Manager, Environment and Climate
2 weeks ago
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- The Manager, Environment and Climate will manage the delivery of programmatic activities on nature and biodiversity, its nexus with climate change, as well as activities on climate change adaptation. Working closely with the wider Environment and Climate team, other teams across the UN Global Compact and Global Compact Networks, the Manager will contribute to the promotion of implementation of nature-positive action by the private sector, contributing to the delivery of the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the Global Biodiversity Framework. The Manager will also manage the delivery of activities towards in mobilizing companies on climate change adaptation.
**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
The Manager will lead in the implementation of programmatic activities in support of the Environment and Climate Strategy of the UN Global Compact, in particular in relation to nature and biodiversity, including its nexus with climate change, coordinating with other teams, Local Networks and participant companies. In particular, the Manager will:
- Advance UN Global Compact’s issue area strategy on Nature and Biodiversity including programme development, engagement and impact measurement.
- Lead in the planning and implementation activities on Nature and Biodiversity, consolidating the position of UN Global Compact among the business community in relevant international fora, such as the Convention on Biological Diversity and the UN Environment Assembly.
- Lead and manage, alongside the incoming Nature and Biodiversity secondee, the implementation of the “Think Lab on Biodiversity”, including through background research, coordination and company tracking.
- Manage day-to-day communication and consultations with Think Lab companies and partners.
- Manage and guide Think Lab consultants and content partners in the development of Think lab deliverables
- Support the development of Think Lab deliverables through substantive input, facilitation of reviews, and coordination with UN Global Compact’s communications and marketing teams.
- Support the mainstreaming of Think Lab deliverables through the Academy, Accelerator, Peer Learning Groups, as applicable.
- Develop Talking Points and Briefing notes on Nature and Biodiversity, the climate-climate nexus and related issues.
- Deliver advocacy and corporate engagement programs on nature and biodiversity with Local Networks.
- Provide inputs to administrative tasks such as inputs to unit work plans and budget processes and other related activities.
- Support strategic event planning, including drafting and/or review of invitations, identifying speakers, coordinating with partners and sponsors, preparing speaker briefings, developing and disseminating follow up reports and communications, and organizing partner debriefs.
- Provide support to UN Global Compact meetings, conferences and workshops related to corporate nature-positive action, UN Global Compact Leaders Summit and relevant UN Conferences and events.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
**RESULTS EXPECTED**
- Think Lab participating companies and partners are actively engaged.
- Positioning the UNGC as a driver for engagement of businesses in nature-positive action.
- Cross pollination of key issue areas for biodiversity is effectively addressed in the Think Lab. Such issue areas may include Human Rights, Food Systems, Labor, among others.
**COMPETENCIES**
**Works and manages in diverse teams and across geographies**:
- Works collaboratively with colleagues in different teams to achieve organizational goals.
- Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others;
- Manages and leads a motivated team to high levels of delivery
**Passion for client service and client impact**
- Effectively meets participating company needs. Takes responsibility for company satisfaction and impact. Demonstrates professional qualities and demeanor that commands attention and respect from key decision makers
- Builds trusted and productive relationships with key UNGC and Local Networks staff.
- Seeks ways to improve service and recommends solutions
**Advanced proficiency in key digital tools and analytical skills**
- Advanced proficiency in essential communications and reporting tools: Excel, PowerPoint, Word
- Proven experience in analyzing data to extract insight around engagement results, impact of activities and global sustainability trends
**Proven delivery of results**:
- Delivers to clear goals within strategies. Identifies priority activities and assignments, allocates appropriate time and resources, tracks progress and adjusts priorities as required.
- Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning. Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary.
**CORE VALUES**:
- **Integrity**: Demonstrates the values of the United Nations in daily activities and behaviors; acts without consideration of personal gain; resists undue political pressure in decision-
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