Vacancy in the secretariat of the UNECE Water Convention
The position is located in the Environment, Housing and Land Management Division, Economic Commission for Europe. The "EU Water Initiative EECCA Component" is a partnership that seeks to improve the management of water resources in the EECCA region (Eastern Europe, Caucasus and Central Asia). The partnership was established between the European Union and the EECCA countries at the World Summit for Sustainable Development in 2002.
Under the supervision of the Chief of the Pollution Prevention Team, the incumbent will be responsible for the implementation of the EECCA component of the EU Water Initiative in the area of IWRM and in particular for assisting, supporting and developing the National Policy Dialogues.
Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in water or environmental management, or related field. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. PhD in water management or environmental issues would be an asset.
A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in the area of water management are required.
Extensive experience in countries in Eastern Europe, Caucasus and Central Asia, as well as wide experience in working with inter-governmental processes are also required.
Record of research, publications and papers on natural resources development with focus on policy, legal, regulatory, and sustainable development issues.
Strong background in programme/project management. Experience from administration of activities in countries with economies in transition and in managing international projects.
Fluency in oral and written English and a strong knowledge of Russian are essential.Deadline for application, 1 October 2009.
Contact information |
Francesca Bernardini, United Nations Economic Commission for Europe, Convention on the Protection and Use of Transboundary Watercourses and International Lakes
(email: francesca.bernardini@unece.org ; water.convention@unece.org) Phone: +41 (0)22 917 2463 ; Mobile: +41 79 277 3867 ; Fax: +41 (0)22 917 0107 |
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News type | Vacancies |
File link | n/a |
Source of information | United Nations Economic Commission for Europe, Convention on the Protection and Use of Transboundary Watercourses and International Lakes |
Subject(s) | POLICY-WATER POLICY AND WATER MANAGEMENT |
Geographical coverage | Switzerland |
News date | 07/09/2009 |
Working language(s) | ENGLISH , FRENCH , RUSSIAN |