Job and Career Info Job Vacancies and Career Opportunity Info 2011 2012 2013 2014 2012-02-04T09:41:24Z http://jobandcareer.info/feed/atom WordPress David L. Bullock <![CDATA[Job Vacancies The World Bank, February 2012]]> http://jobandcareer.info/?p=8806 2012-02-04T09:41:24Z 2012-02-04T09:41:24Z Job Vacancies The World Bank
Position Financial Sector Specialist
Job Family Financial Sector
Location Washington, DC
Appointment International Hire
Closing Date: Friday, 10 February 2012
Language Requirements English [Essential]
Appointment Type     

Background / General description
Regional Context: The Europe and Central Asia (ECA) region comprises of 30 extremely diverse clients, with a population of nearly 500 million people. Four of our clients are IDA only and another 5 are IDA blend countries. The remaining 21 are IBRD credit-worthy though not all have active lending programs. Although 10 of our clients have joined the EU and 7 of these have graduated, most continue to remain active recipients of knowledge and/or lending services. CASs/CPSs reflect this strong diversity with substantial variation in lending prospects, but strong demand for Bank technical services is present across the board. Over the last 20 years of transition, ECA countries have integrated into the global economy across many dimensions such as trade, finance, and labor flows. GDP in the Region grew by two-thirds from 2000 to 2008 – an enviable growth of an average of 6.5 percent a year. Yet despite this progress, ECA was hit the hardest by the global economic crisis compared to the other regions in the Bank. Growth in the Region, which had peaked at about 7 percent in 2007, fell to a negative 6 percent in 2009. The financial and economic crisis led to a substantial increase in Bank lending and knowledge activities in all ECA countries, including in several EU members states (e.g., Latvia and Hungary). The crisis helped serve as a powerful reminder of the relevance of the Bank both as an attractive source of funding and a reliable provider of timely and quality advice. It is projected that ECA is going to be the slowest region to recover from the crisis. Based on this changing context, the new ECA strategy is focused on developing a new growth model for the region through:
(i) increasing competitiveness to achieve faster growth;
(ii) pursuing social sector reforms and fiscal adjustment to achieve more inclusive growth; and
(iii) supporting climate action to achieve more sustainable growth. Even while declining from the heights of the crisis, we expect demand for our lending and advisory services post-crisis to remain strong. Regional Sector Context: The Europe and Central Asia Financial and Private Sector Development Department (ECSPF) plays a key role in the strategic framework of the region, where countries face diverse challenges ranging from meeting EU Accession and/or WTO requirements, to establishing viable public institutions and rebuilding weakened or shattered societies resulting from political instability, wars or natural disasters. While there has been remarkable progress in many countries, poverty along with inequality and unemployment remain high in the region. The economic benefits of the recent commodity-driven boom in the fastest growing economies of the Region, such as those of Russia and Kazakhstan, also remain largely inequitably distributed. While client needs are increasingly differentiated, most middle and low-income ECA countries share a legacy of transition from planned to market-based economies which are still felt in many areas including shallow financial sector and smaller private and service sectors compared to market economies. Progress toward commercialization within an appropriate legal and regular framework is still highly uneven. To assure a coherent and coordinated approach to the demands of clients whose challenges transcend the Bank’s traditional ways of organizing work, cross-sectoral products and services are increasingly necessary, as are transnational initiatives requiring multi-country agreements. Within the above context, ECSPF is responsible for providing operational support and technical advice to its clients on a broad range of private and financial sector issues including inter alia innovation and enterprise competitiveness, privatization and corporate restructuring, corporate and financial sector governance, trade facilitation, micro and SME support, banking sector and payment systems development and promotion of deeper access to finance through innovative channels and use of modern technology.

Duties and Accountabilities
ECSPF is looking for a Financial Sector Specialist with proven experience to: Contribute to lending and knowledge activities focusing on financial sector development; serve as a core member of technical teams including participating in the preparation of potential projects, supervision of existing projects; contribute to the preparation of operational documents such as concept notes, project documents, technical annexes, and aide memoires; contribute independently and substantively to technical notes, research papers, presentations; and undertake sound quantitative analysis including guiding research assistants in individual tasks.

