TEMPORARY JOB OPENING ANNOUNCEMENT

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1 UNITED NATIONS NATIONS UNIES Ref. No.: 15/ECE/015 TEMPORARY JOB OPENING ANNOUNCEMENT D 1 Chief of Division TJO grade and level 1 Functional title IMIS post Department/Office/Division/Service/Section UNECE/Forests, Land and Housing Division Job Network and Job Family (See list on page 3 4)* Economic and Social Development/Economic Affairs Deadline 27 May 2015 Duty Station: Geneva Estimated Start Date: 1 June 2015 Duration of need: 3 months Open to external candidates: Yes No Summary of main duties DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Under the direct supervision of the Executive Secretary of the UNECE, the incumbent will 1) Ensure implementation of the Joint UNECE/FAO Forestry and Timber programme of work in an effective and timely manner by: a) Supervising the planning and implementation of the Timber and Forestry programme of work including the meetings of the: ECE Committee on Forests and the Forest Industry; FAO European Forestry Commission; Joint Working Party on Forest Economics, Statistics and Management; and seven joint Teams of Specialists (TOS) b) Promoting close coordination with FAO, our principal partner in this programme, c) Ensuring cooperation with, and significant contributions to, regional and global processes such as UNFF (the UN Forum on Forests) and Forest Europe d) Developing inter sectoral activities between this and other UNECE subprogrammes (2) Ensure implementation of the Housing and Land Management programme of work in an effective and timely manner by: a) Supervising the planning and implementing of the Housing and Land Management (HLM) programme of work, including the meetings of: the Committee on Housing and Land Management; its Working Party on Land Administration; and its Real Estate Market Advisory Group. b) Encouraging measures to increase effective cooperation with other UNECE subprogrammes (such as sustainable energy) and other UN organizations including, in particular, UN HABITAT. (3) Provide effective management to the Forests, Land and Housing Division by: a) Implementing effective work planning and monitoring processes 1 For eligibility and other conditions, please see the Notes at the end of this form.

2 b) Developing communication and promotion strategies within the Division and externally c) Monitoring the efficient administration of personnel and finance issues, including timely preparation of the budget submission d) Implementing UNECE Human resources policies (4) Contribute to the strategic management, policy coherence and visibility of UNECE by: a) Contributing to management discussions and decisions; b) Participating in UNECE Directors Meetings and supervising follow up actions; c) Responding in a timely and effective manner to requests from OES d) Implementing decisions by the UNECE Executive Committee (EXCOM) that are of relevance to the work of the Division. PROFESSIONALISM COMPETENCIES The programmes under this Division are: 1) Forestry and Timber (with an emphasis on sustainable forest management and forest products markets) and 2) Housing and Land Management (with an emphasis on the issues in low and middle income countries of the region). The candidate must have an in depth knowledge of one of these two areas and a good general understanding of the most important regional/international issues in the other area. A good knowledge of intergovernmental processes and how they are organized and supported by a secretariat is also required. Shows pride in work and in achievements. 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. 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. VISION For Managerial Positions Identifies strategic issues, opportunities and risks. Clearly communicates links between the Organization s strategy and the work unit s goals. Generates and communicates broad and compelling organizational direction, inspiring others to pursue that same direction. Conveys enthusiasm about future possibilities.

