Senior Programme Management Officer (P5)

• Takes the lead to develop, implement and evaluate assigned programmes/projects; directs subordinates in source-to-sea relevant programme/project development, implementation, monitoring and assessment, including ecosystem degradation, habitat destruction and wetlands, coastal and high seas physical alterations; 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
• Coordinates policy development; reviews the assessments of issues and trends, preparation of evaluations or research activities and studies
• Directs substantive support to consultative and other meetings and conferences, to include proposing agenda topics, identifying participants, preparation of documents and presentations
• Coordinates activities related to budget and funding (programme/project preparation and submissions, progress reports, financial statements) and ensures preparation of related documents and reports
• Serves as an effective spokesperson and establishes collaboration and partnerships with key officials at all levels inside and outside the organization
• Ensures effective utilization, supervision and development of staff; guides, evaluates and mentors staff
• Leads team members' efforts to collect and analyze data and provides insight to identify trends or patterns for data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting

Qualifications & Experience:

• An advanced university degree (Master's or Doctoral degree, or equivalent) in Environmental Management, Environmental Science or a related field is required; a first-level degree in the specified fields combined with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu
• A minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in environmental programme and project management is required
• At least 5 years of experience developing and implementing Source-to-Sea approaches across multiple countries is required
• Demonstrated experience managing teams in international contexts, with direct supervision responsibilities, is required
• Successful completion of both degree and non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics or data science programs is desirable
• Experience with the coordination of global multi-stakeholder partnerships is desirable
• Experience with convening intergovernmental expert groups on source-to-sea relevant topics is desirable

Skills & Competencies:

• Experience in data analytics or a related area is desirable
• Programme and policy development coordination
• Partnership building with key officials inside and outside the organization
• Staff supervision, guidance and mentoring
• Data collection and analysis for planning, decision-making and reporting