Sustainable Development Officer (Chief, UNSDG Mechanism)
Quick answer
The United Nations Development Coordination Office (UNDCO) is hiring a Sustainable Development Officer (Chief, UNSDG Mechanism) in NEW YORK, responsible for leading the effective functioning of the UN Sustainable Development Group and supporting key meetings, with a senior-level position and a Master's degree required.
- Role
- Sustainable Development Officer (Chief, UNSDG Mechanism)
- Organization
- United Nations Development Coordination Office (UNDCO)
- Location
- NEW YORK
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
The position involves leading the effective functioning of the UN Sustainable Development Group and supporting key meetings, providing strategic direction, and ensuring the implementation of decisions of UNSDG Principals.
What you'll do
- Lead the effective functioning of the UN Sustainable Development Group and work planning, particularly the UNSDG Principals
- Support to the UNSDG Chair and UNSDG Principals in the preparation of key meetings of the UNSDG
- Provide direct line management to the BIG Secretariat, providing strategic direction, broad oversight, and integration of these issues into servicing of the UNSDG
- Work closely with relevant teams in DCO, ensuring monitoring and effective implementation of decisions of UNSDG Principals
- Provide substantive support to UNSDG-related interagency and intergovernmental processes
- Supervise preparation of various written output such as speeches, briefing notes, analyses, and other inputs for the UNSDG Chair, Vice-Chair, and DCO senior management
What it takes
- Advanced university degree in sustainable development, economics, public policy, public administration, finance, natural resources management, engineering, law, social sciences or related field
- A minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in project or programme management, policy-oriented work in interagency coordination, development system reforms or a related area
- A minimum of five (5) years of experience in coordinating meetings and products related to system-wide application of development system reforms
- Experience in UN and/or other inter-agency policy-making, programming and/or strategy development
- Experience in the design and/or roll-out of UN development system reform efforts
- Broad understanding of the UN development system and the efficiencies agenda
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in NEW YORK.
Is the job remote?
The job is not specified as remote or in-office, but it is based in NEW YORK.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is not specified in the job posting.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include an advanced university degree, at least 10 years of experience in project or programme management, and experience in UN and inter-agency policy-making.
How do I apply?
Applications can be submitted through the UN recruitment platform, inspira, by following the instructions provided in the job opening.
How to apply
Apply directly on United Nations Development Coordination Office (UNDCO)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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