Virtual Career Fair - United Nations

The United Nations will be holding a Virtual Career Fair on 19 April 2016. This is an opportunity to ask questions on employment in a number of United Nations organizations. We are looking forward to your participation.

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Empleo - Director Eurodesk Brussels

With a network of national coordinators connected to over 1.300 local information providers and partners in 34 European countries, Eurodesk is the main source of information on European policies and opportunities for young people. Eurodesk Brussels Link coordinates the activities of national partners, who operate as a permanent support structure for the EU‘s Erasmus + programme. Through its networking and information tools, Eurodesk also offers quality training and support to those who work with young people. The network also updates and manages content on the European Youth Portal.

The Eurodesk AISBL is seeking an experienced and dynamic Director with the initiative and drive to steer the network‘s development and advance its information services while further raising its profile at European level. In particular, we are looking for a person who is motivated by setting a vision for a team and the network and making that a reality.

Key responsibilities:

• Development and implementation of the Eurodesk work programme;
• Facilitating organisational and strategic development;
• Monitoring and evaluation;
• Management of Eurodesk Brussels Link and its staff;
• Management of the Eurodesk Budget;
• Ensuring reporting to the Eurodesk AISBL, external donors and key stakeholders;
• Liaison with stakeholders, cooperation partners and other organisations in the field;
• Representing the network and building support among key stakeholders;
• Support for the Eurodesk Executive Committee;
• Coordination of and support for the international network of national Eurodesk partners;
• Support learning and sharing of knowledge;
• Monitor policy developments in the field of youth.

Requirements:

• Relevant work experience, including at least 3 years of managerial experience;
• Relevant university degree or diploma;
• Financial management skills, experience with public funding would be an asset;
• Proven knowledge of the European Policy area, European Youth policy and European programmes for young people;
• Experience in managing European projects/campaigns would be an advantage;
• Strong analytical and research skills;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, presentation and moderation skills;
• Network management skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with people of different national and cultural backgrounds;
• Experience in organisational development;
• Understanding of youth issues;
• Thorough understanding of new Information and communication technologies;
• Professional fluency in English and at least another official EU language.

Empleo - Communication Expert (writer/editor) for FLEGT&REDD Unit at the EFI Office, Barcelona, Spain

The European Forest Institute (EFI) is an international organisation with 25 Members, and over 120 Associate Member institutions. EFI’s Headquarters is located in Joensuu, Finland.  EFI has several offices across Europe, and FLEGT offices in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and in Beijing, China.

EFI hosts the EU FLEGT Facility and the EU REDD Facility, which support partner countries, the European Commission, EU Delegations and EU Member States in the implementation of the EU FLEGT Action Plan and REDD+ Activities. Further information about the EU FLEGT and REDD Facilities are available at www.euflegt.efi.int andwww.euredd.efi.int.

Tasks and responsibilities

The Communication Expert will support the implementation of the FLEGT Facility’s and the REDD Facility’s communication strategies with a focus on writing and editing publications and web-based multi-media content. More specifically, the Expert will: 

• Support the design and implementation of streamlined, efficient editorial processes
• Oversee daily and annual programming, management and effective, efficient and sustained implementation of editorial services including timely editing of documents, publications and multimedia content to ensure accuracy, clarity, coherence, audience accessibility and utility, and conformance with policy, style, standards, processes and practices
• Formulate editorial policy, style guides and standards and advise authors, management, facility experts and close partners on editorial matters
• Manage a stable of writers, editors and translators
• Train and supervise newly recruited and freelance writers, editors and proof-readers, manage contracts and evaluate performance
• Ensure all content meets the facilities quality standards
• Conceptualize, write and edit content about FLEGT and REDD
• Adapt and repurpose content for various audiences and news media, including web content, speeches, publications, briefings, talking points, key messages, presentations, videos, illustrations
• Monitor and synthesize lessons and content from FLEGT and REDD activities, identify emerging trends, and develop key messages.

Empleo - Senior Expert in Monitoring, Evaluation, Procurements & Contract Management for FLEGT&REDD Unit at the EFI Office (Barcelona)

Senior Expert in Monitoring, Evaluation, Procurements & Contract Management for FLEGT&REDD Unit at the EFI Office, Barcelona, Spain

01.02.2016

EFI is seeking a Senior Expert to develop Monitoring and Evaluation system, and to improve Procurement and Contract Management procedures for the EU FLEGT and EU REDD Facilities. The Senior Expert will promote and develop internal synergies between two facilities in supporting national FLEGT and REDD+ processes. He/she will report to the Head of the FLEGT and REDD Unit.

