United
Nations University objectives
The United Nations
University (UNU) is an international community of scholars, engaged in
research, postgraduate teaching and capacity development and dissemination of
knowledge in furtherance of the purposes and principles of the Charter of the
United Nations. The mission of UNU is to contribute, through research and
capacity building, to efforts to resolve the pressing global problems that are
the concern of the United Nations and its Member States.
UNU
World Institute for Development Economics Research (UNU-WIDER)
UNU-WIDER is a
leading international development economics research and training
centre located in Helsinki, Finland. The Institute uses approaches and
methodologies from economics and other sciences to conduct research oriented to
key development issues and policy challenges affecting the developing world.
UNU-WIDER aims to stimulate international policy research, provide an effective
global research network, and deliver impact, quality, and opportunities.
UNU-WIDER’s audiences include national and international policymakers,
bilateral and multilateral development organizations; and development
researchers, especially in the developing world. UNU-WIDER strives for
excellence in all activities, and the Institute was ranked 6th
international development think tank in the 2012
Global Go-To Think Tanks Report.
UNU-WIDER is looking
for an outstanding individual with strong commitment and potential to support
the research and training programme of the Institute. For more information on
UNU-WIDER and its work programme, please visit www.wider.unu.edu.
Responsibilities
Under the
supervision of the Director, the Research Fellow will:
- Carry
out teaching, training and supervision within the capacity building
programme of the Institute, including guidance of junior researchers and
PhD students; - Draft
research and management reports; - Assist
in preparing and implementing conference, communications and meeting
activities vis-à-vis UNU-WIDER’s target audiences; - Contribute
effectively to the Institute’s research programme, and the publication of
research outputs; - Manage
research projects with external researchers and participants; - Participate
in local and international research, policy and outreach events; - Prepare
presentations and speeches for specialist and non-specialist audiences; - Perform
other tasks as assigned by the Director.
Required
qualifications and experience
- PhD in
Economics, Development Economics, Political Science or a related
Social Science field; - A
minimum of five (5) to seven (7) years of progressively relevant
professional work experience, including the management of research and
training programmes; - Demonstrated
ability to carry out and manage development research activities in
an international environment; - A
proven track record of academic and policy publications; - Good
knowledge of the international research and policy agenda in areas related
to the Institute’s research programme; - Teaching
and research supervision experience; - Excellent
communications and drafting skills, with fluency in both oral and written
English. Knowledge of other official UN languages would be an asset; - Excellent
team player with strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a
multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for
diversity.
Remuneration
We offer a
competitive net salary (tax-exempted) at P-3/P-4 level and allowances including
post adjustment. Post adjustment is subject to change.
The post carries the
standard set of United Nations benefits and entitlements for international
positions in the UN Common Systems, including participation in the United
Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund, the possibility of participation in a health
insurance programme, education grant, removal expenses and home leave. For more
information, please visit www.un.org/Depts/OHRM/salaries_allowances/salary.htm.
The Rector reserves
the right to appoint a candidate at a level below that advertised.
Duration
of contract
This is a full time
fixed-term appointment. The initial appointment will be for a period of two (2)
years with the possibility of renewal on a fixed-term appointment basis,
subject to satisfactory work performance, with the combined duration of
fixed-term appointments not exceeding six (6) years. The mandatory age of
retirement for United Nations staff is 62 years.
Staff members of the
United Nations University are international civil servants subject to the
authority of the Rector and may be assigned to any of the activities or offices
of the United Nations University.
Applications from
suitably qualified women candidates and those from developing countries are
particularly encouraged.
to Apply
Submit your CV and
Application online
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Closing
Date: July 31, 2013
