Duties and Responsibilities
Justification for request

• 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. UNEP's Policy and Programme Division performs strategic planning, coordination and monitoring of UNEP's programmes as well as coordinates UNEP's engagement with the wider UN system and global processes. This post of Change Management Consultant is in the Director’s Office and will report to the Deputy Director under the overall supervision of the Director.

Objectives and outputs expectations

• Change management support on the Action Plan for Future Proofing UNEP’s project delivery


• Consultation and guidance on the change management strategy for the Action Plan


• Draft language for the change management strategy for the Action Plan


• Presentation for external bodies on the Action Plan

Change management plan and communications strategy for the Action Plan

• A communications strategy integrating relevant elements of the change management plan to familiarize UNEP staff with the IPMR Transition.


• Preparation of a PowerPoint presentation on IPMR for UNEP Townhall, emphasizing the change needed for the system to become an asset for UNEP


• Provides strategic content for ED Monthly message, UNEP-WhatsApp broadcast, IPMR brownbag sessions, UNEP we collaborate page


• Survey launched and focus group feedback collected after IPMR Training


• Development of a communications strategy document


• Roll out of the communication Plan related to the longer term IPMR changes


• Preparation of a strategic IPMR PowerPoint presentation for Annual Subcommittee


• Monthly check in with helpdesk to collect, analyse and summarise queries and propose solutions / recommendations that may require change management actions Extent of contract

Review and develop content in line with QBR feedback related to change management communication.

• A communications strategy/plan to facilitate and familiarize UNEP staff with the PPMM and the new UNEP Project Management Training Course.


• A standard strategic presentation with associated talking points that is based on the new UNEP Programme and Project Management Manual (PPMM) and the new UNEP Project Management Training Course to be used as part of the change management trainings/coaching sessions.


• A set of 3-5 differentiated presentations, talking points and innovative communication materials based on the Project Management themes to be used for different target groups and levels in UNEP.


• An outreach and communication roll out strategy/Plan and approach for change management sessions on the PPMM and the UNEP Project Management Training Course.

Preparation and facilitation of coaching sessions on Change Management for IPMR Focal Points

• Change management trainings / coaching sessions on how to facilitate and manage the change with PPD Team


• Support Monthly coordination meetings with IPMR focal points Extend of contract

Preparation and facilitation of training/coaching sessions on Change Management on the PPMM and the new UNEP Project Management Training Course

• Facilitate and support the training/coaching sessions on the PPMM and the new UNEP Project Management Training Course.

Integration and adaption of the learnings from the Delivery Model workshops

• Creation of materials for the combined regions / division sessions


• Weekly updates on progress about all activities with Deputy Director

Qualifications/special skills

• An advanced degree in Communications, Marketing, International Relations, modern languages, linguistics, social sciences or Environmental Economics is required. A first level university degree in combination with five additional years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.


• Minimum 10 years proven professional experience in Corporate Communications, Change Management, Organizational Development, or related field is required.


• Proven experience facilitating and coordinating change management activities in a large organizational context is required.


• Proven extensive experience providing functional leadership and expert advise; preparing complex technical papers to working groups; undertaking the drafting of reports or proposals for projects of a broader scale.


• Experience with small to medium projects and large-scale change initiatives.


• Ability to design implementation approaches and interventions that move the organization forward in their change efforts.


• Creative Problem-Solver – able to think differently and creatively, see possibilities to find best solutions and to persuade others accordingly.


• Able to build great rapport and work easily with leaders, staff and colleagues alike.


• Possession of excellent client relationship building skills, group presentation skills, and new or emerging change management approach skills.

Languages

• Fluency in English is required.