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Economic and Environmental Officer

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Vacancy number: VNAZES00084

Vacancy type: International seconded

Field of expertise: Economic and Environmental Affairs

Functional level: Senior professional

Number of posts: 1

Duty station: Baku

Date of entry on duty: 1 February 2012

Date of issue: 9 November 2011

Deadline for applications: 12 December 2011

General Minimum Requirements

The general minimum requirements for working with the OSCE are:

  • Excellent physical condition
  • Possession of a valid automobile driving license and ability to drive using manual transmission
  • Ability to cope with physical hardship and willingness to work extra hours and in an environment with limited infrastructure

Field of Expertise Requirements

The general minimum requirements for working in this field of expertise are:

  • University education in economics, regional planning and development, environmental studies or related fields, or equivalent professional experience in such areas
  • Work experience in the fields of economics, business development, regional planning and development or environmental development and protection
  • Experience working with developing or transitional economies
  • Communication, interpersonal and analytical skills

Level of Professional Competence Requirements

Furthermore, this level of responsibility requires the following:

Education:

Advanced degree in a relevant field

Experience:

Minimum 6 years of relevant professional experience

Mission Specific Requirements

Additionally, this particular post has specific requirements:

Mandatory:

  • Proven work experience in project management: project development, including budgeting, monitoring, implementation, and reporting (both narrative and financial)
  • Ability to establish contact and develop confident relations with government officials and institutions, as well as civil society
  • Professional fluency in the English language and the ability to draft documents clearly and concisely
  • Good analytical skills
  • Negotiation/mediation skills
  • Ability to operate windows applications, including word processing and e-mail
  • Ability to work independently
  • Demonstrated ability and willingness to work as a member of a team, with people of different cultural and religious backgrounds, different gender, and diverse political views, while maintaining impartiality and objectivity

Desirable:

  • Working knowledge of Azerbaijani,Turkish or Russian language
  • Previous work experience in an international environment or within operational Missions
  • Experience of working in the South Caucasus region and/or knowledge of the region.

Tasks and Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the Head of the Economic and Environmental Unit, the Economic and Environmental Officer manages project activities and supports policy formulation processes assigned to him/her. The incumbent must carefully follow environmental, economic, social and political developments in and around Azerbaijan. The Economic and Environmental Officer must at all times be well informed of all activities in the Economic and Environmental Unit in order to, when necessary, replace the Head of Unit.


Specifically, the Economic and Environmental Officer performs the following duties:

  1. Proposes, develops, manages and monitors projects and other activities within the economic and environmental dimension of the Office's mandate, such as the promotion of good governance and transparency, regional economic development and environmental security;
  2. Travels regularly to the regions outside Baku in order to monitor project activities and maintain contacts with local government bodies and with civil society;
  3. At the national level, facilitates contacts and promotes information exchange with national authorities, universities, research institutions, NGO's and international organizations;
  4. Provides advice to the Head of Unit on economic and environmental current affairs;
  5. In co-ordination with the Office's Press and Public Information Officer, prepares material for the media on the Office's economic and environmental activities;
  6. Supports the Head of Unit in organizing OSCE events and seminars, inter alia, regional seminars and visits to the area by OSCE delegations, as well as other events with OSCE participation;
  7. Performs other duties as required.

The OSCE is committed to achieving a better balance of women and men within the Organization. The nomination of female candidates is particularly encouraged.

Candidates should, prior to applying, verify with their respective nominating authority to which extent financial remuneration and/or benefit packages will be offered.

Please apply to your relevant authorities several days prior to the deadline expiration to ensure timely processing of your application. Delayed nominations will not be considered.

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