Job Description:

United Nations University (UNU)
UNU is a global academic institution that fosters policy-driven research, capacity development, and knowledge dissemination to further the goals and values outlined in the UN Charter. Its mission is to contribute, through research and capacity-building, to addressing the global challenges faced by the United Nations and its Member States.

For over 40 years, UNU has been a trusted resource for impartial research on critical global issues such as human survival, conflict prevention, sustainable development, and social welfare. With more than 400 researchers working in 12 countries, UNU covers the full range of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals, producing knowledge that drives global change. The institution maintains more than 200 collaborations with UN agencies and leading academic and research institutions worldwide.

United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment, and Health (UNU-INWEH)
Headquartered in Richmond Hill, near Toronto, Canada, UNU-INWEH is one of 14 UNU think tanks. Its vision is a world free of water, environmental, and health issues, where sustainable development and human security are ensured for all. The institute's mission is to resolve global water, environmental, and health challenges through targeted research, the application of scalable solutions, and global outreach.

Responsibilities:
The selected candidate will be responsible for:

1. Research
- Contribute to UNU-INWEH’s projects in geospatial analytics, machine learning, and AI for analyzing and visualizing climate and environmental data, with a focus on extreme events and environmental risks.
- Collaborate with researchers and interdisciplinary teams to integrate environmental data into decision-making tools and visualizations.
- Stay informed of emerging technologies and provide technical guidance, publishing research findings in reports, papers, and presentations.
- Support UNU-INWEH’s online Learning Centre, offering educational opportunities to students and professionals in water, environment, and health.
- Provide technical expertise across UNU-INWEH’s projects and programs.

2. Collaboration and Development
- Support the growth of the UNU-INWEH Geospatial, Climate, and Infrastructure Analytics Program and contribute to UNU’s Sustainability Nexus AID Program.
- Engage in interdisciplinary research on climate risks, geospatial analytics, machine learning, and AI, bridging the gap between research and policy.
- Collaborate on the development of future research areas, including climate data processing, visualization, and environmental informatics.
- Contribute to contracts with partners, ensuring effective task execution and fund disbursement.

3. Capacity Building
- Develop training programs and e-learning modules on geospatial analytics and machine learning, enhancing stakeholders’ understanding.
- Contribute to capacity-building initiatives, curriculum development, and mentorship of interns and students.

4. Knowledge Sharing and Fundraising
- Participate in fundraising, including proposal development for interdisciplinary research projects.
- Contribute to the development of grant proposals, publications, policy briefs, and presentations.

5. Additional Duties
- Perform other tasks as assigned by the supervisor or UNU-INWEH’s Director.

Key Performance Indicators:
- Timely and high-quality completion of assigned tasks.
- Effective collaboration with UNU-INWEH staff and external partners.
- Active contributions to strategic planning and implementation.

Competencies:
- Values: Inclusiveness, integrity, humility, and humanity.
- Behaviors: Collaborate, analyze, deliver impactful results, continuous learning, and adaptability.

Start Date:
As soon as possible.

How to Apply:
Applications are to be submitted via the link provided, accompanied by a completed UNU P11 Form, a motivation statement, and responses to tailored questions.

Application Deadline:
3 November 2024.

Assessment:
Qualified candidates may undergo an assessment exercise, followed by interviews, background checks, and references.

Special Notice:
UNU is committed to diversity and encourages applications from women and candidates from developing countries. Internal applicants and persons with disabilities are also encouraged to apply.

Additional Information:
UNU may select candidates from this announcement for similar roles in the future.

Don't miss out on the application deadline which is November 3, 2024.