Sustainable Development Officer, Regional Liaison, Arab States Region

UN Secretariat; New York (NY); Vor Ort; USD 90.000 - 140.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The United Nations Secretariat, Regional Office for Arab States, is seeking a Sustainable Development Officer to provide executive support, prepare briefings, and mission packs for senior leadership in complex development contexts.

The role emphasizes horizon scanning, analysis of regional trends, and facilitating information flow between UN Headquarters and the Regional Office to advance sustainable development priorities.

Qualifikationen

• Advanced university degree in a relevant field such as sustainable development, economics, public policy, or social sciences.
• Five years of progressive experience in sustainable development or public policy.
• Experience in inter-agency collaboration and partnerships is essential.
• Proficiency in data analysis and preparing briefing materials.

Aufgaben

• Prepare briefing notes, key messages, and mission packs for senior leadership in complex settings.
• Research and analyze regional sustainable development trends, cross-border dynamics, and emerging risks.
• Facilitate information flow between UN Headquarters and the Regional Office for Arab States.
• Support participation in intergovernmental and interagency fora with horizon scanning and monitoring.

Kenntnisse

Sustainable development

Policy analysis

Inter-agency collab

Data interpretation

Communication

Partnership building

Ausbildung

Advanced degree

First-level degree with experience

Jobbeschreibung

Organizational context

The United Nations Secretariat's Development Operations Coordination Office (DCO) supports the resident coordinator system to accelerate the 2030 Agenda, aligning with the UN 2.0 shift. This role is within the Regional Office for Arab States, performing liaison functions from New York within the Strategic Partnerships and Engagement Division. The position reports to the Senior Programme Management Officer and the Chief of the Inter-governmental Section.

Job purpose

This role provides crucial executive support, briefings, and mission preparation for high-level UN leadership, focusing on sustainable development in the Arab States region. It involves supporting senior management in intergovernmental and interagency forums, conducting horizon scanning for emerging risks and opportunities, and analyzing relevant processes. A key function is serving as a liaison between UN Headquarters and the Regional Office for Arab States, facilitating information flow, contributing to strategic planning, and supporting knowledge exchange. The position aims to enhance evidence-informed decision-making, strengthen partnerships, and contribute to the effective functioning of the resident coordinator system and UN country teams in the region, aligning with the UN 2.0 framework.

Responsibilities

The Sustainable Development Officer provides executive support, including preparing briefing notes, key messages, and mission packs for senior leadership, particularly in complex development, crisis, and transition settings. Responsibilities include researching and analyzing regional and country-level sustainable development trends, cross-border dynamics, and emerging risks, utilizing UN 2.0 approaches for insights. The role supports senior management participation in intergovernmental and interagency fora by conducting horizon scanning, monitoring processes, and providing analytical inputs. A significant duty is facilitating communication between UN Headquarters and the Regional Office for Arab States, ensuring effective information flow and contributing to strategic planning and knowledge-sharing activities on sustainable development priorities.

Education

An advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in a relevant field such as sustainable development, economics, public policy, or social sciences is required. A first-level university degree with qualifying experience may be accepted. Additional advantage is given for completion of programs in data analytics, business analytics, or data science.

Work experience

A minimum of five years of progressive experience in sustainable development, public policy, or development cooperation is required. Essential experience includes inter-agency/intergovernmental collaboration in development and initiating partnerships. Experience with the Arab States region's sustainable development issues, integrating gender equality, and working within the UN system or a comparable international organization are desirable.

Skills

Professionalism, teamwork, and client orientation are core competencies. Specific skills include applying sustainable development theories, conducting independent research and analysis, data interpretation, effective communication, collaboration, and partnership building. Ability to analyze quantitative and qualitative data, generate insights through data visualization, and prepare advocacy messages is also key.

Required languages

English

Desired languages

French, Arabic