Tasks and responsibilities

• To develop and maintain efficient systems, procedures and instruments for the EU FLEGT and EU REDD Facilities, including:
• Progress monitoring and evaluation
• Donor reporting
• Value for money assessment and reporting
• To research new technologies and alternative methods of efficiency in planning, monitoring and reporting for improved functioning of the Facilities’ procedures and instruments
• Coordinate, support and improve Procurements and Contract management procedures, including:
• Support Facilities’ experts in drafting tender specifications and terms of references for tenders organized by Facilities
• Participate in the Evaluation Committee in all tenders organized by Facilities
• Support Facilities’ experts in contract management

Qualifications

• MSc or higher university degree
• Minimum ten years of relevant working experience in monitoring and evaluation, reporting, and managing cooperation projects and funds
• Experience in designing and implementing tenders and call for proposals
• Experience in working with donor organizations
• Excellent understanding of development cooperation. Good understanding of FLEGT and REDD+ is an asset
• Ability to work on complex and politically sensitive issues with governments, private sector, international actors, NGO’s and civil society
• Demonstrated ability of working in multi-disciplinary teams in multi-cultural environments
• Proficiency in English and French, both spoken and written, is required. Command on Spanish language is an asset

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Empleo - Fisheries Policy Manager (WWF, Rome/Barcelona)

Position Title : Fisheries Policy Manager
Reports to: Mediterranean Marine Initiative Leader (additional reporting to MedPO Conservation Director)
Supervises: MedPO fisheries project managers and officers
Duty Station: Rome or Barcelona
Position Grade: B1-50  
 
Description
The Regional Manager, Fisheries Policy is responsible for the development and implementation of WWF MedPO fisheries strategy, integrated in WWF Mediterranean Marine Initiative strategy; provides the strategic lead and coordination on fisheries policy work in the context of the MMI; supports project development and fundraising for the fisheries strategy; develops and manages relations with the key fisheries actors and represents WWF in policy fora identified by the MMI strategy; supervises MedPO fisheries project portfolio and leads the implementation of projects as assigned to his/her supervision; ensures the monitoring of progress, evaluation of results and reporting to donors and to WWF Network.
Technical Focus
Planning, coordinating and leading WWF work programme related to fisheries and aquaculture in the Mediterranean Region. Contribute to strengthening partnership and knowledge networks within and outside the Organization, supporting regional and country level actions implementation by WWF National Offices (in Spain, France, Greece, Italy and Turkey). Devising strategies and tactics for WWF advocacy and engagement with fisheries bodies and policy processes, including: GFCM, EU-CFP (including MedAC), ICCAT.

Detailed Tasks
- Analyzes global/regional and country specific fisheries policy and fisheries management context and relevant technical issues to provide critical input into the WWF MMI Strategic Objectives, Programme of Work, work plans and the supporting budgets and/or resourcing strategies;
- Implements and monitors programmes of work involving the development of the approach, evidence based strategies, and related tools, methodologies and the supporting system/database, monitoring and reporting frameworks;
- Provides technical and policy advice to WWF Offices within the MMI and technical support to decentralized offices in the development and implementation of their programmes;
- Plans, manages, or leads highly specialized or multi-disciplinary teams;
 

 
- Leads and coordinates, WWF relations building and participation in Regional committees, project teams, and working groups, and/or provides technical leadership/secretariat services on technical networks and/or international technical policy and standard setting bodies;
- Represents the Organization at international meetings and conferences, identifies and implements strategic partnerships;
- Advocates best practices and increased policy dialogue and develops and negotiates effective working relationships/consensus and agreements with international and national stakeholders;
- Leads the content/technical development of funding proposals and identification and relation building with potential project partners.


Required Qualifications  
-A university degree and technical proficiency in marine conservation, fisheries management, policy development, or relevant field;
- At least 7 to 10 years professional experience in fisheries management, of which at least 5 years in a senior leadership role, with demonstrated success in managing multi-disciplinary teams and multiple donor budgets;
- Proven experience in marine international conservation issues, specifically in global and European policies and policy development, negotiations with internal and external stakeholders, and design and activation of strategic international partnerships;
- Experience in ecosystem based management, small scale fisheries, and integrated ocean management, including capacity to engage with public and private stakeholders and address participatory management processes;
- Preference will be given to those with field experience, specifically in working with fishermen and local fisheries associations and with proven knowledge of the Mediterranean region;
- Proficiency in English and French, additional languages will be considered an asset;
- Familiarity with WWF network will be considered an advantage.

