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PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER, P4
UNEP
Nairobi 🇰🇪 Kenya
Posted about 4 hours ago (27 Oct 2026) Updated about 4 hours ago
Job Description
The Programme Management Officer supports UNEP’s biodiversity initiatives by coordinating GEF‑funded activities, preparing reports for international conventions and facilitating project implementation. The role involves technical analysis, stakeholder engagement and supervision of staff to ensure alignment with UNEP strategies and environmental agreements.
Qualifications & Requirements
- • Master’s degree in biodiversity conservation, environmental science, sustainable development or a related field (or first‑level degree with equivalent experience).
- • Proven experience in environmental programme management and knowledge of multilateral environmental agreements.
- • Strong analytical, reporting and documentation skills.
- • Ability to work with diverse stakeholders and coordinate international projects.
- • Excellent written and oral communication, including briefing and presentation preparation.
Required Skills
Responsibilities
- • Coordinate Global Environment Facility (GEF) biodiversity enabling activities, including NBSAP updates and national reports to UNCBD and UNCCD.
- • Facilitate implementation of UNEP projects funded by the Kunming Biodiversity Fund, ensuring compliance with UNEP rules.
- • Provide technical and analytical support for UNEA resolutions within the Nature Frameworks Support Unit.
- • Monitor programme development, identify operational issues and propose solutions.
- • Manage and supervise staff involved in biodiversity activities.
- • Organise technical workshops and consultations with Member States and partners.
- • Prepare briefings, speeches and technical inputs for senior management.
- • Support budget and project management, including work programmes, progress reports and financial documentation.
- • Participate in field missions, providing logistical and technical support.