UNEP Project Support Officer Jobs 2024 – Kenya NGO Jobs

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UNEP Project Support Officer Jobs 2024 – Kenya NGO Jobs.

UNEP Kenya looking for “Project Support Officer”.

Applicants with a Bachelor degree may apply on or before May 13, 2024.

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.

The UNEP has published a job vacancy announcement on May 01, 2024 for qualified Kenya’s to fill in the vacant post of Project Support Officer to be based in Nairobi, Kenya.

UNEP Job Vacancy 2024

Task description:

Description of tasks and duties of assignment:

Project implementation and management.
Contribute to the preparation of diverse range of written outputs relating to strengthening environmental governance of chemicals/waste management at national, regional and international levels, e.g. drafting of background papers, analytical notes, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications and websites.
Assist in the preparation and holding of meetings of Conferences of Parties and their subsidiary bodies to the chemicals/waste related multilateral environmental agreements including preparation of background documents, side-events and presentations.
Assist in planning and facilitating workshops and other expert meetings and trainings on strengthening institutional frameworks and capacities for sound and coherent management of chemicals/waste. Assist in the uptake of integrated approaches and tools for synergistic implementation of the MEAs both within and across the thematic clusters.
Contribute to activities on project management including preparation of legal instruments and contracts, progress reports, financial statements. Analyze specific aspects of programme/project development and implementation; review of relevant documents and reports; liaise with relevant parties; identify and track follow-up actions.
Provide support to meetings, conferences, etc. where the Unit is involved, including proposing agenda topics, identifying and proposed participants, preparation of background documents and presentations, handling logistics, etc. This includes the preparation of the participation of UN Environment/UNEP in official meetings of multilateral environmental agreements, such as Conferences of Parties.
Undertake outreach activities; participate in the development of training workshops, seminars, etc.; participate in and make presentations on assigned topics/activities.
Coordinate activities related to budget funding (of the project and submission of progress reports, financial statements, etc.) and preparation of related documents/reports (project budget, etc.)
Prepare reports, notes and presentations on the progress being made.
Contribute to activities on project management including preparation of legal instruments and contracts, progress reports, financial statements. Analyze specific aspects of programme/project development and implementation; review of relevant documents and reports; liaise with relevant parties; identify and track follow-up actions.
Any other related tasks, as may be required or assigned by the supervisor.

Qualification:

Master degree or equivalent in business administration, international relations, Project Management or other related field or the equivalent combinations of education and experience in a related area.

Experience:

3 years of experience in project planning and management, outreach, analysis and research. Experience in the management of environmental projects, including monitoring and evaluation at the national or international level is a plus.

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