Social Affairs Officer temporary - Santiago de Chile - United Nations

United Nations

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Santiago de Chile

hace 1 semana

Publicado por:

Valentina Hurtado

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Descripción

This position will be temporarily vacant for a period of six months. This position is located in the Social Development Division. The Social Affairs Officer reports to the Senior Social Affairs Officer and the Chief of the Division.

Responsibilities:

Under the overall supervision of the Senior Social Affairs Officer and the Chief of the Division, the Social Affairs Officer will be responsible for the following duties:
Social Analysis

Participates in the analysis of social development issues in selected areas at the global, regional and national levels; undertakes empirical research and analysis of trends and developments and related policy issues relevant to the unit/departmental mandate, projects and initiatives; recommends proposals for inclusion in reports to intergovernmental bodies, member states, etc.
Develops indicators and methodologies for review and evaluation of specific topics.
Liaises with officials of governments, representatives of national, regional and global organizations, organizations of the UN system, etc. on selected social policy issues related to the implementation of specific programmes, action plans or other initiatives, and provides advice on a range of related matters.
Assists in the planning, organizing and servicing of technical and ad hoc expert group meeting; drafting reports and preparing summaries of meetings, etc.
Represents the work unit at international and other meetings; organize and participate in working groups, meetings, conferences, consultations with other agencies and partners on social and economic development related matters.
Prepares/contributes to the preparation of various written reports, documents and communications, e.g. drafts reports or sections of analytical reports, studies, background papers, parliamentary documents, briefings, correspondence, etc.

Intergovernmental support

Provides support to intergovernmental processes dealing with social development issues by: preparing inputs for reports to intergovernmental bodies; following intergovernmental meetings and preparing summary reports; preparing inputs to statements by members of the bureau and Secretariat staff to such meetings; assisting in the organization of panels, round tables, etc. on social development issues for intergovernmental processes.

Technical Cooperation

Organizes training seminars for national experts.
Prepares documentation for technical cooperation programmes and projects.
Contributes to the preparation of material for the approval of regional, country or sectoral technical cooperation projects.
Monitors, backstops and assesses the implementation of technical cooperation programmes and projects.
Participates in factfinding and advisory missions to government and other activities in support of work programme.

General

Provides guidance to, and may supervise, new/junior staff.
Performs other related duties as required, including a variety of administrative tasks necessary for the final delivery of the work unit's services.
Undertakes onthejob and other training activities, both internally and externally.
Collects and analyzes data to identify trends or patterns and provide insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods to enable datadriven planning, decisionmaking, presentation and reporting.

Competencies

TEAMWORK: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
PLANNING &

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.

Education
Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in sociology, economics, other social science or related field 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.

Job - Specific Qualification
Successful completion of both degree and non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics or data science programs is desirable.

Work Experience

A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in socio economic development, policy analysis, sociological research or related area is required.

Experience in research and policy advisory in social policies, social institutional framework and social protection issues, poverty and multiple