UN Environment Junior Professional Junior - Enterprise Risk Management and Internal Controls Jobs in Kenya
UN Environment Junior Professional Junior - Enterprise Risk Management and Internal Controls Jobs in Kenya
I General informationTitle: JPO – Sustainable Mobility
Sector of Assignment:
Clean and Low Carbon Mobility
Country:
Kenya
Location (City):
Nairobi
Duration of Assignment:
Initially one year with the possibility to extend up to a maximum total of 3 years
Grade:
P2 step 1 in the first year, or P1 step 1, depending on the level of education and relevant working experience
Duties
General
To support the development and implementation of clean and low carbon mobility programs,
contributing to a global switch to a low and no emissions transport sector
Responsibility
Summary of duties/tasks
Supports low and middle income countries with the introduction of electric mobility demonstration projects through supporting the implementation of UNEP’s Electric Mobility Programme, including through:
Providing policy support to country and city projects
Creation and implementation of public-private sector partnerships
Supports low- and middle-income countries to reduce vehicle pollutant emissions, through
supporting the implementation of activities of the Partnership for Clean Fuels and Vehicles, including through:
Supporting the development of harmonized clean fuels standards at (sub) regional (especially
low sulphur fuels standards)
Supporting the development of clean vehicles standards (EURO, 4,5 and 6 vehicles emissions
standards)
Support data collection, analysis and presentation
Supports in communicating the progress made in shifting to cleaner and more efficient vehicle fleets worldwide, including through:
Supporting the development and implementation of outreach and communications activities of
the Global Electric Mobility Programme and the Partnership for Clean Fuels and Vehicles
Supporting the updating of websites, development of capacity building tools, presentations, technical publications, newsletters, leaflets, case studies etc.
Detailed knowledge of the challenges and opportunities in developing and implementing multi
country and multi partner policy programs, especially in the area of clean mobility;
Acquired fluent knowledge of one or more additional language(s) if they elect to take an
advanced language course
Ethics and Integrity at the United Nations
Information Security Awareness
Prevention of Workplace Harassment, Sexual Harassment and Abuse of Authority
United Nations Human Rights Responsibilities
Basic Security in the Field Staff Safety, Health and Welfare
Advanced Security in the Field
HIV/AIDS Orientation session (HIV/AIDS in the Workplace)
The supervisor and Junior Professional Officer will discuss and agree on specific training needs and opportunities (for example in relation to courses on project development and management). The UN Staff Development and Learning Section runs more than 700 courses in the main areas of
language training, management and communication, information technology which will be accessible to the Junior Professional Officer.
Supervision
Title of supervisor: Head, Air Quality and Mobility Unit Content and methodology of supervision
The Junior Professional Officer will work under the overall guidance and direct day-to-day
supervision of the Unit Head.
Promoting the Junior Professional Officer’s own professional development and learning goals,
and including this in the workplan of the Junior Professional Officer;
Promoting communication and ongoing feedback between the Junior Professional Officer and
managers on the work programme;
Fostering mentorship of the Junior Professional Officer by Unit colleagues to assist with career support and facilitate transfer of knowledge and organizational culture (in specific the Professional Officers leading the electric mobility programme and the clean fuels and vehicles programme);
Encouraging teamwork by integrating individual work plans with the Unit work plan;
Conducting bi-annual performance appraisals that assess accomplishments, review problems,
discuss job-satisfaction, discuss development plan and learning objectives and provide guidance
on project implementation.
Required Qualifications and Experience
Education:
Master’s degree or equivalent in environmental sciences, environmental economics, transportation sciences, sustainable mobility, or a related field is required.
A first-level university degree (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in combination with qualifying experience (at least 3 years of relevant working experience) may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
Part of the candidates' academic training must have taken place in a developing country that
appears on the following list of eligible countries of the Dutch JPO Programme.
http://www.nedworcfoundation.nl/pdf/List%20of%20eligible%20countries%20%20November%202
018.pdf
Working experience :
At least 2 years of professional experience, in sustainable development and implementation of
environmental related programs, projects and activities, with a focus on sustainable mobility is required.
Prior experience at the national or international level working on sustainable mobility is advantageous.
All paid work experience since obtaining a bachelor’s degree will/can be considered.
Languages:
Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of other UN languages is an asset.
Key competencies
Communication
Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify and exhibits interest in having two way communication; tailors’ language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
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.
Commitment to Continuous Learning
Keeps abreast of new developments in own occupation/profession;
Actively seeks to develop
oneself professionally and personally;
Contributes to the learning of colleagues and
subordinates; shows willingness to learn from others; seeks feedback to learn and improve.
Background information on Agency/Department/Section
The United Nations Environment Programme is 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.
UNEP’s work encompasses:
Assessing global, regional and national environmental conditions and trends
Developing international and national environmental instruments
Strengthening institutions for the wise management of the environment
www.unenvironment.org
UNEP's Economy Division supports decision makers in government, local authorities and industry, to develop and adopt policies, strategies, practices and technologies that promote sustainable patterns of consumption and production, make efficient use of resources, reduce pollution, and promote greening of economies.
The Air Quality and Mobility Unit of UNEP's Economy Division supports countries to shift to low and no emissions mobility, reducing transport emissions for health and climate reasons.
The Unit is supporting and implementing several globally leading sustainable mobility programs and initiatives, including: the Partnership for Clean Fuels and Vehicles, the Global Fuel Economy Initiative, a global partnership that promotes improved automotive fuel economy, the Share The Road initiative, a Global Electric Mobility Programme and other work on clean ports, mass transit, heavy duty vehicles, and soot fee buses.
All programs are working in partnership with civil society, private sector, and regional and
intergovernmental organisations.
www.unenviornment.org/transport
Information on living conditions at Duty Station
The UN classifies Nairobi as a Headquarter (H) duty station where staff members enjoy normal
living conditions and are thus not entitled to mobility and hardship allowances.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online by 26th May 2019
To apply for this job, visit the JPO application portal
http://apps.unep.org/jpoportal/general/all/jposts, register and apply using job code:
DTIE-235-2019
Applicants will see a pop-up notification of successful submission of their application
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
For more information and job application details, see; UN Environment Junior Professional Junior - Enterprise Risk Management and Internal Controls Jobs in Kenya
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