DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 20 Feb 2010
DATE OF ISSUANCE: 22 Dec 2009
ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT: Department of Public Information
DUTY STATION: New York
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 09-IMA-DPI-422547-R-NEW YORK (G)
Remuneration
Depending on professional background, experience and family situation, a competitive compensation and benefits package is offered.
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United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Responsibilities
Within delegated authority, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties: • Overall management of the library collections and the digitization operations by contributing to the formulation of policies, procedures, objectives and guidelines affecting the work in the area of access and preservation of the United Nations Dag Hammarskjold Library; • Determines priorities for actions, providing overall supervision to the Loan and Stacks Group and the Digitization Group, and performing administrative and other tasks as required; • Manages special projects,e.g., the oral history digitization project ensuring timely implementation of related actions towards the completion. This involves research and creation of a website backed by a database, as well as liaising with the selected vendor, various departments and external partners. • Contributes to the formulation of overall policies, procedures, objectives and guidelines affecting the development and maintenance of collection(s) and delivery of client services. • Analyzes the information needs of the Organization and its information clientele and makes recommendations concerning collection development, develops and produces printed and electronic products and ensures they are maintained. • Implements new technologies in information management to ensure library staff and other staff throughout the Organization have modern tools for efficient access to information. • Promotes and develops internal and external bibliographic and other databases as well as additional files to ensure consistency and accuracy. • Develops and coordinates tools to ensure adequate services and to maximize the utilization of collections. • Participates in the planning and organizing of training for headquarters and mission staff and visitors with respect to utilization of library services. • Guides, trains and supervises general service and professional staff in their functions. • Performs other duties as assigned
Competencies
PROFESSIONALISM: In-depth Knowledge of library and information management, especially as related to international document collections management, collection development and preservation policies, and digitization operations. 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, assess client groups' information needs and be innovative in the design and delivery of appropriate targeted solutions particularly with respect to project management, collection management and digitization operations; shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of information and collection management; 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. Knowledge of standards and trends for collection management and preservation of physical and digital materials. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.__ COMMUNICATION:__ Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.__ PLANNING AND 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.__ Judgement/Decisionmaking - Identifies the key issues in a complex situation and comes to the heart of the problem quickly; Gathers relevant information before making a decision; Considers positive and negative impact on others and on the Organization; Proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation based on all available information; Determines that the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision; Checks assumptions against facts; Makes tough decisions when necessary.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in library science, information science or related field. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work Experience
A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in library work, information administration or related area. Experience managing staff in a multicultural environment is desired. Experience with trends for collection management and preservation of physical and digital materials is required.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations. For this post, fluency in English (both oral and written) is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.
Other Skills
Familiarity with United Nations information resources is required. Familiarity with digitization standards and methods is desired.
The United Nations shall place 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. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). English and French are the two working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, TRAINING OR ANY OTHER FEES). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON BANK ACCOUNTS.
PLEASE NOTE THAT APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE DEADLINE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
How to apply
All applicants are strongly encouraged to apply online as soon as possible after the vacancy has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the vacancy announcement. Because applications submitted by United Nations (UN) staff members are considered first, provided the eligibility requirements set out in ST/AI/2006/3 are met and the application is submitted in a timely fashion, staff members should apply within 15-day or 30-day mark.
Online applications will be acknowledged where an email address has been provided. If you do not receive an e-mail acknowledgement within 24 hours of submission, your application may not have been received. In such cases, please go to “My UN” page and check the status of your application by clicking on “View Application History”, and resubmit the application, if necessary.
1.To start the application process, applicants are required to register by opening a "My UN" account. Go to Login, and Register as a User. Fill in the form and choose a User Name and Password.
2.After opening the account, applicants may apply for vacancies using the Personal History Profile (PHP) provided. Once the PHP has been completed for a particular vacancy, it can be saved and used for future applications. The PHP may be up-dated, when necessary, for future applications.
3.In completing the PHP, please note that all fields marked with an asterisk must be completed.
4.UN staff members must submit scanned copies of their two latest Performance Appraisal System (PAS) reports at the time of application to the appropriate Human Resources Office (HRO)/Personnel Office (PO) to the email address below, clearly indicating the vacancy announcement number. In case you have no access to the digitizing equipment, please submit hard copies of the two latest PAS reports to the relevant HRO/PO via fax.
E-mail: staffing@un.org,
Fax: 1-917-367-0524
