Environmental Outreach & Associate Project Development Officer – UNV jobs in Ethiopia

Environmental Outreach & Associate Project Development Officer is a UN job at the organization of UNV in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Both males and females can apply for this job. The grade of this job is not specified and its occupational group is Development Cooperation and Sustainable Development Goals, Environment, Communication and Public Information, Humanitarian Aid and Coordination, and Project and Programme Management. Read the article for more information.

• Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
• Vacancy No: N/A 
• Salary: N/A
• Organization: UNV
• Gender: Both
• Deadline: 2024-03-10
  

Details
Mission and objectives
The UNEP Addis Ababa Office is a liaison office to the African Union, the Economic Commission for Africa and Ethiopia, whose aim is to facilitate the participation of UNEP in the provision of inter-agency support to regional institutions and processes. As an accredited entity to Ethiopia, it is a member of the UN Country Team and works with national environment institutions, UNEP is also mandated to enhance public awareness on Environmental issues in Ethiopia by successfully organizing and developing environmental outreach programmes, as well as by mobilizing adequate resources to enhance its programme of work in Ethiopia. Update

Context
The UNEP Addis Ababa Liaison Office is responsible for developing partnerships with the African Union Commission (AUC) to strengthen the environmental dimension of pan-African initiatives in accordance with the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Africa Union Agenda 2063. The office engages the diplomatic corps based in Ethiopia, especially members of the Committee of Permanent Representatives to UN Environment Programme and keep them informed of current and emerging environmental challenges and opportunities in Africa and ongoing efforts. In addition, the office strengthens cooperation with UN Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) and other UN agencies through joint programming and relevant thematic areas. The office fosters a strategic partnership with the Government of Ethiopia and other partners in the country including academic institutions, civil society organizations, youth, and the private sector as well as, facilitating UN Environment Programme operations in Ethiopia identifying new areas of cooperation with relevant partners in order accelerate the implementation of UNEP’s programme of work. The UNV is expected to provide support and contribute to implementation of UNEP programmes in Ethiopia, AUC and UNECA.

Task description
Under the direct supervision of the head of UNEP Addis Ababa Office, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

• Participate in trends and emerging issues on environment in Ethiopia and assist in identifying existing and planned initiatives and programmes of other institutions that
are relevant to UNEP programme of work, so as to enhance the capacity of the office to mobilize resources for environmental outreach programmes;

• Support in developing possible environmental projects, in partnership with relevant agencies and institutions, and initiate country level activities through adequate
resource mobilization;

• Assist in the planning and staging of special environmental events in Ethiopia (e.g. World Environment Day, International Biological Diversity Day, International Decertify-
cation Day, International Ozone Day etc.) in partnership with UNCT members, Ethiopian environmental institutions and the public;

• Participate in any other assignments that the office may require, such as covering relevant national/international environmental events and drafting reports for
transmission to headquarters and/or for use in newsletter(s).

Eligibility criteria
Age
18 – 26

Additional eligibility criteria
This assignment is funded by the Government of Spain and therefore specific criteria apply:

– Candidates must be Spanish nationals.
– Candidates who already served on an assignment funded by the Government of Spain are not eligible to apply for an assignment in the same category. Former UN Youth Volunteers may apply for UN Volunteer Specialist assignments and former UN Volunteer Specialists may apply for UN Volunteer Expert assignments
– Candidates may apply to a maximum of three assignments and indicate the order of preference in the ‘Additional remarks’ field when filling in the application form.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The selection will be done by the UN Host Entity at the level of the country of assignment. Interviews will be conducted by the UN Host Entity in May.

Application deadline: 10 March 2024

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Nationality
Candidate must be a national of a country other than the country of assignment.

Donor priorities
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Requirements
Required experience
1 years of experience in or demonstrated interest in dealing with the linkage between environment and development issues, environmental and resource management.

Demonstrate understanding of policy development at national or international level.

Previous experience as a volunteer and/or experience of another culture, (i.e. studies, volunteer work, internship) would be highly regarded;

Area(s) of expertise
Agriculture, Energy and environment

Driving license
–

Languages
English, Level: Fluent, Required

Required education level
Bachelor degree or equivalent in Environmental Studies, Environmental Economics, Rural Development, Natural Resources Management (water, soil/land etc.), Economics (with focus on resources economics).

Competencies and values
*Accountability
*Adaptability and Flexibility
*Building Trust
*Client Orientation
*Commitment to Continuous Learning
*Communication
*Ethics and Values
*Integrity
*Professionalism
*Respect for Diversity
*Self-Management
*Technological Awareness
*Vision
*Working in Teams

Other information
Living conditions and remarks
Addis Ababa is the capital of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia. The population is estimated at about 4 million or so. It is located in the Ethiopian highlands at an altitude of 2,500-2,700 meters. The climate is sunny and temperate, but it can be very cold at night, with freezing temperature at times. It is therefore advisable to bring warm clothing and foresee using heaters and/or log fires when necessary.

Addis Ababa is the headquarters for the UN Economic Commission for Africa as well as the African Union (ex-OAU). Thus, there is a very large community of expatriates from all over the world. There are some 80 embassies/diplomatic missions. Housing is most of the time readily available and the rents are, on average, reasonable. Most foodstuffs, beverages, household goods, furniture and clothing, mostly imported from the Middle/Far East, South Africa and Europe, or local brands, can be found, although they can be expensive. Meat, fish, fresh fruits and vegetables are cheap and abundantly available.

The basic infrastructures – roads, utilities, and telecommunications – are below standard, as are medical facilities, which are still largely inadequate, although a few private clinics and hospitals provide reasonably good routine care.

There are lots of tourist attractions to visit around the country, although the amenities are often poor to average. Several restaurants around the city serve local or international cuisine and there are numerous social and cultural events throughout the year organized by the international and local communities. Sports facilities (fitness, tennis, swimming, riding, golf, etc.) exist in the major hotels or in different establishments around the city.

Inclusivity statement
United Nations Volunteers is an equal opportunity programme that welcomes applications from qualified professionals. We are committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, care protected characteristics. As part of their adherence to the values of UNV, all UN Volunteers commit themselves to combat any form of discrimination, and to promoting respect for human rights and individual dignity, without distinction of a person’s race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.

Note on Covid-19 vaccination requirements
Selected candidates for certain occupational groups may be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) in line with the applicable host entity policy

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