Director, Division for Sustainable Development Goals, D2

Overview

The Director, Division for Sustainable Development Goals is responsible for directing and managing the programme supporting UN processes related to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the Technology Facilitation Mechanism, the Water Action Agenda and the Antigua and Barbuda Agenda for SIDS (ABAS).

Key Responsibilities

• Directs and manages the Division for Sustainable Development Goals, focusing on substantive support, integrated policy analysis, multi-stakeholder partnerships, synergies, and capacity development in thematic areas of sustainable development.
• Contributes to the formulation of the Department’s overall strategies and policies.
• Provides leadership to the development of innovative and/or change management programmes.
• Formulates and implements the substantive and capacity development work programme of the Division.
• Oversees the management of activities undertaken by the Division and coordinates work within the Division, the Department, and with other organizations.
• Supports the Under-Secretary-General/Assistant Secretary-General in implementing mandates and initiatives.
• Coordinates and oversees the preparation of publications, including the Global Sustainable Development Report and parliamentary reports.
• Reports to intergovernmental bodies on budget/programme performance or programmatic/substantive issues.
• Ensures that outputs produced by the Division maintain high-quality standards.
• Undertakes or oversees programmatic/administrative tasks necessary for the functioning of the Division.
• Oversees the recruitment of staff for the Division.
• Manages, guides, develops and trains staff under his/her supervision.
• Chairs meetings, seminars, etc., on substantive issues; represents the Organization and/or the Department at international, regional, inter-agency meetings, seminars and conferences.
• Performs other related duties as requested by senior management.

Required Experience

Over fifteen years of progressively responsible experience in sustainable development, in which at least five years at the senior leadership level in international organizations and/or government is required. Experience in research and analysis, policy formulation, application of sustainable development principles in development programmes or related fields is required. Experience in managing complex programmes of work and large diverse teams is required. Experience in leading or coordinating analytical publications in the area of sustainable development is desirable. Experience in providing substantive support to intergovernmental processes and meetings in development-related areas is desirable. Experience in leading or coordinating technical assistance support on sustainable development to developing countries, especially to least developed, landlocked developing and small island developing states, is desirable. Experience in a senior management role in the United Nations is desirable.

Qualifications

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in sustainable development, economics, public policy, public administration, finance, natural resources management, engineering, environment, social sciences or related area is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

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