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Senior Programme Manager (Senior Adviser)

New York City

  • Organization: UNOPS - United Nations Office for Project Services
  • Location: New York City
  • Grade: Senior level - P-5, International Professional - Internationally recruited position
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Project and Programme Management
    • Managerial positions
  • Closing Date: 2025-03-06

Job categories Programme Management
Vacancy code VA/2025/B5004/29777
Level ICS-12
Department/office GPO, NYPO, Development and Special Initiatives Portfolio
Duty station New York, United States of America
Contract type Fixed Term
Contract level P5
Duration One year initially with possibilities of extension based on performance and funds availability
Application period 21-Feb-2025 to 06-Mar-2025
Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement.

Functional Responsibilities

Under the overall supervision and guidance of the Climate Ambition Team Director, the incumbent will provide substantive senior-level support on member state engagement. The responsibilities of the Senior Programme Manager include: 

Program Development: 

  • Lead on liaison with the COP Presidencies 
  • Assume the responsibility to develop regular policy briefs and technical reports for senior management on climate action, including trends and gaps related to climate science, NDC ambition, climate finance, and resilience and adaptation.
  • Identify strategic policy entry points for climate action that the UN can advocate for in selected countries and propose innovative ways to build momentum for climate action involving a broad-array of stakeholders. 
  • Act as focal point for  Climate initiatives of the Secretary-General, working across the team to deliver on the climate related commitments.
  • Support the engagement of the team on the work related to biodiversity and oceans and marine protection throughout the UN system.
Policy research and advisement: 
  • On an ongoing basis, conduct research and analysis related to climate policy and commitments, identifying and assessing emerging policy and research priorities and gaps and quantifying environmental and economic market trends.
  • With guidance and direction of the Assistant Secretary-General and in collaboration with the team, initiate a knowledge management system that acts as a one stop shop for policy and research knowledge, publications including major reports, data analysis, infographics and other visuals.
Public communication 
  • Quality control of written products from the Climate Action Team for the SG, DSG and ASG.
  • Coordinate speechwriting, working with relevant members of the team, for SG, DSG and ASG.
  • Develop a monitoring matrix to measure team progress and results.
  • Conduct other research and analytical functions as needed to support the Assistant Secretary-General.

Education/Experience/Language requirements

*FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

Education:
  • Advanced university degree (Master's degree  or equivalent), preferably in International Relations or Public Policy or other relevant fields  with ten  (10) years of relevant experience is required; OR
  • First-level university (bachelor’s degree or equivalent) preferably in International Relations or Public Policy or other relevant fields  with twelve  (12) years of relevant experience is desired.
Required Experience
  • Relevant experience is defined as experience in public policy/ policy analysis and advisory roles.

Desirable experience (the following experience is optional candidates who do not have it are welcome to apply)
  • Experience working with climate and economic analytical tools as well as major data sources of climate science, environmental, and economic information (e.g. IPCC, World Bank, IMF).
  • Experience working in the United Nations, particularly in regional and country offices, is considered an asset. 
  • Experience working in economic development, particularly in developing country context is desired.
Language Requirements: 
  • Fluency in English is required. 
  • Knowledge of another official UN language is an advantage.
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