Responsibilities:

• Provide technical competence in the creation of new environmental job profiles for the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) in the following thematic areas: a. Environmental Law and Governance b. Environmental Economics c. Environmental Engineering
• Environmental Science e. Natural Resources Management
• Conduct research and analysis to identify best practices and trends in environmental job profiles and ensure that the organization remains competitive in the job market beyond the UN Secretariat.
• Work with subject matter experts (SMEs) to gather information and lead the drafting of job descriptions in each thematic area that accurately reflect the duties and responsibilities of the new environmental profiles.
• This includes identifying and drafting the knowledge, skills, and abilities in each thematic area in collaboration with the relevant SMEs.
• Engage with relevant stakeholders within and outside of UNEP in the process of creating new job profiles, including senior management, subject matter experts, hiring managers, staff members and representatives from other UN entities, to ensure that stakeholders are informed and engaged throughout the process. . Ensure that job descriptions are fit for purpose and structured in a clear, concise, and easy to understand content.
• Ensure that the job description meets the highest quality standards and are consistent with the OHR’s job analysis objectives and criteria as well as the new GJP format.
• Collaborate with the Office of Human Resources (OHR) in this regard. . Steer the process to ensure that the job profiles are fit for classification at the required level and collaborate with the OHR for their accurate classification.
• Conduct regular assessments and updates throughout the process to ensure that the job descriptions remain accurate and reflect the requirements of the organization as provided by OHR.
• Develop and implement a training programme based on the guidance provided by OHR to ensure that all relevant stakeholders are familiar with the new job profiles and understand how to use them effectively.

Qualifications/special skills

• An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in human resources management, business or public administration, social sciences, or related area, is required. A first-level university degree in similar fields in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. At least 5 years of progressively responsible professional experience in human resources management, administration or related field is required. At least 3 years of experience in job analysis and job design is required. At least 3 years of experience in job classification is highly desirable. Experience in the job analysis process of the United Nations is highly desirable. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills is desirable.