General Temporary Assistant

vor 1 Woche

Geneve, Schweiz United Nations Vollzeit

This position is located in the Population Unit of the Statistical Division of the Economic Commission for Europe. It focuses on population policy, specifically related to population ageing and intergenerational and gender relations. The Associate Population Affairs Officer reports to a Chief of Unit.

**Responsibilities**:
Under the overall supervision of the Chief of the Population Unit of UNECE and within delegated authority, the Associate Population Affairs Officer:

- Assists in providing support to intergovernmental processes on population issues, including preparing draft inputs for reports, following the meetings and preparing summary reports, and assisting in the organization of panels and round tables.
- Assists in the organization and servicing of the Standing Working Group on Ageing sessions, expert group meetings, and seminars, etc. on population-related issues. This includes liaising with the national focal points on ageing and establishing partnerships with other organizations at international and country level, scientific experts, NGOs and other stakeholders to ensure overall information flow and strategic engagement.
- Undertakes analytical and organizational tasks related to the implementation of the Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing (MIPAA) in the UNECE region, and contributes to the follow-up of regional and global conferences on population issues and towards better informed policy-making through research and policy discussion.
- Any other tasks that may arise.

Competencies

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.

Planning and 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.

Education
An advanced university degree in demography, social or political sciences or related field.. A first-level degree (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in the specified fields of studies with two additional years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience

Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat; and Russian is a working language of ECE. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required and knowledge of Russian or French is desirable.

Assessment

Special Notice
- 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.
- Retirees above the mandatory age of separation who wish to be considered for the current temporary job opening must indicate the reason for their last separation as "retirement." Such retirees shall not be employed by the Organization, unless (a) the operational requirements of the Organization cannot be met by staff members who are qualified and available to perform the required functions; and (b) the proposed employment would not adversely affect the career development or redeployment opportunities of other staff members and represents both a cost-effective and operationally sound solution to meet the needs of the service.

United Nations Considerations

Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places 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. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

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No Fee
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