Inter-Regional Adviser on Localization of the SDGs

Provides high-level policy advice and capacity-development support to governments on localising the Sustainable Development Goals. Based in DESA’s public-institutions division, the adviser strengthens multilevel governance, local public-service innovation, policy coherence and monitoring frameworks, while translating global practice into training, partnerships and technical-cooperation initiatives across developing countries.

• Advise governments on multilevel governance and SDG localisation
• Develop policies, tools, indicators and monitoring frameworks
• Design and implement capacity-development programmes
• Facilitate knowledge exchange, workshops and training
• Build partnerships and support resource mobilisation

• Advanced degree in public administration, local development, public policy, political science or a related field
• At least seven years of relevant experience in SDG localisation
• At least five years of local-governance and public-institution experience
• English is required

• Experience developing policy guidance on SDG localisation is desirable

• SDG Localisation
• Public Policy
• Local Governance
• Capacity Development
• Technical Cooperation
• Policy Analysis
• Partnership Development
• Monitoring Frameworks

• Data Collection Tools

• Specialised inter-regional adviser appointment limited to DESA