Chief of Unit, Small Island Developing States Unit - United Nations, United States, Deadline: 13-May-2016
| Posting Title: | Chief of Unit, Small Island Developing States Unit |
| Job Code Title: | CHIEF OF SECTION, ECONOMIC AFFAIRS |
| Department/Office: | DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL AFFAIRS |
| Duty Station: | NEW YORK |
| Posting Period: | 15 March 2016 - 13 May 2016 |
| Job Opening Number: | 56881 |
| Staffing Exercise | N/A |
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This position is located in the Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA), the Division for Sustainable Development, in the Small Island States (SIDS), Oceans and Climate Branch. The Division for Sustainable Development, under the Department of Economic and Social Affairs, provides leadership in promoting and coordinating implementation of the sustainable development agenda of the United Nations and serves as secretariat to the High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development which was established following the Rio+20 Conference and GA resolutions 66/288 and 67/290. For more information, please visit our website at http://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/about.html. The Chief of the SIDS Unit reports to the Director through the Chief of the SIDS, Oceans and Climate Branch.
Responsibilities
Within delegated authority, the Chief of the Small Island Developing States Unit will be responsible for the following:
•Manages, supervises and leads the development of the work programme of the SIDS Unit, including monitoring and assessment of the implementation of the Barbados Programme of Action for the Sustainable Development of SIDS (BPOA), the Mauritius Strategy for the Further Implementation of the Programme of Action for the Sustainable Development of Small Island Developing States (MSI) and the SAMOA Pathway as well as the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development; Co-ordinates the work carried out by the Unit/Section; provides programmatic and substantive reviews of drafts prepared by others ensures that substantive work programmes and programmed activities are carried out in a timely manner, coordinates diverse projects in the SIDS Unit; Liaises with other organizations of the United Nations System, donors and agencies; Coordinates the work of the Inter-Agency Consultative Group (IACG), and other inter-agency groups working on sustainable development issues and SIDS.
•Provides substantive support to the intergovernmental processes on issues of relevance to Small Island Developing States, including the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development, the Economic and Social Council, the General Assembly and other policy-making organs through strategic advice, technical guidance and assisting in building consensus.
•Conducts background research and policy analysis on SIDS Issues for preparation of reports, including background papers, analysis, substantial sections of reports and studies, and inputs to publications on sustainable development issues; Contributes to the reporting to intergovernmental bodies on budget/programme performance, particularly those presented in biannual and/or annual reports.
•Ensures that the outputs produced by the SIDS Unit maintain high-quality standards; that reports are clear, objective and based on comprehensive data. Ensures that all outputs produced by the SIDS Unit under his/her supervision meet required standards before completion to ensure they comply with the relevant mandates.
•Prepares inputs for the work programme of the Branch/Division, determining priorities, and allocating resources for the completion of outputs and their timely delivery, including enhancing interlinkages between SIDS issues and oceans, climate change and transport matters.
•Carries out programmatic/administrative tasks necessary for the functioning of the SIDS Unit, including preparation of budgets, assigning and monitoring of performance parameters and critical indicators, reporting on budget/programme performance, preparation of inputs for results-based budgeting, evaluation of staff performance (PAS), interviews of candidates for job openings and evaluation of candidates.
•Provides recommendations for the recruitment of staff for the SIDS Unit taking due account geographical and gender balance and other institutional values.
•Manages, guides, develops and trains staff under his/her supervision.
•Fosters teamwork and communication among staff in the SIDS Unit and across organizational boundaries.
•Represents the Branch and Division and makes presentations on SIDS and sustainable development issues at various fora of intergovernmental, inter-agency, multistakeholder or other nature.
•Participates in international, regional or national meetings addressing SIDS issues, or holds substantive discussions on SIDS issues and organizational discussions with representatives of other institutions.
Competencies•Manages, supervises and leads the development of the work programme of the SIDS Unit, including monitoring and assessment of the implementation of the Barbados Programme of Action for the Sustainable Development of SIDS (BPOA), the Mauritius Strategy for the Further Implementation of the Programme of Action for the Sustainable Development of Small Island Developing States (MSI) and the SAMOA Pathway as well as the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development; Co-ordinates the work carried out by the Unit/Section; provides programmatic and substantive reviews of drafts prepared by others ensures that substantive work programmes and programmed activities are carried out in a timely manner, coordinates diverse projects in the SIDS Unit; Liaises with other organizations of the United Nations System, donors and agencies; Coordinates the work of the Inter-Agency Consultative Group (IACG), and other inter-agency groups working on sustainable development issues and SIDS.
•Provides substantive support to the intergovernmental processes on issues of relevance to Small Island Developing States, including the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development, the Economic and Social Council, the General Assembly and other policy-making organs through strategic advice, technical guidance and assisting in building consensus.
•Conducts background research and policy analysis on SIDS Issues for preparation of reports, including background papers, analysis, substantial sections of reports and studies, and inputs to publications on sustainable development issues; Contributes to the reporting to intergovernmental bodies on budget/programme performance, particularly those presented in biannual and/or annual reports.
