Sustainable Development Officer, Regional Liaison, Latin America and the Caribbean, P3
Quick answer
The United Nations Secretariat is hiring a mid-level Sustainable Development Officer, Regional Liaison, Latin America and the Caribbean, based in NEW YORK, to provide substantive support to senior leadership and intergovernmental processes.
- Role
- Sustainable Development Officer, Regional Liaison, Latin America and the Caribbean, P3
- Organization
- United Nations Secretariat
- Location
- NEW YORK
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
The Sustainable Development Officer, Regional Liaison, Latin America and the Caribbean, will provide substantive support to senior leadership, intergovernmental processes, and coordination 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
- Collects, maintains, and analyzes quantitative and qualitative information on regional and country-level sustainable development trends
- Conducts horizon scanning to identify emerging risks, opportunities, and cross-border implications
- Supports the implementation and monitoring of the work plan of the Regional Office
- Supports Resident Coordinators Office and UN country team processes
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, or related area
- Experience with inter-agency and/or intergovernmental collaboration in the development sector
- Experience in sustainable development issues of the Latin America and the Caribbean region
- Experience in the United Nations system or a comparable international organization
- Fluency in English and French; Spanish is desirable
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 in sustainable development or a related field, five years of relevant experience, and fluency in English and French, with Spanish being desirable.
How do I apply?
Applications can be submitted through the online recruitment platform, inspira, by visiting the provided link.
How to apply
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