STATISTICIAN vacancy in Usa

Job Title:STATISTICIAN
Department: Economic and Social Affairs
Location:NEW YORK,UN Secretariat

Deadline:12 July 2013
United Nations Core Values:
 Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity

Organizational Setting and Reporting
This position is located in the Demographic Statistics Section, Demographic and Social Statistics Branch, Statistics Division of the Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA). The incumbent reports to the Chief of the Section.

http://unstats.un.org/unsd/demographic/default.htm

Responsibilities

Under the general supervision of the Chief of the Demographic Statistics Section and within delegated authority, the Statistician is responsible for the following duties:

    Organizes, designs, plans and carries out the collection, evaluation, analysis, compilation and dissemination of statistical data on demographic phenomena by applying methods of data collection, selecting and implementing methods for checking collected data, and selecting and implementing appropriate methods for data processing for incorporation into databases;
    Assists the Editor of the Demographic Yearbook in developing, disseminating, collecting, processing and storing the Demographic Yearbook questionnaires;
    Participates in the development, implementation and management of the Master Demographic Yearbook Database;

•     Provides training and technical support in the operation of the Demographic Yearbook system of data collection and processing;
•     Participates in the development and revision of statistical concepts on civil registration and vital statistics, its definitions and classifications by performing methodological research;
•     Prepares draft technical documents for international, intergovernmental and expert group meetings and assist in drafting relevant reports; organize and participate in seminars, working groups and expert meetings as a technical resource person;
•     Guides, trains and supervises general service staff; perform other duties as assigned.

Competencies

Professionalism

•     Knowledge of statistical principles and practices.
•     Proven conceptual, analytical and evaluative skills and ability to conduct independent research and analysis, identifying issues, formulating options and making conclusions and recommendations in the fields of civil registration, vital statistics and international migration statistics; demonstrated knowledge of statistical principles and practices.
•     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.

Education:
 Advanced university degree (master's or equivalent) in statistics, demography, mathematics, economics, sociology or directly related area. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience

•     A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in the area of demographic statistics.
•     Experience at the national or international level in the collection, compilation, analysis and dissemination of statistical data or demographic statistics is required.
•     Experience in methodological work in the field of civil registration, vital statistics and/or international migration statistics is highly desirable.
•     Experience in providing support for training, seminars or workshops in demographic statistics is desirable.
•     Qualifying years of experience are calculated following the receipt of the first level university degree recognised by the United Nations.

Languages

    English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
    For this post, fluency in oral and written 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 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.
How to apply: visit the site;
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