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Setting and ReportingThis position is located in the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean, subregional headquarters for the Caribbean in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago.
The Associate Social Affairs Officer reports to the Coordinator, Statistics and Social Development Unit (SSDU).
The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean is one of the five regional Commissions of the United Nations.It was founded in 1948 with the purpose of contributing to the region's economic and social development.
Its mission includes the design, monitoring and evaluation of public policies and the provision of advisory services, expertise and training to Governments, as well as support for regional and international cooperation and coordination activities.
Please visit our website at www.Eclac.Org for further information.ResponsibilitiesWithin delegated authority, the Associate Social Affairs Officer will be responsible for the following duties:Social Analysis: Carries out basic research on selected aspects of critical areas of concern related to socio-economic issues, social development programmes, etc., to include collecting, analyzing and presenting statistical data and other information gathered from diverse sources, participating in the analysis of national experiences in social planning and policy development.Contributes to the preparation of various written outputs, e.G.
draft background papers, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications.Develops and maintains reference/resource information on specific topics, policy-related issues, recent developments and trends in the field; liaises with NGOs, researchers, etc.
to obtain and provide data and information; responds to various inquiries and information requests internally and externally.Provides administrative and substantive support to expert group meetings, panel discussions, conferences, etc., to include proposing agenda topics, researching and proposing experts, handling logistics.Analyzes progress and developments in the implementation of specific programmes; contributes to the development of mechanisms for monitoring programme implementation.Undertakes outreach activity in assigned areas, providing presentations and other inputs (e.G.
articles, publications), and attending professional and NGO meetings.Maintains awareness of current social affairs and related issues, to include relevant political, policy, gender issues/considerations or other developments in specific sectors or countries of the Caribbean.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 and similar material; preparing inputs to statements by members of the Bureau and Secretariat staff to such meetings; assisting in the organization of panels, round tables, etc