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Empleo - Monitoring, Evaluation and Impact Assessment (MEIA) Specialist

Requirements
Education, knowledge and experience

• Doctorate degree in economics or other quantitative social sciences. Comparable related experience may substitute for a doctorate degree,
• Minimum of three years’ work experience in evaluation/impact assessment. Experience in partial/general equilibrium modelling is desirable. Experience working in an organization and/or in developing countries is preferred.
• Good publications record.
• Proficiency in English. Proficiency in other international languages is an advantage.
• Open to citizens of EU member states

Terms and Conditions

• Varied tasks, which you will be expected to carry out self-responsibly in an international environment
• Cooperation with other development cooperation organisations
• Professional preparation for your assignment abroad
• Local employment contract as an integrated expert for an initial period of two years – contract may be extended
• Attractive monthly top-up payments in addition to local salary and social benefits
• The duty station will be at CIFOR Headquarters in Bogor, Indonesia.

Application process

• The application deadline is 15 January 2016
• We will acknowledge all applications, but will contact only short-listed candidates.

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Empleo - Private Sector Expert for FLEGT&REDD Unit at the EFI Office, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

EFI hosts the EU FLEGT Facility and the EU REDD Facility, which support partner countries, the European Commission, EU Delegations and EU Member States in the implementation of the EU FLEGT Action Plan and REDD+ Activities. Further information about the EU FLEGT and REDD Facilities are available at http://www.euflegt.efi.int/homeand http://www.euredd.efi.int/.

EFI is seeking a Private Sector Expert to improve understanding and develop support mechanisms for Small and Medium Enterprises to comply with changing market requirements for timber in Southeast Asia. 

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Carry out a diagnosis of the small-scale and informal forest sector in the greater Mekong sub-region and an analysis of  regulatory obstacles and make recommendations where appropriate.
• Build capacity of private sector and trade associations for advocating the integration and communication of the results of these analysis into the VPA processes and the broader FLEGT objectives.
• Support the formation of platforms of trade associations at the country level and the selection of country based trade specialists, including related capacity building.
• Coordinate, atune and synergize with related initiatives working on SMEs in the region including ASEAN private sector networks
• Serve as private sector focal point within the EU FLEGT Facility

 

Qualifications
 

• MSc or higher university degree in natural resource economics, public policy, business administration or related suitable discipline.
• Minimum ten years of relevant working experience, including support to the private sector and in managing cooperation projects and funds.
• Excellent understanding of forest sector policy and private sector support in the South-East Asia. Good understanding of FLEGT is an asset.
• Experience in working in at least two ASEAN Member States. Experience in working in one of the Mekong countries is an asset.
• Ability to work on complex and politically sensitive issues with governments, private sector, international actors, NGO’s and civil society.
• Demonstrated ability of working in multi-disciplinary teams in multi-cultural environments.
• Proficiency in English, both spoken and written, is required. Command on Asian language is an asset.
   

Duty Station and Travel

The private sector Expert will be based at EFI’s Kuala Lumpur office with frequent travel to partner countries of EU FLEGT Facility in Asia and regular visits to the EFI office in Barcelona.

Emplyment Conditions

EFI offers competitive benefits and salary package. The duration of the employment will be three years, with a possibility for extension. 

Interested candidates are required to send CV with cover letter by 15th  January 2016, using our online application form. If it is not possible for you to apply online, please send your application to: Human Resources Office, EFI, email: efi.hr @ efi.int.

All applications will be handled confidentially. EFI is an equal opportunity employer and encourages submission from female candidates.

For more information about the position please contact the Head of the Asia Regional Office – Mr. Vincent van den Berk: Vincent.vandenberk @ efi.int.

European Forest Institute (EFI)

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Empleo - 4 positions; Director, Financial manager, Projects manager and Communication office (Programme Interreg Atlantic)

The Programme Interreg Atlantic Area 2014-2020 is recruiting for its Joint Secretariat based in Oporto, Portugal. 

Open positions are Director, Financial manager, Projects manager and Communication officer.

Applications must be received by December 4th 2015, 5 pm (GMT).

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Empleo - Experts in programme management and international relations (ENPI CBC Med Programme)

Are you looking for new professional challenges? Do you have experience in the management of cooperation Programmes or are you an Arabic mother tongue with experience in communication activities? Then you might be interested in applying for one of the following positions within the Joint Managing Authority of the ENPI CBC Med Programme:

• Experts in programme management and international relations;
• Expert in communication activities and drafting/revision of texts in Arabic.

