The United Nations Social Development Commission (UNSDC) as an
economic arm of the
UNITED NATIONS are leading international organization working in the
area of global problems requiring
coordinated action. It a commission promoting social environmental
development across the world. It
provides substantive support to Governments in developing policy
measures and initiatives to promote
inclusive "societies for all", where each individual has rights and
responsibilities regardless of economic
status (poverty), social status (gender, marital), specific age group
(older persons, youth), disability or
cultural or religious affiliation. The aim is to ensure that
individuals and communities are enabled to
participate in society and contribute to national development while
enjoying basic human rights and
fundamental freedoms.
The Commission also provides support in the area of social
assessment, promoting training and research
in participatory methodologies designed to enhance development
planning and evaluation, and to build
capacity to implement and monitor socially sensitive policies. The
Commission is working to develop
cross-sectoral approaches that link development activities in a
holistic manner, and works in close
cooperation with United Nations regional commissions, funds,
programmes and specialized agencies.
The UNSDC presently require the services of resourceful, experienced
and dynamic candidates for the
following positions listed below:-
Environmental Affairs Officer, P-3
DUTY STATION: Geneva
Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Team leader, Policy Review Team, and the
Environmental Performance
Review Programme Leader the incumbent assists in planning and
monitoring the implementation of
Environmental Performance Reviews (EPRs) in Eastern Europe, Caucasus
and Central Asia (EECCA)
and South East European (SEE) countries; carries out research and
drafts chapters on specific issues
related to EPRs. (1) As project coordinator for the implementation of
the Environmental Performance
Reviews the incumbent will: - plan, implement and monitor the
implementation of EPR reviews; -
Schedule pre-missions and fact finding missions and participate in
these missions. Assist in selecting and
building up teams of international experts; in charge of liaising and
coordinating national experts
consultants and experts from other international organizations.
Liaise and cooperate with environment
and other ministries in the reviewed countries, with other
government's officials, representatives of
national, regional and global organizations and organizations of the
UN system and NGOs dealing with
environmental policy and management issues; - Assist in planning,
organizing and servicing of technical
and ad hoc expert group meetings, and provide support to
intergovernmental processes dealing with
environmental policy and management in particular of the Peer-review
Meeting of the ECE Committee on
Environmental Policy; draft reports, policy papers and prepares
summaries of the meetings. - Assist in the
organization of panels and round tables and in particular of EPR
launching events; (2) As environmental
expert the incumbent will: - Participate in the analysis of
environmental policy and management; evaluate
frameworks of strategic nature and management practices on the basis
of empirical research; carry out
interviews in the reviewed country, crosscheck the information and
prepare a series of recommendations;
participate in integrating/assembling the chapters of the report, and
in verifying and harmonizing
information contained in the report as well as the recommendations
therein; - prepare/contribute to the
preparation of publications, various other written reports, documents
and communications e.g. draft
reports or sections of analytical reports, studies, background
papers, parliamentary documents, briefings
and correspondence. Undertake on-the-job and other training
activities, both internally and externally. (3)
Perform other related duties as required, including a variety of
administrative tasks necessary for the
delivery of the work unit's service - Represent the work unit at
international and other meetings; prepare
inputs to statements by secretariat staff to such meetings. - provide
input to the strategic framework
reporting in IMDIS - Prepare press releases, provide substantive
input for updating website contents -
Provide support to the management of the Division and Office of the
Executive Secretary (OES) on
substantive and administrative issues.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Advanced university degree in economics, social science, natural
sciences, environmental management
or environmental sciences, or related fields.
Work Experience
At least 5 years of professional experience in Government service,
research institutions or in international
organizations on environment related issues and or sustainable development.
Languages
Fluent in English with drafting and editing ability. Fluency in one
of the other two official languages of
UNECE, French and Russian, highly desirable.
Other Skills.
Research Officer, P-3
DUTY STATION: Geneva
Responsibilities
As far as review projects are concerned, he/she receives substantive
guidance from the Inspector(s) in
charge of the project and supervise by a Senior Research Officer.
