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[Magali Barbieri]

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Sujet : 	Job advertisement: United Nations 2015 YPP examination -
STATISTICS (& Demography) (For external applicants)
Date : 	Thu, 16 Jul 2015 14:47:09 +0200
De : 	IUSSP <iussp at iussp.org>
Répondre à : 	IUSSP <iussp at iussp.org>
Pour : 	Magali Barbieri <barbieri at ined.fr>



*United Nations 2015 Young Professionals Programme (YPP) examination in
Statistics*

*Deadline for application: 2 August 2015.*

Candidates with expertise in Demography who are interested in positions
as Associate Population Affairs Officers are encouraged to apply for the
YPP examinations in Statistics or Social Affairs.

   For more details and to apply:
https://careers.un.org/lbw/home.aspx?viewtype=NCED&OID=STT
<http://iussp.org/sites/all/modules/contrib/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=1088&qid=552559>. 



/• The purpose of the present Job Opening is to invite applications from
external candidates who wish to take the 2015 Young Professionals
Programme examination in the job family of Statistics.  UN Secretariat
staff members who are eligible to apply through the “G to P” or “G to N”
track must not apply through this Job Opening./

• The *eligibility requirements* of the examination are:

1.      At least a three-year first level university degree in the field
of study listed in the Education Section of this Job Opening;

2.      Born on or after 1 January 1983;

3.      Fluent in either English or French; and

4.      A national of a participating member state. The participating
member states are Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda,
Bahrain, Barbados, Belarus, Belize, Bhutan, Bosnia and Herzegovina,
Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Central African
Republic, Chad, Cote d'Ivoire, Czech Republic, Dominica, Gabon, Gambia,
Georgia, Germany, Greece, Guinea (Republic of ), Guinea-Bissau,
Indonesia, Iraq, Jamaica, Japan, Kiribati, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Lao
People's Democratic Republic, Latvia, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya,
Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mauritania, Monaco, Montenegro,
Mozambique, Namibia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Pakistan, Palau,
Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Samoa, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Singapore,
Slovakia, Solomon Islands, Somalia, Swaziland, Syrian Arab Republic,
Thailand, Togo, Turkey,  Tuvalu, United Arab Emirates, United Republic
of Tanzania, United States of America, Vanuatu, Viet Nam, Zambia.

• Applying to more than one job family will result in automatic
disqualification.

• Incomplete applications and applications that are received after the
above deadline (11:59 pm New York HQ local time) will not be accepted
under any circumstances.  Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit
their applications early to avoid problems due to heavy last-minute
internet traffic.

• Upon selection, candidates successful in the Young Professionals
Programme examinations will be initially appointed at the P-1 or P-2
level depending on their qualifications.  Those appointed at the P-1
level shall be promoted to a position at the P-2 level following a
minimum of two years of satisfactory performance and depending on the
availability of posts. After two years on their initial assignment,
candidates may apply for other positions through the staff selection
system so long as they meet the qualification requirements.

• Candidates should monitor the UN careers page careers.un.org
<http://iussp.org/sites/all/modules/contrib/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=1089&qid=552559> 
frequently
for updates. All important notifications and updates will be posted there.

*Org. Setting and Reporting*

These positions are located primarily in the Department of Economic and
Social Affairs (DESA) and the Regional Commissions. The young
professionals programme examination in Statistics covers a wide range of
topics in the areas of probability theory, descriptive statistics,
inferential statistics, demographic and social statistics or economic
statistics. The incumbent typically reports to the head of a unit or to
a senior Officer.

If you are successful, you will be considered for YPP positions as they
become available throughout the Secretariat including field offices.
Initially you may be appointed for two years and then be reviewed for a
continuing appointment. The Organization promotes mobility within and
across duty stations and job families.

*Responsibilities*

Within delegated authority, the incumbent will be responsible for the
following duties:  (These duties are generic and may not all be
applicable.)

• Participate in the collection, evaluation, analysis, compilation and
dissemination of statistical data from Member States by selecting
methods of data collection, selecting and implementing methods for
validating collected data, and selecting and implementing appropriate
methods for data processing for incorporation into statistical database(s);

• Participate in the development, implementation and management of
statistical database(s) and outputs in a particular area of statistics
such as economic statistics and national accounts, trade statistics,
environment, energy and industrial statistics, demographic and social
statistics, etc.;

• Assists in developing and maintaining databases on demographic
indicators, population and development indicators, population policy
information and indicators or information on other population-related
issues.

