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United Nations · 9 hours ago

Programme Officer (Special Assistant to the Assistant Secretary-General), P3

New York, NY

Contract

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

The United Nations is a global organization dedicated to promoting peace and sustainable development. They are seeking a Programme Officer (Special Assistant to the Assistant Secretary-General) to support the UN Global Compact Office in implementing corporate sustainability initiatives and facilitating stakeholder cooperation. The role involves project management, research, policy development, and administrative support for the Assistant Secretary-General.

CommunitiesHumanitarianNon Profit

Responsibilities

Participates in the development, implementation and evaluation of assigned special projects in relation to corporate sustainability and the United Nations Global Compact Office

Monitors and analyzes project implementation

Reviews relevant documents and reports on behalf of the Assistant Secretary-General; identifies problems and issues to be addressed and proposes corrective actions

Liaises with relevant colleagues across the Office and around the world; identifies and tracks follow-up actions to make the best use of the Assistant Secretary-General's time

Researches, analyzes and presents information to the Assistant Secretary-General gathered from diverse sources with respect to the implementation of the Global Compact's mandate

Assists in policy development, including the review and analysis of issues and trends related to corporate sustainability and the role of business in contributing to sustainable development

Supports various research activities as requested by the Assistant Secretary-General

Keeps the Assistant Secretary-General informed of all matters requiring his/her personal attention, assists in formulating options as to how those matters might be handled, and ensures appropriate follow up

Prepares various written outputs including written summaries of the Assistant Secretary-General's meetings, minutes of Executive Management Team meetings, as well as drafting of trip reports

Coordinates and drafts correspondence for the ASG's signature

Drafts background papers, analyses, sections of reports and studies and provides inputs to publications

Provides substantive and organizational support for the Assistant Secretary-General's meetings, conferences, and official Missions

Supervises General Service staff working on the Global Compact Office's administrative and operational matters and providing administrative support for the Assistant Secretary-General

Undertakes outreach activities; conducts training workshops, seminars, etc.; makes presentations on assigned topics/activities

Participates in or leads missions, including provision of guidance to external consultants, government officials and other parties and drafting mission summaries, etc

Coordinates activities related to budget and funding (programme/project preparation and submissions, progress reports, financial statements, etc.) and prepares related documents/reports (pledging, work programme, programme budget, etc.)

Performs other duties as requested by the Assistant Secretary-General

Qualification

Corporate sustainabilityEnglish proficiencyProject managementPolicy developmentResearchAnalysisBudget coordinationPlanningOrganizingCommunication

Required

Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent degree) in business administration, management, economics or a related field

A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree

A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in project or programme management, administration or related area is required

Experience collaborating with the private sector leaders on a wide range of issues is required

A minimum of two years of experience working in the United Nations or a similar large organization on responsible business/corporate sustainability is required

Experience in preparing executive documents, briefs, papers, and summaries on a wide range of topics related to responsible business practices is desirable

Experience managing medium sized projects and project teams is desirable

Experience collaborating with the private sector to promote corporate sustainability is desirable

English is required