Selection Criteria
Masters (PhD preferred) in Economics, Business Administration, Finance or similar; 5+ years of relevant work experience, including in the areas of financial sector stability and development, prudential regulation, or banking; experience in analysis and policy design in financial sector regulation and supervision, capital markets development, small and medium enterprises development, banking operations, business regulations, and/or macro-financial policies; demonstrated applied quantitative skills; ability to interact effectively with stakeholders within and outside the Bank; interpersonal communication, and written and oral communication skills The World Bank Group is committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, nationality, culture and educational background. Individuals with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

World Bank 1818 H St NW Washington, DC 20006 (202) 473-1000

]]> 0 David L. Bullock <![CDATA[Job Vacancies UN women, February 2012]]> http://jobandcareer.info/?p=8803 2012-02-04T09:30:51Z 2012-02-04T09:30:51Z Job Vacancies UN women
Position: Print Production Production Specialist
Location: United States of America ( New York )
Closing Date: Tuesday, 21 February 2012
UN WOMEN: PRINT PRODUCTION SPECIALIST
Location : New York, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Application Deadline : 21-Feb-12 Type of Contract : FTA International Post Level : P-3 Languages Required :
English    

Background
Grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, UN Women works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security. Placing women’s rights at the centre of all its efforts, UN Women leads and coordinates United Nations System efforts to ensure that commitments on gender equality and gender mainstreaming translate into action throughout the world. It provides strong and coherent leadership in support of Member States’ priorities and efforts, building effective partnerships with civil society and other relevant actors.
The Strategic Partnership Division (SPD) is responsible for proactively driving the strategic positioning of UN Women so that the size, sources and predictability of its resources help the organization achieve its strategic goals. SPD is organized into three branches: Resource Mobilization, Civil Society, and Communications.
Under the supervision of the Chief of Communications & Advocacy, the Print Production Specialist coordinates print production and translation matters for the Communications Team as well as other UN Women sections at HQ. S/he also advises UN Women colleagues on production and branding issues, ensuring that UN Women publications, documents, websites and other products adhere to UN Women’s corporate design guidelines for consistent and effective branding. S/he maintains a roster of designers and printers, develops specifications for bids and ensures quality control in the production of UN Women publications. S/he is also responsible for monitoring stocks and digital archives of UN Women publications and timely reprinting/ reproduction thereof. The PrintProduction Specialist promotes a client, quality and results-oriented approach.

Duties and Responsibilities
Summary of Key Functions:
Coordinates the production of UN Women publications:
Reviews publication plans with UN Women sections at HQ, provides advice as to format, print-run, timeline etc. and develops a production plan on this basis.
Develops specifications for production processes and initiates competitive bidding process as needed with graphic designers, printers, photo researchers, copy editors etc; prepares presentation of selected vendors to UN Women’s Procurement section and ensures preparation of contracts.
Oversees all stages of the production process, such as design, printing, and copy editing to ensure timely and efficient production of high-quality print products; in this function, acts as focal point for and intermediary between editorially responsible sections and vendors to ensure that all needs for production of cutting-edge publications are met.
Manages process of ISBN issuance and registration.
Updates and expands roster of vendors; coordinates the recruitment of designers on retainer contracts.
Advises on the development of a new system for production planning, registration, review, and tracking of expenses.

Advises UN Women sections at HQ and in the field as well as National Committees on branding issues, and strengthens UN Women’s brand through publications programme:
Ensures adherence to UN Women Graphic Standards and production guidelines in all UN Women products, such as publications, documents, websites and promotional items, and advises HQ sections and field offices accordingly.
Advises on further developing and improving such graphic standards and production guidelines, and coordinates the branding process accordingly.
Advises on and coordinates the development of graphic design templates for thematic and/or functional publication series to strengthen UN Women’s brand.

