Role Summary

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is seeking an Administrative Officer (P3) for the Industry and Economy Division, Administration Unit, located in Nairobi. UNEP is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda and promotes the implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system.

The Industry and Economy Division focuses on encouraging decision-makers in government and industry to adopt policies and practices that promote sustainable consumption and production, ensure safe chemicals management, and make efficient use of natural resources.

Key Responsibilities

Under the overall supervision of the Chief, Administrative Services and the direct supervision of the Administrative Officer, the incumbent will be responsible for the following:

• Support the administration of policies, strategies, and practices that promote sustainable patterns of consumption and production.
• Facilitate the development, use, and transfer of technologies, economic instruments, and managerial practices for environmentally sound decision-making.
• Assist in the coordination of activities that contribute to making trade and environment policies mutually supportive.
• Provide administrative support to ensure the efficient use of natural resources and safe management of chemicals within the division's scope.