Responsibilities


Coordination of the Digital Transformation Sub-programme:  Takes the lead on UNEP strategic planning including the development of the Medium-Term Strategy and Programme of Work as well as programming related to the integration of environmental and sustainability norms and goals into the global digital economy, in coordination with all other UNEP Divisions and regional offices, and in response to national needs and cross-border and sub-regional requirements, and in support of relevant activities of the UN system, as applicable.
Ensures the coherence of UNEP initiatives across divisions and regional offices related to the application of digital tools to accelerate and amplify UNEP's impact and bring more transparency to knowledge of the state of our planet.
Ensures coherence between the work of UNEP's divisions and regional environmental coordinators for the digital transformations sub-programme and that of entities of the UN system within each region, as well as with other relevant regional entities and civil society.
Reviews UN initiatives on digital transformations management, in coordination with relevant bodies of the UN system through established inter-agency coordination mechanisms. Programme/Project Management
Participates in UNEP's project review committee analyses of projects to ensure digital tools and digital ecosystems strategically embed relevant environmental data and analytics into the work of UNEP for consistency with the decisions and guidance of UNEA and its subsidiary body; monitors implementation, reporting and evaluation of activities related to digital transformations by divisions and regional offices in UNEP, in consultation with UNEP's Corporate Service Division, identifying priorities for action, problems and issues to be addressed and proposing corrective actions.
Acts as resource person in preparation for and assists at substantive CPR debates related to an inclusive data architecture and digital ecosystem for the planet, upon request. Resource Mobilization
Takes the lead in developing UNEP's strategy for extra-budgetary resource mobilization related to the management of digital tools and in identifying priorities for the allocation of available resources for UNEP's activities in this area. Gender Mainstreaming
Ensures implementation of gender mainstreaming guidelines by assessing the implications for men and women of planned actions in the area of digital transformation. This includes legislation, policies, or programmes, in all areas and at all levels.
Data Strategy Leads team members efforts to collect and analyze data and provides insight to identify trends or patterns for data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting. Ensures that everyone can discover, access, integrate and share the data they need.


Education


An advanced university degree (Master's or Doctorate degree, or equivalent) in environment, digital innovation, computing, data science or development field is required.
A first-level degree (bachelor's degree or equivalent) in the specified fields of studies with two (2) additional years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Successful completion of both degree and non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics or data science programs is desirable.


Work Experience


A minimum of ten years of progressively responsible working experience in project or programme management in complex socio-economic settings is required Experience in environmental and sustainable development and policy analysis at the international level is desirable.
Experience in strategic digital transformation is desirable.
Experience in using data to guide decisions, develop strategic direction, and oversee execution is desirable. Experience in adaptive management, resource allocation for delivery of corporate results and data collection and reporting is desirable.
Experience in strategic planning and programming for environmental/developmental programmes is desirable. Experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.