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 post is located in the Civil Society Unit of the Governance Affairs Office at the Nairobi duty station. The incumbent will head the Civil Society Unit and report to the Director of the Governance Affairs Office and within delegated authority, the Senior Programme Officer will lead, coordinate and oversee the work of the Unit, facilitate the engagement of Major Groups and Stakeholders in the work of the United Nations Environment Assembly and its subsidiary organs, and strengthen the partnership between civil society organizations and UNEP. The incumbent will be responsible for the following specific duties: