NAFASI ZA KAZI UMOJA MATAIFA - 1/23/2017

Do you know the meaning of P2, P3, D1 and D2 in the UN staff categories?
What is the grade you should apply at?
United Nations positions are graded at different levels to reflect responsibilities and requirements. 
Understand the category and level relevant for you: https://careers.un.org/lbw/home.aspx?viewtype=SC

Are you interested in sustainable development?

ESCAP is hiring a Chief of Sustainable Urban Development in Bangkok.
A minimum of 10 years of experience with both technical and managerial responsibilities, including in planning, development and management of the urban sector is required. 
Knowledge of another UN official language is an asset. 
Deadline: 30 January 2017
Link: https://careers.un.org/lbw/jobdetail.aspx?id=70865
Female applicants are strongly encouraged, and only ONLINE applications are accepted.

UN-Habitat is looking for a Programme Management Officer in Fukuoka, Japan.
Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Five years’ proven experience in multidisciplinary human settlements projects is required, of which at least three years of international experience is preferable. 
Knowledge of another UN official language is desirable.
Deadline: 22 January 2017
Link: https://careers.un.org/lbw/jobdetail.aspx?id=65827
Only ONLINE applications are accepted.

El Departamento de Asuntos Políticos está buscando un Director en la División de las Américas (D2) en Nueva York.
Se anima encarecidamente a mujeres que estén calificadas para esta posición a aplicar.
Se requieren más de 15 años de experiencia en Relaciones Internacionales, Asuntos Políticos, Resolución de Conflictos, Diplomacia Preventiva, Consolidación de la Paz o en áreas relacionadas.
Se requiere conocimiento de español.
Fecha de cierre: 12 de febrero de 2017.
IMPORTANTE: Este es un aviso publicado nuevamente con el fin de atraer mujeres calificadas para la posición. Los candidatos que hayan aplicado previamente aún se encuentran bajo consideración y no deben volver a aplicar. 
Link: https://careers.un.org/lbw/jobdetail.aspx?id=64988

Department of Political Affairs is looking for a Director in Americas Division (D2) in New York.
The UN Secretariat is seeking achieve gender parity. For this position female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Over 15 years of experience in international relations, political affairs, conflict resolution, preventive diplomacy, peacebuilding or related area is required. 
Knowledge of Spanish is required.
Deadline: 12 February 2017 
IMPORTANT: This is a re-advertisement in order to attract qualified female candidates. Candidates who have previously applied are still under consideration and should not reapply.
Link: https://careers.un.org/lbw/jobdetail.aspx?id=64988

The 2017 United Nations Language Competitive Examination for #Chinese Translators, Editors, Verbatim Reporters and Copy Preparers/ Proofreaders/ Production Editors Is Now Receiving Applications!

This competitive examination is open to candidates who have a perfect command of Chinese, and who meet other language requirements and educational requirements.

Deadline for application: 14 February 2017.

For full details on the language competitive examination and relevant eligibility criteria, please refer to the Careers Portal: https://careers.un.org/lbw/jobdetail.aspx?id=71129