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Senior Coordinator, GEF Coordination Office (UNEP)

The position is located in the United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP), GEF Coordination Office, at the Nairobi duty station. Under the supervision of the Director, the incumbent will Assist the Director in identifying trends, patterns and early warning of issues related to the GEF portfolio size, shape and relevance (Application Deadline: 5 February 2012).

Key Responsibilities

  • Guide UNEP staff in ensuring coherence of their projects, and meeting focal area strategy targets. Provide information to all staff, including maintaining a functioning internal communication system.
  • Assist the Director in pipeline management.
  • Coordinate the preparation of regular reports.
  • Respond to requests for information from UNEP divisions and offices.
  • Liaise with the UNEP Evaluation Office on all matters related to independent evaluations of GEF projects.
  • Brief new staff on UNEP and GEF policies, strategies and procedures.

Qualifications

  • Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in an environmental field of relevance to the GEF Focal Areas. 
  • A first level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. PhD preferred.
  • A minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in design or execution of environmental projects and programmes.
  • Proven experience in budget and financial management of projects is required. Experience with monitoring and evaluation, knowledge management, and risk assessment in an institutional context an advantage.
  • Experience with the UN or other international organization, specifically GEF, is an advantage.

Application Procedure

To view the full terms of reference and conditions for this position, visit http://www.stopdodo.com/environment-jobs/senior-coordinator.30296.htm

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