Sustainable Development Officer, Regional Liaison, Asia Pacific
Quick answer
The United Nations Secretariat is hiring a mid-level Sustainable Development Officer, Regional Liaison, Asia Pacific, based in New York, to support senior leadership, intergovernmental processes, and coordination between Headquarters and the Regional Office.
- Role
- Sustainable Development Officer, Regional Liaison, Asia Pacific
- Organization
- United Nations Secretariat
- Location
- NEW YORK
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Communications & Marketing
The role
The Sustainable Development Officer, Regional Liaison, Asia Pacific, is responsible for substantive analysis, briefings, and support to senior leadership, intergovernmental processes, and coordination and liaison support between Headquarters and the Regional Office.
What you'll do
- Prepares drafts of briefing notes, key messages, mission packs, and meeting readouts for senior leadership
- Conducts horizon scanning to identify emerging risks and opportunities
- Monitors intergovernmental and inter-agency processes and supports the work of the intergovernmental team
- Supports the implementation and monitoring of the work plan of the Regional Office
- Coordinates with Offices on sustainable development and integrated policy support
What it takes
- Advanced university degree in sustainable development, economics, public policy, public administration, finance, natural resources management, engineering, law, social sciences, or a related field
- Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in sustainable development, public policy, development cooperation, policy analysis, or related area
- Experience with inter-agency and/or intergovernmental collaboration in the development sector
- Experience in initiating and developing partnerships
- Experience in the United Nations system or a comparable international organization
- Fluency in English and French
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is based in New York, United States.
What is the compensation?
Compensation is not specified in the job posting.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include an advanced university degree, five years of relevant experience, and fluency in English and French.
How do I apply?
Applications can be submitted through the online recruitment platform, inspira, by following the instructions provided in the job posting.
How to apply
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