Task Manager, International Waters (UNEP)

Competencies:

Professionalism: Knowledge and understanding of international waters issues and discussions, knowledge and understanding of environmental and resource status of various international water; practical experience in programme/project management and oversight; good analytical and problem-solving skills, including ability to identify and participate in the resolution of issues/problems; ability to apply good judgment in the context of assignments given; ability to plan own work and manage conflicting priorities.

Communication: Good communication (spoken and written) skills, including the ability to comments on a variety of project related documents, the ability to prepare technically sound and logical proposals for projects, and the ability to outline project concepts and project implementation direction.

Technological Awareness: Fully proficient computer skills and use of relevant software and other applications, e.g., word processing, spreadsheet and other project management software.

Teamwork: Good interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and working relationship in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity, including gender balance.

Qualifications:

Education: Advanced university degree (masters and above) in fields such as marine or freshwater biology, ecology, hydrology or chemistry; coastal zone and river basin management or related fields, with specialization in issues related to the protection and management of international waters.

Experience:

• At least 7 years relevant experience in a field related to International Waters;
• Work experience with projects in developing countries;
• Demonstrated successful experience in large-scale project design, management, supervision and monitoring;
• Demonstrated experience of working in international and/or multi-country contexts.

Language Requirements: English and French are the working languages of the UNEP. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of other UN languages an asset.

Other Desirable Skills:

• Knowledge of modern computer applications and software including advanced use of spreadsheet and database applications required.
• Ability to verbally communicate complex ideas and concepts in a lucid and to write concisely and precisely.
• Ability to produce high quality documents at short notice.

Closing date:

30 September 2008

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