Regional Policy and Technical Specialist on Sustainable Development

hace 5 días


Panamá, Panamá, Panamá United Nations Development Programme A tiempo completo
Overview

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is seeking a Regional Policy and Technical Specialist to support the portfolio development and oversight in the chemical and waste focal area for the Latin America and the Caribbean region.

Job Summary

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced professional to provide high-quality technical policy, programming, implementation support and oversight, and knowledge and capacity development services to UNDP country offices in the region.

About the Role
  • Provide strategic leadership, innovation, dialogue, and advocacy to establish and maintain a strategic understanding of, and engagement with, the substantive technical issues, institutions, and processes within the region.
  • Contribute to the identification, development, and implementation of new strategic programming opportunities and partnerships in the area of sound chemicals and waste management, resource efficiency, circular economy, plastic reduction, and recycling.
  • Participate in global work-planning meetings, regional strategic planning, pipeline management exercises, and cross-substantive area technical dialogue.
Responsibilities
  • Support the development of strategic policy and guidance for strengthening UNDP Country Offices with chemicals and waste project design and implementation, including alignment with national priorities.
  • Advise on the development of and advocacy for specific policy analysis and development tools and guidance in support of programming and finance for sound chemicals and waste management.
  • Maintain quality and accuracy in data and project management systems, monitoring the implementation of projects to ensure expected quality standards, gender mark, stakeholder consultation, compliance with safeguards requirements, and other UNDP POPP requirements.
  • Guide the establishment of trusted leadership roles within the region, sourcing technical expertise and support, and developing guidance and tools for country offices to utilize in operationalizing project inception, contracting, and start-up.
Requirements
  • An advanced university degree (master's degree or equivalent) in mechanical engineering, chemicals, economics, environment, finance, and management or closely related field is required.
  • A minimum of 5 years (with Master's degree) or 7 years (with Bachelor's degree) of experience in project/programme development and management in the Chemicals focal areas is required.
  • Prior experience and knowledge of the institutions of the UN system, particularly international chemical conventions and relevant institutional mandates, are highly desired.
  • Demonstrated experience in providing policy advisory services in areas related to cooling, and/or chemicals, waste, plastics, circular economy is required.
Compensation

The estimated salary range for this position is $70,000 - $100,000 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience. The actual salary will be determined based on the candidate's profile and location.



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