JOB SUMMARY:
UNU is an international community of scholars engaged in policy-oriented research, capacity development and dissemination of knowledge in furthering the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations. The mission of UNU is to contribute, through research and capacity building, to efforts to resolve the pressing global problems that are the concern of the United Nations and its Member States.
For the past four decades, UNU has been a go-to think tank for impartial research on human survival, conflict prevention, sustainable development, and welfare. With more than 400 researchers in 12 countries, UNU’s work spans the 17 Sustainable Development Goals’ full breadth, generating policy-relevant knowledge to effect positive global change. UNU maintains more than 200 collaborations with UN agencies and leading universities and research institutions across the globe.
United Nations University Centre for Policy Research (UNU-CPR) is one of 14 research and training Institutes that comprise the think tanks in the UNU system. UNU-CPR headquarters are in New York and operates a satellite office in Geneva, Switzerland.
UNU-CPR’s core mission is to produce policy-focused research and thought leadership on issues of strategic interest and importance to the United Nations and its Member States. The Centre prioritizes urgent policy needs requiring innovative, practical solutions for immediate implementation. The Centre’s work also contributes to the long-term resilience of the multilateral system through dialogue, research, strategic convenings, and policy coordination.
UNU-CPR’s research programme is divided into three thematic pillars, each of which is led by an experienced policy researcher (Head of Pillar):
The Equitable Development Pillar
The relaunched Equitable Development pillar focuses on global economic cooperation and the political economy of development with a strong emphasis on sustainable finance, MDB reform, and changes to the international financial architecture.
Research lines developed in the Equitable Development pillar will explore macroeconomic trends, institutional governance reform, and opportunities to unlock finance for sustainable development. The pillar will support efforts to reform and evolve institutions, coalitions, and agendas that share the ambition of closing development finance and governance gaps. Research themes may include, climate finance, international tax cooperation, international monetary policy, the global debt and trade architectures, as well as new regional approaches to financial integration.
This is a senior leadership position at UNU Centre for Policy Research. The Head of Pillar will have considerable scope to shape specific research lines. Research activities in this pillar will support policymaking at the United Nations and at other relevant organizations or country settings. The Pillar will contribute to major international conferences and reform efforts, including taking forward the recommendations of the 2024 Summit of the Future, engaging with the Bretton Woods at 80 consultations and the cyclical meetings of the Bretton Woods Institutions, and contributing to the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development, among others.
Under the overall guidance and supervision of the Director of UNU-CPR, the Head of Equitable Development will:
1. Design an impactful work programme
2. Fundraise to support the financial sustainability of this pillar
3. Direct, produce and disseminate targeted research, analysis, and commentary to UNU-CPR stakeholders
4. Support management at UNU-CPR
5. Support requests from UNU Headquarters
6. Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors.
Values:
Behaviours:
1) Education and certification
A PhD in a relevant academic discipline is strongly preferred but may be substituted by an advanced degree and a strong publication record and professional experience in a relevant field, including but not limited to economics, law, political science, international relations, international development, or public policy.
2) Required skills and experience
3) Language Requirements:
4) Location Requirements:
Remuneration
The successful candidate will be employed under PSA contract. UNU offers an attractive compensation package including an annual net salary in the range of USD 160,000 – USD 170,000, commensurate with the experience and qualifications of the candidate. Benefits include 30 days annual leave and a health insurance scheme.
UNU is not liable for any taxes that may be levied on the remuneration you receive under this contract. Payment of any such taxes remains the sole responsibility of PSA holders.
Duration of contract
The duration of the initial contract is 1 year. This is Personnel Service Agreement (PSA) contract with UNU, with the possibility for renewal subject to requirements and satisfactory work performance. The combined duration on a PSA contract with UNU may not exceed six (6) years. The mandatory age of retirement for PSA holders is 65 years.
Starting date
Quarter 4, 2024
How to Apply
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Application Deadline
31 August 2024, 12pm NY time
Assessment
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by a competency-based interview, background checks, and references.
Special Notice
Staff members of the United Nations University are international civil servants subject to the Rector’s authority. They may be assigned to any of the activities or offices of the United Nations University. The Rector reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a level below that advertised. UNU is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities to apply and become part of the organisation. Applications from developing countries, and from women are strongly encouraged. Eligible internal applicants are also encouraged to apply. UNU has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNU, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination.
If you have supervisory function you need to have awareness on gender related issues.
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ABSTRACT:
United Nations University Head, Equitable Development (PSA – New York) United States UNU Jobs 2024
United Nations University looking for “Head, Equitable Development (PSA – New York)”. Applicants with an Advanced degree may apply on or before 31-Aug-24.
The United Nations University has published a job vacancy announcement on 12/07/2024 for qualified applicants to fill in the vacant post of Head, Equitable Development (PSA – New York) to be based in New York , United States. For more jobs, please visit https://unjoblink.org
Company Name: United Nations University
Job Title: Head, Equitable Development (PSA – New York)
Duty Station: New York , United States
Country: United States
Application Deadline: 31-Aug-24