Programme Manager - Sustainable Development

There is a growing concern globally that development must observe the socio-economic and environmental pillars in order for it to fulfill long-term objectives. The sustainable development process requires investment in opportunities that will not create a socio-economic debt in the future nor compromise the resilience capacity of the environment to support growth. Sustainable development is in this respect, a comprehensive concept which embraces all facets of human life and thereby has implications on adequacy of national policies and strategies. During the NDP 10, an Environment and Climate Change component will be implemented as part of the United Nations Development Assistance Programme (UNDAF). The various activities that are to be undertaken during the programme range from environmental information systems, organizational structures, environmental legislation, multilateral environmental agreements, integrated water resources management, community based natural resources management and development of the National Sustainable Development Framework. The development of this framework will draw from lessons and experiences in implementing the diverse development and environment polices and implementation of multi-lateral environmental agreements ratified by Botswana. A suite of activities has been programmed under the UNDAF to contribute to the development of effective tools towards enabling the implementation of the sustainable development goals and more strategically alignment of programmes to the global Agenda 21.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the guidance and supervision of the Programme Manager, the Programme Manager for Sustainable Development will be recruited internationally, in accordance with the UNDP recruiting procedures and appointed by UNDP to serve as the full-time Programme Manager for Sustainable Development. The position will be located within the Ministry of Environment, Wildlife & Tourism (MEWT) with active liaison with sectors both within and outside the MEWT. The Programme Manager for Sustainable Development is fully accountable to the Programme Manager for the Environment and Climate Change Group. Duties and Responsibilities Facilitate the development of the NSSD programme Organize national stakeholder consultations on the NSSD concept and understanding of obligations of Multi-Lateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs) Design mainstreaming tools to guide stakeholder uptake of the NSSD concept Initiate processes for local Agenda 21 Determine the adequacy of national policy and legislative frameworks to enable the development of the NSSD and domestication of MEAs Identify sector related sustainable development needs Facilitate the implementation of the action plans of the National Capacity Self Assessment for MEAs. Facilitate the development of indicators for sustainable development as well as those for ratified MEAs. Liaise with international sustainable development institutions Identify synergies on ratified MEAs and recommend action at the appropriate level Support liaison function between MEWT and the Commission on Sustainable Development Facilitate the preparation of the National Report on the Implementation of Agenda 21 and the Johannesburg Plan of Implementation and MEAs Assess the relevance and level of performance of national programmes and projects to the sustainable development and MEAs obligations Identify, assess and propose institutional capacity needs for implementation of the sustainable development strategies. Facilitate the development and implementation of activities to drive the green economy programme Identify potential funding opportunities for the sustainable development and MEA related programmes and projects Enhance the objectives of existing national programmes to conform to principles of sustainable development Facilitate the capturing of data related to sustainable development for access by planning and policy making structures and input into the existing Environmental Information System (EIS). Support any other Sustainable Development activities with a view to enrich the Environment and Climate Change component of the UNDAF programme Expected Outputs: Annual Work Plans Quarterly Progress Reports Programme activity-specific products Advisory Notes Policy Review Notes

Competencies

Strong background in planning, policy analysis and development Relevant experience in skills assessment and development Extensive knowledge in area of the multi-lateral agreements and sustainable development Proven extensive knowledge of environmental roles and responsibilities of government, civil society organizations and private sector. Corporate Competencies: Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability Functional Competencies: Knowledge Management and Learning Development and Operational Effectiveness Management and Leadership

Required Skills and Experience

Education: Masters Degree in environmental management, environmental/natural economics, environment and development. Experience: Minimum 10 years experience in environment and development facilitation/advisory services. Computer literacy in Microsoft Office (word, excel, outlook) and web-based applications. Language: Proficiency in the English language, spoken and written. Strong communications and interpersonal skills.

Programme Manager - Sustainable Development