Director, Division of Technology, Industry and Economics, Paris

ob Title

Director, Division of Technology, Industry and Economics, D2

Department/ Office

United Nations Environment Programme

Duty Station

PARIS

Posting Period

10 October 2013-9 December 2013

Job Opening number

13-PGM-UNEP-31067-D-PARIS (X)

United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity

Organizational Setting and Reporting

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the United Nations systems designated entity for addressing environmental issues at the global and regional level. Its mandate is to coordinate the development of environmental policy consensus by keeping the global environment under review and bringing emerging issues to the attention of governments and the international community for action. The overall objective of the UNEP's Division of Technology, Industry and Economics (DTIE) is to encourage decision makers in government, local authorities and industry to develop and adopt policies, strategies and practices and technologies that promote sustainable patterns of consumption and production, make efficient use of natural resources, ensure safe management of chemicals and contribute to making trade and environment policies mutually supportive. It promotes the development, use and transfer of policies, technologies, economic instruments, managerial practices and other tools that assist in environmentally sound decision making and the building of corresponding activities (http://www.unep.fr/). This position is located in UNEP/DTIE, Paris Duty Station, or other location to be determined. The Director will report to the Executive Director through the Deputy Executive Director. Within delegated authority the Director will be responsible for the following:

Responsibilities

Formulate and implement the substantive work programme of the Division under his/her supervision, determining priorities, and allocating resources for the completion of outputs/results and their timely delivery, in co-operation and co-ordination with other UNEP divisions and offices; Oversee the management of activities undertaken by the Division, including preparation, execution and monitoring of budgets, assigning and monitoring of performance parameters and critical indicators and other administrative tasks, ensure that programmed activities are carried out in a timely fashion and co-ordinate work in the different areas both within the Division and other UNEP divisions and offices, and with other organizations of the United Nations System, donors and agencies as appropriate. Co-ordinate and oversee the preparation of reports for presentation to donors, United Nations intergovernmental bodies as appropriate. Manage, guide, develop, encourage and train staff under his/her supervision; foster teamwork and communication among staff in the Division and across the organizational boundaries; Chair meetings, seminars, etc., on substantive-related issues; represent the Organization at international, regional, inter-agency meetings, seminars and conferences; provide programmatic/substantive expertise and, when appropriate, hold programmatic/substantive and organizational discussions with representatives of other institutions. Perform any other relevant duties assigned.

Competencies

Professionalism: Knowledge of the environment and development field in general and in particular in the area of technical cooperation and/or industry, trade and economics; proven ability to produce reports and papers on technical issues; ability to review and edit the work of others.

Leadership: Serves as a role model that other people want to follow: empowers others to translate vision into results; is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives; establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support; anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions; drives for change and improvement; does not accept the status quo; shows the courage to take unpopular stands. Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work; demonstrates knowledge of strategies and commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing.

Judgment/Decision-making: Identifies the key issues in a complex situation, and comes to the heart of the problem quickly; gathers relevant information before making a decision; considers positive and negative impacts of decisions prior to making them; takes decisions with an eye to the impact on others and on the Organization; proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation based on all available information; checks assumptions against facts; determines the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision; makes tough decisions when necessary.

Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.

Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

Education

Advanced University Degree (Masters degree or equivalent) in one or more of the following disciplines: social sciences, natural sciences, business administration or management, finance, law, economics, environmental management or other relevant field. Ph.D would be an added value. A first level university degree with a combination of two years professional and academic qualifications may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree.

Work Experience

Over 15 years of progressively responsible experience in the field of environment and development, human resources management, business or financial multicultural complex institutions as well as programme and project planning and analysis, and budgeting.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the UN Secretariat. For this post, fluency in English is essential. Knowledge of a second official UN language is desirable.

Assessment Method

Evaluation of qualified candidates for this position may include a substantive assessment which will be followed by a competency-based interview.

Special Notice

Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures.

All applicants are strongly encouraged to apply on-line as soon as possible after the job opening has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the job opening. On-line applications will be acknowledged where an email address has been provided.

United Nations Considerations

The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.