Organization: UNV – United Nations Volunteers
Location: Brussels | Nairobi
Grade: Level not specified – Level not specified
Occupational Groups:
Administrative support
Project and Programme Management
Closing Date: 2024-12-09
Details
Mission and objectives
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) 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. Several UN organizations within of the UNBT, promote child and youth engagement and participation to ensure that EU policies and legislation are informed by their views and inputs. Together with UNEP, UNICEF and UNESCO support the implementation of climate and environmental education in school and academic institutions.
Context
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) 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 Corporate Services Division (CSD) safeguards UNEP’s corporate interests by providing it with tools and plans for efficient and effective management and by managing its exposure to risk. It does so in line with the core values of the United Nations as well as all other relevant rules, regulations, and accountability requirements.
The newly established CSD European Commission (EC) Operations Unit is structuring its engagement with UNEP stakeholders (Nairobi-based CSD units, Divisions, Regional Offices and the MEAs) and on coordination of all European Union funds received. Bi-located in Brussels and Nairobi, the Unit supports the programmatic and operational engagement with the EU Institutions. The assignment will contribute to the coordination work of the EC Operations Unit in charge of the EC-UNEP operational relationship and other matters pertaining to the cooperation with the European Commission.
Task description
– Mapping of all EC funded projects since 2018, development and implementation of an EC project database (including repository) and monitoring tool;
– Setting up a tracking mechanism for all EC-led verification missions and Residual Error Rate (RER) studies, including development and monitoring;
– Maintains up to date records of the verification missions, RER studies and other audits;
– Follows the developments of the EC project management systems (e.g. OPSYS) and drafts knowledge sharing materials;
– Contributes to the development and the management of EC-UNEP contracts in line with the EC contractual framework and FAFA-related matters;
– Monitors the discussions and developments on the EC contractual framework and FAFA-related matters;
– Conducts research and intelligence gathering on various matters;
– Contributes to the set-up of a structured knowledge management tool on the UNEP-EC operational partnership;
– Any other duties as required.