Oversees distribution of publications:
Ensures that all UN Women publications are published on UN Women websites to increase recognition of UN Women as a knowledge provider on gender issues.
Supervises distribution of UN Women publications to key target audiences and field offices; to that end, supervises updating and expansion of UN Women contacts database and shipment of publications; drafts cover letters for publication distribution and other related correspondence.
Responds to requests from the field to backstop publication launches and dissemination.
Directly supervises distribution assistants.
Expands and coordinates relationships with UN Publications as well as commercial distributors and universities to increase outreach; ensures timely provision of marketing material and publications to distributors; monitors sales figures and ensures receipt of funds.

Manages inventory and digital archive of UN Women publications:
Updates and expands UN Women publications database/ inventory and makes records available on the Intranet.
Establishes print production taxonomy in the Digital Asset Management System and archives all digital design files since the establishment of UN Women; maintains print file section of the Digital Asset Management System for easy access and reproduction.
Issues regular alerts on new products.
Advises on and initiates timely reprinting of publications as needed.

Coordinates translations of UN Women publications, the website and other material:
Initiates and coordinates the recruitment of translators and proofreaders on retainer contracts.
Maintains roster of translators and proofreaders in main UN languages to ensure high-quality translations.
Coordinates all translations for the UN Women website between web editors, translators and proofreaders.
Coordinates translations of UN Women publications and other material between designers, translators and proofreaders.
Coordinates interpretation services for events upon request.
Advises UN Women colleagues on translation matters.

Impact of Results:
The results have a substantial impact on the visibility of UN Women through coherent visual presentation and dissemination to increase the reach to target audiences. The results also have an impact on the quality of UN Women publications through systematic review of publication plans, compliance with graphic standards and design/ format, and quality control of translations.

Competencies
Core Values:
Ethics and Values: Demonstrating/safeguarding ethics and integrity.
Organizational Awareness: Demonstrate corporate knowledge and sound judgment.

Core Competencies:
Strong initiative-taker.
Very effective at multi-tasking.
Focuses on impact and results for the client.
Interacts effectively with all levels of the organization, including senior management.
Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude.
Identifies opportunities and builds strong relationships with clients and partners.
Demonstrates exceptional ability to remain calm, in control and good humored even under pressure and tight deadlines.
Participates effectively in team-based, information-sharing environment, collaborating and cooperating with others.
Working in Teams: Acting as a team player and facilitating team work.
Communicating Information and Ideas: Facilitating and encouraging open communication in the team, communicating effectively.
Self-management and Emotional intelligence: Creating synergies through self-control.

Functional Competencies:  
Excellent understanding of production processes; and experience in production and branding.
Excellent understanding of graphic design and photography standards.
Excellent knowledge and experience working with graphic design software, such as InDesign.
Knowledge of commercial marketing of publications; experience in liaising with UN Publications.
Good understanding of the main processes related to distribution.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Excellent editing skills.
Demonstrated ability to build and nurture strong relations and to communicate sensitively, effectively and creatively across different constituencies.
Good IT skills, including databases and office software packages.
Experience working with FTP servers and other web-based management systems.
Familiarity with the UN.
Familiarity with gender issues.

Required Skills and Experience
Education:
Master degree (or equivalent) in Graphic Design, Studio Art, Publishing, Marketing, or related field.

Experience:
Minimum of 5 years relevant experience in Project Management, Branding, Print Production, Production Management, Art Direction at the national or international level.

