1) Education and certification
PhD degree or equivalent in economics, finance, environmental engineering or related field with a background in climate adaptation and/or hazard management; OR
MA/MSc degree or equivalent in economics, finance, environmental engineering or related field with background in climate adaptation and/or hazard management.
Required Qualifications:
- PhD degree or equivalent in a related field with a minimum of 1 year directly relevant experience; OR MA/MSc ’s degree or equivalent in related field with 5 years’ directly relevant experience in research and academia in the area of climate change adaptation in the context of risk analytics, climate finance or similar.
- Proven research experience in fields related to climate risk analytics;
- Strong programming skills in Python and/or other programming languages;
- Familiarity with the UN and/or other international institutions;
- Proven track record in research and scientific publications;
- Strong project management skills with a broad range of stakeholders;
- Ability to explain complex processes (e.g. modelling, data requirement, scenarios) to non-expert audiences in a clear manner;
- Initiative seeker with an interest to professionally expand into new ways of applying and disseminating quantitative climate risk analysis and climate finance;
- Excellent presentation and communication skills;
. Ability to lead a small team of experts.
Desired qualifications and experience:
- A PhD in a relevant topic is an asset;
- Previous experience working with CLIMADA/ECA is an asset;
- A good understanding and/or experience in technical and organizational disaster risk reduction and -management and climate change adaptation is an asset;
- Experience in proposal writing and design of methodological frameworks in the context of development cooperation and in coordinating with a broad range of actors is an asset;
. Work experience in developing countries is an asset.
Language Requirements:
- Fluency in English is required;
- Knowledge of German is an asset;
- Knowledge of another UN official working language is an asset.
The successful candidate will be employed under a national PSA contract. UNU offers an attractive compensation package including an annual net salary, commensurate with the experience and qualifications of the candidate. Benefits include 30 days annual leave and a health insurance scheme.
UNU is not liable for any taxes that may be levied on the remuneration you receive under this contract. Payment of any such taxes remains the sole responsibility of PSA holders.
The duration of the initial contract is 1 year. This is Personnel Service Agreement (PSA) contract with UNU, with the possibility for renewal subject to requirements and satisfactory work performance. The combined duration on a PSA contract with UNU may not exceed six (6) years. The mandatory age of retirement for PSA holders is 65 years. This post is open to applicants from all countries and UNU will aid the
successful applicant in securing a work visa for Germany, as necessary. It is, however, a locally recruited post and no relocation allowances
apply. The duty station will be Bonn, Germany.
Submissions must be received by 23:59 CET on the deadline; late entries will not be accepted.
To apply to UNU, you will not need an account. Instead, we ask that you:
Fill out the UNU P11 Form (please avoid using similar forms provided by other United Nations organisations);
provide a motivation statement (in the P11 form);
provide a cover letter setting out how the qualifications and experience match the requirements of the position;
answer a few questions that are tailored to the position; and
You may wish to refer to the UN Values and Behaviours Framework for more information.
apply via the apply link.
Submissions must be received by 23:59 CET on the deadline; late entries will not be accepted.
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by a competency-based interview, background checks, and references.
PSA holders are neither “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations nor “officials” for the purpose of the Convention on the Privileges and Immunities of the United Nations (1946). They are subject to the Rector's authority and may be assigned to any of the activities or offices of the United Nations University. The Rector reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a level below that advertised. UNU is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities to apply and become part of the organisation. Applications from developing countries, and from women are strongly encouraged. Eligible internal applicants are also encouraged to apply. UNU has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNU, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. If you have supervisory function, you need to have awareness on gender related issues.
UNU reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNU at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.
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