STATISTICIAN - United Nations, Switzerland, Deadline: March-04-2012

Job Title:  STATISTICIAN, P3 
Department/ Office:  Economic Commission for Europe 
Duty Station:  GENEVA 
Posting Period:  4 January 2012-4 March 2012 
Job Opening number:  12-STT-ECE-21580-R-GENEVA(G) 

This post is located in the Economic Statistics Section, Statistical Division, United Nations Economic Commission for Europe. The incumbent works under the general supervision of the Chief of Section.
		Responsibilities
	Within delegated authority, the Statistician will be responsible for the following duties:  - Organizes, designs, plans and carries out the collection, evaluation, analysis, compilation and dissemination of statistical data in the area of national accounts and other economic statistics including purchasing power parities, short-term economic statistics, globalization and seasonal adjustment by selecting 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. - Participates in work on implementation of the System of National Accounts (SNA) in the South East European (SEE) and East European, Caucasus and Central Asian (EECCA) countries and provides assistance and training to experts. - Participates in the development, implementation and management of the statistical database and represents the Section in the Database Coordination Group. - Provides training and technical support on data collection programmes, country practices and other related information. - Participates in the development or revision of international standards on national accounts and related economic statistics, on statistical concepts, definitions and classifications by performing methodological research. - Prepares substantial inputs and draft technical documents for international, intergovernmental and expert group meetings and assists in drafting relevant reports. - Organizes and participates in seminars, working groups and expert meetings as a technical resource person. - Guides, trains and supervises Statistical Assistants in the regular data work on national accounts, economic statistics and seasonal adjustment.    - Performs other duties as assigned.
		Competencies
	- Professionalism: Demonstrated  in-depth knowledge of statistical standards and methods in economic statistics, particularly of the System of National Accounts. In-depth knowledge of international guidelines related to globalization and its impact on economic statistics and of methodologies related to key business and short-term statistics. Knowledge of the national accounts practices in the ECE region, particularly EECCA and SEE countries. Knowledge of statistical principles and practices. Ability to conduct independent research and analysis. Ability to identify issues, formulate options and make conclusions and recommendations.  - Communication:  Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; Ability to prepare and present good quality reports and to communicate well both within specialized expert groups and with larger audience; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed. - Planning& Organizing:  Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; demonstrated skills in planning and organizing large international meetings and of experience of designing and organizing data collection systems; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently. - Technological Awareness: Solid IT skills, knowledge and experience in using statistical software and managing statistical database (MS Excel, SQL Server, PC-Axis and Visual Basic Macros) Keeps abreast of available technology; understands applicability and limitation of technology to the work of the office; actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks; shows willingness to learn new technology.
		Education
	Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in statistics, mathematics, economics, sociology or related field.  A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
		Work Experience
	A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in national accounts and economic statistics from a national or international organization in the ECE region; Experience in working on national accounts with the EECCA and SEE countries; Experience with data sources and their aggregation into economic statistics indicators and seasonal adjustments. Experience in management and development of statistical database and in servicing intergovernmental meetings.
		Languages
	Fluency in spoken and written English and good writing skills are essential. Knowledge of Russian is an advantage.
		Assessment Method
	Applications will be screened and carefully assessed on the basis of the eligibility criteria, and only those applicants who are deemed qualified will be convoked for an 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.
		United Nations Considerations
	The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.   See original posting at  Click here