3 MANAGING PERFORMANCE Delegates the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision making authority. Makes sure that roles, responsibilities and reporting lines are clear to each staff member. Accurately judges the amount of time and resources needed to accomplish a task and matches task to skills. Monitors progress against milestones and deadlines. Regularly discusses performance and provides feedback and coaching to staff. Encourages risk taking and supports creativity and initiative. Actively supports the development and career aspirations of staff. Appraises performance fairly. QUALIFICATIONS Education Advanced university degree (Master s degree or equivalent) in a field related to Forestry and/or Housing and Land Management or Sustainable Development. A first level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Experience A minimum of 15 years of progressively responsible work experience, with at least 10 years in: Sustainable Forest Management; or Housing and Land Management; or Sustainable use of environmental resources or a related field and with at least 5 years of the 10 years to include international policy formulation or implementation. Experience in supporting intergovernmental meetings and negotiations would be an advantage. Languages Fluency in English (both oral and written) is required; knowledge of French is desirable. Knowledge of Russian is an advantage. ADDITIONAL COMMENTS Candidate: Please indicate the percentage of the working period (e.g. 30%, 70%, etc.) if: You worked and studied at the same time, You worked part time, You had two different jobs at the same time. DOCUMENTS REQUIRED Cover letter Personal History Profile (visit to generate a PHP) Proof of required academic credentials (for external applicants) Employment verification letter form most recent employer (for external applicants) Last two completed e performance appraisal or two reference letters for external applicants Other: ASAT results ALL SUBMISSIONS TO BE SENT TO: Contact Name: Leslie Cleland address: Leslie.cleland@unece.org Copy (cc): tva-ece@unece.org address: tva-ece@unece.org *Hiring Manager/Recruiter, please choose from the list of Job Networks the appropriate job family:

4 Economic and Social Development Economic Affairs Environment Affairs Population Affairs Statistics Social Sciences Public Administration Programme Management Science and Technology Drug Control and Crime Prevention Management and Operations Support Administration Audit Finance Procurement Human Resources Medical Production, Service & Transport Investment Management Management & Programme Analysis Ethics Engineering Pension Management Logistics Political, Peace and Security Political Affairs Humanitarian Affairs Human Rights Civil Affairs Electoral Affairs Information Systems and communication Technology Information Systems and Technology Information Management Legal Jurists Legal Affairs Ombudsman Public Information and External Relations Public Information Protocol Conference Management Conference Services Language Safety and Security Security Safety

5 Notes: A current staff member who holds a fixed term, permanent or continuing appointment may apply for temporary positions no more than one level above his or her current grade. However, a current staff member who holds an appointment at the G 6 or G 7 level may also apply to temporary positions in the Professional category up to and including the P 3 level, subject to meeting all eligibility and other requirements for the position. A staff member holding a temporary appointment shall be regarded as an external candidate when applying for other positions, and may apply for other temporary positions at any level, subject to staff rule 4.16 (b) (ii). Therefore, a staff member holding a temporary appointment in the General Service or related categories may only apply to positions within those categories. For full information on eligibility requirements, please refer to section 5 of ST/AI/2010/4/Rev.1 on Temporary Appointments. In its resolution 66/234, the General Assembly further stressed that the Secretary General should not recur to the practice of temporarily filling posts in the Professional and higher categories with General Service staff members who have not passed the General Service to Professional category examination other than on an exceptional basis, and requests the Secretary General to ensure that temporary occupation of such posts by the General Service staff shall not exceed a period of one year, effective 1 January 2013 Consequently, eligible candidates in the General Service or related categories for temporary job openings in the Professional category that have not passed the competitive examination may be selected only on an exceptional basis endorsed by the Office of Human Resources Management where no other suitable candidate could be identified. Subject to the funding source of the position, this temporary job opening may be limited to candidates based at the duty station. While this temporary assignment may provide the successful applicant with an opportunity to gain new work experience, the selection for this position is for a limited period and has no bearing on the future incumbency of the post. An external candidate selected for this position is bound by the prevailing condition of the staff selection system under ST/AI/2010/3, as amended, and ST/AI/2010/4/Rev.1. A staff member holding a temporary appointment who is recruited in the Professional and above categories on a temporary appointment, and placed on a position authorized for one year or longer may not apply for or be reappointed to his/her current position within six months of the end of his/her current service. This provision does not apply to staff members holding temporary appointments and placed on positions authorized for one year or more in duty stations authorized for peacekeeping operations or special political missions. The expression Internal candidates, shall mean staff members who have been recruited after a competitive examination under staff rule 4.16 or after the advice of a central review body under staff rule Please note that 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 offices and/or violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law. For information on special post allowance, please refer to ST/AI/1999/17. For more details on the administration of temporary appointments please refer to ST/AI/2010/4/Rev.1. The Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and administrative issuances governing staff appointments can be viewed at: