Senior Science-Policy Expert UNEA 5/8

Result of Service

The objectives of the work are to support the Principal Coordinator of the SPP OEWG Secretariat by assisting in the delivery of outputs as outlined above.

Work Location

Home based /Working remotely

Expected duration

6 Months

Duties and Responsibilities

Specific tasks 1. Review of relevant documents for the OEWG 3.2, Intergovernmental Meetings and 1st Governing Body meeting of the Panel 2. Delivery of the OEWG 3.2 Bureau meeting 3. Technical support during the OEWG 3.2 and Intergovernmental Meeting

Qualifications/special skills

• Academic Advanced university degree in a field related to international assessments, policy and governance, communications, economics, natural sciences. • Professional Experience At least 12 years of working experience in international assessments. Awareness of multi-lateral process is required. Experience in intergovernmental processes is required. • Special skills/knowledge Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and respond appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from the clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; 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. A minimum of twelve (12) years of progressively responsible experience in international assessments is required. Please explain how you meet this criterion using examples. (1000 characters) At least twelve (12) years' experience in managing intergovernmental processes and/or international policy development and implementation for a range of environmental topics is required. Please explain how you meet this criterion using examples. Experience in managing and applying strategic approaches to complex challenges with diverse stakeholder groups is desirable. Please explain how you meet this criterion using examples

Languages

Fluency in English, including good drafting/writing skills is required. Working knowledge of other UN languages is an asset.

Additional Information

Not available.

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.