Latest Employment Opportunity at UNOPS
POSITION: Programme Management – Associate
UNOPS has entered into an agreement with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to carry out the project activities for the Global Programme on Nature for Development.
The Global Programme on Nature for Development by UNDP consolidates various initiatives such as the Equator Initiative, the National Biodiversity Initiative, and Learning for Nature into a single program aimed at identifying, promoting, showcasing, and celebrating nature-based solutions that contribute to the attainment of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development at local, national, and international scales. The efforts of the Global Programme on Nature for Development support UNDP’s Strategic Plan by outlining sustainable development routes via the conservation, restoration, and sustainable management of biodiversity and ecosystems, as well as by fostering inclusive and efficient democratic governance in the domain of natural resources.
The Equator Initiative unites the United Nations, governments, civil society, businesses, and grassroots organizations to acknowledge and promote indigenous and local sustainable development solutions for communities, nature, and resilient populations. The Equator Initiative aims to acknowledge the achievements of local and indigenous efforts; provide opportunities and venues for sharing knowledge and best practices; guide policy to cultivate an environment conducive to local and indigenous community engagement; and enhance the abilities of indigenous peoples and local communities to amplify their influence.
Functional Responsibilities
- Create and implement operational plans to tackle challenges and facilitate seamless business partner activation, in line with the commercial strategy during growth periods.
- Keep updated on market dynamics and rival activities while aiding in the creation of structures and manuals to enhance business operations.
- Collaborate closely with marketing, product, customer success, campaigns, partner operations, and customer service teams to foster business growth.
About You:
- You possess a minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in grocery/retail business development, account management, B2B sales, or similar areas, demonstrating a successful history of meeting business growth and sales objectives.
- You are proficient in English and the local language, exhibiting exceptional skills in both spoken and written communication.
- You possess excellent communication and negotiation abilities to connect with decision-makers and establish enduring partnerships with business associates.
- You possess excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities to utilize data for making decisions and enhancing partner performance through insights.
- You can swiftly adjust to changes, tackle challenges with foresight, and create efficient, solution-focused strategies.
- Keep a contact database to improve communication efforts and interaction with important stakeholders.
- Aid in implementing a detailed outreach strategy for the Program by helping with email marketing, social media efforts, research to broaden contact networks, and collaboration with other nature-for-development groups.
- Collaborate with authors, editors, and local groups to gather resources and integrate suggestions.
- Assist in organizing and overseeing logistics for community dialogue workshops, including coordinating volunteers and providing interpretation.
- Support in creating publications, newsletters, toolkits, presentations, social media updates, interviews, and podcasts.
- Help coordinate global, national, and local Program ceremonies and skill-development activities.
- Help Program personnel organize travel plans for the Nature for Development events.
Educational/Experience/Language qualifications
Education
- A preferred qualification is an advanced university degree (master’s or equivalent) without any relevant experience; OR
- A first-level university degree (undergraduate, bachelor’s, or its equivalent) in fields such as international relations, sustainable development, environmental management/sciences, social/political science, business and management, or related areas, along with two (2) years of applicable experience, is seen as advantageous; OR
- A secondary school diploma (or equivalent high school credential) along with six (6) years of pertinent experience is mandatory.
Practical Experience
Relevant experience refers to background in business administration, legal affairs, finance, project or program management, human/civil/indigenous rights, local economic development, or engagement and education within civil society.
Languages
- Proficiency in English is necessary.
- Proficiency in another official UN language is preferred.
How to Apply for this Employment Opportunity at UNOPS
Closing Date: February 24, 2025
- WOMEN ARE URGED TO APPLY ENTHUSIASTICALLY
- APPLICANTS WITHOUT UN OR UNOPS EXPERIENCE ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
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