Overview

This role supports the Assistant Secretary-General in developing and implementing special projects related to corporate sustainability and the UN Global Compact Office. It involves monitoring project implementation, researching and analyzing information, and assisting in policy development.

Tasks Summary

• 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.
• This includes proposing agenda topics, identifying participants, preparing briefing documents, talking points and presentations.
• 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.

Experience Requirements

• Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches related to corporate sustainability, business leadership, and sustainable development.
• Ability to identify issues, analyze and participate in the resolution of issues/problems.
• Ability to conduct data collection using various methods.
• Conceptual analytical and evaluative skills to conduct independent research and analysis, including familiarity with and experience in the use of various research sources, including electronic sources on the internet, intranet and other databases.
• Ability to apply judgment in the context of assignments given, plan own work and manage conflicting priorities.

Qualification Requirements