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Inter-Parliamentary Union HEAD OF THE IPU OFFICE TO THE UN

Organizational Setting and Reporting Relationships:
Reporting to the Director for Members Parliaments and External Relations, the Head of the IPU Office in New York will help advance the vision of a parliamentary dimension to the work of the United Nations. He/she directs the work of staff in New York, with the responsibility to maintain and develop relations with the United Nations and other US-based organisations. The Head of the Office also acts as the IPU Permanent Observer to the United Nations.

Results expected:
 High-quality outputs on policies and key issues, consistent with the IPU Strategy.
 Delivery of initiatives and parliamentary events which can influence UN processes and decisions.
 Substantive support in the servicing of various IPU committees and governing bodies.
 Effective assistance, guidance and support to staff in meeting their objectives and outputs.
How to apply:
PLEASE CONSULT COMPLETE JOB PROFILE UNDER http://www.ipu.org/strct-e/nyo.pdf
Director, Support Services
Inter-Parliamentary Union
5, chemin du Pommier Case postale 330 CH-1218 Le Grand-Saconnex, Switzerland
Tel: 41 22 919 4150
Fax: 41 22 919 4160
E-mail: postbox@ipu.org
Applications should be received on or before 31 December 2012. In order to ensure prompt and efficient processing of your application, you are required to provide, along with your resume and IPU Job application form, a detailed covering letter explaining how you meet each of the requirements of the position with concrete examples.