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Job Opening
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Statistician, P3
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Job Code Title: |
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STATISTICIAN
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Department of Economic and Social Affairs
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NEW YORK
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Posting Period: |
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7 January 2014-7 March 2014
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Job Opening number: |
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13-STT-DESA-32370-R-NEW YORK (R)
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N/A
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United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
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Org. Setting and Reporting
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The post is located in the Economic Statistics Branch, Statistics Division, Department of
Economic and Social Affairs. The position is to support the development of methodologies,
concepts and methods in environmental-economic accounts. The incumbent of the post
reports to the Chief of the Environmental-Economic Accounts Section.
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Responsibilities
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Under the direct supervision of the Chief of the Environmental-Economic Accounts Section
and within limits of delegated authority, the Statistician will be responsible for the following
duties:
• Organizes, designs, plans and carries out the collection, evaluation, analysis, compilation and dissemination of statistical data by selecting methods of data collection, selecting and implementing methods for checking collected data, and selecting and implementing appropriate methods for data processing for incorporation into databases.
• Provides training and technical support on data collection programmes, country practices and other related information.
• Participates in the development and revision of standards on statistical concepts, definitions and classifications in environmental economic accounting by performing methodological research.
• Prepares draft technical documents for international, intergovernmental and expert group meetings and assists in drafting relevant reports in environmental-economic accounting.
• Organizes and participates in seminars, working groups and expert meetings on environmental-economic accounting as a technical resource person.
• Assists in providing secretariat services to the United Nations Committee of Experts on Environmental-Economic Accounting.
• Guides, trains and supervises General Service staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
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Competencies
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Professionalism:
• Knowledge of statistical principles and practices.
• Ability to conduct independent research and analysis.
• Proven conceptual skills in statistics including in-depth technical knowledge of the System of Environmental-Economic Accounting and its subsystems on water and energy; ability to conduct independent research and analysis, identifying issues, formulating options and making conclusions and recommendations.
• Ability to identify issues, formulate options and make conclusions and recommendations.
• Shows pride in work and in achievements;
• Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter;
• Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results;
• Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns;
• Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges;
• Remains calm in stressful situations.
• Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
Teamwork:
• Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals;
• Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others;
• Places team agenda before personal agenda;
• Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position;
• Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
Planning and Organizing:
• Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies;
• Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required;
• Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work;
• Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning;
• Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary;
• Uses time efficiently.
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Education
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Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in statistics, mathematics,
economics, sociology, physical sciences or related field. A first-level university degree in
combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university
degree.
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Work Experience
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A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in the collection,
compilation, analysis and dissemination of statistical data or related area is required. Experience in the area of environment statistics or environmental-economic accounts is required. Experience in use of computerized databases including web design and update is desirable.
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Languages
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English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post,
fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.
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Assessment
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Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by a competency-based interview.
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Special Notice
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Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures.
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United Nations Considerations
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The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
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No Fee
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THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
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