Potential candidates are invited to read carefully the public notice.

Applications, to be presented using the compulsory templates available below, shall contain the following documents:

• request for participation;
• copy of a valid Identification Document;
• cover letter.

Applications shall be received by the JMA by 4 December 2015 at 1.00 pm.

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Empleo - Project officer – European Volunteering Program

The purpose of the job is to promote implementation of technical assistance (TchA) initiative for volunteering in humanitarian aid, networking with the organizations involved in the initiative and technical advice to them. In addition, within the general scope of the job it is to support the partnerships and European initiatives for volunteering, European citizenship and volunteering in humanitarian aid projects

REQUIRED EDUCATION. Academic: Bachelor or superior. Preferably in International Relations, Political Science or Social Sciences. Specialized training in Humanitarian Assistance and/or Volunteering.

Knowledge in terms of the Civic Participation, Youth, Universities, Volunteering, Participatory Methodologies, Advocacy, networking and global agendas (social platforms and forums) will be a plus. As well as the knowledge of the Women’s Rights field.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Form of employment: 22 hours week. Trial period of 6 months. Start date: Immediate Duration of the contract: One year with possibility of extension Gross annual salary: according Alianza por la Solidaridad categories and standards. Location: Brussels, Belgium.

Till 14 september!!

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Empleo - Open call for tenders - European Expert Network on Culture and Audiovisual (EENCA)

The European Commission intends to establish an Expert Network on Culture and Audiovisual (EENCA) capable of providing high-quality advice and analysis in order to enhance the Commission's understanding of the challenges faced by culture and the cultural and creative sectors, to support the continued development of cultural and audiovisual policies, and to promote decision-making based on solid research knowledge and analysis. Through this Expert Network, the research community will be called upon to contribute to policy-making in the fields of culture and audiovisual.

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Empleo - Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in molecular biology with focus on epigenetic mechanisms underlying the impact of climatic conditions during embryogenesis in Norway spruce on progeny plants.

The Department of Plant Sciences (IPV) at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU) has a vacant 3 year Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in molecular biology with focus on epigenetic mechanisms underlying the impact of climatic conditions during embryogenesis in Norway spruce on progeny plants (epigenetic memory).

IPV has approximately 80 employees, including permanent and temporary scientific positions, PhD students, post doctors, technicians and administrative positions.

The Department has six sections: Agroecology, Genetics and Plant Breeding, Plant Protection, Plant Biology and - Biotechnology, Food Crops, and Environmental Horticulture. Plant research at IPV covers a wide range of fields within molecular biology, genetics, genomics, plant physiology, plant breeding, agronomy, horticulture, landscape restoration and arboriculture.

Main tasks;
- Investigate the epigenetic mechanisms underlying epigenetic memory in Norway spruce.
- Identify target genes of the epigenetic machinery.
- Study methylation and histone modifications in target genes in plants arising from high and low embryogenesis temperature.
- Phenotyping with respect to bud-dormancy related traits (i.e. traits affected by the epigenetic memory).

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Evento - United Nations Virtual Career Fair IV

Welcome to the United Nations Virtual Career Fair IV.  For 24 hours on 7 May 2015 you will be able to interact with Human Resources professionals of the United Nations and several of its sister organizations, as well as European Institutions and Agencies.  You can also watch videos on various topics related to careers in international organizations.  Please select the tabs of the forums you are interested in and post your questions there.

Job - International Union for Conservation of Nature (Málaga, Spain)

Unit:	Corporate Development Programme
Organization:	International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
Location:	Centre for Mediterranean Cooperation, Malaga, Spain
Reporting to:	Communication Officer
Work percentage:	100%
Function group:	-
Expected start date:	15 April 2015
Type of contract:	Fixed-term (6 months)
Closing date:	05 April 2015

Le/la stagiaire serai intégré(e) au sein du Département Corporatif chargé du programme de Communication et des Relations Institutionnelles du Centre. le/la stagiaire devra appuyer les activités de communication concernant les projets que le Centre est en train de développer au cours de cette année 2015. Ce travail devra déboucher vers réalisation supervisée de produits de communications (comme Newsletters, nouvelles pour le site Web corporatif, notes de presse, etc.) ainsi que e soutenir lors de la traduction des produits de communication, et des autres activités administratives de ce Département et du Centre.

