Programme Management Associate

United Nations

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  • ONSITE
  • CONSULTING
  • NAIROBI
  • Verified 2026-11-10
  • Source: United Nations public UN Careers board

Original job description

Result of Service The Private Sector Unit brings substantial value to both IED and the broader UNEP framework by positioning UNEP as a key convener of senior policymakers and business leaders. Through this role, the team will facilitate the development of innovative solutions to tackling the Triple Planetary Crisis of Climate Change, Nature loss and Pollution. By leveraging the expertise, resources, and influence of the private sector, the Private Sector Unit helps drive sustainable practices and policies that advance environmental objectives, ensuring that our collective effort have a lasting, positive impact on the global environment. The actions of governments and civil society alone are not enough to tackle our most pressing environmental challenges and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.  The private sector plays a critical role in addressing the three environmental crises (climate change, nature, land and biodiversity loss, and pollution and waste) to bring about changes in high-impact sector business practices, bringing new business models and solutions, and systems change working with governments and civil society. Work Location Nairobi Expected duration 6 months Duties and Responsibilities 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. UN Environment's mandate is to coordinate the development of environmental policy consensus by keeping the global environment under review and bringing emerging issues to the attention of governments and the international community for action. The Private Sector Unit of the Industry and Economy Division (IED) serves as the central coordinating hub for UNEP’s engagement with private sector entities and business coalitions. Our primary objective is to ensure that interactions with the private sector are impactful and transformative, contributing significantly to the implementation of UNEP’s Programme of Work and the 2030 Agenda. By coordinating at a corporate level UNEP’s involvement in key UN system platforms and initiatives linked to UNEP engagement with High Impact Sectors to advance better environmental outcomes, the Private Sector Unit plays a crucial role in aligning private sector efforts with glob environmental goals. Under the direct supervision of the Head of the Private Sector Unit in UNEP’s Industry and Economy Division, the IC will undertake work to cover the tracking and monitoring of the implementation of private sector partnerships to ensure alignment with UNEP’s Medium Term Strategy (MTS) and Programme of Work (PoW) 1: Strategic Multistakeholder Partnership & Coordination: Global Circularity Protocol. Coordinate UNEP's engagement in the Global Circularity Protocol to advance circular business practices through stakeholder engagement across the Technical Working Group, Business Advisory Committee, and Policy Advisory Committee. Contribute to the development of the Clean the Loop module, including leading the scoping of the landscape mapping, coordinating Global Framework on Chemicals (GFC) validation workshops, internal coordination, and strategic positioning. Convene and facilitate internal coordination to ensure alignment across UNEP divisions and support UNEP's strategic contribution to the Protocol's development and implementation. Assist in tracking and monitoring the implementation of private sector partnerships to ensure alignment with UNEP’s Medium Term Strategy (MTS) and Programme of Work (PoW). 2. Strategic Multistakeholder Partnership & Coordination: Global Materials Data Hub. Coordinate UNEP's engagement in the Global Materials Data Hub in collaboration with ICC, Systemiq, and Mining2030. Engage in and contribute to the Hub's Delivery Group by facilitating government outreach during the scoping phase and coordinating UNEP's engagement in the Steering Committee and Advisory Group. Convene and facilitate UNEP's internal GMDH coordination group, providing strategic guidance on UNEP's positioning, regular updates, and cross-divisional coordination. Develop Terms of Reference for competitive procurement processes and stakeholder engagement materials and contribute to strengthening data availability and evidence-based decision-making. 3: High-Impact Sector Briefings: Chemicals. Support the development of briefing notes and strategic analysis on chemicals and related high-impact sectors for senior management and high-level engagements, including preparations for Davos 2027. 4. Private Sector Playbook Development & Implementation. Contribute to the development and finalization of UNEP's Private Sector Playbook (2026-2029) through survey analysis, consultations, and stakeholder reviews, ensuring its integration into UNEP's private sector engagement approach and operational practices. 5. Support Research, Knowledge Management & Internal Coordination. Support lead research and internal coordination on UNEP's role in product design and blended finance. Compile and maintain data on UNEP's private sector engagements to support internal and external reporting, including inputs to Committee of Permanent Representatives (CPR) updates and annual partnership reports. Coordinate monthly Industry Lead Working Group sessions to identify opportunities for strengthening engagement across high-impact sectors and the circular economy. 6: Strategic Engagements: UNEA & Davos Coordinate and deliver private sector engagement activities for international platforms, including UNEA and Davos, through cross-divisional coordination, stakeholder engagement, concept note development, and logistical and administrative support. Qualifications/special skills Bachelor's degree in international relations, international development, business administration, media and communication, or any other related field At least 2 years of progressively responsible experience in programme coordination, strategic planning, monitoring and reporting, or environmental programme implementation, preferably in circular economy, environmental governance is required. Languages Not available. Additional Information Not available. No Fee THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.

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