During the reviews the incumbent is
expected to work with a large degree of independence. Under the
authority of the Executive Secretary,
the supervision of a Senior Research Officer and the guidance of the
Inspector(s) concerned, the
incumbent:- Participates in the preparation of a structured work plan
for evaluation and inspection
reviews, taking into account their scope and complexity; - Analyzes
information collected by the assigned
Research Assistant and conducts preliminary desk reviews; - Prepares
questionnaires, surveys and
interview guides and drafts correspondence related to the reviews; -
Participates in the Inspectors'
missions and assists in the interviews conducted by the Inspectors; -
Analyzes data, identifies problems
and issues and suggests solutions; - Participates in drafting the
Unit's reports; - Ensures accuracy of the
information contained in the reports; - Guides and oversees the work
of the assigned Research
Assistant;- Performs focal point responsibilities in respect of
assigned organizations, including the drafting
and updating of management assessments; - Assesses and screens
proposals for the annual
Programme of Work of the Unit; - Participates in internal JIU
meetings and assists in the preparation of
JIU attendance at meetings of legislative organs; - Performs other
duties as assigned by the Executive
Secretary.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Advanced university degree, preferably in business or public
administration, economics, statistics,
international affairs, law or in a related field. A combination of
relevant academic qualifications and
extensive experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work Experience
A minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience, of
which at least 3 years involving
research and analysis, preferably in the area of oversight
(evaluation, audit, inspection, investigation) or a
related field.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations
secretariat. For the post advertized,
fluency in oral and written English is required. Working knowledge of
French is desirable. Knowledge of
another official United Nations language is an advantage.
Other Skills
Excellent drafting skills required. Ability to use IT tools for
research and proficiency in the use of standard
computer applications (in particular spreadsheets, presentations,
etc) is required.
REMUNERATION
Depending on professional background, experience and family
situation, a competitive compensation and
benefits package is offered. Annual salary ranges from US$120,000.00
to US$250,000.00 for respective
positions.
UNSDC INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME
The UNSDC also provide opportunities for students enrolled in a
graduate programme to undertake an
internship at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, Geneva,
Vienna, Nairobi, Addis Ababa, Bangkok,
Beirut and Santiago.
The purpose of the UNSDC Internship Programme is:
to provide a framework by which graduate and post-graduate students
from diverse academic backgrounds
may be assigned to United Nations Offices where their educational
experience can be enhanced through
practical work assignments.
To expose them to the work of the United Nations.
To gain experience in the work of the Organization with the
objective of deepening their knowledge and
understanding of the United Nations' goals, principles and activities.
To provide UN offices with the assistance of highly qualified
students specialized in various professional
fields.
To qualify for the Internship Programme, the following conditions must be met:
1. Applicants must complete or be enrolled in a degree programme in a
graduate school (second university
degree or higher) at the time of application and during the internship; or
2. Applicants pursuing their studies in countries where higher
education is not divided into undergraduate and
graduate stages must have completed at least four years of full-time
studies at a university or equivalent
institution towards the completion of a degree.
Please use the following table to check your eligibility for the
Internship Programme before you send us an
application:
Eligibility Self Check Table: Yes No
1. You have completed or enrolled in a Master or PhD (or
similar programme) and will be during the entire internship, or
You are pursuing studies in a country where higher education
is not divided into undergraduate and graduate stages, and you
are currently enrolled in your fifth year (or higher) at a
university or equivalent institution towards the completion of a
degree.
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2. You are able to obtain the necessary visa and to arrange your
travel to the United Nations Headquarters in New York.
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3. You are able to cover the costs of travel, accommodation, as
well as living expenses of the internship (approx. US$5,000).
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4. If selected, you will be able to prove valid medical insurance
coverage for your stay in the USA, provide a medical
certificate stating that you are in good health and prove your
enrollment in graduate studies.
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5. You are able to communicate in English. __ __
Note: To be eligible for the Internship programme, you must answer
"Yes" to all 5 questions. If you answer "No"
to one or more of the above question(s), you should consider
postponing your application until the above
requirements are met.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested and qualified applicants should send their detailed
Resumes/Cvs to [email protected]
on or before 30th October 2012. Only Applicants considered for
employment will be contacted.
For the Internship Programme, interested and qualified applicants
should send their application to
[email protected]. Please put "UNSDC Internship" in the subject
line. Deadlines for application will vary
based on departments' needs and availability.
No application will be accepted after a deadline!
