United Nations Secretariat
Vacancy Announcement
External/Internal
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 02-S-ECL-0X2237-E-SC
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 22 MAY 2002
POST TITLE AND LEVEL: CHIEF, POPULATION DIVISION (CELADE), D-1
POST NUMBER: UNF-26480-E-D-1-001
DUTY STATION: SANTIAGO, CHILE
ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT: ECONOMIC COMMISSION FOR LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN (ECLAC)
INDICATIVE MINIMUM GROSS ANNUAL REMUNERATION (INCLUDING POST ADJUSTMENT): US $ 114, 784
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the general direction of the Executive Secretary of ECLAC, the incumbent is responsible for the overall supervision and direction of the Population Division (CELADE) in Santiago. He/she oversees the formulation and execution of the work programme of CELADE, covering Latin America and the Caribbean; orients and monitors substantive activities of the Population Division; he/she establishes and maintains relations with national and international institutions; acts as adviser to the Executive Secretary of ECLAC and performs any other assignment requested by the Executive Secretary of ECLAC, including representation of the Commission at high level population meetings.
COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:
Advanced university degree with specialization in Demography or a related field in the Social and Behavioural Sciences programmes. 18 to 22 years of professional experience in conducting research, technical assistance, teaching or administering projects in social sciences, preferably related to Latin America and the Caribbean. Supervisory experience is also required.
LANGUAGES:
Fluency in Spanish and English is essential. Working knowledge of French would be an asset.
How to Apply:
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).
Interested UN staff members at the level of the post or one level below should present their candidacy according to the AGuidelines 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 PAS. Provision of the PAS is the responsibility of the applicant. In accordance with ST/AI/1999/8, when the relevant PAS 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.
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: 02-S-ECL-0X2237-E-SC 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: 22 March 2002
