New JPO vacancy at UNDRR for Swiss nationals

Currently, we have the following open position with the United Nations International Strategy for Disaster Reduction:

UNDRR: Associate Programme Officer (Disaster Risk Reduction) (JPOJunior Professional Officer , P-2) – Geneva

This position is financed by SDCSwiss Agency for Development and Cooperation

Requirements

Strong interest in a longer-term career with the United Nations
Master’s degree
At least 3 years of relevant professional and progressively responsible work experience in project/programme management or related area
Experience in the organization of large international meetings is desirable
Experience in disaster risk reduction is desirable
Experience in the use of computers and proficiency in office software and packages, as well as good knowledge of and experience in handling web-based management systems
Fluency in English
Knowledge of a second UN language
Swiss nationality
Not older than 32 years at the date of the first round of interviews

Duration

2-3 year assignment (1 year renewable fixed-term contracts).

Level

Start date

Please be aware that the recruitment process may take 3 to 6 months. You are expected to start your assignment within 3 months following notification of selection.

How to proceed

Carefully read

all information about the Swiss JPO Programme at the United Nations
the job description

Then apply by uploading your P11 form, motivation letter, work certificates and university credentials as PDF document(s) to our online recruitment system.

Application Deadline: closed since 08 November 2020
First round of interviews: 19 November 2020 per Skype

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