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As Head of the Conference Services Unit, manages the staff of the unit and ensures timely and effective provision of translation services to the Secretariat as well as of conference services, including logistics, correspondence, registration, and travel support, for the organization of the meetings of the Conferences of the Parties of the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions, its subsidiary bodies and other meetings organized by the Secretariat. 2. Researches, analyses and presents information gathered from diverse sources; organizes and prepares written outputs, e.g.

drafts background papers, analysis, sections of reports, studies and inputs to publications. 3. Gathers information from stakeholders; reviews, analyses and interprets responses, identifies problems/issues/needs, and prepares conclusions and recommendations. 4. Provides guidance to programme and project managers on project design and formulation; organizes and conducts working sessions with managers and staff. 5. Provides expert advice on programmatic and policy issues, and coordinates policy development, including the review and analysis of issues and trends, preparation of impact evaluation or equivalent studies, etc .; selects and supervises project consultants.

6. Coordinates and participates in the organization of meetings of the Conference of the Parties (COP), subsidiary bodies and other meetings; provides substantive input through the preparation of documents, President/Chair’s notes, presentations, reports and other activities; coordinates inter-sessional work of the COPs, their bureau, subsidiary bodies, including follow-up on decisions and related actions. 7. Analyses the objectives and scope of major international meetings and workshops; advises on the Secretariat ’s participation in and eventual contribution to such events; reports on events and propose and coordinates subsequent follow-up activities.

8. Performs consulting assignments, in collaboration with the clients, by planning consultative meetings, workshops or through other interactive sessions; initiates and coordinates outreach activities; conducts training workshops, seminars, etc. with a view to channelling resources, sharing information and technology and raising awareness . 9. Leads and/or participates in missions, including provision of guidance to external consultants, government officials and other partners and drafting mission summaries, etc. 10. Coordinates activities related to budget funding, prepare programme/project proposals, progress and final reports, financial statements, etc.; develop resource mobilisation strategies and action plans; recommends specific actions and initiatives to senior management; provides management support to the implementation of partnerships with donors.

11. Coordinates and integrates work of the unit with other units and with other UN agencies, NGOs, international scientific organizations and other partners; establishes and maintains cooperation and linkage with partners 12. 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.

13. Performs other duties as required.

• PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to the organization of meetings of governing bodies, bureaux and subsidiary bodies of multilateral environmental agreements, including conference services Ability to identify issues, analyze and participate in the resolution of issues/problems.

Ability to conduct data collection using various methods. Conceptual analytical and evaluative skills to conduct independent research and analysis, including familiarity with and experience in the use of various research sources, including electronic sources on the internet, intranet and other databases. Ability to apply judgment in the context of assignments given, plan own work and manage conflicting priorities. The 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. • 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 that the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision; Makes tough decisions when necessary • 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.

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in environmental sciences, public policy, international relations, business or public administration, law or related area.

A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying 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.

A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in environmental sciences, chemical safety, waste management, law, management or related field is required. Experience in working in the UN system or similar international organization, or for a government is desirable.

Experience with coordinating meetings of governing bodies, bureaux and subsidiary bodies, including through the provision of conference services, is desirable. Experience in international environmental policymaking, in particular multilateral environmental agreements, is desirable. Experience in managing staff is desirable. A minimum of two (2) years or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable..

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency English is required.

Working knowledge of another official UN 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