Coordination Officer, Office of the ASG

Contract

This is a P-3 contract. This kind of contract is known as Professional and Director staff. It is normally internationally recruited only. It's a staff contract. It usually requires 5 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be between 140,639 USD and 184,155 USD.

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Org. Setting and Reporting This position is located in the United Nations Development Coordination Office (UN DCO) in the Office of the Assistant Secretary-General (OASG). The position reports to the Senior Advisor (UN Sustainable Development Group). The focus of the job is supporting the Secretariat function of the UN Sustainable Development Group performed by DCO and the ASG for Development Coordination.

Responsibilities Under the overall guidance of the Senior Advisor (UNSDG), the Coordination Officer will be responsible for the following duties: - Supports the Senior Advisor in the development and implementation of the UNSDG agenda and priorities, including the programmes of work of the Principals group, the Core Group, and subsidiary task teams; - Ensures the timely preparation of relevant background documents and the organization of UNSDG and other related meetings, and assists in the follow-up to meetings, including the preparation and circulation of minutes and summaries, as appropriate; - Drafts briefing notes, key messages, background documents, notes for the file, presentations, speeches and speaking notes, including for the UNSDG Chair, UNSDG Vice Chair and UN DCO ASG, and other UN senior officials as relevant; - Liaises and coordinates across UN DCO to ensure an effective and holistic Secretariat function, including support to UNSDG task teams, and keeping staff well informed and consulted on UNSDG matters; - Supports the Senior Advisor with regular outreach, information sharing, consultations and contact with UNSDG focal points in UN agencies, funds and programmes; - Maintains and updates, on a timely and regular basis, the UNSDG intranet page, and supports UN DCO colleagues to update the public UNSDG website as required; - Maintains close contacts and liaises, as appropriate, with staff in the Executive Office of the Secretary-General and the Executive Office of the UNDP Administrator, as well as other senior officials of the UN system; - Supports the engagement of UN DCO in, and monitoring of, intergovernmental fora, particularly relevant segments of ECOSOC, the General Assembly, and Executive Board sessions of UN entities; - Undertakes other duties as requested by the ASG, Deputy Director, Senior Advisor or Chief of Staff.

Work implies frequent interaction with the following: Executive Offices of the UNSDG Chair and Vice Chair; UNSDG focal points and other technical staff in UN funds, programs and other UN specialized agencies; UNDCO staff and consultants at headquarters and regional levels.

Results Expected: Develops, implements, monitors and evaluates assigned programme/projects. Provides thorough, well reasoned written contributions, e.g., briefing materials, background papers, analysis, summaries and minutes; key messages, etc. Develops and maintains effective working relationships, including coordinating interagency groups. Promulgate coherent policies, and consistent adherence to these by clients. Efficient use of resources.

Competencies * Professionalism: Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to disarmament and arms control, in particular chemical and biological weapons control. Ability to identify issues, analyze and participate in the resolution of issues/problems. Ability to apply judgment in the context of assignments given, plan own work and manage conflicting priorities. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

* Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

* Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.

Education Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in sustainable development, public policy, public administration, social sciences, management, economics or a related field. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in development policy, political analysis, strategic planning, international relations, peace and security, humanitarian or human rights work or related fields, is required.

Experience in UN development system coordination, interagency processes, and preparation of written materials for senior management is strongly desirable.

Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations. For this position, fluency (both oral and written) in English is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is desirable.

Assessment Further evaluation of candidates may include other forms of assessments followed by a competency-based interview. All evaluation and assessment related communication will be sent exclusively to your primary email address provided in your application. Please ensure that your primary email address is up-to-date and correct.

Special Notice This position is available for an initial period of one year. Extension of appointment is subject to the availability of funds. Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures. The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. People with disabilities are also strongly encouraged to apply, as supported by the Secretary-General's Disability Inclusion Strategy.

United Nations Considerations According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.

Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

The paramount consideration in the appointment, transfer, or promotion of staff shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. By accepting an offer of appointment, United Nations staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and assignment by him or her to any activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). In this context, all internationally recruited staff members shall be required to move periodically to discharge new functions within or across duty stations under conditions established by the Secretary-General.

Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.

The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.

Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.

No Fee THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.