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Project Expert, L-3
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DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS:
03 Oct 2007
DATE OF ISSUANCE:
03 Sep 2007
ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT:
Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific
DUTY STATION:
Bangkok
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER:
07-PGM-ESCAP-415504-S-BANGKOK
This is a project-funded post. The initial appointment is until 30 April 2008. Extension of the appointment is subject to extension of the mandate of the project and the availability of the funds.
Remuneration
Depending on professional background, experience and family situation, a competitive compensation and benefits package is offered.
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United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
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Responsibilities
Under the general supervision of the Chief, Emerging Social Issues Division, Chief, Population and Social Integration Section, and the direct supervision of the Social Affairs Officer in charge of disability sub-programme, the project expert will be responsible for the following duties:
a) Assist in the planning, development, implementation and monitoring of a project that would promote the implementation of the Biwako Millennium Framework for Action towards an Inclusive, Barrier-free and Rights-based Society for Persons with Disabilities in Asia and the Pacific (BMF), the Biwako Plus Five and the International Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
b) Assist in organizing and servicing of disability-related meetings and workshops including identification and selection of participants, communications with the participants, preparation of background documents, reports, and organization of side-events.
c) Liaise and partner with organizations (e.g., Governments, civil society and professional organizations, research institutions, academia, the United Nations system) as well as experts in the disability and development fields to gather information and to collaborate on the project implementation.
d) Assist in the compilation of information and data on disability and the analysis of the situation at national, sub-regional and regional levels. e) Undertake other assignments related to the promotion of the BMF, Biwako Plus Five, and the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
f) Assist the supervisor in matters concerning day-to-day operations.
Competencies
* Professionalism-Comprehensive knowledge of, and strong commitment to issues pertaining to disability; being conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results.
* Communications- Excellent communication (spoken and written), openness to different opinions and views; networking and advocacy skills.
* Planning and Organizing- Ability to coordinate his/her work with that of others and handle multiple concurrent tasks and activities efficiently.
* Commitment to Continuous Learning: Willingness to keep abreast of new developments in the field.
* Teamwork-Excellent interpersonal skills, including ability to operate effectively across organizational boundaries; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings; ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
* Technology Awareness: Fully proficient computer skills and use of relevant software and other applications, e.g. word processing, graphics software, spreadsheets and other statistical applications, Internet, etc.
* Managing Performance - Delegate the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority; make sure that roles, responsibilities, and reporting lines are clear to each staff member; accurately judge the amount of time and resources needed to accomplish a task and matches task to skills; monitor progress against milestones and deadlines; regularly discuss performance and provide feedback and coaching to staff; actively supports the development and career aspirations of staff; appraise performance daily.
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QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Advanced university degree, in sociology, law, disability studies, development studies and/or other related social science.
Work Experience
Minimum of five years of progressively responsible professional experience in the work on disability, social development, and policy analysis at the international level. Working experiences with the United Nations is an advantage.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat: For this post, fluency in written and oral English is essential.
Other Skills
Familiarity with application of the United Nations rules and regulations and ability to apply them appropriately is desirable. Proficiency of standard IT applications, such as MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, and Access) and database management.
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THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, TRAINING OR ANY OTHER FEES). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON BANK ACCOUNTS.
PLEASE NOTE THAT APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE DEADLINE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
How to apply
All applicants are strongly encouraged to apply online www.un.org as soon as possible after the vacancy has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the vacancy announcement. Because applications submitted by United Nations (UN) staff members are considered first, provided the eligibility requirements set out in ST/AI/2002/4 are met and the application is submitted in a timely fashion, staff members should apply within 15-day or 30-day mark.
Online applications will be acknowledged where an email address has been provided. If you do not receive an e-mail acknowledgement within 24 hours of submission, your application may not have been received. In such cases, please go to “My UN” page and check the status of your application by clicking on “View Application History”, and resubmit the application, if necessary.
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4. UN staff members must submit scanned copies of their two latest Performance Appraisal System (PAS) reports at the time of application to the appropriate Human Resources Office (HRO)/Personnel Office (PO) to the email address below, clearly indicating the vacancy announcement number. In case you have no access to the digitizing equipment, please submit hard copies of the two latest PAS reposts to the relevant HRO/PO via fax.
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Fax: 1-66-2-288 1045
Please see the Frequently Asked Questions, if you encounter problems when applying.
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