About United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

TheUnited Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)is the leading global environmental authority that sets the world’s environmental agenda, promotes coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development, and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment. Established in 1972, UNEP works with governments, civil society, businesses and other UN entities to address critical environmental challenges including climate change, ecosystem degradation, chemicals and waste management, and environmental governance. UNEP’s mission is to provide leadership and encourage partnership in caring for the environment by inspiring, informing, and enabling nations and peoples to improve their quality of life without compromising that of future generations.

Job Summary

This consultancy provides an opportunity to contribute specialized expertise to United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)’s mission in environmental protection, climate action, and sustainable development. Working in Panama, you will apply your professional skills to address complex challenges in environmental protection, climate action, and sustainable development and support the organization’s programmatic objectives. This role offers the flexibility of consultancy work while contributing to meaningful international development outcomes with global impact.

Key Details

• Job Title:Project Assistant
• Grade:CON
• Location:Panama City, Panama
• Department:United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
• Contract Type:Consultancy
• Salary Range:$50,000.0 – $120,000.0 USD annually

Qualifications

• Academic Qualifications: Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Management, Social Sciences, Environmental Management, or related fields is required.
• Academic Qualifications: Additional studies or training in communication, information management, or project knowledge management are desirable. PROFESSIONAL:
• Academic Qualifications: Five (5) years of professional work experience at the national and/or international level in the field of business management with administrative, operational or project support roles is required.
• Academic Qualifications: Experience with computer databases and information systems.is desired.
• Academic Qualifications: Experience working with international cooperation agencies and projects is an asset, as is prior experience within the UN system or other international development organizations.
• Fluency in English is required for this position.
• Language: Working knowledge of Spanish is desirable. SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
• Language: Excellent oral and written skills.

Skills

• UNEPs support will focus on the normative, knowledge and policy engagement components of the Action, strengthening national legislative frameworks and facilitating sub-regional and Caribbean-wide action.
• Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago and Cuba).
• UNEP promotes uptake of best practices, lessons learned and appropriate and successful technology options.
• In this context, UNEP is seeking to engage a suitable candidate for the post of Project Assistant to support the administrative and information requirements of the project.
• The Project Assistant will support the implementation of the project by providing administrative, logistical, communication, and knowledge-management assistance to the Regional Project Coordinator at the Latin America and the Caribbean Office.
• The consultant will contribute to day-to-day project operations, meeting and event coordination, partner liaison, and the preparation and dissemination of project information and outreach materials.
• The consultant will be based at the UNEP SRO in Kingston, Jamaica, working Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, on a full-time and exclusive dedication.
• The Project Assistant will perform the following tasks: 1.
• Provide administrative support for project implementation and closure, including preparing correspondence, organizing documentation, and maintaining project files and databases such as annual operational plans, project fact sheets, interim/annual reports and other documents. 2.
• Support the preparation and formatting of materials such as PowerPoint presentations, briefing notes, and summary reports for project meetings, workshops, and trainings, based on inputs provided by the technical team. 3.
• Facilitate project communicationsemails, calls and general inquiriesensuring timely follow-up and coordination with internal teams, partners, and stakeholders. 4.
• Support the organization of meetings, workshops, trainings and field missions, including agendas, invitations, participant follow-up, preparation of materials, and on-site logistical assistance in coordination with the administrative areas and the Latin America & the Caribbean Office (LACO) for the successful develop of meetings and workshops. 5.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Professional development opportunities
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Inclusive and collaborative work environment

How to Apply