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Working for UNU-INWEH
UNU is an international community of
scholars, engaged in research, capacity development and
dissemination of knowledge in furthering the purposes and
principles of the Charter of the United Nations (www.unu.edu).
The core concern of the UNU’s International Network on
Water, Environment and Health (UNU-INWEH) is the global
water crisis and its links to human health. Its mission is
to “contribute, through capacity development and directed
research, to efforts to resolve pressing global water
problems that are of concern to the United Nations, its
Member States and their peoples.”
The UNU is not a traditional university in the sense of
having a faculty, campus or students, nor does it award
degrees. It carries out its work in co-operation with other
research institutions, international organisations and
individual scholars and scientists throughout the world.
Appointments are limited to service with UNU-INWEH and
staff cannot expect any transferability to other positions
within the UN Secretariat or any other UN agency.
Languages:
The working language of UNU is English. Consequently,
fluency in written and spoken English is essential, and it
is advantageous to be proficient in one or more of the other
languages commonly used in UNU especially French, Arabic, and Spanish.
Salary and benefits:
The organization offers attractive remuneration packages
and benefits to attract staff of the highest quality.
Starting salaries are based upon academic and professional
qualifications, as well as the level of the post. The base
salary scales are set by the UN General Assembly.
Salaries and benefits are typically exempt from national income taxes, although
a UN "staff assessment"
(a UN income tax) is deducted from gross salaries. Dependency allowances, in the form of
higher net salaries for a dependant spouse or allowances for
dependant children may be provided. Other benefits include:
paid annual leave at the rate of 30 days per year; 10 "UNU
official holidays" in lieu of national holidays; generous
sick leave entitlements; a contributory health insurance
scheme; and group life assurance coverage. All staff members are required to contribute to the
United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund (UNJSPF). The
mandatory retirement age is 62.
Relocation expenses:
In the case of new staff members who are internationally recruited, UNU-INWEH
usually meets the costs of travel from the place of
recruitment to the duty station for the staff member and
their eligible dependants. It also usually meets the costs
of shipping and insuring household effects. Assistance with
visa formalities may be provided.
How To Apply:
Remember, we only accept applications for advertised
vacancies. We do not maintain a roster, nor do we hold
applicant details on file, pending a suitable vacancy. If
you have previously applied for a vacancy at UNU-INWEH, this does
not mean we still have your details on file - if you see a
new position for which you believe you are qualified, send
us another application.
Before making an application to the UNU-INWEH, have you read
the qualifications and requirements for the advertised
position in which you are interested? All applicants must
meet or exceed the minimum selection criteria for the
advertised position.
The application, including (a) a cover letter; (b) the full
curriculum vitae; and (c) contact information of three
referees, should be submitted citing the reference number
for the position. The cover letter must describe the ways in
which the education and work experience of the applicant
meet the requirements of the post. The application package
should preferably be prepared as either PDF or MS Word files
and attached to an e-mail sent to the specified email
address. We regret that it is not be possible to acknowledge
applications. Only short-listed candidates are contacted.
In lieu of a curriculum vitae, it is much
preferable to use the UNU Personal History Form,
which can be downloaded here:
UNU_PersonalHistoryForm_02.doc
(304 KB; MS Word)
Medical Clearance:
Offers of appointment are contingent upon the candidate
passing a pre-employment medical examination.
Selection Policies:
Staff members are selected solely on merit. While
recruiting only the most able and technically competent
candidates, we strive for balance in gender and nationality
representation. We do not set country or gender quotas, but
we do try to ensure that the diversity of UN member states
is reflected in the composition of our staff. Where
competing candidates exhibit equal merit, preference is
given to candidates from developing countries or regions and
every effort is made to achieve a balanced gender
distribution within the organisation.
Additional
Information:
Please visit the UN website on salaries,
allowances, benefits and job classification:
http://www.un.org/Depts/OHRM/salaries_allowances/index.html
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