• Participate in the design and delivery of statistical capacity
development activities, including technical assistance and training;

• Contribute to the development and application of standards for data
and metadata exchange for use in different areas of statistics;

• Conduct methodological research, analyze and present information
gathered from various data sources on assigned topics;

• Prepares population estimates and projections and applies
methodologies for demographic analysis. This task includes the
application of techniques of demographic analysis to estimate
demographic indicators and to evaluate population data for completeness
and accuracy so as to adjust the data as needed. It also includes the
application of techniques or methods of population projection, and the
provision of input to the periodic revisions of assumptions underlying
the population projections.

• Participate in the development and harmonization of appropriate
methods and standards for measuring the performance in different areas
of statistics, including development and revision of statistical
concepts, definitions and classifications;

• Maintain close liaison and cooperation with relevant national and
international institutions’ statistical experts;

• Organize and participate in seminars, working groups, expert meetings
and task teams as a technical resource person;

• Contribute to the preparation of draft technical documents for
international, intergovernmental and expert group meetings and other
relevant reports;

• Guide, train and supervise general service staff;

• Performs other related duties as required.**

*Competencies*

Professionalism: ability to identify, extract, process (estimations and
aggregations, quality checks), analyze and disseminate statistical data
and interpret results of statistics in various contexts, 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.

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 and 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.

*Education*

At least a first-level university degree in one of the following fields
of study:

1. Fields of study: Actuarial Science, Applied Mathematics, Logic,
Mathematics, Numerical Analysis, Operations Research, Statistics (These
fields of studies can be found under the main course of study
“Mathematics and Statistics”.)

2. Fields of study: Demography, Econometrics, Economics, Sociology
(These fields of studies can be found under the main course of study
“Social and Behavioural Science”.)

*Work Experience*

No experience is required.

*Languages*

Fluency in one of the working languages of the UN Secretariat, English
or French (both oral and written) is required: knowledge of the other is
desirable.  Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.

*Assessment Method*

Applications will be screened on the basis of the eligibility criteria.
Only up to the 40 most qualified applicants per job family and per
nationality/member state will be convoked for the written examination.
The cost of traveling to the examination centre is to be covered by the
examinee.

The written examination shall consist of:

   (i) a general paper, which tests drafting and analytical skills; and

(ii) a specialized paper, which tests the substantive knowledge of the
particular job family for which the examinee is being tested.

All examinees in all job families shall complete the same general
paper.  The general paper and/or specialized paper shall be eliminatory.
The paper that is going to be marked first shall be eliminatory, and
only examinees successful in that paper of the examination shall have
the other paper marked. Each part of the specialized paper may be
eliminatory. The Specialised Boards of Examiners shall decide on the
part(s) of the specialised paper that will be eliminatory.

Only examinees who are successful in the written examination will be
invited to the oral examination. The oral examination will be conducted
via online video conference.

*United Nations Considerations*

Candidates will be required to meet the requirements of Article 101,
paragraph 3, of the Charter as well as the requirements of the position.
The United Nations is committed to the highest standards of efficiency,
competence and integrity for all its human resources, including but not
limited to respect for international human rights and humanitarian law.
Candidates may be subject to screening against these standards,
including but not limited to whether they have committed, or are alleged
to have committed criminal offences and/or violations of international
human rights law and international humanitarian law.

The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men
and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of
equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United
Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a
non-smoking environment.

Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in
the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance,
applicants may refer to the At-a-Glance on "The Application Process" and
the Instructional Manual for the Applicants, which can be accessed by
clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of inspira
account-holder homepage.

Applications are pre-screened by the system according to the published
requirements of the job opening on the basis of the information provided
in the application.  In relation to the requirements of the job opening,
applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to
their qualifications, including their education, work experience, and
language skills.  Each applicant must bear in mind that submission of
incomplete or inaccurate applications may render that applicant
ineligible for consideration for the job opening.  Initial screening and
evaluation of applications will be conducted on the basis of the
information submitted.   Applications cannot be amended following
submission. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be
subject to a reference-checking process to verify the information
provided in the application.

Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at
midnight (New York time) on the deadline date.**

*No Fee*

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT
PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE
UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’
BANK ACCOUNTS.



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