Org. Setting and ReportingThis temporary position is located in the Economic Commission for Europe, Environment Division, Transboundary Cooperation Section, Industrial Safety Unit. The Associate Economics Affairs Officer reports to the Head of the Industrial Safety Unit and Secretary, Convention on the Transboundary Effects of Industrial Accidents. This position is temporarily available for an initial period of three (3) months, with possibility of extension. If the selected candidate is a staff member from the United Nations Secretariat, the selection will be administered as a temporary assignment. ResponsibilitiesUnder the general supervision of the Chief, Transboundary Cooperation Section, and the direct supervision of the Head of the Industrial Safety Unit and Secretary to the Industrial Accidents Convention, the incumbent provides support to the planning, implementation and monitoring of the work under the Industrial Accidents Convention. In particular, the incumbent will be responsible for the following tasks: Industrial and mine tailings safety analysis: • Collects, evaluates, interprets, analyses specified statistics and qualitative socio-economic information obtained from a variety of sources and pertaining to industrial and mine tailings safety. • Maintains databases and organizes non-quantitative information. • Prepares briefing notes, inputs to speeches and similar material on industrial and mine tailings safety issues in a form that is meaningful to non-specialists; • Prepares first drafts of country or regional components of analytical studies on industrial and mine tailings safety issues and policies. • Assists in the organization and servicing of expert group meetings, seminars, etc on development issues. Intergovernmental support to the Conference of the Parties and Convention’s subsidiary bodies: • Prepares inputs for reports to intergovernmental bodies. • Follows intergovernmental meetings and prepares summary reports and similar material. • Prepares inputs to statements by members of the Bureau and Secretariat staff to such meetings. • Assists in the organization of panels, round tables etc on industrial and mine tailings safety issues for inter-governmental processes. Technical cooperation: • Compiles and analyses the data and other information necessary for the preparation of technical cooperation project proposals in the area of industrial and mine tailings safety. • Prepares documentation for technical cooperation programmes and projects. • Contributes to the preparation of material for the approval of regional, country or sector technical cooperation projects. • Monitors, backstops and assesses the implementation of technical cooperation programmes and projects on industrial and mine tailings safety. General: • Performs other related duties as required, including a variety of administrative tasks necessary for the final delivery of the work unit’s services; • Undertakes on-the-job and other training activities, both internally and externally. • Contributes to the collection and analysis of data as well as identification of trends or patterns and provides draft insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods for data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting. Work implies frequent interaction with the following: Staff within work unit/section and peers in UNECE; staff of other international organizations and UN country teams working on related issues; officials and experts in government institutions, academics and representatives of civil society, both NGOs and the business community. Results Expected: Efficiently maintains information system, databases and models; provides sound analyses of industrial and mine tailings safety problems of developing countries and economies in transition; provides practical assistance in project development and implementation; effectively supports inter-governmental processes, under the direction or guidance of a senior staff member. Competencies• Professionalism: Knowledge of industrial and mine tailings safety. Ability to identify and develop sources for data collection. Ability to undertake research, analyse data, make recommendations and write reports. 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. Able to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management. • Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; 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& 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. EducationAdvanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent degree) in environmental management, natural or social science, legal affairs, international relations, 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. Job - Specific QualificationNot available. Work ExperienceA minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in environmental issues is required. Experience in industrial and mine tailings safety is desirable. Experience with multilateral environmental agreements and the servicing of their intergovernmental bodies is desirable. Experience working with countries with economies in transition is desirable. LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English and Russian are required. Knowledge of another UN official language is desirable. The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult https://languages.un.org for details).