•Ensures that the outputs produced by the SIDS Unit maintain high-quality standards; that reports are clear, objective and based on comprehensive data. Ensures that all outputs produced by the SIDS Unit under his/her supervision meet required standards before completion to ensure they comply with the relevant mandates.
•Prepares inputs for the work programme of the Branch/Division, determining priorities, and allocating resources for the completion of outputs and their timely delivery, including enhancing interlinkages between SIDS issues and oceans, climate change and transport matters.
•Carries out programmatic/administrative tasks necessary for the functioning of the SIDS Unit, including preparation of budgets, assigning and monitoring of performance parameters and critical indicators, reporting on budget/programme performance, preparation of inputs for results-based budgeting, evaluation of staff performance (PAS), interviews of candidates for job openings and evaluation of candidates.
•Provides recommendations for the recruitment of staff for the SIDS Unit taking due account geographical and gender balance and other institutional values.
•Manages, guides, develops and trains staff under his/her supervision.
•Fosters teamwork and communication among staff in the SIDS Unit and across organizational boundaries.
•Represents the Branch and Division and makes presentations on SIDS and sustainable development issues at various fora of intergovernmental, inter-agency, multistakeholder or other nature.
•Participates in international, regional or national meetings addressing SIDS issues, or holds substantive discussions on SIDS issues and organizational discussions with representatives of other institutions.
Professionalism: Knowledge of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to sustainable development in general and of issues relevant to SIDS. Ability to produce reports and papers on technical issues and to review and edit the work of others. Ability to apply UN rules, regulations, policies and guidelines in work situations. Demonstrated knowledge of the UN system in implementing Agenda 21, the Johannesburg Plan of Implementation (JPOI); the Barbados Programme of Action for the Sustainable Development of Small Island Developing States (BPOA), the Mauritius Strategy for the Further Implementation of the Programme of Action for the Sustainable Development of Small Island Developing States (MSI), the Rio+20 outcomes, the SAMOA Pathway and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. 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.
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.
Leadership: Serves as a role model that other people want to follow: empowers others to translate vision into results; is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives; establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support; anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions; drives for change and improvements; does not accept the status quo; shows the courage to take unpopular stands. Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work; demonstrates knowledge of strategies and commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing.
Judgement/Decision-making:Identifies the key issues in a complex situation, and comes to the heart of the problem quickly; gathers relevant information before making a decision; considers positive and negative impacts of decisions prior to making them; takes decisions with an eye to the impact on others and on the Organization; proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation based on all available information; checks assumptions against facts; determines the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision; makes tough decisions when necessary.
EducationTeamwork: 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.
Leadership: Serves as a role model that other people want to follow: empowers others to translate vision into results; is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives; establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support; anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions; drives for change and improvements; does not accept the status quo; shows the courage to take unpopular stands. Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work; demonstrates knowledge of strategies and commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing.
Judgement/Decision-making:Identifies the key issues in a complex situation, and comes to the heart of the problem quickly; gathers relevant information before making a decision; considers positive and negative impacts of decisions prior to making them; takes decisions with an eye to the impact on others and on the Organization; proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation based on all available information; checks assumptions against facts; determines the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision; makes tough decisions when necessary.
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent degree) in sustainable development, economics, public policy, social sciences, business or public administration, finance, accounting, law, or related field. A first-level university degree in any of these fields, in combination with two additional years of qualifying work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work Experience
A minimum of ten years of progressively responsible experience in policy-oriented work in a broad range of sustainable development issues, administration, budget, finance, human resources management, or related area is required. Experience in servicing intergovernmental bodies is desirable. Experience in drafting reports for intergovernmental bodies is desirable. Experience with the United Nations or other comparable organization working in the area of sustainable development, especially on Small Island Developing States is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is desirable.
Assessment
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.
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 offences and/or violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law.
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.
Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the At-a-Glance on "The Application Process" and the Instructional Manual for the Applicants, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of inspira account-holder homepage.
Applications are pre-screened by the system according to the published requirements of the job opening on the basis of the information provided in the application. In relation to the requirements of the job opening, applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their qualifications, including their education, work experience, and language skills. Each applicant must bear in mind that submission of incomplete or inaccurate applications may render that applicant ineligible for consideration for the job opening. Initial screening and evaluation of applications will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted. Applications cannot be amended following submission. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to a reference-checking process to verify the information provided in the application.
Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at midnight (New York time) on the deadline date.
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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.
Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the At-a-Glance on "The Application Process" and the Instructional Manual for the Applicants, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of inspira account-holder homepage.
Applications are pre-screened by the system according to the published requirements of the job opening on the basis of the information provided in the application. In relation to the requirements of the job opening, applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their qualifications, including their education, work experience, and language skills. Each applicant must bear in mind that submission of incomplete or inaccurate applications may render that applicant ineligible for consideration for the job opening. Initial screening and evaluation of applications will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted. Applications cannot be amended following submission. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to a reference-checking process to verify the information provided in the application.
Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at midnight (New York time) on the deadline date.
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