This position is located in the Transport Networks and Logistics Section (TNLS) of the Sustainable Transport Division of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE). The UNECE Sustainable Transport Division is the secretariat of the Inland Transport Committee (ITC) and the ECOSOC Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods and on the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals. The ITC and its 17 working parties, as well as the ECOSOC Committee and its sub-committees are intergovernmental decision-making bodies that work to improve the daily lives of people and businesses around the world, in measurable ways and with concrete actions, to enhance traffic safety, environmental performance, energy efficiency and the competitiveness of the transport sector. Transport statistics and data are a core element of the work undertaken by the secretariat and feed into all of the areas mentioned previously. They are also gaining increased importance as a result of the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals. The incumbent works under the direct supervision by the P5, Chief of Section TNLS, and overall and indirect supervision by the D1, Chief of Service. This position is available temporarily through an initial period of 31 December 2025, with possibility of extension, while the incumbent is on temporary assignment.

1. Provides secretariat services for the Working Party on Transport Statistics of the Inland Transport Committee (WP.6) and its ad hoc Working Groups and ad hoc Meetings on Road Traffic Censuses. Represents the Division within the Inter-Agency Secretariat for transport statistics of UNECE, OECD/International Transport Forum and Eurostat. 2. Organizes the annual compilation of transport statistics from all ECE member countries, maintains and updates the relevant databases using the appropriate Information Technology (IT). Supervises and actively contributes to the preparation of the statistical publications of the Division, including the Bulletin of Transport Statistics for Europe and North America and the Statistics of Traffic Accidents in Europe and North America and the annual leaflet for the Inland Transport Committee. 3. Prepares and contributes to analytical reports on transport trends and developments in the ECE region on the basis of information gathered from Governments and international organizations for consideration by the appropriate intergovernmental bodies serviced by the Division. 4. Prepares analytical reports on substantive areas dealt with by the Inland Transport Committee on the basis of data collected in the Bulletin of Transport Statistics for Europe and North America, the Statistics of Traffic Accidents in Europe and North America as well as of other sources. 5. Provides statistical data and analytical input to support the work of CO2 reduction and traffic safety using the ForFITS (For Future Inland Transport Systems) and related tools. 6. Organizes on a quinquennial basis the data collection related to the E-road and rail censuses carried out in ECE countries, the maintenance of the relevant databases and the organization of the relevant publications, including hard copy, CD-ROM and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) application. 7. Performs other related duties as assigned by the supervisor including technical capacity building of governments where necessary. 8. Represents the ECE secretariat at conferences and other meetings of international governmental or non-governmental organizations in the field of transport statistics and data base development.

• Professionalism: Excellent technical knowledge in the field of statistics including knowledge and understanding of relevant methodologies used in transport statistics and the manner in which they are applied. 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. • 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. • Planning & 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.

Advanced university degree in economics, statistics, or a reated field of study. A first-level university degree in combination with 2 additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Not available.

At least five years experience in governmental/intergovernmental and/or research oriented work in the field of transport economics and/or statistical methodologies is required. Extensive experience in the preparation of analytical reports on transport issues with particular reference to the use of statistics is required. Extensive experience in the processing of statistical information is required.

English and French are the working languages of the UN Secretariat, and Russian is an official language of ECE. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required; knowledge of French or Russian is desirable.

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

This position is initially available until 31 December 2025, with possibility of extension. If the selected candidate is a staff member from the United Nations Secretariat, the selection will be administered as a temporary assignment. At the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs. The United Nations is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The United Nations recruits and employs staff regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds or disabilities. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. For this position, applicants from the following Member States, which are unrepresented or under-represented in the UN Secretariat as of 31st May 2025, are strongly encouraged to apply:Andorra, Angola,Belize, Brunei Darussalam,China, Cuba, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Dominica, Equatorial Guinea,Grenada, Guinea-Bissau,Indonesia, Israel, Japan, Kiribati, Kuwait, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Libya, Liechtenstein, Malta, Marshall Islands, Micronesia (Federated States of), Monaco, Nauru, Oman, Palau, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Qatar, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Timor-Leste, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, United Arab Emirates, United States of America, Vanuatu. The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance and geographical diversity in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. Pursuant to section 7.11 of ST/AI/2012/2/Rev.1, candidates recruited through the young professionals programme who have not served for a minimum of two years in the position of their initial assignment are not eligible to apply to this position.

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