Duties and Responsibilities

Under the overall supervision of the Regional Director and the direct supervision of the Program Officer, the Consultant will perform the following duties: • Contribute to and coordinate the preparation of the Office’s monthly regional political intelligence brief. • Provide policy support as requested by the Director and Program Officers on high-priority environmental topics, particularly climate change, pollution prevention, and pollution prevention. • Attend relevant meetings, prepares minutes, monitors follow-up activities. • Research, compiles, and organize information to prepare briefings for relevant meetings, events, and missions. • Assist in the preparation of Director and Program Officers’ public presentations using appropriate technology/software. • Provide direct assistance to the Director and Program Officers by maintaining the Director’s calendar/schedule; coordinating preparations for missions; and providing ongoing general logistical support. • Ensures smooth and efficient information flow to the Director and within the office more broadly. • Provides assistance in the coordination of office-wide activities (meetings, training, etc.), special projects and events. • Performs other relevant duties as assigned.

Qualifications/special skills

• A first level degree is required. • First level degree with two years of experience working in the area of environmental and/or international policy; alternatively, a master’s degree in the area of environmental and/or international policy is required • Strong writing and analytical skills are required. • Substantive knowledge of issues related to climate change, nature protection, and pollution prevention is desirable. • Experience in administration or project support is desirable. • Proficient knowledge of O365 products incl. MS Outlook. • Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work in a multi-ethnic working environment. • Knowledge of the UN system and culture and familiarity with the UN interagency networks is desired but not essential.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in spoken and written English is required.