This involves participating in regular meetings, sharing information, and implementing UNU-wide ICT solutions that meet the institute’s needs;

• Align ICT activities and projects with the UNU ICT Strategic Plan;
• Protect the Institute’s data and ICT resources in line with UNU’s ICT security policies and guidelines;
• Ensure ICT assets are functional, up-to-date, and meet the Institute’s operational requirements.

This includes tracking equipment inventory, scheduling regular maintenance, and identifying when upgrades or replacements are necessary. Support the Institute’s Asset Management personnel in routine management of ICT assets.

5.

Perform other tasks as assigned by the Head of Research and/or the Director.

Key performance indicators

• Timely and quality delivery on operational goals.
• Timely and quality research publications.
• Quality and level of engagement with partners, related networks and working groups.
• UNU Macau is seen as a reliable and trustworthy partner by research partners, governments, donors, and civil society.
• Performance of research team personnel; produces quality knowledge products.

Competencies

Values:

• Inclusion — take action to create an environment of dignity and respect for all, regardless of age, culture, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, geography, grade, language, nationality, racial identity, religion, sex, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, social origin or any other aspect of identity
• Integrity — act ethically, demonstrating the standards of conduct of the United Nations and taking prompt action in case of witnessing unprofessional or unethical behaviour, or any other breach of UN standards
• Humility — demonstrate self-awareness and willingness to learn from others
• Humanity — act according to the purposes of the United Nations: peace, dignity and equality on a healthy planet

Behaviours:

• Connect and collaborate — build positive relationships with others to advance the work of the United Nations and work coherently as One UN
• Analyse and plan — seek out and use data from a wide range of sources to understand problems, inform decision-making, propose evidence-based solutions and plan action
• Deliver results with positive impact — hold oneself and others accountable for delivering results and making a positive difference to the people and causes that the United Nations serves
• Learn and develop — pursue own learning and development and contribute to the learning and development of others
• Adapt and innovate — demonstrate flexibility, agility and the ability to think and act in novel ways

Qualifications

Exceptions can be made for strong candidates holding a master degree but with internship experience(s).

• Good team player with strong interpersonal skills demonstrated by the ability to work in an international environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity;
• Passion for the mission of the United Nations and enthusiasm to contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals;
• This position is Macau-based. Selected candidates are required to reside full-time in Macau.

This is not a remote position.

Desirable:

• Experience working with the United Nations system;
• Experience working with diverse stakeholders, including public, private, non-profit and intergovernmental organizations;
• Experience in working a multi-disciplinary team;

Language requirements:

• Strong communication and presentation skills, along with excellent drafting skills, and fluency in English;
• Knowledge of another UN official working language is an asset.

Remuneration

The successful candidate will be employed under a PSA contract.

UNU offers an attractive compensation package including locally tax-exempted salary (in Macau Patacas MOP) commensurate with the experience and qualifications of the candidate.

Benefits include 30 days annual leave and a health insurance scheme.

UNU will cover the cost of travel of the international appointees (non-Macanese residents) to the duty station at initial appointment, as well as their return to their home country/point of hire upon final completion of their services. Travel costs are covered only in the event that the function will be undertaken physically in the duty station and excludes working-from-remote arrangements.

International appointees can apply for rental subsidy shall they relocate to Macau full-time, and undertake housing arrangement in Macau, excluding working-from-remote arrangements.

UNU is not liable for any taxes that may be levied on the remuneration you receive under this contract.

Payment of any such taxes remains the sole responsibility of PSA holders.

Duration of contract

The duration of the initial contract is 1 year. This is a Personnel Service Agreement (PSA) contract with UNU, with the possibility for renewal subject to requirements and satisfactory work performance. The combined duration on a PSA contract with UNU may not exceed six (6) years.

The mandatory age of retirement for PSA holders is 65 years.

Expected start date:

As soon as possible

How to Apply:

To apply to UNU, you will not need an account.

Instead, we ask that you:

• Apply via the apply link;
• provide a curriculum vitae; please upload it in the screening questions section.
• fill out the UNU P11 Form (please avoid using similar forms provided by other United Nations organisations);
• provide a motivation statement (in the P11 form); and
• answer a few questions that are tailored to the position.

You may wish to refer to the UN Values and Behaviours Framework for more information.

Application Deadline:

26 August 2024 (11:59pm, Macau time zone GMT +8)

** Application page no longer operational beyond application deadline.

Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by a competency-based interview, background checks, and references.

Special Notice

Staff members of the United Nations University are international civil servants subject to the Rector’s authority.

They may be assigned to any of the activities or offices of the United Nations University.

The Rector reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a level below that advertised. UNU is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities to apply and become part of the organisation. Applications from developing countries, and from women are strongly encouraged.

Eligible internal applicants are also encouraged to apply. UNU has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNU, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination.

If you have supervisory function you need to have awareness on gender related issues.

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