The Government of the Republic of Nauru

On Behalf of the Department of Finance (Statistics)

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Friday, 17 April 2020

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-        Stats: Job Vacancy: Statistician with United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), Bangkok, Thailand. Closes 30Apr2020.

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On Behalf of the Department of Finance (Statistics)

Job Vacancy: Statistician with United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), Bangkok, Thailand

Posting Title: Statistician, P3

Department/Office: Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific, Duty Station: Bangkok

Posting Period: 17 March 2020-30 April 2020

Job Opening number: 20-STT-ESCAP-133629-R-BANGKOK(G)

Organisational 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.

This position is located in the Economic and Environmental Statistics Section, in the Statistics Division. The incumbent reports to the Chief, Economic and Environment Statistics Section.

Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the Chief, Economic and Environment Statistics Section, and overall supervision of the Director, Statistics Division, the incumbent is required to perform the following functions:

• Organises, designs, plans and carries out the collection, evaluation, analysis, compilation and dissemination of statistical, geospatial and other types of data by selecting methods of data collection, selecting and implementing methods for checking collected data, and selecting and implementing appropriate methods for data processing and visualisation.

• Participates in the development, implementation and management of statistical database(s).

• Provides training and technical support on data collection programmes, country practices and other related information.

• Participates in the development or revision of standards on statistical concepts, definitions and classifications by performing methodological research.

• Prepares draft technical documents for international, intergovernmental and expert group meetings and assists in drafting relevant reports.

• Organises and participates in seminars, working groups and expert meetings as a technical resource person.

• Guides, trains and supervises general service staff. 

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Competencies

Professionalism: Knowledge of statistical principles and practices. Ability to conduct independent research and analysis. Ability to identify issues, formulate options and make conclusions and recommendations.  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.

Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organisational regulations and rules; supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.

Creativity: Actively seeks to improve programmes or services; offers new and different options to solve problems or meet client needs; promotes and persuades others to consider new ideas; takes calculated risks on new and unusual ideas; thinks "outside the box"; takes an interest in new ideas and new ways of doing things; is not bound by current thinking or traditional approaches.

Education

Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in statistics, mathematics, economics, data science, environmental science, sociology or related field.

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 the collection, compilation, analysis and dissemination of statistical data or related area is required.

·         Experience with national accounts, environmental-economic accounting, ecosystem accounting or social accounting is highly desirable.

·         Experience with the integration of different types of data, such as statistical and geospatial information is desirable.

·         Experience with data communication and visualization is desirable.

·         Experience in the United Nations Common System or international organizations 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 may 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.

For this position, applicants from Member States, including Nauru, which are unrepresented or underrepresented in the UN Secretariat as of 30 November 2019, are strongly encouraged to apply.

Click on the link below to apply online: https://inspira.un.org/psc/UNCAREERS/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/UN_CUSTOMIZATIONS.UN_JOB_DETAIL.GBL?Page=UN_JOB_DETAIL&Action=A&JobOpeningId=133629

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