholders and donors to comply with donor requirements.
? Undertake outreach activities to support knowledge management and internal and external communications, including by capturing lessons learned and success stories.
? Provide technical expertise across the projects to ensure gender and social dimensions of plastic pollution are mainstreamed into all project deliverables.
? Support monitoring and evaluation of activities and ensure adherence to project timelines.
? Support technical, administrative, and logistical preparations for annual Project Steering Committee meetings.
? Lead regular outreach with additional UNEP project managers to identify synergies with related projects in the region, to ensure cohesive and coordinated country delivery.

? Client-orientation
? Accountability
? Adaptability and flexibility
? Judgement and decision-making
? Planning and organization
? Professionalism
? Self-management
? Respect for diversity
? Commitment to continuous learning

Requirements:

Environmental sustainability or other relevant programmes; expertise in gender mainstreaming is an asset, as is experience working in the UN or other international development organization;
? Experience in implementing international development projects;
? Affinity with or interest in circular economy and plastic pollution, as it affects small countries and small island developing states, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN system.

? Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills;
? Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing;
? Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development;
? Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel;
? Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, among others), email, and internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment;
? Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines;