Chief Technical Adviser (P-5), UN-Water, Switzerland [deadline 3 December]
Under the direct supervision of the Chair of UN-Water, and in close collaboration with the UN-Water Joint Steering Group, UN-Water members, and in direct cooperation with other UN-Water Technical Secretariat staff, the incumbent will serve as Chief Technical Advisor (CTA) in support to the activities of UN-Water
Vacancy Code: VA/2010/SWOC/UNW/001
Post
Level: P-5
Position status: Non-rotational
Org
Unit: UNOPS/SWOC Switzerland Operations Center
Duty
Station: Geneva, Switzerland
Duration: 2 years
(with possibility of extension subject to availability of funds and to a
positive performance appraisal, meeting or exceeding
expectations)
Closing Date: 12 November 2010
Responsibilities include:
- Support the Chair of UN-Water in the performance of his/her duties in relation to the implementation of the UN-Water work plan and, when so required, represent the Chair of UN-Water at meetings and in processes
- Provide support to overall coordination and participate in the preparation of UN-Water organized events
- Prepare inputs and support the further development and implementation of the UN-Water Work Programme
- Provide technical support to UN-Water thematic initiatives and task forces
Requirements include:
- Advanced University degree, and professional experience in a water- related field linked to environment and/or development
- At least ten (10) years of progressively responsible professional post-graduate experience in water policy and management, including at least five years of working experience at the international level, including in developing countries and preferably with the UN System.
- Excellent working knowledge of English; knowledge of French or Spanish or any of the other official UN languages will be an asset
Contact information |
UNOPS
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News type | Vacancies |
File link |
http://www.unops.org/_layouts/scripts/GetVAFile.aspx?id=4974 |
File link local | GetVAFile.pdf (PDF, 75 Kb) |
Source of information | WASH Vacancies |
Subject(s) | POLICY-WATER POLICY AND WATER MANAGEMENT |
Relation | http://www.unops.org |
Geographical coverage | Switzerland, |
News date | 09/11/2010 |
Working language(s) | ENGLISH |
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