VA ID: | 2187 |
Grade Level: | P-3 |
Division: | International Monitoring System Division |
Section: | Engineering and Development Section |
Unit: | |
Type of Appointment: | Fixed Term Appointment |
Date of Issuance: | 20 December 2024 |
Deadline for Applications: | 03 February 2025 |
Vacancy Reference: | VA196-2187-2024 |
Reporting Date: | As soon as possible |
Please note that all candidates should adhere to CTBTO Values of Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for Diversity.
Qualified female applicants and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. A roster of suitable candidates may be established for similar positions at the same level as a result of this selection process for a period of two (2) years. *Applicants encountering problems with the recruitment platform due to their location should contact [email protected] and provide details of the error message received. |
Organizational Background
The Preparatory Commission for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization with its headquarters in Vienna, Austria is the international organization setting up the global verification system foreseen under the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT), which is the treaty banning any nuclear-weapon-test explosion or any other nuclear explosion. The Treaty provides for a global verification regime, including a network of 337 stations worldwide, a communications system, an international data centre and on-site inspections to monitor compliance.
This position is located in the International Monitoring Systems (IMS) Division that applies engineering and science to develop, instantiate, and to operate measurement stations around the world as well as to receive, process and disseminate the data collected by these stations as well as related analysis products.
Under the supervision of the Head, Seismic and Infrasound Unit, to:
University degree in engineering, applied physics, or a related field.
Excellent written and oral communication skills in English are essential. Knowledge of other official CTBTO languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) is desirable.
Competencies
Remuneration
CTBTO offers an attractive compensation and benefits package in accordance with the policies of the International Civil Service Commission. For more information on UN salaries, allowances and benefits, see link: UN – Salary Scale. The salary offered may be subject to deductions to the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund and/or Health Insurance Scheme.
Additional Information