Dear Colleagues,
Please find following Pacific Vacancies - Announcement No. 2000/ 105
For those interested in applying - Good luck!
Wilco Liebregts
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DATABASE. IN ADDITION, WE ALSO HAVE AN EXTENSIVE NETWORK OF INDIVIDUALS AND
ORGANISATIONS IN THE PACIFIC REGION FROM WHERE WE CAN SOURCE EXPERTISE.
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ECO-CONSULT PACIFIC appreciates a reference to its Pacific Vacancy
Announcement Service if you decide to send in an application.
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United Nations Secretariat
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER 00-X-ESC-0X2002-E-BA
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS 6 JANUARY 2001
POST TITLE AND LEVEL GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS OFFICER, P-4
POST NUMBER UNE-24460-E-P4-002
DUTY STATION BANGKOK
ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT SPACE TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS SECTION
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DEVELOPMENT DIVISION
UNITED NATIONS ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COMMISSION
FOR ASIA AND THE PACIFIC (ESCAP)
INDICATIVE MINIMUM GROSS ANNUAL U.S. $78,889
REMUNERATION (INCLUDING POST ADJUSTMENT)
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the general supervision of the Division Chief and the direct
supervision of the Section Chief, the incumbent conducts policy
research/studies and provides technical input in the formulation and
implementation of ESCAP=s programme on space technology applications, with
main emphasis on integrated applications of geographic information system
(GIS) and other related spatial information technologies such as remote
sensing; plans, organizes and services regional cooperative and technical
assistance activities in relation to spatial information applications for
sustainable development, such as conferences, seminars, training courses,
pilot projects and information exchange; undertakes various tasks in
connection with the general administration and management of the work
programme of the Section; and performs other duties as required.
COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS
Advanced university degree in related physical sciences or engineering and a
minimum of eight years of experience in space applications, particularly in
the field of integrated GIS and remote sensing development and applications.
Several years of technical responsibilities and policy study experience at
both national and international levels. Direct working experience in ESCAP
region is desirable. Experience in regional cooperation and collaboration
activities will be an advantage. Demonstrated capability on the following
core competencies: communication, creativity, planning and organizing, and
teamwork.
LANGUAGES
Fluency in both written and spoken English, with excellent drafting ability.
Knowledge of other official UN languages (i.e. Arabic, Chinese, French,
Russian and Spanish) would be an advantage.
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-X-ESC-0X2002-E-BA, Personnel
Services Section, ESCAP, The United Nations Building. Rajdamnern Avenue,
Bangkok 10200, Thailand. Fax No. (66 2) 288-1045 or 288-1000. Internet
address: <escap_personnel_services@...>.
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: 6 November 2000
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negotiations for the position, and will not claim any charges from the
specialists.
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