Language Requirements:
Fluency in English (written and oral)
Knowledge of another UN language is an asset

Note:
In July 2010, the United Nations General Assembly created UN Women, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. The creation of UN Women came about as part of the UN reform agenda, bringing together resources and mandates for greater impact. It merges and builds on the important work of four previously distinct parts of the UN system (DAW, OSAGI, INSTRAW and UNIFEM), which focused exclusively on gender equality and women’s empowerment.
All applications must include (as an attachment) the completed UN Women Personal History form (P-11) which can be downloaded from http://www.unwomen.org/about-us/employment
Kindly note that the system will only allow one attachment. Applications without the completed UN Women P-11 form will be treated as incomplete and will not be considered for further assessment.
UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.
UN Women 304 East 45th Street, 15th Floor New York, United States Tel: +1 212 906-6400, Fax: +1 212 906-6705

 

]]> 0 David L. Bullock <![CDATA[Job Vacancies Office for Programme Planning, Budget and Accounts, February 2012]]> http://jobandcareer.info/?p=8800 2012-02-04T07:04:51Z 2012-02-04T07:04:51Z Job Vacancies Office for Programme Planning, Budget and Accounts
Position Financial Information Officer, P3
Department/ Office Office of Programme Planning, Budget and Accounts
Duty Station NEW YORK
Closing Date: Monday, 02 April 2012
Job Opening number 12-FIN-DM OPPBA-22704-R-NEW YORK (X)
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity

Org. Setting and Reporting
The position is located in the Service Group (SG2), which serves Accounts and Treasury, in the Financial Operations Service (FIOS), Office of Programme Planning Budget and Accounts (OPPBA). The Financial Information Officer reports to the Chief of Service Group 2.

Responsibilities
The Financial Information Officer is responsible for the following duties:
Provide business analysis and technical direction for planning, implementing and supporting financial information systems for OPPBA, including IMIS (ERP), Nova, Travel Claims Portal, Contributions, OPICS, SWIFT, Tax system (STARS), Chase Insight and Bloomberg.
Analyze industry best practice in business processes, and design and manage the implementation of new methods of work with departmental or organizational scope that increase the efficiency and effectiveness of financial operations;
Evaluate existing systems and identify the need for new systems (or modifications to existing systems); select options for solving system and workflow problems and propose the most suitable solutions based upon functional and economic considerations;
Plan, supervise and participate in all phases of the systems development lifecycle for Treasury and Accounting Systems, through the negotiation and development of design change documentation; Negotiating with Users and the technical teams to enable their completion; specifying test plans and testing methodologies; undertaking and supervising the various phases in the testing lifecycle, and authorizing the migration of changes through the development cycle;
Provide day-to-day problem solving services for complex Treasury and Accounts systems issues to clients; document system problems and prioritize them; identify problems and irregularities in IMIS (ERP), Treasury operations and completed transactions, resolving them in a timely and effective manner; where data has been corrupted, to propose resolutions and data fixes following best practice; write work procedures for systems and/or specific business events;
Create complex ad-hoc reports and perform data analysis using SQL database applications; propose improvements to existing systems and standard reports based upon user demand;
Develop training materials and training data sets, and instruct staff members of all grades both locally and at offices away from headquarters in the various IMIS (ERP) finance courses.

Competencies
Professionalism
- Proven conceptual analytical, and evaluative skills and ability to conduct independent research and analysis, identifying issues, formulating options and making conclusions and recommendations; A complete, in-depth grasp of financial and budgetary principles and practices with a specific focus on Information Technology that provides solutions; Proven ability to write in a clear and concise manner and to communicate effectively orally. Ability to prepare reports, formulating positions on issues, articulating options concisely conveying maximum necessary information, making and defending recommendations; Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work. Strong managerial/leadership skills; demonstrated flexibility in leadership by performing and /or overseeing the analysis of complex human resources, financial or administrative management policy and programme issues; proven record of building and managing teams and creating an enabling environment, including the ability to effectively lead, supervise, mentor, develop and evaluate staff and design training/skills enhancement initiatives to ensure effective transfer of knowledge/skills. Tact in negotiating skills; good judgement and decision-making skills.

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.

Client Orientation
- Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients ” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view. Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect. Identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions. Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems. Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects. Meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.

