[sustran] ESCAP Vacancy Announcement

[Paul Barter]

>Date: Fri, 26 Jun 98 09:15:04 -0500
>From: "John Moon"<moon.unescap at un.org>
>To: <tkpb at barter.pc.my>
>Subject: Vacancy Announcement
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>                United        Nations Secretariat
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>     VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER        98-E-ESC-167-BA
>     DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS          6 JULY 1998
>     POST TITLE AND LEVEL               ECONOMIC AFFAIRS OFFICER, P-4
>     POST NUMBER                        UNE-24550-E-P-4-002
>     DUTY STATION                       BANGKOK
>     ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT                TRANSPORT, COMMUNICATIONS AND
>                                        TOURISM DIVISION
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>             UNITED NATIONS ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COMMISSION
>                 FOR ASIA AND THE PACIFIC (ESCAP)
>
>     INDICATIVE MINIMUM GROSS ANNUAL    US$ 75,423
>       REMUNERATION (INCLUDING POST ADJUSTMENT)
>     ______________________________________________________________________
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>     FUNCTIONS
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>     Under the supervision of the Chief, General Transport, Coordination
>     and Communications Section, the incumbent undertakes urban transport
>     planning and development; develops and implements computer-based
>     transport models, transport MIS and infrastructure database; promotes
>     sustainable transport development; undertakes periodic review and
>     analysis of regional infrastructure development plans; formulates and
>     implements programmes/projects on non-motorized transport.  She/he
>     prepares annual issues of Transport and Communications Bulletins as
>     well as prepares legislative documents and services legislative
>     meetings.  She/he organizes seminars/workshops/meetings and renders
>     advisory services on general transport planning and development.
>
>     QUALIFICATIONS:
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>     Advanced university degree, specializing in urban transport planning
>     and development.  A higher level degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) would be
>     an advantage and may be substituted for two years of professional
>     experience.    A minimum of ten years of professional experience in
>     responsible capacity in urban transport planning and development.
>     Evidence of ability to apply transportation planning models, to
>     prepare documentation and to conduct international meetings is highly
>     desirable.  Proven interpersonal and managerial skills with knowledge
>     of computer would be advantageous.
>
>
>     LANGUAGES:
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>     Fluency in English or French.  Knowledge of the other essential.
>     Drafting skills in English are essential.  Working knowledge of other
>     United Nations languages is desirable.
>
>
>     "INTERNS, CONSULTANTS, INDIVIDUAL CONTRACTORS AND PERSONNEL PROVIDED
>     TO THE ORGANIZATION ON A NON-REIMBURSABLE BASIS, INCLUDING GRATIS
>     PERSONNEL, SHALL NOT BE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR THE POST FOR A PERIOD OF
>     SIX MONTHS FOLLOWING THE END OF THEIR SERVICE."
>       External applicants are requested to send a detailed curriculum
>     vitae including date of birth, nationality, educational
>     qualifications, a summary of professional skills and\or expertise, a
>     summary of relevant work experience, publications written, and
>     languages spoken, or to complete a United Nations Personal History
>     form (P.11), available at UN offices.
>       Interested UN staff members at the level of the post or one level
>     below should present their candidacy according to the "Guidelines for
>     the preparation of applications for vacancies open to internal
>     candidates within the UN Secretariat" available from the Office of
>     Human Resources Management, rooms S-2555 and DC1-200, the Bulletin
>     Board on cc:mail, or at local UN personnel offices and should attach
>     their latest PER/PAS.
>      All applications should be sent to: Chief, Personnel Services
>     Section, ESCAP, United Nations Building, Rajdamnern Avenue, Bangkok
>     10200, Thailand.  Fax No: 66-2-288-1045 (Personnel Service), or
>     66-2-288-1000 (ESCAP). Internet address:
>     escap/personnel_services at un.org.
>     Preference may be given to equally qualified women candidates.
>     NOTE:  The United Nations Secretariat is a Non-Smoking Environment.
>
>     ______________________________________________________________________
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>     PLEASE INDICATE THE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER ON THE ENVELOPE OR THE
>     FAX, AND ON THE APPLICATION.
>