Tittel: Statistician
Stillingsprosent: 100%
Sted: New York
Arbeidsgiver: Department of Economic and Social Affairs
Søknadsfrist: 06-12-2013
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Statistician, P4
This position is located in the Statistical Dissemination Section, Statistical Services Branch, Statistics Division, Department of Economic and Social Affairs. The statistician reports to the Chief of the Statistical Services Branch.
Responsibilities:
Under the overall supervision of the Statistical Services Branch Chief, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:
• Plan, organize, manage and supervise the work of the Section.
• Initiate and coordinate the preparation and dissemination of general compilations of socio-economic statistics and indicators, including the Statistical Yearbook (SYB), the Monthly Bulletin of Statistics (MBS) and the MBS online, the World Statistics Pocketbook and special compilations and databases for reports to inter-governmental bodies as required.
• Plan and manage continuous updating of the relevant computer databases for these public dissemination products using available national and international sources.
• Ensure the quality of collected data for accuracy, consistency, comparability and timeliness. Review and guarantee the accuracy of data inputs, outputs and technical notes on concepts and methods.
• Undertake methodological research on standard concepts, definitions and classifications used in the data; prepare and maintain these and related metadata information in machine-readable form for use in the section’s compilation products.
• Maintain liaison with all the concerned international organizations and United Nations agencies for the above data compilations.
• Serve as liaison with the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) to provide inputs and guidance on the country/area codes used and maintained in the United Nations Statistics Division for statistical purposes.
• Collaborate with the United Nations Publications, Sales and Marketing Section and the Dag Hammarskjold Library training programme for librarians on the promotion and dissemination of the Section’s statistical outputs, and to carry out user surveys and analyses, and provide technical support to users.
• Coordinate responses to ad hoc request for statistics data from other offices in the Secretariat, missions and governmental agencies, international and non-governmental organizations, academic and research institutions and the general public.
• Collaborate at the divisional, national and international levels on data quality assurance activities.
• Contribute to the preparation of the Division’s Publications Programme.
• Performs other duties as required.
Professionalism:
• Demonstrated in-depth technical knowledge and expertise in social and economic statistics and indicators, including compilation and analysis procedures and database management.
• Wide knowledge and understanding of international standards on concepts, definitions and classifications.
• Knowledge of a broad range of statistical data bases of the UN system, such as UNdata, Comtrade, World Development Indicators (WDI), Human Development Indicators (HDI) and others and statistical data exchange standards.
• 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.
Communication:
• Speaks and writes clearly and effectively;
• Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately;
• Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication;
• Tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience;
• Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
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.
Managing Performance:
• Delegates the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority;
• Makes sure that roles, responsibilities and reporting lines are clear to each staff member;
• Accurately judges the amount of time and resources needed to accomplish a task and matches task to skills;
• Monitors progress against milestones and deadlines;
• Regularly discusses performance and provides feedback and coaching to staff;
• Encourages risk-taking and supports creativity and initiative;
• Actively supports the development and career aspirations of staff;
• Appraises performance fairly.
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 improvement; does not accept the status quo;
• Shows the courage to take unpopular stands.
Education:
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in statistics, mathematics, economics, sociology or related field. A first-level university degree in combination with additional two years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work Experience:
A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in the collection, compilation, analysis and dissemination of statistical data or related area. Editorial or related experience in statistical compilation and dissemination is required. Experience in managing teams and supervising individuals 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 Method:
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by a competency-based interview.
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.
United Nations Considerations:
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.
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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