Education
Advanced university degree (Masters degree or equivalent) in business administration, finance, information technology or related field. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Certification as a Chartered Accountant, Public Accountant or equivalent is desirable. A combination of Finance with a focus on Information Technology is desirable.

Work Experience
A minimum of five years of experience in finance, accounting, budget or business administration, information systems management or a related area. Experience working with complex budgetary and accounting operations; experience in finance systems analysis and development ; experience in information technology, especially planning, implementation and support of complex financial systems; Experience in programming, specifically in Visual Basic and Microsoft .Net, and analysis, including structured/object-oriented design, relational systems, scripting and query languages required. Experience in web, database and server technologies used in deploying systems required. Experience in report writing using tools like Crystal reports and/or Business Objects desirable.

Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post, fluency in English (both oral and written) is required. Knowledge of another official UN language is an advantage.

Assessment Method
Eligible candidates may be requested to undergo written knowledge-based assessment exercises, which may be followed by a competency-based interview depending on the result of the test.

Special Notice
- The post is financed from temporary assistance funds. Funding for this post is limited and extension of appointment will be subject to budgetary approval.
- 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.

United Nations Considerations
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.

No Fee
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.

]]> 0 David L. Bullock <![CDATA[Job Vacancies Department of Public Information, February 2012]]> http://jobandcareer.info/?p=8797 2012-02-04T05:59:46Z 2012-02-04T05:59:46Z Job Vacancies Department of Public Information
Position Multimedia Library – Intern, I
Department/ Office Department of Public Information
Duty Station NEW YORK
Closing Date: Monday, 02 April 2012
Job Opening number 12-PUB-DPI-22621-R-NEW YORK (O)
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity

Org. Setting and Reporting
The News and Media Division is seeking interns interested in gaining professional, hands-on experience with multimedia collections, specifically photo, film, video and audio materials. The internship is for a minimum of two months with a possibility for extension. The internship is unpaid and full-time. Interns work five days per week (35 hours) under the supervision of the Chief of the Multimedia Resources Unit.

Responsibilities
This opportunity is designed for an intern to work with experienced information professionals. Interns will be assigned to one or more of the multimedia libraries – Photo, Film & Video, and Audio – based on individual backgrounds and preferences.
Interns will work on a variety of projects centred on multimedia collections. Depending on assignment, project tasks may include the following:
Assisting in the digitization and distribution of multimedia materials
Providing customer service for multimedia library clients
Assisting in the ongoing maintenance of content management systems
Processing and/or cataloguing archival collections
Researching people or events covered by a collection
Interns will also collaborate with staff on social media (Facebook, Flickr, Instagram, etc.) efforts to promote library resources and services.

Competencies
Communication:
Speaks and writes clearly and effectively
Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately
Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed
Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication
Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience

Teamwork:
Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others
Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals
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

Client Orientation:
Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients ” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view
Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect
Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems
Identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions
Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects
Meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client

Education
At least a first-level university degree in library science, audio-visual archives, communications, information science, media studies, journalism, or related field. Applicants must be enrolled in a degree programme in a graduate school (second university degree or higher); or if pursuing their studies in countries where higher education is not divided into undergraduate and graduate stages, have completed at least four years of full-time studies at a university or equivalent institution towards the completion of a degree; be computer-literate in standard software applications; have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter; and have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which includes willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.

Work Experience
No professional work experience required.

Languages
English or French are the working languages of the United Nations. For the internship advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantaged.

Assessment Method
Potential candidates will be contacted by the hiring manager directly for further consideration.

Special Notice
A completed online application (Cover Note and Personal History Profile) is required.
Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

The Cover Note must include:
* Title of degree you are currently pursuing
* Graduation date (when will you be graduating from the programme)
* IT skills and programmes that you are proficient in *Top three areas of interest/department preferences * Explain why you are the best candidate for that specific department(s). * Explain your interest in the United Nations Internship Programme In your Personal History Profile, be sure to include all past work experiences, IT skills, and three references.
Due to the high volume of applications received, only successful candidates will be contacted.
Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

The Cover Note must include:
* Title of degree you are currently pursuing
* Graduation date (when will you be graduating from the programme)
* IT skills and programmes that you are proficient in
* Top three areas of interest/department preferences
* Explain why you are the best candidate for that specific department(s).
* Explain your interest in the United Nations Internship Programme
In your Personal History Profile, be sure to include all past work experiences, IT skills, and three references. Due to the high volume of applications received, only successful candidates will be contacted.

