Programme Officer (Additionality)

Location: Bonn, Germany
Last Date: March 5, 2011

UNITED NATIONS
NATIONS UNIES

FRAMEWORK CONVENTION ON CLIMATE CHANGE - Secretariat

CONVENTION - CADRE SUR LES CHANGEMENTS CLIMATIQUES - Secrétariat

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Sustainable Development Mechanisms (SDM) PROGRAMME

- Standard Setting Unit -

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NO: VA 11/009/SDM

PUBLICATION/TRANSMISSION DATE: 4 February 2011

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION 5 March 2011

TITLE AND GRADE: Programme Officer, P-4 (Additionality)

POST NUMBER: CDM-2933-V530-P4-004

INDICATIVE ANNUAL SALARY: US$ 67,395 to 74,548 (without dependents)

US$ 72,373 to 80,245(with dependents)

(plus variable post adjustment, currently 51.9% of net salary) plus other UN benefits and pension fund

DURATION OF APPOINTMENT: One and a half years, with possibility of extension

DUTY STATION: Bonn, Germany

EXPECTED 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 Convention and its Kyoto Protocol by a range of activities, including substantive and organizational support to meetings of the Parties.

The Sustainable Development Mechanisms (SDM) Programme supports the implementation of the Kyoto mechanisms, the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) and Joint implementation (JI). The Standard Setting Unit is responsible for providing technical advice regarding setting of standards, including methodologies, methodological tools and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the Manager of the Standard Setting Unit the incumbent will develop highly critical, conceptual, operational and innovative approaches towards organizational and work-flow issues related to additionality. In particular, the incumbent:

1. Monitors, analyses and reports on any additionality-related work performed by organisations and institutions beyond the CDM system. Advises on overall policy direction regarding the application of additionality standards. Ensures consistency in respective approaches.

2. Develops new additionality standards to increase not only the objectivity of additionality demonstration and assessment, but also their credibility levels, without which, would render the CDM Regulatory System prone to external criticism;

3. Works with external users to be able to evaluate, review and revise existing additionality-related standards through the enhancement of their objectivity, usability, and the broadening of their applicability;

4. Provides guidance and expert advice on issues related to the assessment of additionality within the UNFCCC Secretariat and enhances the understanding of the additionality-related standards by its external users;

Requirements

· Advanced university degree in economics, financial engineering, natural science, engineering, environmental , or a relevant discipline. A combination of relevant academic qualifications and extensive experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree.

· At least seven years of work experience in economical and or financial sector. Working experience in the area of CDM project development or assessment is an asset.

· Thorough understanding of the investment analysis, good knowledge of the benchmark approach and the penetration rate approach, knowledge of the additionality tool.

· Fluency in English with excellent drafting skills. Knowledge of another UN language an asset.

Evaluation criteria

Professionalism:

Familiarity with and experience in the use of various research methodologies and sources.

Ability to plan, develop, implement, monitor and evaluate major projects.

The capacity to demonstrate success in analysing complex professional issues and developing well-reasoned, innovative solutions to associated challenges

Ability to provide sound technical advice to managers

Commitment to Continuous Learning:

Willingness to keep abreast of and promote new developments in the appropriate professional field

Communication:

Ability to act as an effective spokesperson internally and externally

The capacity to draft clear concise high quality reports or documents relating to area of professional expertise

Technological Awareness:

Good conceptual understanding of technology in the workplace and ability to use relevant software and other applications and equipment relevant to the post.

Teamwork:

Ability to establish good interpersonal skills and to maintain effective working relations in a multi-cultural organization

Ability to gain the assistance and cooperation of others through the demonstration of leadership

To apply

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

Please note:

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

2. Service is limited to the UNFCCC Secretariat

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