[Coral-List] Coastal Zone Program Officer
sale at uwindsor.ca
sale at uwindsor.ca
Tue Oct 4 15:54:16 EDT 2005
Coral-list,
The attachment to my earlier posting did not get through the filter, so
here is the advertisement text. Current projects are in the Mesoamerican
Caribbean and in the Middle East. Please do NOT respond to the list, or
to me personally. The contact for further information is
contact at inweh.unu.edu
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Program Officer (Coastal Zones) (L-3)
United Nations University - International Network on Water, Environment &
Health
Hamilton, Canada
Reference Number: 2005/INWEH/002
Applications to be sent to:
UNU-INWEH
hosted at McMaster University,
Downtown Centre, 1st Floor
Hamilton, Ontario L8S 4L8, Canada
Fax: +1 (905) 529-4261
Email: contact at inweh.unu.edu
Closing date: 15 November 2005
Letters of application, including full curriculum vitae and names,
addresses and fax numbers of three referees, should clearly indicate the
above reference number. The application must be accompanied by a covering
letter and the envelope should be marked confidential.
Institutional Context: The International Network on Water, Environment
and Health (UNU-INWEH) is a member of the U.N. University family of
organizations. It was created in 1996 with core funding provided by the
Government of Canada, and is hosted at McMaster University, Hamilton. Its
purpose is to strengthen water management, particularly of developing
countries, through capacity development and policy-relevant research. It
functions as a networked organization and an on-the-ground knowledge
broker, focused on action. Activities are undertaken with minimal
overhead and flexible teams are assembled from different disciplines and
countries with the precise skills and expertise required to meet a given
need.
The Position: The Program Officer (Coastal Zones) reports to the Assistant
Director (Coastal Zones) and is responsible for facilitating, coordinating
and implementing UNU-INWEH?s diverse global activities related to coastal
ecosystems. Operating from Hamilton, h/she will play a lead role in key
regional and global research and capacity development projects, focused
primarily on marine near shore systems. The following are the primary job
functions; additional responsibilities may be designated by the Director:
· Lead the strategic planning and fund-raising for the Coastal Zones
sub-programme - this will entail actively seeking new opportunities for
funding and for capacity-building projects that can be managed by
UNU-INWEH, either alone or in collaboration with other partners;
· Provide scientific, managerial, administrative and meeting
coordination for the Coastal Zone project portfolio - this will include
the implementation of ongoing projects in an efficient and cost effective
manner with due regard for administrative, reporting and financial
procedures of UNU-INWEH and partner organizations;
· Undertake analysis, research and publications on Coastal Zone
topics in support of project implementation;
· Liaise as appropriate with senior government authorities, UN
officials, the research community, NGOs and the private sector in the
context of UNU-INWEH?s activities; and
· Disseminate information to targeted audiences through organization
of workshops, symposia, and conferences, as well as through direct
interaction with newspapers and media networks.
Qualifications: The incumbent holds an earned Ph.D. degree in marine
science/engineering, environmental sciences or other subjects related to
water issues, with particular emphasis on integrated coastal zone
management. At least four years of progressively more responsible
professional experience is required. Also required is demonstrated
scientific excellence through publications in peer-reviewed journals and
books. Knowledge and experience of the United Nations System in general
and the UNU system in particular are desirable. Fluency in English is
essential. Fluency in either Arabic or Spanish is desirable.
Key skills: Be able to manage and implement projects on diverse
scientific subjects, with a particular emphasis on developing-country
settings. Also essential is the ability to operate independently and
initiate, develop and implement new ideas and concepts. This inter alia
requires the capacity to conceptualize and to prepare substantive
proposals, reports and statements.
Core Values: Be able to demonstrate the values of the United Nations,
including impartiality, fairness, honesty and truthfulness, in daily
activities and behavior. Respect for diversity and ability to work
effectively with people from all backgrounds is essential.
Remuneration: Internationally competitive salary and benefits package
according to UN regulations for L-3 level. In addition there is an
entitlement to a Post Adjustment Allowance which compensates for cost of
living and currency fluctuations.
Appointment duration: The initial appointment will be for a two year
term, with the possibility of an extension based on performance and
subject to availability of external project funds. The United Nations
University reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a level below that
advertised. Staff members of the UNU are international civil servants
subject to the authority of the Rector of UNU and may be assigned to any
of the activities or offices of the University.
Applications from suitably qualified women and candidates from developing
countries are particularly encouraged. We regret that it will not be
possible to acknowledge applications. Only short-listed candidates will
be contacted.
Peter F. Sale
International Network on Water, Environment and Health
United Nations University
and
Biological Sciences
University of Windsor
Windsor ON Canada N9B 3P4
519-253-3000, ext. 2727
519-971-3609 FAX
sale at uwindsor.ca
www.uwindsor.ca/sale
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