Associate Programme Management Officer

Org. Setting and Reporting

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. Effective resource mobilization is essential for UNEP to deliver on its Medium-Term Strategy and Programme of Work and Budget. Strengthening organizational coherence, improving partner engagement, and enhancing transparency on funding needs and opportunities are critical to maximizing impact. This position contributes to these priorities by supporting knowledge management, communication, coordination, and outreach related to UNEP’s funding and partnerships This position is located in UNEP's Corporate Services Division, Resource Mobilization & Donor Relations (RMDR) Unit, in Nairobi duty station. The incumbent will report to the Head of the RMDR Unit and work in close coordination with the Executive Office, the Communications Division, and relevant programme teams across UNEP. The incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:

Responsibilities

1. Knowledge Management for Resource Mobilization

• Support the development, maintenance and strategic expansion of a UNEP Resource Mobilization Knowledge Hub for collecting, organizing, and disseminating information on:
• UNEP’s funding landscape, funding partners, and partnership opportunities.
• Practical tools, guidance, FAQs, best practices, case studies, and training materials related to resource mobilization.
• Facilitate knowledge-sharing across divisions to enhance transparency, coherence, and alignment with UNEP’s resource mobilization strategy.
• Support capacity-building initiatives, including developing training content, guidance notes, and presentations for staff.
• Support the articulation and continuous refinement of key institutional messages on UNEP’s value proposition, funding priorities, the Environment Fund, and strategic relevance to funding partners. 2. Coordination of global and Regional Funding Dialogue and related messaging
• Support the planning, development, and implementation of global funding dialogues with Member States and partners, including preparation of concept notes, background materials, and follow-up documentation.
• Provides communications and outreach support and materials for resource mobilization engagement at regional ministerial for bilateral consultations, and high-level meetings.
• Serve as focal point for coordination with designated regional offices to strengthen outreach to Member States and increase Environment Fund income and other flexible funding for the organization.
• Coordinate unit’s engagement in funding-related outreach, campaigns, exhibitions, and visibility initiatives during high-lev...