Profil recherché :
- En formation de Master de Communication (préférable 2ème année de Master) avec des connaissances de communication et information environnementale.
- Anglais et français bien écrit indispensable (la connaissance du espagnol sera une valeur ajoutée)
- Curieux, autonome, et capacité d’analyse de textes et rapports scientifiques.
- Bonnes capacités d’organisation et de communication
- Intérêt pour le travail en ONG mais aussi l’accompagnement des entreprises
-- Connaissance d’outils basiques d’informatique et d'utilisation du Site Web, et connaissance du fonctionnement des réseaux sociaux.

Conditions :
- Stage de 6 mois d’avril à Septembre 2015 au sein de notre bureau de Malaga (Espagne). (On peut négocier le mois pour commencer) 
- Les frais de déplacement devraient être couverts par l'étudiant
- Indemnisation : 450 €/mois

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Empleo - INTERREG EUROPE is looking for a Director

The programme INTERREG EUROPE is looking for a Director.
 
General Profile The ideal candidate should have a strategic view of interregional co-operation, with sound communication skills and an excellent understanding of financial management, with a career record that demonstrates the necessary vision, leadership, management and interpersonal skills. In particular, he/she should ideally have :

• 10 years experience in international affairs and/or EU-funded projects, programmes, preferably on cross-border, trans-national or interregional co-operation. Given the specific objective on INTERREG EUROPE programme, a good knowledge of the whole EU cohesion policy framework and of capitalisation process (knowledge management ) is welcome. According to the themes assigned to the future programme, a good knowledge of EU territorial development/planning systems and policies (Innovation, Competitiveness of SMEs, Low Carbon economy and Environment and resource efficiency.) is also required.

 • 5 years demonstrated successful experience in people management, in particular in the management of an international team.

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Job - PROJECT MANAGER for the ERA-Net: Enhancing forest research in the Mediterranean through improved coordination and integration - FORESTERRA (Madrid)

EFIMED is now seeking a Project Manager for the ERA-Net: Enhancing forest research in the Mediterranean through improved coordination and integration - FORESTERRA. 

The Project Manager will work closely with the Coordinator of FORESTERRA at the Spanish Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness (Directorate General for Science and Technology), providing managerial and logistical support and contributing to the development and implementation of all envisaged activities.
In particular, she/he will:

• facilitate the day-to-day activity of the partnership, as well as all legal, contractual, financial and administrative management
• follow up the activities of each partner in carrying out the work programme and keeping to the budget under the directives of the Steering Committee (SC) and the Coordinator
• support all partners with regard to European Commission reporting tasks
• prepare, organise and report on the consortium’s SC and project management meetings
• ensure the effective internal flow of communications and information exchange between partners

Qualifications:

• Masters degree in forestry, agriculture or environmental sciences
• At least 5 years’ experience in the management of international research projects or programmes
• Proficiency in English and Spanish. Good knowledge of and French is an asset

The Project Manager will be an EFI staff member. The successful candidate will be expected to take up the post in March 2015. A fixed term appointment until December 2015 is envisaged.

Interested candidates are requested to apply online by 22 February 2015. If it is not possible to apply online please send your application to Human Resources Office, EFI, email: efi.hr(at)efi.int.

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Empleo - Job REDD+ Expert at the European Forest Institute. Kuala Lumpur Office, Malaysia

The REDD+ Expert will provide technical as well as strategic advice and inputs to the activities supported by the EU REDD Facility in Asia, currently Indonesia, Laos and Vietnam. The REDD+ Expert will be responsible for:

• Managing and supervising technical assistance projects developed by the EU REDD Facility in the field of land-use governance, tenure and land-use planning as well as removing deforestation from commodity production, in support of REDD+ and FLEGT national processes.
• Providing technical support to a broad range of stakeholders on matters related to FLEGT and REDD+ processes and their interactions, land-use governance, tenure and land-use planning, addressing drivers of legal and illegal forest conversion, removing deforestation from commodity production, drawing on lessons from the work developed by the EU REDD Facility and the EU FLEGT Facility in Africa, Asia and America.
• Increasing the understanding and raise awareness of the potential for REDD+ and FLEGT interactions in the region, document and share experiences from partner countries in improving land use governance through their REDD+ and FLEGT national processes with a broad array of stakeholders, including partner country stakeholders, the European Union and its member states, donors, multilateral partners and other constituents and stakeholders.

EFI offers competitive benefits and salary package. The duration of employment will be two years, with a possibility for extension.

Interested candidates are required to send CV with cover letter by 28 February 2015, using our online application form. If it is not possible for you to apply online please send your application to efi.hr@efi.int.

