Specialist, Multilateral Affairs, P-4, Governance and Multilateral Affairs, New York Headquarters

If you are a passionate and committed professional and want to make a lasting difference for children, the world’s leading children’s rights organization would like to hear from you. UNICEF seeks a Specialist, Multilateral Affairs to be based in its Governance and Multilateral Affairs Office, New York Headquarters.

In close coordination with the Chief of the Unit, you will serve as the Organization’s main focal point for the World Bank and IFIs, including providing analyses for their policies and providing support for senior staff in their interactions with these institutions. This will enable UNICEF to have a coherent global approach to the World Bank and other IFIs and partnerships to drive the child rights agenda forward at policy level globally and at country level.

Your profile:
Advanced university degree in social development, social policies, economics, political science, international relations.
Eight years of professional work experience in development, with a mix of academic, government, and multilateral experience.
Extensive prior professional experience in economic and social research concerned with developing and transition countries.
Operational experience working in or with the World Bank and/or other IFIs is an asset.
Strong research and analytical skills.
Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work well as part of a team.
Knowledge of computer applications.
Fluency in English and another UN working language required.

If you have got experience of working in a similar capacity and want to make an active and lasting contribution to build a better world for children, send a detailed curriculum vitae in English, AND a duly completed United Nations Personal History form (available at www.unicef.org/employ), quoting VN-09-132 to: recruit.COM@unicef.org. Applications should be received by 13 April 2009. Only candidates who are under serious consideration will be contacted.

UNICEF’s salary and benefits package is based on the United Nations Common System; visit  www.un.org/Depts/OHRM/salaries_allowances for further information.

UNICEF is committed to gender equality in its mandate and its staff. Well qualified candidates, particularly women are strongly encouraged to apply.

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