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Senior Social Affairs Officer Details

Position(s): Senior Social Affairs Officer
Organization: United Nations (UN)
Job Opening ID: 247080
Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Social Affairs
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-5
Department/Office : Department of Economic and Social Affairs
Location: New York
Deadline: Jan 5, 2025

Program Details

United Nations (UN) Senior Social Affairs Officer Vacancy for 2025. This position is located in the Programme on Disability Section (PDS) of the Social Inclusion and Participation Branch (SIPB) of the Division for Inclusive Social Development (DISD), Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA). The Senior Social Affairs Officer will report to the Chief of the Social Inclusion and Participation Branch. The Branch undertakes substantive functions on social development in relation to populations at greatest risk of being left behind (persons with disabilities, older persons and youth) as well as on the issue of families; and promotes the strengthening of, and policy support for, social development for the implementation of development agendas, including the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. This includes organizing and contributing to publications and parliamentary documents; providing substantive support to intergovernmental bodies; and the organization of expert group meetings, seminars and workshops.

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Duties and Responsibilities

Social analysis

Serves as focal point for collaboration on major issues/topics related to disability; provides authoritative technical and policy advice and assistance to inter-governmental bodies, Member State officials, international and other organizations on planning, evaluating and implementing strategies, policies and programmes which impact socio-economic development at global, regional or national levels, especially regarding disability, particularly in connection with the implementation of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Copenhagen Declaration and Programme of Action.
Recommends follow up actions and policies to implement global mandates/actions plans; influences the development and evolution of the UN approach to social development issues especially in the area of disability; makes substantive contributions to the design and implementation of significant policy and programme changes to address country, regional, global social- economic concerns, including gender considerations.
Leads the development of a research agenda; oversees the development of and/or conceptualizes, formulates and manages major projects/studies; analyzing key trends and changes in socio-economic structures and related issues (e.g. occupational, cultural, educational, demographic patterns, gender issues, etc.) at global, regional or national levels; assesses implications and develops proposals for policies with respect to disability related issues.
Takes the lead in establishing partnerships with other experts and stakeholders (e.g. governments, research institutes, academia, UN system and other international organizations, NGOs, the private sector, etc.) to discuss emerging topics related to social development, exchange views on latest findings, policy guidelines, new models of development, etc.

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Plans and directs, in consultation with relevant parties, knowledge sharing and appropriate dissemination of information, etc. and facilitates the incorporation of latest thinking into development programmes and other initiatives.
Writes and/or supervises preparation of a variety of studies, reports, etc. on social and socio- economic issues for publication within the UN system and in academic journals and other publications.
Represents the organization at national and international fora and presents institutional views/policies; coordinates and chairs and/or contributes substantively to sectoral seminars, general training programmes, workshops and expert group meetings. Intergovernmental Support
Coordinates provision of substantive services to inter-governmental bodies (e.g. the General Assembly, the Economic and Social Council, the Commission for Social Development, etc); facilitates the negotiation process and promotes constructive dialogue and collaboration; coordinates and facilitates the establishment of and liaison with various groups in civil society; oversees the preparation of analytical reports and other documentation for such bodies.
Manages the work unit’s contribution to the preparation and management of meetings of intergovernmental bodies.
Facilitates and coordinates activities for the Conference of State Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (COSP), including the preparation of documents and substantive support to the Chair and the Bureau in coordination with other relevant UN entities.
Coordinates and liaises with global networks on disability, including NGOs, Civil Society Coordination Mechanism, United Nations system organizations, the academic community, the private sector, etc.; assists their participation and engagement in relevant fora.
Facilitates interagency collaboration on issues related to persons with disabilities; identifies areas for cooperation and opportunities for aligned messaging, analytical studies and joint initiatives, including through the Inter-Agency Support Group for the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
Represents the Programme on Disability Section (PDS) at international, regional and national meetings on social and economic issues.

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Technical Cooperation

Develops and maintains relations with senior officials of member governments and ensures a response to requests for advice and/or assistance on social issues and policies.
Leads or participates in technical cooperation missions.

Programme Support

Functions as the head of Programme on Disability Section (PDS).
Contributes to the personnel and financial management of the work unit, to include the development and implementation of work plans and budgets.
Carries out and supervises key programme activities, including key missions and other initiatives; supervises PDS staff; plans and allocates work assignments; coaches, mentors and evaluates staff; participates in recruitment, selection and training of new staff and in the development of training programs.
Performs other duties as required.

Requirements

Education

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent degree), in sociology, economics, other social science or related field is required. A first-level university degree in combination with additional two years of qualifying work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience

A minimum of ten years of progressively responsible experience in socio economic development, policy analysis, sociological research or related area, of which a minimum of five years on disability issues, is required.
Experience with the United Nations intergovernmental bodies (such as the General Assembly, the Economic and Social Council, the Commission for Social Development and the Conference of State Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities) is required.
Field experience in developing countries and country or region-specific knowledge is desirable.

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