Associate Programme Officer

QUALIFICATIONS

Education Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in biology, ecology, zoology, or environmental studies or a related field. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience A minimum of three years of progressively responsible experience in environmental programme/project management in fields related to biology, ecology or zoology. Experience with the UN or other international organizations is an asset.  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.

A good working knowledge of French, Spanish or German is desirable. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.  Other Skills Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office, email, internet) are required.

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).   English and French are the two working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.

The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment. THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, TRAINING OR ANY OTHER FEES). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON BANK ACCOUNTS.

PLEASE NOTE THAT APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE DEADLINE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.   How to apply All applicants are strongly encouraged to apply online as soon as possible after the vacancy has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the vacancy announcement. Because applications submitted by United Nations (UN) staff members are considered first, provided the eligibility requirements set out in ST/AI/2006/3 are met and the application is submitted in a timely fashion, staff members should apply within 15-day or 30-day mark.

Online applications will be acknowledged where an email address has been provided. If you do not receive an e-mail acknowledgement within 24 hours of submission, your application may not have been received. In such cases, please go to “My UN” page and check the status of your application by clicking on “View Application History”, and resubmit the application, if necessary. To start the application process, applicants are required to register by opening a “My UN” account. Go to Login, and Register as a User.

Fill in the form and choose a User Name and Password. After opening the account, applicants may apply for vacancies using the Personal History Profile (PHP) provided. Once the PHP has been completed for a particular vacancy, it can be saved and used for future applications.

The PHP may be up-dated, when necessary, for future applications.   In completing the PHP, please note that all fields marked with an asterisk must be completed.   UN staff members must submit scanned copies of their two latest Performance Appraisal System (PAS) reports at the time of application to the appropriate Human Resources Office (HRO)/Personnel Office (PO) to the email address below, clearly indicating the vacancy announcement number. In case you have no access to the digitizing equipment, please submit hard copies of the two latest PAS reposts to the relevant HRO/PO via fax.  E-mail: Recruitment [at] unon [.] org, Fax: 254-20-762-4212

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