Sustainable Development Officer, Regional Liaison, Latin America and the Caribbean
Organizational Context
The Development Operations Coordination Office (DCO) is a UN Secretariat office managing the resident coordinator system, overseen by the UNSDG Chair. This role, within the Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean, serves as a liaison based in New York, supporting the acceleration of the 2030 Agenda and the UN 2.0 shift.
Job Purpose
This role supports the UN Secretariat's Development Operations Coordination Office (DCO) by providing substantive analysis, briefings, and support to senior leadership. It facilitates intergovernmental processes and senior management engagement, and acts as a crucial liaison between Headquarters and the Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean. The position contributes to evidence-informed planning, decision-making, and reporting by analyzing regional sustainable development trends, identifying emerging risks, and maintaining situational awareness. It also supports the implementation of the Regional Office's work plan and contributes to knowledge sharing across the UN system to advance sustainable development goals.
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include conducting substantive analysis and preparing briefings, key messages, and meeting readouts for senior leadership, particularly in complex development settings. This involves collecting, analyzing, and visualizing quantitative and qualitative data on regional sustainable development trends, cross-border dynamics, and emerging risks. The role also supports intergovernmental processes by monitoring relevant activities, engaging with Member States, and providing technical support for senior leadership visits. Furthermore, it facilitates effective two-way communication between Headquarters and the Regional Office, supports the Regional Office's work plan implementation, assists Resident Coordinator Offices and UN Country Teams, and contributes to systematizing knowledge and best practices in sustainable development policy support.
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 the development sector. Desirable experience includes partnership development, regional sustainable development issues, integrating gender and inclusion dimensions, UN system experience, field experience, and data analytics.
Skills
Professionalism in sustainable development analysis and research; data analysis and interpretation; effective communication (written and verbal); teamwork and collaboration; ability to work under pressure; commitment to achieving results; incorporating gender perspectives.