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Job Opening
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Senior Development Management Expert, P5
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SENIOR ECONOMIC AFFAIRS OFFICER
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Department of Economic and Social Affairs
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INCHEON CITY
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Posting Period: |
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23 September 2014-22 October 2014
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Job Opening number: |
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14-ECO-DESA-37513-R-INCHEON CITY (X)
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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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This position is located in the United Nations Office for Sustainable Development (UNOSD), in the city of Incheon, Republic of Korea. The Senior Development Management Expert reports directly to the UNOSD Head of Office.
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Responsibilities
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Under the supervision of the Head of Office and within delegated authority, the incumbent will be responsible for the management and substantive aspects of the work of the Office. In particular, the incumbent will carry out the following duties:
• Manages and oversees the training programme of the Office, including design and implementation of the capacity development programme; addresses the dissemination of research results and lessons learned on sustainable development, in particular in the field of the green economy in the context of sustainable development and poverty eradication and climate change; ensures logistical arrangements for implementation;
• Conceives and plans, in coordination and consultation with other professionals of the Office, expert group meetings, seminars, training workshops and activities to be led by the Office, including identification of resource requirements and liaise with the Division for Sustainable Development for the implementation of these activities;
• Contributes to the formulation of the programme of work for the Office, including budget discussions as they pertain to her/his area of responsibility and identifies strategic priorities and resource requirements in line with the rules and regulations of the Organization, including review, analysis and finalization of the work plan of the Office, incorporating revisions in line with the Steering Committee recommendations as necessary; manages and monitors funds for the implementation of the activities of the Office in line with the rules and regulations of the Organization, including allotments and related elements;
• Maintains active liaison and cooperation with national governments, including overseeing and managing the organization and logistical arrangements for the implementation of the training programme of the Office as well as workshops, conferences and other events; manages relationships with other training providers and programmes linked to the work of the Office, and their programmatic, administrative and financial implications;
• Oversees the performance of staff, consultants and experts working within the area of responsibility;
• Represents UNOSD in international, regional and national level meetings relating to the responsibilities of the Office;
• Performs other relevant duties, as required by this position.
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Competencies
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Professionalism:
• Ability to understand development management, economics, environmental protection, social development, their principles, their inter-linkages;
• Ability to conduct independent research on development management topics, determine suitability, validity and accuracy of data provided by different sources;
• Ability to manage training programmes and make recommendations for implementation;
• Understanding of the programmes and activities of the United Nations system in implementing Agenda 21, the Johannesburg Plan of Implementation (JPOI), the Barbados Programme of Action on the Sustainable Development of Small Island Developing States, the Mauritius Strategy for the Implementation of the Programme for the Sustainable Development of Small Island Developing States and the MDGs;
• Ability to think strategically and to identify key emerging sustainable development issues and related policy implications. 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.
Communication:
• Speaks and writes clearly and effectively;
• Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately;
• Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication;
• Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience;
• Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed
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
Accountability:
• Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments;
• Delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards;
• Operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules;
• Supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments;
• Takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.
Managerial Competencies:
Judgement/ Decision-making:
• Identifies the key issues in a complex situation, and comes to the heart of the problem quickly;
• Gathers relevant information before making a decision;
• Considers positive and negative impacts of decisions prior to making them;
• Takes decisions with an eye to the impact on others and on the Organization;
• Proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation based on all available information;
• Checks assumptions against facts;
• Determines that the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision;
• Makes tough decisions when necessary.
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Education
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Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in development management, development economics, public policy, social sciences, business administration or related area. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
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Work Experience
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A minimum of ten years of progressively responsible experience in development management, analysis, policy formulation and application or related field. International level experience and experience with respect to the challenges of development in developing countries and countries with economies in transition is an advantage.
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Languages
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English and French are the working languages of the UN Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required; knowledge of another UN official language is highly desirable. Knowledge of Korean is an asset.
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Assessment
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Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.
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Special Notice
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This JO refers to a capacity development project position. The initial appointment is for one
year and it is subject to availability of funds. Annual renewal of the appointment is subject to
continuation of the project's mandate, priorities, and availability of funds.
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United Nations Considerations
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Job openings posted on the Careers Portal are taken off at midnight (New York time) on the deadline date.
Applications are automatically pre-screened according to the published evaluation criteria of the job opening on the basis of the information provided by applicants. Applications cannot be amended following submission and incomplete applications shall not be considered. The selected candidate will be subject to a reference checking process to verify the information provided in the application.
Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the At-a-Glance on "The Application Process" and the Instructional Manual for the Applicants, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” on the upper right side of the browser on Inspira.
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.
Candidates will be required to meet the requirements of Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter as well as the requirements of the position. The United Nations is committed to the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity for all its human resources, including but not limited to respect for international human rights and humanitarian law. Candidates may be subject to screening against these standards, including but not limited to whether they have committed, or are alleged to have committed criminal offences and/or violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law.
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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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