SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OFFICER, P4

## SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OFFICER, P4 - Organization:ECLAC - Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean - Office:ECLAC Santiago Org. Setting and Reporting:This position is located in the Sustainable Development and Human Settlements Division in the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean ECLAC. The Sustainable Development Officer reports to the Chief of the Division. Responsibilities:Within delegated authority, the Sustainable Development Officer will be responsible for the following duties:Monitors and analyzes programme/project development and implementation; reviews relevant documents and reports; identifies problems and sustainable development issues to be addressed and initiates corrective actions; liaises with relevant parties; and ensures follow-up actions.Performs consulting assignments, in collaboration with clients, (e.g. Member States), by planning and facilitating workshops on sustainable development issues, conducting other interactive sessions and assisting in developing action plans for clients will use to manage change.Researches and analyzes sustainable development issues and presents information gathered from diverse sources.Collects and analyzes data to identify trends or patterns and provides insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods to enable data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reportingDevelops draft policy recommendations on sustainable development issues, including the review and analysis of issues and trends, the preparation of evaluations or other research activities and studies.Formulates survey initiatives; designs data collection tools; reviews, analyzes and interprets responses, identifies problems/issues and prepares conclusions.Organizes and prepares written outputs on sustainable development issues, e.g. draft background papers, analytical contributions, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications, etc.Provides substantive backstopping to consultative and other meetings, conferences, etc., including proposing agenda topics, identifying participants, and preparing documents and presentations on sustainable development issues.Provides substantive support on sustainable development issues to intergovernmental bodies.Participates in or leads specific inter-agency or expert task forces or working groups either internally or with outside parties.Initiates and coordinates outreach activities; conducts training workshops, seminars, etc.; and makes presentations on assigned topics/activities.Leads and/or participates in large, complex field missions, including providing guidance to external consultants, government officials and other parties and drafting mission summaries, etc.Coordinates activities related to budget funding (programme/project preparation and submissions, progress reports, financial statements, etc.) and prepares related documents/reports (pledging, work programme, programme budget, etc.).Prepares speeches and other inputs for presentations by senior staff on sustainable development issues.Designs, manages and monitors the implementation of capacity-building projects on sustainable development.Collect and analyze data to identify trends or patterns and provide insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods to enable data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting.Performs other duties as required. - Monitors and analyzes programme/project development and implementation; reviews relevant documents and reports; identifies problems and sustainable development issues to be addressed and initiates corrective actions; liaises with relevant parties; and ensures follow-up actions. - Performs consulting assignments, in collaboration with clients, (e.g. Member States), by planning and facilitating workshops on sustainable development issues, conducting other interactive sessions and assisting in developing action plans for clients will use to manage change. - Researches and analyzes sustainable development issues and presents information gathered from diverse sources. - Collects and analyzes data to identify trends or patterns and provides insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods to enable data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting - Develops draft policy recommendations on sustainable development issues, including the review and analysis of issues and trends, the preparation of evaluations or other research activities and studies. - Formulates survey initiatives; designs data collection tools; reviews, analyzes and interprets responses, identifies problems/issues and prepares conclusions. - Organizes and prepares written outputs on sustainable development issues, e.g. draft background papers, analytical contributions, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications, etc. - Provides substantive backstopping to consultative and other meetings, conferences, etc., including proposing agenda topics, identifying participants, and preparing documents and presentations on sustainable development issues. - Provides substantive support on sustainable development issues to intergovernmental bodies. - Participates in or leads specific inter-agency or expert task forces or working groups either internally or with outside parties. - Initiates and coordinates outreach activities; conducts training workshops, seminars, etc.; and makes presentations on assigned topics/activities. - Leads and/or participates in large, complex field missions, including providing guidance to external consultants, government officials and other parties and drafting mission summaries, etc. - Coordinates activities related to budget funding (programme/project preparation and submissions, progress reports, financial statements, etc.) and prepares related documents/reports (pledging, work programme, programme budget, etc.). - Prepares speeches and other inputs for presentations by senior staff on sustainable development issues. - Designs, manages and monitors the implementation of capacity-building projects on sustainable development. - Collect and analyze data to identify trends or patterns and provide insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods to enable data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting. - Performs other duties as required. Competencies:Professionalism: Ability to apply sustainable development theories, concepts and approaches. 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 resources on the internet, intranet and other databases. The ability to analyze and interpret data in support of decision making and convey resulting information to management. 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.Planning and Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues t