Head, Southern Cone Office

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.

UNEP's Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean (ROLAC) helps to implement UNEP's global programs in the regions by initiating, coordinating and catalyzing regional and sub-regional cooperation and action in response to environmental problems and emergencies.

This position is located in the Sub-Regional Southern Cone Office located in Montevideo, Uruguay. The incumbent serves as the advocate for the region and guides the development of a strategy for the effective implementation of UNEP programmes and projects in the sub-region, in cooperation with governments and operational partners in the sub-region. Under the direct supervision of the Regional Director, the incumbent will perform the following duties:
**Responsibilities**:
1. Oversee the development of sub-regional partnerships and carry out high level consultations with governments, regional and sub-regional organizations, private sector, major groups and stakeholders, including NGOs and other UN organizations, as well as donors, on environmental programmes and projects in the sub-region, with a focus on enhancing the capacity of countries in the sub-region, at their request, to integrate environmental considerations into their national, sub-regional and regional development processes.

2. Analyse programme or project mandates and in close cooperation with the regional sub-programme coordinators prepare specific work programmes for the sub-region in accordance with approved goals and objectives.

3. Evaluate policy and programme needs and mechanisms for the delivery of products and services to meet the needs of the sub-region; ensure that sub-regional priorities are given precedence.

4. Advise the Regional Director on policy initiatives and programme issues for interagency consultations including regional UN Development Group (UNDG) and intergovernmental meetings of ministers or other high level officials taking place within, and concerning, the sub-region.

5. Undertake fundraising efforts to support implementation of UNEP’s programme of work in the sub-region.

6. Monitor progress of activities and projects in the sub-region and assess the appropriateness and effectiveness of results achieved.

7. Organize group meetings and training workshops targeted at decision-makers in government, industry or communities.

8. Assist governments in the sub-region in co-ordinating and in organizing and convening intergovernmental meetings of policy makers and technical experts to formulate, adopt and implement sub-regional and national environmental programmes and/or projects.

9. 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.

10. Perform other duties as required.

Competencies
faced difficult problems or challenges; remains clam in stressful situations.

COMMUNICATION: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively. Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately. Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication. Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience. Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

PLANNING AND ORGANIZING: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies. Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required. Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work. Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning. Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary. Uses time efficiently.

LEADERSHIP: Serves as a role model that other people want to follow. Empowers others to translate vision into results. Is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives. Establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support. Anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions. Drives for change and improvement; does not accept the status quo. Shows the courage to take unpopular stands. Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work; demonstrates knowledge of strategies and commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing.

JUDGEMENT/DECISION MAKING: Identifies the key issues in a complex situation, and comes to the heart of the problem quickly. Gathers relevant information before making a decision. Considers positive and negati