Position: Senior Sustainable Development Officer -United Nations (Deadline June 2024)
Position: Senior Sustainable Development Officer -United Nations (Deadline June 2024)
Position: Senior Sustainable Development Officer
Job Opening ID: 236520
Job Network: Economic, Social and Development
Job Family: Sustainable Development
Category and Level: Professional and Higher Categories, P-5
Duty Station: New York
Department/Office: Resident Coordinator System
Date Posted: Jun 8, 2024
Deadline: Jul 22, 2024
Org. Setting and Reporting:
United Nations Secretary-General initiated a comprehensive reform on January 1, 2019, to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the UN Development System in alignment with the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This reform included the transformation of the Development Coordination Office (DCO) into a standalone coordination office within the UN Secretariat, tasked with managing and overseeing the resident coordinator system under the United Nations Sustainable Development Group (UNSDG). The Senior Sustainable Development Officer will be situated in the United Nations Development Coordination Office (UNDCO) in New York, reporting to the ASG of DCO with guidance from the Deputy Director.
Responsibilities:
The Senior Sustainable Development Officer will be responsible for various duties, including leading the development and implementation of the UN Sustainable Development Group, providing substantive support to UNSDG-related interagency and intergovernmental processes, supervising the preparation of written outputs for UNSDG Principals, advising UNDCO Director and Senior Management on UNSDG strategic priorities, conducting outreach and coordination activities with UNSDG focal points, ensuring effective utilization and development of staff, and staying abreast of emerging trends related to the UNSDG.
Competencies:
The ideal candidate should possess professionalism in applying sustainable development theories and approaches, analytical skills to identify and resolve issues, teamwork abilities to collaborate effectively with colleagues, planning and organizing skills to set clear goals and prioritize activities, managing performance capabilities to delegate responsibilities and provide feedback, and leadership qualities to empower others and drive change. Additionally, the candidate should demonstrate proficiency in English, with knowledge of another UN official language being advantageous.
Education:
Candidates should hold an advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in sustainable development, economics, public policy, public administration, finance, natural resources management, engineering, law, social sciences, or related fields. Alternatively, a first-level university degree combined with relevant experience may be accepted. Completion of degree and non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics, or data science is advantageous.
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Work Experience:
Applicants should have a minimum of ten years of progressively responsible experience in project or program management related to sustainable development issues, with at least three years of experience in providing policy support/advice to UN entities and/or Member States regarding the RC System at various levels. Experience in UN inter-agency policy-making, programming, strategy development, field experience in development cooperation, and managing multicultural teams is desirable.
Languages:
Fluency in oral and written English is required for the position, with knowledge of another UN official language being advantageous.
Assessment:
The evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise followed by a competency-based interview.
Special Notice:
Appointment to this position is initially for one year, subject to extension based on funding availability. The United Nations is committed to achieving gender balance in its staff, and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Internal applicants should ensure all fields and professional experience are completed and up to date in their application. Candidates who have worked as individual contractors or consultants within the UN Secretariat in the last six months are ineligible to apply for professional and higher temporary or fixed-term positions.
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United Nations Considerations:
The United Nations prioritizes securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity in its staff recruitment process. Candidates will not be considered for employment if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment. Geographical diversity is also considered, and the UN promotes equal participation regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religion, culture, ethnic background, or disabilities. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request.
No Fee:
The United Nations does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process and does not concern itself with applicants’ bank accounts.
This opportunity presents a chance to contribute significantly to global sustainable development efforts within the United Nations system. Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to apply online before the deadline
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