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Capacity and Education Development

Values:

• Inclusion – Take action to create an environment of dignity and respect for all, regardless of age, culture, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, geography, grade, language, nationality, racial identity, religion, sex, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, social origin or any other aspect of identity.
• Integrity – Act ethically, demonstrating the standards of conduct of the United Nations and taking prompt action in case of witnessing unprofessional or unethical behaviour, or any other breach of UN standards.
• Humility – Demonstrate self-awareness and willingness to learn from others.
• Humanity – Act according to the purposes of the United Nations: peace, dignity and equality on a healthy planet.

• Connect and Collaborate – Build positive relationships with others to advance the work of the United Nations and work coherently as One UN
• Analyse and Plan – Seek out and use data from a wide range of sources to understand problems, inform decision-making, propose evidence-based solutions and plan action
• Deliver Results with Positive Impact – Hold oneself and others accountable for delivering results and making a positive difference to the people and causes that the United Nations serves
• Learn and Develop – Pursue own learning and development and contribute to the learning and development of others
• Adapt and Innovate – Demonstrate flexibility, agility and the ability to think and act in novel ways.

1) Education and certification

• Ph.D.(or equivalent) degree in public health, water/environmental engineering or sciences, geography, ecology, economics, political science, data sciences, and other fields broadly relevant to WASH, health, gender, behavior, and justice aspects.

2) Required skills and experience

Required

• One (1) year of work/research experience in one (preferably more) of these areas:
• • integrated water resources management
  • behavioral analysis/modeling/economics and/or mechanism design
  • water/environmental/climate/human security
  • gender studies
  • environmental/water/health justice and inclusivity
  • climate change mitigation/adaptation
  • water-health-climate nexus
  • SDG 6
  • natural resource economics and/or policy/governance
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI) and water/environmental/climate/health/agriculture
  • geospatial data analysis
  • extreme events and compound risk analysis
  • green/sustainable/climate finance
  • violence, conflict and migration
• Three (3) years of post-master’s degree progressively responsible work experience in WASH and health is decidedly advantageous for this position.
• Ability to conduct numerical analysis of complex datasets, and synthesis of findings from a wide body of literature in systematic/scoping reviews and policy briefs is a must.
• Result-oriented, self-motivated, and “hands-on” with the ability to prioritize work and do multi-tasking.
• Interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
• Excellent writing, research, presentation, and networking skills.
• Familiarity with policy-oriented research and prior experience in project management (administration and financial aspects) are highly desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to perform effectively in team-based research, incorporating interdisciplinary approaches.
• Experience with managing databases, word processing, and spreadsheet programs is essential.
• Ability to independently manage projects and interact with a large group of stakeholders.
• Demonstrated skills in developing and maintaining online tools will be an asset.
• Prior UN work experience or experience of interacting with intergovernmental/governmental/non-government agencies and donors is highly desirable.
• Prior teaching experience at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels in the subject areas relevant to the activities of UNU-INWEH is highly desirable.
• Prior record of peer-reviewed publications in high-impact and interdisciplinary journals is required.
• Prior record of fundraising and securing grants for projects is desired.
• An excellent team player with strong interpersonal skills, as demonstrated by the ability to work in a multicultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.

3) Language Requirements:

• Fluency in English is required.
• Knowledge of another UN official working language is an asset.

Remuneration

The successful candidate will be employed under PSA contract.

UNU offers an attractive compensation package including an annual net salary, 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

As soon as possible.

How to Apply

To apply to UNU, you will not need an account. Instead, we ask that you:

• Apply via the apply link;
• Upload a completed and signed the UNU P11 Form; kindly do not use similar forms provided by other United Nations organizations and
  do not submit your curriculum vitae;
• Must provide a motivational statement (in the P11 refer to number 23) instead of a cover letter ; setting out how your qualifications and experience match the requirements of the position ;
• Answer a few questions that are tailored to the position;
• Only upload documents as requested.
• Applications submitted with additional documents may be disqualified.
• Applications that do not include all the requested information will not be considered.

• You may wish to refer to the UN Values and Behaviours Framework for more information.

Application Deadline

10 September 2024

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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