Org. Setting and Reporting

The mandate of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) is to promote sustainable and inclusive development and regional connectivity in the Asian and Pacific region. ESCAP's role as a regional development arm of the United Nations Secretariat is to support its membership with policy oriented research and analysis, normative support and technical assistance and capacity building to respond to the development priorities and changing needs of the Asian and Pacific region.

The ESCAP Subregional Office for East and North-East Asia (SOENEA) works with China, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Japan, Mongolia and the Republic of Korea, as well as with Hong Kong, China, and Macao China. In addition, it works with the Russian Federation on matters of technical cooperation. SOENEA also serves as the Secretariat of the North-East Asian Subregional Programme for Environmental Cooperation (NEASPEC).

This position is located in SOENEA, and reports to the Head of Office.

Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the Head of Office, the incumbent is required to perform the following functions:

1. Provides secretariat support to North-East Asian Subregional Programme for Environmental Cooperation (NEASPEC), including coordinating and communicating with national focal points and stakeholders, facilitating intergovernmental discussions and organizing meetings, and preparing documentation for the Senior Officials Meeting.

2. Implements NEASPEC programmes including low-carbon cities and carbon neutrality.

3. Develop socio-economic and environmental databases and qualitative/ quantitative information necessary for major ESCAP publications.

4. Draft inputs for technical papers and analytical studies on selected global, regional, national or sector aspects of sustainable development, including environment, climate change and energy

5. Determines trends, patterns and relationships to analyse the effects of alternative policies and assumptions regarding evolution and prospects of regional and subregional integration initiatives,

6. Designs and conducts studies of selected issues on sustainable development in ENEA economies and draft resulting reports.

7. Formulates proposals on development strategies, policies and measures pertaining to ENEA economies

8. Develops partnerships and networks in support of ENEA economies.

9. Collaborate closely with ESCAP Divisions and subregional offices in developing and implementing joint projects on environment, climate change and energy and other areas.

10. Attends international, regional and national meetings to collect information and hold discussions with stakeholders and colleagues in other institutions.

11. Organizes expert group meetings, seminars, capacity building activities on development issues.

12. Prepares speeches and other inputs for presentations by senior staff.

Competencies

Professionalism: Knowledge and understanding of theories and concepts in different aspects of sustainable development with a focus on environment, climate change and energy issues. Ability to conduct independent research, determine suitability, validity and accuracy of data provided by different sources is desirable. Shows skills in developing sources for data collection. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

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 audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

TEAMWORK

Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

Education

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Environment, Economics, Energy or related field is required. A relevant first-level university degree in the above fields in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience

A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in research and policy analysis on environmental cooperation, climate change or energy-related issues is required.

Experience working on East and North-East Asia issues related to environment, climate change or energy and intergovernmental processes is required.

Experience in developing knowledge products/ publications on environmental cooperation, climate change or energy-related issues is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.

Assessment

Qualified applicants will be evaluated through a competency-based interview and/or other assessment methods.

Special Notice

Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures.

This post is funded from extra budgetary resources. The initial appointment is for a period of one year. Extension of appointment is subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funds.

ESCAP is committed to promoting diversity and gender equality within the Secretariat. Women candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

At the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs. The United Nations is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The United Nations recruits and employs staff regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds or disabilities. Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application.

Pursuant to section 6.9 of ST/AI/2010/3/Rev. 1, interns, consultants, individual contractors and gratis personnel may not apply for or be appointed to any vacancy in the Professional or higher categories within six months of the end of their current or most recent service.

Pursuant to section 7.11 of ST/AI/2012/2/Rev.1, candidates recruited through the young professionals programme who have not served for a minimum of two years in the position of their initial assignment are not eligible to apply to this position.

Applicants, who successfully go through a competitive recruitment process and are recommended for selection and/or inclusion in the roster of pre-approved candidates for subsequent job openings at the same level and with similar functions, may have their application information and roster status shared with other UN Organizations. Such applicants may be contacted by other UN Organizations for similar job openings, subject to the confirmation of their interest. Placement on the roster is no guarantee of a future selection.

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