Program Manager

Job Description

This position is based in the Industry and Economy Division, Resources and Markets Branch (RMB), Consumption and Production Unit (CPU) at the New Delhi duty station.

The incumbent will support the implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the four-year project titled:

Accelerating the Transition of the Indian Textile Sector towards Circularity

This initiative is part of the UNEP Textile Initiative portfolio, which aims to transform textile value chains for enhanced circularity through policies, financial instruments, advocacy, and sustainable industry practices.

The incumbent will work under the direct supervision of the Programme Management Officer, UNEP Textile Initiative, within the CPU.

Key Responsibilities

Project Coordination

- Lead the planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of project activities.
- Provide technical expertise, particularly on industrial parks and clusters in the textiles sector.

Government & Stakeholder Engagement

- Coordinate with the Government of India, including providing policy advice.
- Identify strategic engagement opportunities beyond the current project scope.

Research & Policy Development

- Collect, analyze, and present information (including statistical data) from diverse sources to support policy development and project implementation.

Technical & Administrative Support

- Provide technical guidance and administrative support in coordination with:
- Ministries and government departments
- Selected industry clusters
- Private sector brands
- Relevant national agencies

Knowledge Products & Publications

- Lead the preparation of:
- Background papers
- Analytical reports
- Studies
- Other knowledge publications

Meetings & Conferences

- Organize and support meetings, consultations, and conferences:
- Draft agendas
- Prepare background materials
- Identify participants
- Handle logistics

Outreach & Training

- Conduct outreach activities and develop training workshops and seminars.
- Represent the project in high-level forums and deliver presentations.

Field Missions

- Participate in and, when required, lead field missions across India.

Knowledge Sharing

- Apply findings from the India project to inform UNEPs regional and global work on textiles.

Liaison Role

- Act as the main liaison between the UNEP Industry and Economy Division and the UNEP India Office on textile-related issues.
- Support coordination with other UN agencies and assist with related country-level activities.

Data Analytics & Visualization

- Collect and analyze data to identify patterns or trends.
- Present insights using charts, graphs, tables, and other visualization tools.
- Ensure proper documentation of methods and background information used for analysis.

Other Duties

- Perform additional tasks as required.

Qualifications

Education

- Advanced university degree (Masters or equivalent) in:
- Environmental Studies
- Sustainable Development
- Or a related field

Note: A first-level university degree plus two (2) additional years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree.

Experience

Required:

- Minimum five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in:
- Project or programme management
- Administration
- Or a related field
- Experience providing expert advice to governments and industry on:
- Environmental sustainability
- Circularity in the textile sector (in India, regionally, or globally)
- Experience at both international and national levels, including with:
- Multistakeholder partnerships
- Private sector actors on green business practices

Desirable:

- Experience in the textile industry, including:
- Industrial parks
- Industrial clusters
- Knowledge of life cycle approaches or life cycle analysis
- Experience in the UN system or other international organizations
- Familiarity with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems (e.g., UMOJA)
- At least two (2) years of experience in data analytics or a related field

Languages

- Fluency in English and Hindi is required.
- Knowledge of another UN official language is desirable.

Application Deadline

24 September

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