Position description
Org. Setting and Reporting
The position is located in the Environment Statistics and Geospatial Information Branch (ESGIB), Statistics Division (SD), Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA). The Chief of the Environmental Economic Accounts Section reports to the Chief of the Environment Statistics and Geospatial Information Branch, Statistics Division. The Statistics Division is committed to the advancement of the global statistical system. The Division compiles and disseminates global statistical information, develop standards and norms for statistical activities and supports countries' efforts to strengthen their national statistical systems.
Responsibilities
Within delegated authority, the Chief of Section will be responsible for the following.
- Provides policy guidance to the Chief of Branch, on conceptual strategy development and management of the implementation of overall strategies and intra and interdivisional/ departmental policies and procedures related to environmental economic accounting;
- Plans and oversees the management of activities undertaken by the Section covering environmental economic accounts and related indicators, including applications to biodiversity, ocean, circular economy, climate change and sustainability of tourism; ensures that substantive work programmes and programmed activities are carried out in a timely fashion, coordinating diverse projects in the Section, and, in liaison with other organizations of the United Nations System, donors and agencies as appropriate;
- Manages, supervises and carries out the work programme of the Section under his/her responsibility. Co-ordinates the work carried out by the Section; provides programmatic and substantive reviews of drafts prepared by others;
- Provides substantive input in the preparation of position papers and reports for presentation to intergovernmental bodies such as the Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budget Questions, Committee for Programme Coordination, Economic and Social Council, the General Assembly, the UN Statistical Commission, the Committee of Experts on Environmental Economic Accounting and other policy-making organs, as appropriate;
- Oversees the administration of the Committee of Experts on Environmental-Economic Accounting and related processes. Lead the technical oversight and further development of the System of Environmental-Economic Accounting (including the revision of the Central Framework);
- Contributes to the reporting to intergovernmental bodies on budget/programme performance or on programmatic/ substantive issues, as appropriate, particularly those presented in biannual and/or annual reports;
- Ensures that the outputs produced by the Unit/Section maintain high-quality standards; that reports are clear, objective and based on comprehensive data. Ensures that all outputs produced by the Section under his/her supervision meet required standards before completion to ensure they comply with the relevant mandates;
- Prepares inputs for the work programme of the Branch, determining priorities, and allocating resources for the completion of outputs and their timely delivery;
- Carries out programmatic/administrative tasks necessary for the functioning of the Section, including preparation of budgets, assigning and monitoring of performance parameters and critical indicators, reporting on budget/programme performance, preparation of inputs for results-based budgeting, evaluation of staff performance (PAS), interviews of candidates for job openings and evaluation of candidates;
- Recruits staff for the Section taking due account geographical and gender balance and other institutional values;
- Manages, guides, develops and trains staff under his/her supervision;
- Fosters teamwork and communication among staff in the Section and across organizational boundaries.;
- Represents the Organization at interagency meetings, seminars, etc. on substantive-related issues;
- Participates in international, regional or national meetings and provides programmatic/substantive expertise on an issue, or hold programmatic/substantive and organizational discussions with representatives of other institutions.
Competencies
- Professionalism: Sound technical knowledge of environmental economic accounting, national accounts and economic statistics. Knowledge of the substantive field of work in general and of specific areas being supervised. Ability to produce reports and papers on technical issues and to review and edit the work of others. Ability to apply UN rules, regulations, policies and guidelines in work situations. 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;
- Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings;
- Planning & Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently;
- Leadership: Serves as a role model that other people want to follow: empowers others to translate vision into results; is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives; establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support; anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions; drives for change and improvements; does not accept the status quo; shows the courage to take unpopular stands. Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work; demonstrates knowledge of strategies and commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing;
- Vision: Identifies strategic issues, opportunities and risks; clearly communicates links between the Organization's strategy and the work unit's goals; generates and communicates broad and compelling organizational direction, inspiring others to pursue that same direction; conveys enthusiasm about future possibilities.
Education
- Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent degree) in statistics, economic, environmental sciences or related area is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work Experience
- A minimum of ten years of progressively responsible experience in environmental economic accounts, national accounts, economic statistics or related field is required. Experience demonstrating technical knowledge of international standards, and their implementation at country level, on environmental-economic accounting, is required. Experience with supervising diverse teams and managing complex programmes or projects are required. Experience in providing substantive support to inter-governmental bodies in international or regional settings is desirable. Experience in working in international organizations or settings is desirable.
Languages
- English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.
Application instructions
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