Statistician - P3

United Nations - ECLAC
Santiago - Chile
S: Competitive

Org. Setting and Reporting

The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) is one of the five regional commissions of the United Nations. It was founded in 1948 with the purpose of contributing to the region's economic and social development. Its mission includes supporting the design, monitoring and evaluation of public policies and the provision of advisory services, expertise and training to Governments, as well as support for regional and international cooperation and coordination activities. Please visit our website at www.eclac.org, for further information. This position is located in the Statistics Division, Unit of Economic and Environmental Statistics.

Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision the Chief of the Economic and Environmental Statistics Unit and the overall direction of the Chief of the Statistics Division, the Statistician will be responsible for the following duties:

• Contributes to organizing, designing, planning and carrying out the collection, evaluation, analysis, compilation and dissemination of environmental statistics data by selecting and implementing methods for data collection, validation, and processing for incorporation into databases.
• Participates in the design, implementation and management of environment statistics database(s) by providing guidance to database developers and data compilers on statistical and environmental aspects.
• Provides training and technical support on data collection programmes, country practices and other related information on environment statistics and accounts.
• Participates in the development or revision of international standards on concepts, definitions, and classifications in environmental statistics and accounts by performing methodological research.
• Prepares draft technical documents and reports for international, intergovernmental and expert group meetings.
• Supports the environmental statistics work of the Statistical Conference of the Americas.
• Organizes and participates in seminars, working groups and expert group meetings in environment statistics as a technical resource person.
• Develops and manages technical cooperation projects.
• Provides, as supervisor, guidance and training to general service staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Professionalism: Has knowledge of environmental statistics and accounts including collection, analysis and dissemination of environmental data. Demonstrates knowledge of relevant environmental statistics and accounts frameworks. Is able to provide technical advice in the development and implementation of programmes and methodologies in environmental statistics. Has ability to identify issues, formulate options and make conclusions and recommendations on environmental statistics. Shows pride in work and in achievements. Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results. Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
• Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals. Actively seeks input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others. Places team agenda before personal agenda, and supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position. Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
• Planning and Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies. Identifies priority activities and assignments, and adjusts priorities as required. Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work. Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning, and monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary. Uses time efficiently.

Education

Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in statistics, economics, environmental studies or related area. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience

A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in the collection, compilation, analysis and dissemination of environmental statistical data or related area is required. Experience with conceptual and methodological issues related to environmental statistics is required. Experience in environmental accounts and/or national accounts along with experience in servicing inter-governmental processes on statistical development is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post, fluency in oral and written Spanish and English are required.

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