Senior Sustainable Development Officer
Quick answer
The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs is hiring a Senior Sustainable Development Officer (NEW YORK) to lead sustainable development initiatives, with a focus on the 2027 SDG Summit. The position is fixed-term limited and requires an advanced degree in relevant fields.
- Role
- Senior Sustainable Development Officer
- Organization
- Department of Economic and Social Affairs, United Nations Secretariat
- Location
- NEW YORK, NEW YORK
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Policy & Advocacy
The role
The Senior Sustainable Development Officer will lead the development, implementation and evaluation of assigned programmes/projects on sustainable development issues, including research and analysis to help organize policy discussions for the 2027 SDG Summit.
What you'll do
- Lead the development, implementation and evaluation of assigned programmes/projects on sustainable development issues
- Provide strategic advice for intergovernmental meetings related to sustainable development
- Prepare reports and presentations on sustainable development issues
- Coordinate with external consultants and government officials
What it takes
- Advanced university degree in sustainable development, economics, public policy or a related field
- At least ten years of progressively responsible experience in policy development and implementation
- Experience in intergovernmental processes and coordination of multi-stakeholder engagements
- Fluency in English (UN Level II)
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in NEW YORK, NEW YORK.
What is the compensation for this position?
Compensation details are not specified in the job posting.
What qualifications are required for this role?
Candidates must have an advanced university degree and at least ten years of experience in policy development, as well as fluency in English (UN Level II).
How do I apply for this position?
Applications can be submitted through the UN's online recruitment platform, inspira.
How to apply
Apply directly on Department of Economic and Social Affairs, United Nations Secretariat's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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