Vacancy Announcement—Internal/External VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS POST TITLE AND LEVEL DURATION OF APPOINTMENT DUTY STATION ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT INDICATIVE NET ANNUAL SALARY CCD/14/P/INT&EXT/6 25 November 2014 Project Officer, P-3 Land Governance and Policy Programme 2 years Bonn, Germany 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 Policy programme (LGP) of the GM, the incumbent is responsible for the following specific duties: 1. Monitor the effective implementation of the project including preparing and monitoring the annual budget and work plans in accordance with the “ FLEUVE” project (Front Local Environnemental pour une Union Verte – Local Environmental Front for a Green Union) logical framework, in close coordination with main project partners. 2. Ensure the recruitment of experts and contracting of institutions as required to undertake tasks in accordance with annual work plan. 3. Organize Project Steering Committee and Advisory Committee meetings, and support the organization of regional workshops and other inter-country activities in accordance with the annual work plan; 4. Manage the “Great Green Wall of the Sahel and Sahara Initiative” (GGWSSI) partnership and knowledge management platform, and regularly liaise with the GM Communications team to ensure harmonization of products and approaches; 5. Provide quality control at all stages of the FLEUVE project cycle; 6. Maintain records of administrative and financial data of all FLEUVE project operations. 7. Support outreach and capacity building activities including development and dissemination of targeted advocacy materials on best practices and lessons learned; 8. Prepare timely and quality project progress and implementation reports for submission to EC and other partners, in Page 2 accordance with reporting procedures. 9. Contribute to the mobilization of resources for relevant LGP Programme activities; 10. Perform other duties as required. REQUIREMENTS  Advanced university degree in public administration, political or social sciences, management and development related field.  A minimum of five (5) years of experience in a position related to natural resource management (NRM) and extensive knowledge on financing instruments and mechanisms related to NRM.  Fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of other official UN languages, especially French, would be an asset. EVALUATION CRITERIA Professionalism:   Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter. Knowledge of project management and monitoring, including result based management and result based budgeting, in particular on management of EC projects.  Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results. Client Orientation   Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view. Identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions. 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/6. 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. 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 Page 3 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: 26 October 2014