Sustainable Development Specialist

3 weeks ago


New York, New York, United States United Nations Full time

**Job Overview**

We are seeking a highly skilled Sustainable Development Specialist to join our team at the United Nations. As a key member of our policy analysis and intergovernmental support section, you will play a critical role in promoting sustainable forest management and implementing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

About the Role

The successful candidate will have a minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in sustainable forest/environmental management and forest policy-oriented work. You will be responsible for monitoring and analyzing sustainable forest management and global forest financing facilitation network (GFFFN) programme/project development and implementation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Monitor and analyze sustainable forest management and GFFFN programme/project development and implementation
  • Review relevant documents and reports, identify problems, and initiate corrective actions
  • Liaise with relevant parties to ensure follow-up actions
  • Serve as the UNFFS' focal point for the Collaborative Partnership on Forests (CPF)
  • Facilitate contributions from major groups to UNFF sessions and intersessional activities

Requirements

  • Advanced university degree in sustainable development, forest economics, forest policy/sciences, public administration, finance, natural resources management, engineering, law, social sciences, or related field
  • A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in sustainable forest/environmental management and forest policy-oriented work
  • Fluency in English is required, knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage

Benefits

  • An estimated annual salary of $120,000-$150,000
  • A comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, pension plan, and paid leave
  • The opportunity to work with a dynamic team of professionals dedicated to promoting sustainable development


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