Detailed job descriptions 3/2013 extended DL

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The application form is available only during the application period and will be closed at 4.15 pm on May 22nd, 2013.

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General qualifications for all posts:

The applicant should have Master's degree and at least two years of relevant working experience.
The applicant should be fluent in English, and have knowledge of another official UN language.
Due to the training aspects of the JPO/APO programme the applicant should be no more than 32 years of age.
The applicant should have Finnish citizenship (if dual citizenship, applicants with Finnish and U.S. citizenship can´t apply for the posts at The World Bank)

Closing time for all posts is 4.15 pm on May 22nd, 2013.

Title: Associate Expert (JPO)
Sector: World Cultural Heritage, Africa Region
Location: Paris, France

Qualifications:

Master’s degree in the area of cultural or natural heritage conservation, Biology or other Environmental matters; social and human sciences such as Geography; international relations and cooperation for development
A minimum of two years of relevant professional experience; overall familiarity with conservation and management projects related to natural heritage; experience related to Africa would be advantageous.
Analytical skills to examine material, prepare and process documents for statutory meetings
French is an asset

Title: Associate Professional Officer (JPO)
Sector: Nepal Country Programme
Location: Kathmandu, Nepal

Qualifications:

Master’s degree in rural development, agriculture, agricultural economics, rural finance, public policy or related disciplines.
A minimum of two years of relevant professional experience
Capacity to foster and coordinate teamwork
Field level experience on rural and agricultural development activities in a developing country is an asset.