MECHANICAL ENGINEER, P3

Org. Setting and Reporting

This position is located in the UNECE Sustainable Transport Division’s Vehicle Regulations, Road Traffic Safety and Transport Innovations Section (VRRTSTIS). The incumbent works under the direct supervision of the P\-5 Chief of VRRTSTIS and is under the general supervision of the D\-1 Director of Sustainable Transport Division.

Responsibilities

Within delegated authority, the incumbent will be responsible for the following: • Acts as secretary to the Working Party on Passive Safety (GRSP) and provides expert assistance to it in the development of vehicle regulations in the legal framework of the Agreements of 20 March 1958, 13 November 1997 and 25 June 1998\. This involves: (a) Preparing and reviewing working documents (proposing harmonized technical requirements for the design and construction of motor vehicles, their parts and equipment), drafting agendas and reports of the sessions, servicing the meetings and undertaking follow\- up actions. (b) Liaison with the representatives of the Contracting Parties to the Agreements and of governmental and non\-governmental organizations participating at the meetings. (c) Providing technical and legal assistance to GRSP to clarify complex issues on passive safety requirements of vehicles to reconcile varying points of view and to find compromise solutions. • Performs the technical, legal and administrative functions related to the Agreement of 25 June 1998, which is administered by the World Forum for Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations (WP.29\) and which encompasses the Compendium of Candidates for global technical regulations and the Global Registry of global technical regulations. This includes: (a) Analyzing and evaluating national vehicle regulations, standards and recommendations proposed to be listed in the Compendium of Candidates, and preparation of the relevant documentation; (b) Maintaining and updating the Compendium of Candidates in accordance with the Agreement; be established in the Global Registry and preparation of the relevant documentation; (c) Analyzing and evaluating the Candidate global technical regulations and attached documentation to be established in the Global Registry in accordance with the provisions of the Agreement, including the preparation of the documentation related to the amendments of the global technical regulations established in the Global Registry; (d) Maintaining and updating the Global Registry in accordance with the provisions of the Agreement, including the preparation of the documentation related to the amendments of the global technical regulations established in the Global Registry; (e) Issuing Official Notifications to the Contracting Parties to the Agreement concerning every change in the Compendium of Candidates and in the global technical regulations established in the Global Registry, as well as in the process of adoption and application by Contracting Parties; (f) Ensuring that all documents related to the regulations listed in the Compendium of Candidates and the global technical regulations established in the Global Registry are made publicly available; • Assists the Chief of the Vehicle Regulations and Transport Innovations Section in the preparation of the sessions of WP.29 and of the Administrative Committee (AC.3\) of the 1998 Agreement. This involves: (a) Preparing WP.29 legal documents coming from GRSP. (b) Preparing the voting table and ensuring its completion with regard to new Contracting Parties to the 1998 Agreement, new global technical regulations and new amendments to the existing global technical regulations submitted to voting by all the Working Parties. (c) Assisting the Secretary of WP.29 during the WP.29 and AC.3 sessions. (d) Drafting the sections of the WP.29 reports, which are related to GRSP and AC.3 • Contributes to the analytical and capacity building activities related to passive safety to support transport policies development to reduce road casualties that includes: (a) Cooperation with UN Member States in the collection of transport data, as well as with the monitoring of vehicle safety and the evaluation of policies to improve it; (b) Cooperation with other UN Agencies and International Organizations on transport and vehicle passive safety relevant to the post. • Assists the Chief of the Vehicle Regulations and Transport Innovations Section in the consolidation of the legal texts of the Regulations under the responsibilities of GRSP. • Acts as a focal point of pillar three (safer vehicles) of the decade of action for road safety and its follow up. • Contributes to multi\-disciplinary activities relevant to vehicle passive safety. Represents the secretariat at conferences, workshops, working groups and meetings of other international organizations in the field of vehicle safety to transmit or receive information relevant to the World Forum and its subsidiary Working Parties. • Performs any other related duties as required.

Competencies

Professionalism: Demonstrates knowledge in the areas of safe vehicles and protection of vulnerable road users, as well as of legal and administrative provisions of regulations. Possesses ability to produce reports and papers on these issues. Shows pride in work and in achievements. Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter. 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. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work. 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. Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals. Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others. Places team agenda before personal agenda. Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position. Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

Education

Advanced University Degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in Engineering, Human Factors, or related area, is required. A first\-level university degree in these or related specialized fields of study in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Job \- Specific Qualification

Not available.

Work Experience

At least 5 years of professional experience in transport, mechanical/electrical engineering, automotive sector or related area is required. Out of these 5 years, at least 2 years of experience in active or passive vehicle safety is desirable. Experience in policy formulation, preferably in a governmental or international organization, is desirable. Experience in servicing relevant international meetings, including the drafting of reports, is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English is required. Either French or Arabic or Spanish or Russian or Chinese (Mandarin) is desirable. The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult https://languages.un.org for details).

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Required Languages

Language Reading Writing Listening Speaking

English UN Level III UN Level III UN Level III UN Level III

Desirable Languages

Language Reading Writing Listening Speaking

French UN Level II UN Level II UN Level II UN Level II

Arabic UN Level II UN Level II UN Level II UN Level II

Spanish UN Level II UN Level II UN Level II UN Level II

Russian UN Level II UN Level II UN Level II UN Level II

Chinese (Mandarin) UN Level II UN Level II UN Level II UN Level II

Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency\-based interview.

Special Notice

At the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs. The United Nations is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The United Nations recruits and employs staff regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religious, cultural and e

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