The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) serves as the Secretariat to the African Ministerial Conference on the Environment (AMCEN) and supports the organization of its regular and special sessions, Bureau meetings, and the implementation of its decisions. To effectively deliver its mandate, AMCEN requires enhanced coordination of its programmes, activities, partnerships, and technical processes.
Under direct supervision of the Regional Director for ROA, the incumbent will be mainly responsible for supporting the AMCEN Secretariat to carry out the mandate of the Secretariat efficiently and effectively, provide support to African countries in the regional multilateral processes, and support other activities related to UNEP's Africa Office work.
Prepare the Final report summarizing outputs and recommendations.
Qualifications and Experience
Education: Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Law, Economics, International Relations, Engineering, or related fields is required. A first-level university degree in combination with an additional two (2) years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
Desirable Education: Successful completion of degree or non-degree programs in data analytics or data science programs.
Experience: A minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in environmental policy development and associated natural resource and ecosystem management is required.
Languages: Fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of French is an asset.
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