United Nations Considerations
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.

No Fee
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.

]]> 0 David L. Bullock <![CDATA[Job Vacancies Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA), February 2012]]> http://jobandcareer.info/?p=8794 2012-02-04T04:49:45Z 2012-02-04T04:49:45Z Job Vacancies Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA)
Position Programme Assistant, G6
Department/ Office Department of Economic and Social Affairs
Duty Station NEW YORK
Closing Date: Saturday, 03 March 2012
Job Opening number 12-PGM-DESA-22531-R-NEW YORK (R)
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity

Org. Setting and Reporting
This position is located in the Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA), Division for Sustainable Development (DSD), in New York. The incumbent will report to the Chief of Communication and Outreach Branch.

Responsibilities
Under the guidance and supervision of the Chief of the Communication and Outreach Branch of the Division for Sustainable Development and within the limits of the delegated authority, the Programme Assistant will be responsible for the following duties:
1. Assist in outreach and communications project planning and preparation; follow-up on status of project proposals; take necessary action to ensure project documents are completed and submitted to relevant parties for approval and signature.
2. Assist in the preparation and analysis of project budget proposals; provide assistance in the interpretation of budget guidelines; review and coordinate submissions of project proposals and budget estimates, ensuring that requisite information is included and justified in terms of proposed activities; propose adjustments as necessary; ensure that outputs are properly categorized, including updating Branch inputs in IMDIS.
3. Assist in the monitoring and evaluation of projects; categorize, update, track and analyze information related to project activities , e.g. accounting records, outputs, resources utilized, revisions, etc.; carry out periodic status reviews, identifying issues and initiating requisite follow-up actions; prepare revised budget estimates in consultation with finance and substantive officers; report on budget revisions, expenditures and obligations, verify availability of funds; ensure necessary approval and entry in computerized budget system; initiate financial authorizations for expenditures.
4. Liaise with diverse organizational units to initiate requests, obtain necessary clearances, process and follow-up on administrative actions and resolve issues related to the implementation of project activities , e.g. recruitment and appointment of project personnel , travel arrangements, organization of expert group meetings, workshops and other training seminars/study tours; authorization of payments, disbursement of funds; procurement of equipment and services and subcontracts processing documents in IMIS.
5. Prepare, maintain and update files (electronic and paper) and internal databases.
6. Draft correspondence and communications related to all aspects of project administration, including work plan and budgets, revisions and other related issues, as well as prepare unit contributions for a variety of periodic reports.
7. Support inter-agency coordination activities on sustainable development, including regional implementation meetings, regional commissions consultations and the Executive Committee on Economic and Social Affairs Plus, including all financial, administrative and logistics matters.
8. Support Major Groups on all administrative and monitoring matters including grants, travel for Major Groups – travel, logistics, costing, reservations, and Major Groups registration at intergovernmental meetings on sustainable development.
9. Perform other duties as assigned.

Competencies
PROFESSIONALISM:
Knowledge of internal policies, processes and procedures generally and in particular those related to programme/project administration, implementation and evaluation, technical cooperation, programming and budgeting;. Ability to use IMIS and IMDIS as required. Knowledge and understanding of the functions and organization of the Division for Sustainable Development, knowledge of the organizational structure and respective roles of related units in the Department and in the UN Secretariat; Ability to identify and resolve a range of issues/problems and to work well with figures, undertake basic research and gather information from standard sources. Demonstrated ability to apply good judgment in the context of assignments given; 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.

