Senior Programme Management Officer, P5

ABOUT THE COMPANY Our mission is to provide leadership and encourage partnership in caring for the environment by inspiring, informing, and enabling nations and peoples to improve their quality of life without compromising that of future generations. JOB SUMMARY EducationAdvanced university degree (Masters degree or equivalent) in environment, ecosystem health, or a related field is required.A first level university degree (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in the same fields in combination with two (2) additional years of relevant qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.Work ExperienceA minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in project or programme management in biodiversity or ecosystem health is required. Experience working in environmental dimensions of health, particularly biodiversity, climate and/or ecosystem aspects is required.At least five (5) years of experience working with governments and diverse stakeholders at international level is required.Demonstrated experience in managing complex and/or multidisciplinary teams is desirable. Experience in inter-agency secretariats and/or the management of multi-partner funds is desirable. Two (2) years or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable. RESPONSIBILITIES Takes the lead to develop, implement and evaluate assigned programmes/projects, etc.; directs subordinates in programme/ project development, implementation, monitoring and assessment; directs review of relevant documents and reports; identifies priorities, problems and issues to be addressed and proposes corrective actions; liaises with relevant parties; identifies and initiates follow-up actions.Ensures implementation of gender mainstreaming guidelines by assessing the implications for men and women of any planned action, including legislation, policies or programmes, in all areas and at all levels.Directs research and programme evaluation and presents information gathered from diverse sources.Coordinates policy development; reviews the assessments of issues and trends, preparation of evaluations or research activities and studies.Undertakes survey initiatives; guides design of data collection instruments; reviews, analyzes and interprets responses, identifies problems /issues and prepares conclusions.Supervises preparation of various written outputs, e.g. background papers, analysis, substantial sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications, etc.Directs substantive support to consultative and other meetings, conferences, etc., to include proposing agenda topics, identifying participants, preparation of documents and presentations, etc.Manages outreach activities; designs and conducts training workshops, seminars, etc., makes presentations on assigned topics/activities.Leads field missions, including provision of guidance to external consultants, government officials and other parties and drafting mission summaries, etc.Coordinates ac