Vacancy Announcement—Internal/External

Vacancy Announcement—Internal/External
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
POST TITLE AND LEVEL
DUTY STATION
ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT
INDICATIVE NET ANNUAL SALARY
CCD/14/P/INT&EXT/7
18 December 2014
Technical and Partnership Officer, FLEUVE, P-3
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Global Mechanism of the United Nations Convention to
Combat Desertification (UNCCD)
USD 60,205 (with dependents)
USD 56,198 (without dependents)
INTERNATIONAL RECRUITMENT
APPOINTMENT LIMITED TO SERVICE WITH UNCCD
The objective of this Convention is to combat desertification and mitigate the effects of drought in countries experiencing
serious drought and/or desertification around the world, particularly in Africa, through effective action at all levels,
supported by international cooperation and partnership arrangements, in the framework of an integrated approach which is
consistent with Agenda 21, with a view to contributing to the achievement of sustainable development in affected areas.
Established by the UNCCD, the Global Mechanism (GM) began its operations in October 1998. As per article 21 of the
Convention, it aims to "increase the effectiveness and efficiency of existing financial mechanisms.” The GM also seeks to
attract and channel investments from innovative financial sources such as climate change funds, private sector operations
and micro-finance.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the supervision of the Coordinator of the Land Governance and Development programme (LGD) of the GM, the
incumbent is responsible for the following specific duties:
1. Provide technical support to the FLEUVE (“Front Local Environnemental pour une Union VertE”) project partners
and stakeholders in the execution of the field micro-investment projects in the participating countries to ensure
quality and timeliness of project work.
2. Support the Great Green Wall for the Sahara and the Sahel (GGWSSI) implementation and partner coordination,
including enhancing and maintaining extensive liaison with the GGWSSI partners, including the African Union
Commission (AUC), the European Union, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the
World Bank, the Permanent Interstates Committee for Drought Control in the Sahel (CILSS), the Sahara and Sahel
Observatory (OSS), the International Union for Conservation of Nature, Drynet, Resad and micro-investment
projects’ national and local stakeholders;
3. Provides substantive inputs to the Terms of Reference for the Africa Special Hub based in Addis Ababa with FAO
and the AUC;
4. Review and provide advice to the definition of the GM-UNCCD’s role in the FAO Action Against Desertification
project and lead the implementation of the resulting GM-FAO activities;
5. Ensure complementarities and synergies in the work plans/projects related to the Action Against Desertification
and FLEUVE projects organization’s work plans/ projects;
6. Contribute to the draft annual work plans in collaboration with the FLEUVE Project Officer for submission to the
FLEUVE Project Steering Committee;
7. Manage the GGWSSI multi-institutional knowledge management platform and track, analyze and disseminate
successful results and prepare knowledge products and toolkits on sustainable land management (SLM) finance
best practices;
8. Contribute to project progress and implementation reports to FLEUVE Project Coordinator at GM HQ for
submission to EC, FAO and other partners, in accordance with reporting procedures;
9. Organize regional workshops and multi-country activities and study tours at project sites, including for
capacity-development on specific thematic areas related to SLM finance;
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10. Review regular reports on the activities of the Africa Hub and the implementation of Action Against Desertification
submitted by FAO Regional Technical Adviser to FAO HQ and provide advice and feedback;
11. Liaise with potential donors and promote a positive and constructive partnership in support of the GGWSSI;
12. Represent the GM-UNCCD in the Africa Hub activities and meetings, at national, regional and international
meetings.
REQUIREMENTS
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Advanced university degree in social science, development economics, natural resource management or related
disciplines
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A minimum of 5 years working experience related to natural resource management (NRM). Extensive knowledge on
financing instruments and mechanisms related to NRM, and project management and monitoring, including result
based management and result based budgeting.
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Fluency in oral and written English and French is required. Knowledge of other official UN languages would be an
asset.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Professionalism:
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Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter.
Demonstrates experience in results-based management planning, budgeting and reporting.
Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results.
Communication
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Speaks and writes clearly and effectively.
 Listens to others and correctly interprets messages from others.
Planning and Organizing
 Allocates appropriate amount of time for completing work.
 Uses time effectively.
All applicants are requested to complete a United Nations Personal History form (P.11) form available online at
http://www.unccd.int/en/about-the-convention/The-Secretariat/Vacancies-and-consultancies/Pages/default.aspx or
at your local UN Office.
Interested UN staff members at the level of the post or one level below should attach their last two up-to-date PAS. Provision
of the PAS is the responsibility of the applicant, and is MANDATORY for further consideration for this position. Due to the
volume of applications all internal candidates and only those external candidates under serious consideration will be
acknowledged.
PLEASE NOTE THAT APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE DEADLINE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED as per
ST/AI/1999/8.
All applications should be sent by e-mail to [email protected], together with a UN Personal History Form, specifying the
position: CCD/14/P/INT&EXT/7.
No telephone calls will be returned. Please address your application as indicated above and please do not address your
application to or copy it to an individual at the secretariat.
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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.
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 Executive Secretary reserves the right to appoint a candidate at one level below the advertised level of the post.
PLEASE INDICATE THE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER ON THE APPLICATION.
Date of issuance:
18 November 2014