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UNITED NATIONS

NATIONS UNIES

FRAMEWORK CONVENTION ON CLIMATE CHANGE - Secretariat

CONVENTION - CADRE SUR LES CHANGEMENTS CLIMATIQUES - Secrtariat

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT MECHANISMS (SDM) PROGRAMME

Services and Management Support Unit

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NO: VA 10/052/SDMPUBLICATION/TRANSMISSION DATE: 21 June 2010DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION 20 July 2010TITLE AND GRADE: Programme Officer, Skills Development, P-3POST NUMBER: CDM-2933-V504-P3-003INDICATIVE ANNUAL SALARY: US$ 55,259 to 61,871 net (without dependents)

US$ 59,200 to 66,388 net (with dependents)(plus variable post adjustment, currently 35.3% ofnet salary) plus other UN benefits and pension fund

DURATION OF APPOINTMENT: One and a half years, with possibility of extensionDUTY STATION: Bonn, GermanyEXPECTED DATE FOR ENTRY ON DUTY As soon as possible

Background

The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is the focus of the

political process to address Climate Change. The Convention secretariat is supporting the Conventionand its Kyoto Protocol by a range of activities, including substantive and organizational support tomeetings of the Parties.

The Sustainable Development Mechanisms (SDM) Programme supports the implementation of theKyoto mechanisms. The Services and Management Support (SMS) unit provides general oversight,administrative support and guidance to SDM.

Responsibilities

Under the general guidance of the Manager (SMS), the direct supervision of the Team Lead of the

Skills Development unit, the incumbent identifies skills development needs for staff and external expertsand facilitates the provision of training and capacity building. In particular the incumbent will:

1. Develop skill development and capacity building training programmes for SDM staff, members ofgoverning bodies, and external stakeholders in the CDM and JI processes to enhance theknowledge needed to maintain a stable and viable CDM and JI cycle, determining needs throughvarious assessment techniques.

2. Manage the process for the design - or design - training modules, including objectives, scope andcontent, delivery modalities, and evaluation criteria.

3. Deliver training modules through presentations and facilitation; oversee the delivery by others,ensuring content and style are consistent with SDM needs, standards, and expectations.

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4. Analyse training activities and evaluation results for effectiveness, identifying changes, innovationsin adult/distance education, and developing proposals for change.

5. Administer the external studies programme of SDM, reviewing and advising on requests for leave inconsideration of skills and career development objectives.

6. Oversee the administrative details of training delivery, e.g. registration, venues, materials.

Requirements

a. First level university degree in the area of human resources management and/or development,psychology, public or business administration.

b. At least five years of progressively responsible experience of which 2 years should have beenacquired in an international environment. Hands-on experience with learning programmes based ona variety of learning methods, career development, performance management and training, adulteducation, skills development. Strong commitment to promoting learning, knowledge sharing andpeople development. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Excellent presentation

and group facilitation skills. A high degree of tact, diplomacy and discretion. Very good coachingskills.

c. Fluency in English. Working knowledge of another UN language is desirable.

Evaluation criteria

Professionalism:The capacity to identify problems/issues and participations in their resolution.Ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor own work plan.

Commitment to Continuous Learning:Willingness to keep abreast of new developments in their field of work.

Communication:Ability to provide thorough, well reasoned contributions to documents and papers.

Technological Awareness:The capacity to make effective use of required computer software and other equipment relevant to thepost.

Teamwork: Good interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relations ina multi-cultural organization.

To apply

Candidates whose qualifications and experience match the requirements for this position, please usethe on-line application system available at http://unfccc.int/secretariat/employment/recruitment.

Please note:

1. Qualified women candidates and candidates from developing countries are especiallyencouraged to apply

2. Service is limited to the UNFCCC Secretariat

3. We will confirm receipt of your application. However, only candidates under seriousconsideration and contacted for an interview will receive notice of the final outcome of theselection process.