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Job Vacancies Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA)
POSITION Interregional Adviser on Vulnerability Assessment, P-5
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS 24 Sep 2010
DATE OF ISSUANCE  25 Aug 2010
Closing Date Friday, 24 September 2010
ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT  Department of Economic and Social Affairs
DUTY STATION  New York
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER:      10-PGM-DESA-424638-S-NEW YORK

Remuneration
Depending on professional background, experience and family situation, a competitive compensation and benefits package is offered.

United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
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Responsibilities
# Under the supervision of the Director of the Development Policy and Analysis Division, the Interregional Adviser will be responsible for the following duties: Further develops and operationalizes, in collaboration with staff of the Division, the conceptual framework for DESAs integrated monitoring and analysis system for crisis responsiveness (IMAS), and facilitates its adaptation to the needs of beneficiary countries and agencies.
# Develops a related data template which can be applied and adapted by developing countries for their own analysis and for organizing new official data collections, including through liaising with the UN Statistical Division.
# Develops conceptual linkages between IMAS and DESAs global and country economic modeling frameworks.
# Liaises with relevant professional networks and makes relevant external capacity development resources available to DESA
# Provides policy advice through short-term field missions to Governments and other relevant stakeholders in developing countries upon their request on aspects of economic vulnerability assessments and/or the implementation of a monitoring and analysis system that is adjusted to the country-specific context and allows conducting vulnerability assessments and developing appropriate policy responses to better shield the country from different types of exogenous shocks.
# Provides leadership in the design of capacity development programmes, projects and activities aimed at supporting countries in adopting and adjusting the necessary tools for vulnerability assessments at the national, regional and global levels and contributes to the implementation, as well as to the reporting on and the monitoring and evaluation of these initiatives.
# Ensures implementation of gender mainstreaming guidelines by assessing the implications for men and women of any planned action, including legislation, policies or programmes, in all areas and at all levels.
# Makes substantive contributions to global/ regional/sub-regional/national workshops, seminars, colloquia, other training events, including proposals concerning agenda topics, possible participants, preparation of documents and presentations, etc.
# Contributes to the Departments resource mobilization strategies, notably as far as extra-budgetary funding is concerned;
# Organizes and supervises work of staff dedicated to the capacity development activities in the realm of vulnerability assessments, and coordinates their work with collaborating entities and beneficiary agencies.
# Assumes other tasks in his / her area of expertise and in line with capacity development guidance as requested by the supervisor.

Competencies
# The successful incumbent is expected to adhere to and practice the three main core values of the UN system (integrity, professionalism and respect for diversity) and in particular possess the following competencies: Professionalism. In general: a) Shows pride in work and achievements; b) demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter (as described above); c) is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; d) is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; e) shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; d) remains calm in stressful situations. In particular DESA is looking for staff with the following technical competence: 1) a strong commitment to high-level technical expertise in advanced quantitative economic techniques, including in working with large economic and social data bases; 2) proven ability in preparing robust project proposals; 3) familiarity with potential donors policies (member states, UN funds and programmes, global funds, International Financial Institutions etc.); 4) familiarity with concepts and approaches related to capacity development and conversant with results oriented management; 5) proven ability in building partnerships with national institutions and other organizations involved in the development process; 6) proven ability in mobilizing resources; 7) taking responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
# Communication: a) Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; b) listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; c) asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; d) tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; e) demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
# Teamwork: a) Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; b) solicits input by genuinely valuing others ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; c) places team agenda before personal agenda; d) supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; e) shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
# Planning and Organizing: a) Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; b) identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; c) allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; d) foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; e) monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; f) uses time efficiently.
# Creativity: a) Actively seeks to improve programmes or services; b) offers new and different options to solve problems or meet client needs; c) promotes and persuades others to consider new ideas; d) takes calculated risks on new and unusual ideas; thinks outside the box; e) takes an interest in new ideas and new ways of doing things; f) is not bound by current thinking or traditional approaches.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Advanced University degree (Masters degree or equivalent) in economics or related field, with a strong preference for candidates with a PhD in the relevant field. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience
A minimum of ten years of progressively responsible experience in economic research and analysis, policy formulation, application of economic principles in development programmes or related area. At least five years of the professional experience should be advisory work in developing countries (including transition countries), preferably in more than one region. Proven experience in applying advanced quantitative economic techniques and working with large economic and social data bases is required. Experience with the application of economic, social and/or environmental impact assessments and economy-wide modelling techniques is desirable.

Languages
An excellent knowledge of oral and written English is required. Knowledge of a second official UN language is desirable.

Other Skills
Strong record of international publications in the relevant field is required.
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How to apply
All applicants are strongly encouraged to apply online 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/2006/3 are met and the application is submitted in a timely fashion, staff members should apply within 15-day or 30-day mark.

1. To start the application process, applicants are required to register by opening a “My UN” account. Go to Login, and Register as a User. Fill in the form and choose a User Name and Password.
2. After opening the account, applicants may apply for vacancies using the Personal History Profile (PHP) provided. Once the PHP has been completed for a particular vacancy, it can be saved and used for future applications. The PHP may be up-dated, when necessary, for future applications.
3. In completing the PHP, please note that all fields marked with an asterisk must be completed.
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 reports to the relevant HRO/PO via fax.

E-mail: tcrecruit@un.org,
Fax: 1-212-963-1272, 1-212-963-1270

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