Education
High School diploma or equivalent. Supplementary courses/training in accounting, project management or other relevant field is desirable. University degree and supplemental courses/training in relevant computer related fields or project management is an asset.

Work Experience
Seven years of experience in administration, programme/project operations, technical cooperation or related field. Experience in other technical cooperation activities, including organization of international workshops, meetings and training seminars/study tours required. Ability to use IMIS is required. Ability to use IMDIS is desirable

Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is desirable.

Assessment Method
Evaluation of qualified candidates for this job opening may include a substantive assessment which may be followed by a competency-based interview.

Special Notice
This position is for local recruitment.
Passing the Administrative Assessment Support Test (ASAT) is a prerequisite for recruitment consideration in the General Service category in the United Nations.
To make arrangements to take this test in New York, you may bring in person a copy of your completed Personal History Profile to the Headquarters Staffing Section(HQSS), Unit C, United Nations Secretariat, located at One United Nations Plaza (at corner of 1st Avenue and 44th Street), Room DC1-200. HQSS-Unit C receives applicants every Wednesday (except public holidays) between 10.00 am and 12.00 Noon. Persons wishing to take the ASAT are pre-screened and, if successful, scheduled to sit the ASAT at a later date.

United Nations Considerations
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.

No Fee
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.

]]> 0 David L. Bullock <![CDATA[Job Vacancies Department of Public Information (DPI), February 2012]]> http://jobandcareer.info/?p=8791 2012-02-03T03:16:56Z 2012-02-03T03:16:56Z Job Vacancies Department of Public Information (DPI)
Position Internship – Public information / News Monitoring, I
Department/ Office Department of Public Information
Duty Station NEW YORK
Closing Date: Wednesday, 15 February 2012
Job Opening number 12-PUB-DPI-22555-R-NEW YORK (O)
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity

Org. Setting and Reporting
The Department of Public Information /News and Media Division/Press Service/News Monitoring Unit internship is for two months with an opportunity for extension, depending on the needs of the department.
- The internship is UNPAID and full-time.
- Interns work five days per week (35 hours) under the supervision of a staff member in the department or office to which they are assigned.

Responsibilities
- Searches online commercial databases for articles carried by the international media on issues of interest to the UN to be included in the Daily Press Clipping;
- Provides media analyses of news articles relating to the UN, the SG, UN agencies and senior officials;
- Reviews, selects, summarizes and edits breaking news stories for inclusion in the daily News Bulletins;
- Edits machine captioned transcripts of broadcast media stories related to the UN, its Specialized Agencies and other related UN issues;
- Updates the Unit’s page on the Intranet (iSeek).

Competencies
Core Competencies:
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

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

Client Orientation:
- Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients ” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view
- Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect
- Identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions
- Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems
- Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects
- Meets timeline for delivery of products or services to clients

Education
Applicants must be enrolled in a degree programme in a graduate school (second university degree or higher); or
- If pursuing their studies in countries where higher education is not divided into undergraduate and graduate stages, have completed at least four years of full-time studies at a university or equivalent institution towards the completion of a degree
- Be computer literate in standard software applications;
- Have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter; and
- Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which include willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.

Work Experience
Applicants are not required to have professional work experience for participation in the programme.

Languages
Fluency in one of the working languages of the UN Secretariat, English is required; knowledge of French is desirable. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.

Assessment Method
Potential candidates will be contacted by hiring manager directly for further consideration.

Special Notice
A complete online application (Cover Note and Personal History Profile) is required. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

The Cover Note must include:
- Title of degree you are currently pursuing.
- Graduation Date (when will you be graduating from the programme)
- List the IT skills and programmes that you are proficient in.
- List your top three areas of interest/department preferences.
- Explain why you are the best candidate for that specific department(s).
- Explain your interest in the United Nations Internship Programme.

In your Personal History Profile, be sure to include all past work experiences, IT skills, and three references.
Due to a high volume of applicants received, ONLY successful candidates will be contacted.

United Nations Considerations
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.

No Fee
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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