Mission and objectives

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment. The UNEP Reginal Office for West Asia is located in Beirut, Lebanon.

Context

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the United Nations' leading authority on the environment, setting the global environmental agenda, promoting the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the UN system, and serving as an authoritative advocate for the global environment. This post is based at the UNEP Regional Office for West Asia (UNEP ROWA), located in Beirut. UNEP ROWA’s environmental governance subprogramme supports countries in strengthening their environmental governance frameworks and institutional capacities, enhancing policy coherence, and promoting sustainable environmental management in line with regional and international commitments. The subprogramme manages a portfolio of initiatives addressing a range of challenges, including national and regional environmental planning, sustainable management of natural resources, and the preparation of emerging initiatives. These interventions typically involve coordination across multiple stakeholders, including government agencies, civil society, and local communities, as well as engagement with regional networks and international partners. The Assistant Programme Coordinator will support the UNEP Regional Office for West Asia in the implementation of, inter alia, the “Promotion of Integrated Biodiversity Conservation and Land Degradation Neutrality in Highly Degraded Landscapes of Iraq” project, and will contribute to the subprogramme’s work by supporting assisting in the coordination of ongoing initiatives, facilitating collaboration with national authorities and partners, tracking progress across activities and supporting reporting and knowledge management. Through these activities, the UN Volunteer will help ensure coherent and effective implementation of the subprogramme’s objectives while supporting UNEP’s mandate in the region.

Task Description

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of the Programme Management Officer, Environmental Governance subprogramme, or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the Assistant Programme Coordinator will: • Contribute to the overall facilitation and coordination of projects under the Environmental Governance subprogramme. • Assist in planning, monitoring, and tracking the progress of ongoing and upcoming initiatives, ensuring alignment with workplans, deadlines, and strategic objectives. • Support the monitoring and evaluation of projects by assisting in drafting progress reports including progress reports for the Global Environment Facility (GEF) funded projects. • Support the preparation, review, and formatting of project documentation, including concept notes, background materials, briefs, and internal and external reports. • Contribute to the organization and documentation of workshops, meetings, consultations, and webinars, including preparing agendas, background materials, presentations, and meeting reports. • Support the drafting of ToRs. • Assist in compiling, organizing, and summarizing information from project reports, regional assessments, and other relevant sources. • Assist in gathering and organizing lessons learned, good practices, and relevant documentation from ongoing or completed initiatives. • Assist in facilitating communication and coordination with national authorities, regional partners, and relevant stakeholders to support coherent and inclusive project implementation. • Maintain organized project files, shared drives, calendars, and contact lists to support efficient programme management. • Perform any other tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor.

Competencies and values

• Creativity • Planning and organizing • Teamwork • Professionalism

Living conditions and remarks

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 UN house, Beirut, Lebanon. National UN Volunteers are part of the malicious insurance plan. National UN Volunteers are expected to be culturally sensitive and adjust to the prevailing culture and traditions. Benefits package: • Monthly Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) USD 1,606.58 • Annual and learning leaves • Medical and life Insurance • Free access to different learning platforms. For more information on UN Volunteer benefits, entitlements and support, please visit: https://www.unv.org/volunteer-your-country-conditions-service