Sustainable Development Officer, Regional Liaison, Asia Pacific

UN Secretariat; New York (NY); Presencial; USD 110.000 - 150.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

UN Secretariat's Development Operations Coordination Office (DCO) in New York seeks a seasoned analyst to support the Asia Pacific liaison role. You will provide substantive analysis, briefings, and communication support to senior leadership, monitoring sustainable development trends and cross-border dynamics across the region.

Your work includes preparing reports, mission packs, and readouts, collecting data, and visualizing complex information to inform planning and decision-making.

Formación

• Advanced degree in a relevant field; OR a first-level degree with significant qualifying experience.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in sustainable development, public policy, or development cooperation.
• Experience with inter-agency collaboration and partnerships.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct substantive analysis and prepare briefings, key messages, and meeting readouts for senior leadership.
• Collect, analyze, and visualize data on regional sustainable development trends and cross-border dynamics.
• Monitor intergovernmental processes and horizon scan risks and opportunities in Asia Pacific.
• Support senior leadership engagements and facilitate communication between Headquarters and the Regional Office.
• Assist in strategic planning exercises and knowledge sharing within the regional office.

Conocimientos

Analytical thinking

Data interpretation

Communication skills

Teamwork

Educación

Master's degree in sustainable development/economics/public policy/social sciences

First-level degree with significant qualifying experience

Descripción del empleo

Organizational context: The Development Operations Coordination Office (DCO) is a UN Secretariat office managing the resident coordinator system, supporting the 2030 Agenda and UN 2.0 initiatives. This role is within the Asia Pacific Regional Office, performing liaison functions from New York. The position reports to the Senior Programme Management Officer and the Chief of the Inter-governmental Section.

Job purpose: This role supports the acceleration of the 2030 Agenda and UN 2.0 by providing substantive analysis, briefings, and support to senior leadership within the UN Secretariat's Development Operations Coordination Office (DCO). It involves monitoring regional and country-level sustainable development trends, identifying emerging risks and opportunities in the Asia Pacific region, and maintaining situational awareness. The position also facilitates intergovernmental processes, supports senior management engagement, and ensures effective two-way communication between Headquarters and the Regional Office. Key functions include preparing reports, briefing notes, and providing technical support for leadership visits and engagements, contributing to evidence-informed planning and decision-making.

Responsibilities: The role involves conducting substantive analysis and preparing briefings, key messages, mission packs, and meeting readouts for senior leadership, particularly in complex development, crisis, and transition settings. It requires collecting, analyzing, and visualizing quantitative and qualitative data on regional sustainable development trends, cross-border dynamics, and emerging risks to support planning and decision-making. The position also supports intergovernmental processes by monitoring relevant activities, conducting horizon scanning for risks and opportunities in the Asia Pacific region, and providing technical support for senior leadership engagements. Furthermore, it facilitates communication between Headquarters and the Regional Office, supports the implementation of the Regional Office's work plan, and assists Resident Coordinator Offices and UN country teams with strategic planning exercises. Knowledge sharing and coordination on sustainable development policy support are also key duties.

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 significant qualifying experience may be accepted. Additional advantage is gained from completing data analytics, business analytics, or data science programs.

Work experience: A minimum of five years of progressive experience in sustainable development, public policy, or development cooperation is required. Experience with inter-agency/intergovernmental collaboration and initiating partnerships is necessary. Experience in the Asia Pacific region, integrating gender equality, and within the UN system or a comparable international organization are desirable.

Skills: Professionalism in applying sustainable development concepts, conducting research and analysis, and data interpretation. Strong teamwork skills, collaborating effectively and valuing diverse input. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to tailor messages to different audiences.

Required languages: English, French

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