Job Title Environmental Affairs Officer, P4

Closing Date: Sunday, 27 October 2013
Department/ Office Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific
Duty Station
INCHEON CITY
Posting Period
28 August 2013-27 October 2013
Job Opening number
13-ECO-ESCAP-28813-R-INCHEON CITY(G)
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Organizational Setting and Reporting
The mandate of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) is to promote regional cooperation for inclusive economic and social development in the Asian and Pacific region. ESCAP's role as a regional development arm of the United Nations Secretariat is to support its membership, through its analytical, normative and technical cooperation, to respond to the development priorities and changing needs of the Asian and Pacific region.
The Subregional Office for East and North-East Asia (SRO-ENEA) was established by a UN General Assembly Resolution and was inaugurated on 17 May 2010 in Songdo, Incheon in the Republic of Korea to support the six member countries: China, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Japan, Mongolia, Republic of Korea and the Russian Federation. SRO-ENEA is currently the only comprehensive multilateral hub for all six North-East Asian countries and also serves as the Secretariat of the North-East Asian Subregional Programme for Environmental Cooperation (NEASPEC).
This position is located in SRO-ENEA, Incheon, Republic of Korea. The incumbent reports to the Head of the Office.
Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Head of the Office, the incumbent is required to perform the following functions:
Sector analysis:
Monitors developments in sustainable development and identifies recurrent and emerging issues of concern to the United Nations.
Designs and conducts studies of selected issues in inclusive development and draft resulting reports.
Proposes, designs and carries out analytical research on inclusive development at the subregional level.
Develops draft policy recommendations pertaining to area of work.
Formulates proposals for development strategies, policies and measures for presentation to intergovernmental bodies and others including governments, research institutes, academia, civil society organizations, and private sector.
Attends international, regional, and national meetings to hold discussions with representatives of other institutions.
Organizes expert group meetings, seminars, etc. on development issues.
Prepares speeches and other inputs for presentations by senior staff.
Intergovernmental support:
Provides substantive support on sustainable development and environmental issues to intergovernmental bodies.
Represents organizational unit at international, regional and national meetings.
Technical cooperation:
Designs and monitors technical cooperation projects.
Undertakes missions to member states, either alone or as a participant in a diverse team, as part of the Organization's technical cooperation activities.
Prepares global, regional, national or sector analyses that provide a basis for advising national governments on sustainable development issues.
Conducts training seminars and workshops for government officials and others.
Formulates technical modalities for the evaluation of individual technical cooperation projects.
General
Supports junior staff, reviewing their work and providing feedback.
Participates in intra- and inter-Departmental undertakings of broader concern to represent the views or interests of the organizational unit.
Performs other related duties as required, including a variety of administrative tasks necessary for the final delivery of the work unit's service.;
Undertakes on-the-job and other training activities, both internally and externally.
Competencies
Professionalism:

• Ability to apply theories and concepts in different sectors of sustainable development
• Ability to conduct independent research, determine suitability, validity and accuracy of data provided by different sources
• 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 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

Education
Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in economics, social science, environment or related field. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work Experience
A minimum of seven years (or nine years for candidates with a first level university degree) of progressively responsible experience in research and analysis and/or in the application of economic principles in development programmes in the areas of economics, social sciences, environment, sustainable development or related area is required. Experience in policy formulation and implementation at the national and/or international levels is desirable.
Working experience in the Asia-Pacific and/or the sub-region is desirable. Experience working in the United Nations Common System and other international organizations is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another UN official language, such as Chinese (Mandarin) and/or Russian, is an advantage. Knowledge of another language of the subregion (Japanese, Korean or Mongolian) is an asset.
Assessment Method
Qualified applicants will be evaluated through a competency-based interview and/or other assessment methods.
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.