Mission and objectives

UNEP’s 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. For five decades, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has been a leading advocate for the environment, a steadfast partner and a trusted adviser with a mission to inform, enable and inspire nations and peoples to improve their quality of life – without compromising that of future generations. UNEP monitors the state and health of the planet, ensures that science remains at the centre of decision-making processes, and that environmental rule of law continues to underpin global environmental governance. Together with its partners, UNEP has made significant progress, yet there is no denying that today, environmental challenges have reached unprecedented levels. Unsustainable patterns of consumption and production have led to the triple planetary crisis of climate change, nature and biodiversity loss, and pollution and waste. The science is clear: human health, prosperity, equity and peace are all under threat. We must urgently transform our economies and societies – and our relationship with nature. UNEP is here to lead this transformation with its 193 Member States, and in partnership with other UN agencies and stakeholders. With its experience, expertise, dynamic programmes and forward-thinking strategy, and with its dedicated staff, UNEP is uniquely positioned to be your partner in addressing and reversing the triple planetary crisis. As UNEP relies on voluntary contributions for 95 per cent of the funding, the work is made possible by partners who fund and champion its mission.

Context

The UN Volunteer will be working under the direct supervision of the Head of office of UNEP in India and co-supervision of AQAF coordinator and will be responsible for supporting the work related to air quality action forum (AQAF) in the country office. The UNV will be a part of the AQAF project team assisting the Head of office of UNEP in India and AQAF coordinator in project implementation and follow up.

Task Description

• Assist the Head and Deputy Head of the office in developing strategic documents, reports, policy papers by undertaking research and analysis to implement and monitor ongoing and planned projects on air quality management in India office. • Assist the AQAF coordinator in effectively implementing the AQAF project related to air quality management in India. • Support in establishment and operations of Resource Centre under AQAF with a relevant agency • Support in organising events for stakeholder consultations and discussions under AQAF • Support in compiling stakeholder inputs to prepare various reports for AQAF • Support for communications and outreach of AQAF project outcomes through different channels • Follow up on strategic communications with partners based on the guidance received from the supervisor. • Support research and follow up actions related to air quality issues for UNEP in India: • Prepare communication materials, including social media posts on activities relates to air quality management for UNEP India office, • Serve as the focal point for the Head of office in day-to-day communications related to stakeholder engagement under AQAF • Undertake any other duties suggested by the Head of the office and AQAF Coordinator

Competencies and values

• Accountability • Adaptability and flexibility • Creativity • Judgement and decision-making • Planning and organising • Professionalism • Self-management

Living conditions and remarks

New Delhi and the surrounding National Capital Region is a large and bustling metropolis of some 14 million people undergoing rapid changes. The capital city is an administrative, cultural and commercial center with modern amenities and well connected by air. It is a safe place with large expatriate community drawn from embassies, UN agencies, MNCs and foreign businesses. It has short moderate winter and long hot summer. As this is a national UN Volunteer assignment, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging his/her own housing and other living essentials. This position is based in New Delhi. National UN Volunteers are part of the insurance plan. National UN Volunteers are expected to be culturally sensitive and adjust to the prevailing culture and traditions. The contract lasts for the period indicated above with possibility of extensions subject to availability of funding, operational necessity and satisfactory performance. However, there is no expectation of renewal of the assignment. The applicable Volunteer Living Allowance is provided monthly to cover housing, utilities and normal cost of living expenses. Life, health and permanent disability insurance are included (health insurance for up to 3 dependents - except for UN Community Volunteers), as well as final repatriation (if applicable). You can check full entitlements at https://app.unv.org/calculator . For information specific to your assignment please see below: • Monthly Voluntary Living Allowance (VLA): INR 64,961.50 • Entry lump sum (one-time payment): USD 400 (equivalent in INR) • Relocation costs: $200 at beginning and end of assignment if duty station is outside of commuting distance (as determined by UNV) • Exit allowance (paid on successful completion of the assignment): INR 5413.46 for each month served • Medical and life insurance Cigna Private Insurance Leave entitlements: • Annual leave: 2.5 days accrued per calendar month • Certified sick leave: 30 days • Uncertified sick leave: 7 days • Learning leave: 10 working days per consecutive 12 months • Maternity leave: 16 weeks • Paternity leaves: 10 days • Access to UNV Learning Portal for Online Courses