Responsibilities: Under the authority and supervision of the Director of UNU-FLORES, the successful candidate will be entrusted with the following tasks: • Support in building up the research programme of UNU-FLORES on soil and land-use management, considering the close inter-linkage with other resources (water, waste); • Perform fund-raising tasks for research projects in the field of soil and land-use management; • Develop, establish and manage research projects in the field of soil and land-use management, considering the close inter-linkage with other resources (water, waste), and publish research results in peer-reviewed journals and book chapters; • Develop management concepts for prevention and/or improvements of conditions leading to soil degradation, contamination and erosion; • Develop management tools to balance food security, biomass production for energy production and soil-related ecosystem services for sustainable land use; • Explore management options to close nutrient cycles considering links to the water cycle as well as the energy and resource economy. • Coordinate outreach activities (publications, workshops etc.) in the field of soil and land-use management; • Contribute teaching modules in the upcoming postgraduate programmes of the institute and supervise students and interns in the covered areas; • Collaborate in developing study programmes on integrated resources management; • Represent UNU-FLORES at major conferences addressing the issues related to soil and land-use management and nexus approach to the sustainable management of environmental resources; • Contribute to activities concerning capacity development related to integrated resources management; and • Perform other related tasks as assigned by the Director.
Required Qualifications and Competencies: • A PhD in natural sciences or engineering related to soil and land use management; • A minimum of three (3) years, post-PhD, of progressively relevant work experience in managing research programmes in academia, research or other organisations; • Proven strong research background and publications in areas related to the issues of soil and land-use management; • Experience in managing and seeking research funding from donors and international funding agencies; Proven skills in project management; • Good knowledge of the international research agenda in soil and land-use management, a focus on specific issues in developing and emerging countries would be an asset; • Professional experience in teaching postgraduate programmes would be an asset; • Excellent oral and written communication skills in English. Knowledge of other official UN languages would be an asset; • Good team player with strong interpersonal skills demonstrated by the ability to work in a multicultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity; • Highly self-motivated and organized; • Detail oriented, with a professional and conscientious attitude; • Ability to independently prioritize; and • Willingness to travel.
Remuneration: We offer competitive net salary (tax-exempted) at P-2/P-3 level commensurate to level of experience 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 is advertised. Duration of Contract: This is a full time fixed-term appointment. The period of initial appointment will be for a period of two (2) years with the possibility of renewal on a rolling fixed-term appointment basis, subject to satisfactory work performance. 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. Starting Date: As soon as possible.
How to apply:
Interested applicants should submit their applications, preferably by email (to hrFLORES_slm04@unu.edu), and must include the following: • A cover letter setting out how the qualifications and experience match the requirements of the position; • A completed and signed UNU Personal History (P.11) form downloadable from United Nations University website at http://unu.edu/about/hr. Please avoid using similar forms provided by other United Nations organizations; • Full contact information of three (3) referees; and • The application must also indicate the reference number of the vacancy announcement (2013/UNU/FLORES/FTA/AO/SLM/04).
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