留學(xué)人員國際組織崗位就業(yè)(留匯組織就業(yè)?)信息平臺(tái)

Librarian 所屬組織 : 聯(lián)合國(UN)

組織領(lǐng)域: 崗位級(jí)別:

崗位領(lǐng)域: 截止日期:2018-07-21 00:00:00

工作地點(diǎn): BANGKOK學(xué)歷要求:

工作性質(zhì):

崗位信息網(wǎng)址:https://careers.un.org/lbw/jobdetail.aspx?id=98327

職位描述

特別公告

Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures.

This is a temporary position and will be available from 1 January 2019 to 30 June 2020. If selected, an internal candidate will be on temporary assignment to the post; an external candidate will initially be offered a one-year appointment. Any extension of appointment is subject to satisfactory performance and continued availability of the post.

ESCAP is committed to promoting diversity and gender equality within the Secretariat. Women candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

設(shè)置和報(bào)告

The mandate of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) is to promote inclusive economic, social and environmental development and support regional cooperation and integration in the Asian and Pacific region. ESCAP’s role as a regional development arm of the United Nations Secretariat is to support its membership, through its analytical, normative and technical cooperation, to respond to the development priorities and changing needs of the Asian and Pacific region.

This position is located in the Strategic Communications and Advocacy Section. The incumbent reports to the Chief of Section.

工作內(nèi)容

Within delegated authority, the Librarian will be responsible for the following duties:

? Effectively aligns ESCAP library services with overall institutional goals and direction.
? Oversees the selection of material for the development of collections; coordinates selections and departmental requests for materials, ensures their accordance with collection development policies.
? Catalogues abstracts and/or indexes complex scientific and technical materials that require in-depth treatment of subject matter or documents of a politically sensitive nature.
? Integrates and balances user and institutional needs, applying extensive experience with the management of commercial sources of information; maintains communication with networks in the relevant fields and with associations of library and information specialists.
? Evaluates adequacy of existing reference tools; implements new technologies in information and knowledge management to ensure that new tools developed for efficient access to information are accessible to staff throughout the Organization.
? Provides information and referencing support to ESCAP Office of the Executive Secretary, Divisions and Sections for intergovernmental activities including meeting servicing, review of draft resolutions and documentation preparation.
? Advises other units and sections seeking expertise in information architecture, content organization, and meta-data, including Internet/Intranet sites.
? Actively participates in knowledge sharing, knowledge management, web and publication efforts, providing library-related inputs and follow-up, as required.
? In coordination with ESCAP Learning Centre, conducts programs of outreach and user education to improve client use of information resources; develops presentations appropriate to client audience, using judgment of relevant institutional needs.
? Guides, trains and supervises general service and professional staff in the use of research tools.
? Performs other duties as assigned.

工作要求

? Professionalism: Knowledge of library operations and electronic data management. Ability to apply conceptual, analytical, and evaluative skills and identify issues, formulate opinions and make conclusions and recommendations. Ability to develop sources for data collection. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; 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.

? Planning & Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.

? Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.

專業(yè)要求

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in library science, information science or related field. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

工作經(jīng)驗(yàn)

A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in library science, information network administration, computer science, knowledge management or related areas. Experience in the above areas within the UN Common System or with an international organization is preferable. Experience in knowledge management is highly desirable.

語言要求

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.

評(píng)估

Qualified applicants may be evaluated through a competency-based interview and/or other assessment methods.

聯(lián)合國方面的考慮

According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation or sexual abuse, or crimes other than minor traffic offences, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions.

Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.

The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.

Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.