This 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.