United Nations Secretariat
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER 00-E-ECE-400278-E-GE
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS 30 SEPTEMBER 2000
POST TITLE AND LEVEL DEPUTY EXECUTIVE SECRETARY, D-2
POST NUMBER UNC-25110-E-D-2-001
DUTY STATION GENEVA
ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT ECONOMIC COMMISSION FOR EUROPE (ECE)
INDICATIVE MINIMUM GROSS ANNUAL U.S. $140,142
REMUNERATION (INCLUDING POST ADJUSTMENT)
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the guidance of the Executive Secretary, the incumbent deputises for the Executive Secretary, when required represents her at meetings, and delivers statements and messages on her behalf. He/she assists and advises the Executive Secretary in the executive direction and management of the Secretariat. He/she supervises operational activities, including those which involve several countries and divisions of ECE. He/she maintains external relations related to operational activities of ECE with Permanent Representatives and their Counselors as well as with government representatives and senior officials or representatives of both UN and non-UN international organizations and European institutions involved in these activities. He/she coordinates ECE programme activities and interagency co-operations delegated by the Executive Secretary. The incumbent also carries out special assignments as requested by the Executive Secretary on an ad hoc basis.
COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS
Advanced university degree in economics, international relations or international law. Very extensive, progressive and diversified professional experience in the organization of intergovernmental co-operation on economic problems. Knowledge of international economic and political relations, particularly between countries of the ECE region. Demonstrated ability to conduct operational activities, to set priorities and to clearly communicate with staff and external partners. Experience at the national and international level desirable.
LANGUAGES
Fluency in English or French with good working knowledge of the other language. Excellent knowledge of Russian highly desirable. Knowledge of other United Nations official languages an asset.
External applicants are requested to send a detailed curriculum vitae including date of birth, nationality, educational qualifications, a summary of professional skills and/or expertise, a summary of relevant work experience, publications written and languages spoken, or to complete a United Nations Personal History form (P.11), available at UN offices.
Interested UN staff members at the level of the post or one level below should present their candidacy according to the ?Guidelines for the preparation of applications for vacancies open to internal candidates within the UN Secretariat? available from the Office of Human Resources Management, Rooms S-2480 and DC1-200, the Bulletin Board on cc:mail, or at local UN personnel offices and should attach the last two up-to-date PER/PAS. Provision of the PAS/PER is the responsibility of the applicant. In accordance with ST/AI/1999/8, when the relevant PAS/PER is incomplete, the Office of Human Resources Management will request the staff member?s Executive Office or local Administrative Office to expedite the completion of the PAS/PER.
Due to the volume of applications all internal candidates and only those external candidates under serious consideration will be acknowledged. PLEASE NOTE THAT APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE DEADLINE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED as per ST/AI/1999/8.
All applications should be sent to: VA: 00-E-ECE-400278-E-GE/YM, Staffing Support Section, Office of Human Resources Management, Room S-2475, United Nations, New York, 10017. Fax No.: (212) 963-3134 or (212) 963-9560. Internet address: staffing@un.org
Preference will be given to equally qualified women candidates.
The Secretary-General reserves the right to appoint a candidate at one level below the advertised level of the post.
Note: The United Nations Secretariat is a Non-Smoking Environment.
PLEASE INDICATE THE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER ON THE ENVELOPE OR THE FAX, AND ON THE APPLICATION.
Date of Issuance: 31 JULY 2000