PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER
Job Opening
Job Opening ID: 255057
Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Programme Management
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-3
Duty Station : PARIS Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Apr 3, 2025
Deadline : May 2, 2025
Org. Setting and Reporting
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 overall objective of UNEP's Industry and Economy Division is to encourage decision makers in government, local authorities and industry to develop and adopt policies, strategies and practices and technologies that promote sustainable patterns of consumption and production, make efficient use of natural resources, ensure safe management of chemicals and contribute to making trade and environment policies mutually supportive. The Division promotes the development, use and transfer of policies, technologies, economic instruments, managerial practices and other tools that assist in environmentally sound decision making and the building of corresponding activities. This post is located in the Industry and Economy Division, within the Secretariat of the 10 Year Framework of Programs on Sustainable Consumption and Production (10YFP/One Planet Network), Paris Duty Station. The Framework of Programmes on Sustainable Consumption and Production Patterns (10YFP), adopted by the UN General Assembly, is a key implementation mechanism for the 2030 Agenda on Sustainable Development and its SDG 12, of which it is an integral part. The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) serves as the Secretariat of the 10YFP, working closely with Member States and other stakeholders engaged in the One Planet network, its global programmes and initiatives to support implementation of SCP policies, solutions and practices globally. The 10YFP Secretariat coordinates the implementation of the Global Strategy for Sustainable Consumption and Production (2023-2030) approved by the 10YFP Board, as a direct contribution to advancing the achievements of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs) on climate, biodiversity and pollution. Under the direct supervision of the Head of the Secretariat the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties: