Department/ Office: Department of Economic and Social Affairs
Duty Station: NEW YORK
Posting Period: 4 May 2012-3 July 2012
Job Opening number: 12-STT-DESA-23578-R-NEW YORK(G)
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Organizational Setting and Reporting
The position is located in the Social and Housing Statistics Section, Demographic and Social Statistics Branch (DSSB), Statistics Division (SD), Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA). The Statistician will report to the Chief of the Section.
Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Chief, Social and Housing Statistics Section, and the gender guidance of the Chief, Demographic and Social Statistics Branch, within delegated authority, the Statistician will be responsible for the following duties:
Initiates and co-ordinates the development of appropriate methods for obtaining relevant data in the areas of social and housing statistics.
Ensure the quality of collected data for accuracy, consistency and comparability.
Plans and conducts analytical programmes of work in relevant areas of statistics. This may include: identifying projects, conducting analysis and participating in technical advisory activities for national capacity building.
Supervises and contributes to the development of relevant databases, web publishing tools and other software for collection, storage and distribution of statistical data.
Undertakes methodological research with regard to standards on concepts, definitions and classifications to assist countries and other constituents in strengthening their statistical development in social and housing statistics, including on gender statistics, international migration, disability and time use.
Plans and co-ordinates seminars, workshops, expert meetings, etc..
Prepares training materials and participates as resource person in seminars, training workshops and other meetings.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Competencies
Professionalism:
• Demonstrated in-depth technical knowledge of statistical programmes to analyze and evaluate complex data.
• Ability to formulate new strategies and technical approaches with respect to statistical development in the area of social and housing statistics, including gender statistics, international migration, disability and time use.
• 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;
• 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.
• 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 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.
Education
Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in statistics, sociology or related 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 seven years of progressively responsible experience at the national and/or international level in the collection, compilation, analysis and dissemination of social statistics or related statistical area. Experience in social and housing statistics, including gender statistics, is required. Experience in statistical capacity development programme with countries is an advantage.
Languages
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.
Assessment Method
Evaluation of qualified applicants may include a substantive assessment, which may be followed by a competency-based interview.
Special Notice
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.
Click Here to Apply
Closing Date: Tuesday, 03 July 2012
No comments:
Post a Comment