All applications will be handled confidentially. EFI is an equal opportunity employer and encourages submissions from female applicants.

For more information about the position please contact Ms. Valérie Merckx, REDD+ Team Leader, FLEGT and REDD Unit, phone +34 627 966 668, email: valerie.merckx@efi.int

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Empleo - Coordinator, Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services Branch, D1 (NAIROBI)

United Nations Environment Programme 14-PGM-UNEP-37107-R-NAIROBI (X) 12 November 2014-11 January 2015 Responsibilities
	The incumbent will be responsible for the following: 1. Develop and oversee the Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services Component of the Ecosystem Management Programme: Develop, design and advocate concepts of the programme; Enhance inter-linkages among stakeholders on biodiversity and ecosystem services related matters; Develop policy advisory services for various decision makers; Develop and oversee biodiversity and ecosystem services projects in light of the seven thematic priority areas of UNEP. 2. Provide leadership and guidance to the conceptualization, formulation and completion of special initiatives on biodiversity and ecosystem services, including efforts to address the illegal trade in wildlife, to increase land and seascape connectivity, and the Great Apes Survival Partnership (GRASP); Enhance collaboration and partnership between stakeholders in the delivery of UNEP's programme of work, including with the Global Environment Facility (GEF), the Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES), and the biodiversity-related Multilateral Environmental Agreements; Promote integrated ecosystem strategies and analyze and resolve challenges in the implementation of these strategies; 3. Oversee the work of the three Units of the Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services Branch, (Biodiversity Unit, Ecosystem Services Economics Unit, and Biodiversity, Biosafety and Land Degradation GEF Unit) providing guidance and oversight to these units' implementation of the UNEP programme of work. 4. Formulate policies, strategies, actions and provide policy advice and recommendations to the Director; Formulate a biodiversity programme of work for DEPI; Design UNEP strategy for biodiversity and ecosystem services; Analyze developments and provide advice for UNEP's strategic direction and intervention. Contribute to UNEP's efforts in strengthening the science policy interface on biodiversity and ecosystem services. 5. Facilitate substantive and organizational discussions in the area of biodiversity and ecosystem services; Cooperate with other divisions, clusters and regions within UNEP for provision of expert advice and support in the field of biodiversity and ecosystem services. 6. Develop and implement projects for funding in support of the work of the Branch; Develop relationships with potential funding sources; Analyze and monitor the trends in international development cooperation on the impacts of their decision on UNEP's funding-strategies for biodiversity and ecosystem services related activities. 7. Oversee the management of administrative, budget and personnel operations of the Branch; Oversee and contribute to the preparation of reports for presentation to inter-governmental bodies such as the Committee of Permanent Representatives, the United Nations Environment Assembly, the UN General Assembly and other policy-making organs. 8. Perform other related duties as may be assigned

Education
	Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in natural resources management, environmental management or other relevant related area is required. A relevant first level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
		Work Experience
	A minimum of fifteen years of progressively responsible experience in programme/project management in the field of natural resources management, or related field is required. At least five years experience at the international level and three years in a supervisory capacity is required. Experience with the GEF is desired.
		Languages
	English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Fluency in French and knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage. More info

Empleo - 2 positions available at INTERACT Point Valencia for the INTERACT II Programme

INTERACT Point Valencia is looking for a team coordinator and a finance officer

The two positions available at INTERACT Point Valencia for the INTERACT II Programme are:

- Head of INTERACT Point Valencia/Team Coordinator

- Finance officer

The detailed profiles can be downloaded below (deadline for application: 30 December 2014).

Candidates are invited to send an electronic application in English only (including CV and Cover Letter) to the address: ip.valencia@interact-eu.net with the subject “INTERACT recruitment – coordinator” or “Interact recruitment-finance officer” before the application deadline (30.12.2014).

Fuente; INTERACT Point Valencia 

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Empleo - Call for expert: strategic environmental assessment of the ENI CBC MED Programme 2014-2020

Call for expert: strategic environmental assessment of the ENI CBC MED Programme 2014-2020

The Joint Managing Authority is looking for one expert in charge of the screening procedure and, upon request, of the Strategic Environmental Assessment for the ENI CBC MED Programme 2014-2020.

Interested candidates are invited to read carefully the call for expert available below.

Applications shall be submitted using the following documents, filled in English and duly dated and signed:

• Request for participation
• Copy of a valid Identification Document
• Curriculum Vitae

The deadline for sending applications is 24 November 2014.

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