SCIENTIFIC AFFAIRS OFFICER

Posting Title: SCIENTIFIC AFFAIRS OFFICER, P4
Job Code Title: SCIENTIFIC AFFAIRS OFFICER
Department/ Office: United Nations Environment Programme
Duty Station: GENEVA
Posting Period: 16 October 2014-15 December 2014
Job Opening number: 14-SCI-UNEP-36237-R-GENEVA (E)

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the United Nations System's designated entity for addressing environmental issues at the global and regional level. Its mandate is to coordinate the development of environmental policy consensus by keeping the
global environment under review and bringing emerging issues to the attention of governments and the international community for action. The overall objective of the UNEP's Division of Technology, Industry and Economics (DTIE) is to encourage decision makers in government, local authorities and industry to develop and adopt policies, strategies and practices and technologies that promote sustainable patterns of consumption and production, make efficient use of natural resources, ensure safe management of chemicals and contribute to making trade and environment policies mutually supportive. It promotes the development, use and transfer of policies, technologies, economic instruments, managerial practices and other tools that assist in environmentally sound decision making and the building of corresponding activities. This position is located in the UNEP/DTIE Chemicals Branch, Geneva duty station. Under the supervision of the Team Leader “Science Team” in the Chemicals Branch.

Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in chemistry, environmental sciences or a related field. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in project or programme management, project implementation in relation to persistent organic pollutants, mercury or other chemicals and waste issues or related technical scientific area.

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Working knowledge of French is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.

For details and to apply: careers.un.org