Fwd: GTI Job Vacancy!

[Scott Miller]

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>>UNEP, of behalf of the Convention on Biological Diversity, has finally
>>opened the Global Taxonomy Initiative programme officer position as a
>>core funded position.  This is a major step forward in the development of
>>the GTI.
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>>Deadline for Applications: Tuesday, December 10, 2002
>>Post: Programme Officer, (Taxonomy) Scientific, Technical and
>>Technological Matters Unit, Secretariat of the Convention on Biological
>>Diversity, UNEP Level P-4*
>>Vacancy No NA-02-94 EXTERNAL
>>INTERNAL 02-94
>>Duty Station Montreal, Canada
>>Entry on Duty ASAP
>>Duration One year (Renewable)
>>Post No: BY/1200-98-05-1137
>>The Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity is responsible
>>for advancing the Convention and supporting the implementation of its
>>provisions in close co-operation with governments, UN entities and other
>>organizations in accordance with Article 24 of the Convention.
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>>Duties
>>Under the supervision of the Principal Officer of the Scientific,
>>Technical and Technological Matters (STTM) Division, the incumbent will
>>perform the following duties:
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>>1. Create and maintain contacts with the networks of existing global,
>>regional and national relevant institutions and organizations working on
>>issues of relevance to taxonomy and invasive alien species.
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>>2. Consult and establish effective means of cooperation and coordination
>>with key organizations and institutions: (i) that are interested in
>>assisting in the further development of the Global Taxonomy Initiative
>>(GTI) with a view to meeting the need of each country to conduct a
>>national taxonomic needs assessment and to link national reporting under
>>the Convention on Biological Diversity, and (ii) including international
>>bodies and relevant international and regional binding and non-binding
>>instruments, that work on issues relating to invasive alien species.
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>>3. Establish and maintain mechanisms to use the GTI as a forum to promote
>>the importance of taxonomy and taxonomic tools in the implementation of
>>the Convention's programmes of work, including a global directory of
>>taxonomic expertise and of a biological collections.
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>>4. Coordinate the implementation of Article 8 (h) of the Convention in
>>the context of the CBD thematic areas, including by contributing to
>>enhancing knowledge of the characteristics and pathways of invasive alien
>>species; corrective measures, in particular restoration of ecosystems;
>>assessment of biological and socio-economic impacts, taking into account
>>benefit analyzes of prevention and restoration measures; and development
>>and review of international standards for the World Trade Organization (WTO).
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>>5. On the basis of relevant information made available by Governments and
>>organizations, compile synthesized technical papers and reports on the
>>development of the GTI and on issues related to invasive alien species
>>for consideration by the Subsidiary Body for Scientific, Technical and
>>Technological Advice (SBSTTA) and any ad hoc technical bodies that may be
>>set up for this purpose; and prepare documents and reports on the GTI and
>>on invasive alien species for the Conference of the Parties, as required,
>>and assist in organizing and servicing CBD meetings.
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>>6. Ensure the optimum flow of information gathered from Contracting
>>Parties, other Governments and diverse organizations and bodies through
>>both electronic and paper form, including, in particular contribution to
>>the development and implementation of plans for enhanced use of CBD
>>Clearing-house Mechanism for technical and scientific cooperation using
>>invasive alien species as a primary focus.
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>>7. Other activities as requested by the Principal Officer of the STTM
>>Division and the Executive Secretary.
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>>Qualifications
>>Advanced university degree in biological sciences or environmental
>>sciences with a specialization or good working knowledge of taxonomy and
>>invasive alien species, biological control and restoration of ecosystems.
>>Strong scientific, analytical, organizational, writing and computing
>>skills; good knowledge of the Convention process, especially the
>>functioning of its organs. Ten years of relevant working experience at
>>national level with at least five years in the area of taxonomy and
>>invasive alien species and, preferably, two years in a decision-making
>>position dealing with wider environmental issues in an international
>>setting. Fluency in English (speaking, writing and reading) required.
>>Good working knowledge (speaking, writing and reading) of French or
>>Spanish highly desirable. Knowledge of other UN languages is desirable to
>>enable the incumbent to communicate and to read documents and accurately
>>incorporate the views expressed in his/her work.
>>Level
>>P-4/1 Rate Salary (in USD) Post Adjustment
>>Single 57,316.00 4,356.00
>>Dependency 61,548.00 4,677.6
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>>- Plus 30 days paid leave every year; education grant up to $9,750 per
>>child per academic year for expatriates. *Post adjustment subject to
>>change because of cost of living fluctuation
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>>*The Executive Director reserves the right to appoint a candidate at one
>>level below the advertised level of the post.
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>>External applicants are requested to send a detailed curriculum vitae
>>including date of birth, nationality, educational qualifications, a
>>summary of professional skills and/or experience, a summary of relevant
>>work experience, publications written, and languages spoken, or to
>>complete a United Nations Personal History form (P.11), available at UN
>>offices. Interested UN staff members at the level of the post or one
>>level below should present their candidacy according to the "Guidelines
>>for the preparation of applications for vacancies open to internal
>>candidates within the UN Secretariat", available at UN offices.
>>Preference will be given to equally qualified women candidates.
>>
>>All applications to be sent to: Chief, Classification and Recruitment
>>Section Human Resource Management Service United Nations Office at
>>Nairobi, (UNON) P.O. Box 67578, Nairobi, Kenya Facsimile (254 2) 62 42
>>12/62 4134
>>Deadline for Application: Tuesday, December 10, 2002
>>Please Quote Vacancy Announcement No: NA-02-94 EXTERNAL
>>INTERNAL 02-94