Director - D1, Division for Satellite Analysis and

vor 23 Stunden

Genf GE, Schweiz UNITAR Vollzeit

Duration of the contract
- 1 Year (renewable)
- 21 November 2024
- Organizational Unit
- Division for Satellite Analysis and Applied Research
- Number of job positions
- 1
- Organizational Setting and Reporting

The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) is the training arm of the United Nations, with a mission to develop individual, institutional and organizational capacities of countries and other UN stakeholders through high-quality learning solutions and related knowledge products and services. Guided by the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and other major plans of action, UNITAR pursues this mission through a wide range of thematic programmes organized under the Peace, People, Planet, and Prosperity dimensions of the 2030 Agenda.

The Division for Satellite Analysis and Applied Research is composed of the UNITAR Operational Satellite Applications Programme (UNOSAT) and the Strategic Implementation of Agenda 2030 Programme Units. Through a diverse set of activities, including the design and delivery of learning solutions and applied research; advice and support to governments, the UN and other partners; and knowledge and experience-sharing, the Division analyses and delivers satellite imagery to countries and organizations to support development work and humanitarian relief, including natural disasters and conflict situations; enhances knowledge and skills to develop capacities in the field of geographic information systems; and supports coherence and evidence-based policies for monitoring and implementing the 2030 Agenda, with emphasis placed on enhancing capacities of countries in special situations. Activities target a wide spectrum of beneficiaries, including senior to mid-level government officers; representatives of the United Nations and other organizations; civil society and academia and the private sector.

Under the supervision of the Executive Director, the incumbent will:

- Formulate, coordinate and oversee the planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting on the activities of the Division with a view to foster coherence and alignment with the overall strategic framework of UNITAR;
- Ensure that the Division activities are coordinated across UNITAR and with the UN System.
- Manage and oversee the performance of the Managers of the Units in the Division;
- Identify potential areas for further development at the Divisional and Unit level and incubate new initiatives and methodologies with the goal to enhance the diversity and effectiveness of the Division’s portfolio;
- Oversee the implementation of the latest technologies and methodologies across the Division and ensure that learning materials and reports meet established quality standards;
- Foster teamwork and collaboration among the Division’s Units and across Divisions;
- Engage in fundraising for the Division and help Unit Managers in their efforts for funding activities pertaining to their Unit with a view to ensure financial sustainability and growth of the Division;
- Represent the Executive Director, as appropriate, by participating in international, regional and inter-agency meetings, nurturing and fostering partnerships with governments, intergovernmental organizations, UN system entities and civil society/academia with a view to enhance programme development, coordination and partnership development;
- Support joint projects across the Institutes’ Divisions, support strategic planning and the overall growth and modernization of UNITAR with a view to enhance synergies and efficiency;
- Manage UNOSAT and the Strategic Implementation of Agenda 2030 Programme Units as their Manager (see annex);
- Perform other duties, as assigned, and travel, as needed;
The job requires frequent interaction with Senior Management at the level of Division Directors, senior staff from the UN System entities, Ambassadors/Permanent Representatives representing Member States in Geneva and other UN locations, and senior representatives of partner institutions.
- Supervision

Supervises Managers of the Division for Satellite Analysis and Applied Research and staff of the Unit under his/her direct responsibility.
- Results Expected

Effective coordination and implementation of UNITAR Satellite Analysis and Applied Research activities; successful management of the Division and financial sustainability of the Division; incubation of new programme areas; management and further development of the Unit of which s/he is in charge.
- Competencies
- **Planning & Organizing - **Sound organizational skills and ability to prioritize work programme; work under pressure; capacity to develop a vision for the Division.
- **Communications - **Excellent communication (spoken, written and presentational) skills.
- **Teamwork - **Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with people in a multi-cultural and multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
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