Application Deadline : 5 Feb 2013
Starting Date : 18 Feb 2013 (date when the selected candidate is expected to start)
Applications are required from the qualified candidates for the post of Chief Technical Adviser on Sound Management of Chemicals at UNDP. This is home-based job with trip to Astana, Kazakhstan. Duration of initial contract is February to October 2013. Fluency in English is required and working knowledge of the Russian language is an advantage.
Qualifications and Experience :
- Advanced university degree in the field of economics, policy, public policy or administration, natural sciences, or other relevant field;
- At least seven years relevant work experience in ecological/environmental economics and valuation, or closely related topic (especially from the chemicals point of view);
- Excellent knowledge of macro- and microeconomics, economic valuation methodologies of development policies and projects as well as ecosystem services, socio-economics of sustainable development and natural resource management required;
- Strong track record with producing high quality research and strong quantitative skills in econometrics, cost-benefit analyses and simulation/ scenario modeling, knowledge of spatial economics is an advantage;
- Knowledge of SMC and multilateral environmental agreements (MEAs) on chemicals will be preferable;
- An understanding of multilateral and bilateral development agencies in environmental assessment and capacity-building, including an understanding of how international organizations work in terms of program and project planning, implementation and reporting;
- Experience in cooperation with government officials at the highest political level, including sphere of environment, health, industry, Planning Commission and Ministry of Finance
- Knowledge of the CIS and / or Central Asia – an advantage
Language Requirements:
- Fluency in English, working knowledge of the Russian language is an advantage.
NB! Please kindly refer to UNDP Kazakhstan web site for additional information.
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