SDSN Association

ABOUT SDSN
The UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) has been operating since 2012 under the auspices of the UN Secretary-General. SDSN mobilizes global scientific and technological expertise to promote practical solutions for sustainable development, including the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Paris Climate Agreement. We aim to accelerate joint learning and promote integrated approaches that address the interconnected economic, social, and environmental challenges confronting the world. SDSN works closely with United Nations agencies, multilateral financing institutions, the private sector, and civil society. It is directed by Professor Jeffrey D. Sachs and operates through offices in New York, Paris, and Kuala Lumpur.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This position will support and report to the Vice President for the Americas and Strategic Partnerships, as well as to the Director and Head of the New York Office. The incumbent provides a wide range of duties, often confidential. Primary responsibilities include using independent judgment and initiative in providing administrative support for complex items, including report production, coordination of logistics for special and high-level events, booking extensive travel, managing extremely busy calendars, and preparing expense reports. Other responsibilities include helping to edit writing, conducting background research in preparation for external meetings, preparing and distributing minutes to relevant parties at meetings, and providing support to donor outreach and management. The incumbent will support the SDSN’s UN engagement at the organizational level and monitor key UN processes. Travel will be required with this position. The incumbent will be responsible for all additional assignments deemed appropriate by the Vice President for the Americas, the Director and Head of the New York Office, or senior members of the SDSN team.

The SDSN Networks Program is seeking a dynamic and highly organized Project Manager to lead our work on EU project coordination, project delivery, fundraising, and donor reporting across several initiatives. Project manager will work closely with our international, multi-cultural, and mission-driven Networks team, ensuring effective coordination, reporting, and dissemination of project activities. The incumbent will report to the Director of SDSN Networks.
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Le programme SDSN Networks recherche un(e) chef(fe) de projet dynamique et très organisé(e) pour diriger ses travaux sur la coordination des projets de l’UE, la mise en œuvre des projets, la collecte de fonds et le reporting aux donateurs pour plusieurs initiatives. Le/La chef(fe) de projet collaborera étroitement avec notre équipe Networks internationale, multiculturelle et engagée, en garantissant une coordination, un reporting et une diffusion efficaces des activités du projet. Le/La titulaire rendra compte au Directeur de SDSN Networks.