Political Affairs Officer,
New York (P-3)
Department of Peacekeeping Operations
Closing date: Thursday, 10 August 2017
Responsibilities
Within delegated authority, the Political Affairs Officer will be responsible for the following duties:
• Liaise with designated Units/Division and other Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO) and Department of Field Support (DFS) interlocutors and external partners to ensure the Office of the Assistant Secretary-General support for the Office of Rule of Law and Security Institutions (OROLSI) initiatives.
• Liaise with the designated partners to coordinate and assist with the implementation of partnership activities with OROLSI Units.
• Coordinate inputs from the OROLSI Units/Division to relevant documents and reports.
• Draft correspondence and prepare briefing packages and talking points for meetings and travels for the Assistant Secretary-General (ASG).
• Manage staff selection processes.
• Monitor and inform colleagues of relevant initiatives across the UN system.
• Represent OROLSI in Integrated Operational Team (IOT) support group and ensures that OROLSI units are appropriately engaged in each IOT.
• Responsible for negotiating office space for OROLSI.
• Coordinate input to Talking Points for the Under-Secretary-General, DPKO and the Secretary-General.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Competencies• Liaise with designated Units/Division and other Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO) and Department of Field Support (DFS) interlocutors and external partners to ensure the Office of the Assistant Secretary-General support for the Office of Rule of Law and Security Institutions (OROLSI) initiatives.
• Liaise with the designated partners to coordinate and assist with the implementation of partnership activities with OROLSI Units.
• Coordinate inputs from the OROLSI Units/Division to relevant documents and reports.
• Draft correspondence and prepare briefing packages and talking points for meetings and travels for the Assistant Secretary-General (ASG).
• Manage staff selection processes.
• Monitor and inform colleagues of relevant initiatives across the UN system.
• Represent OROLSI in Integrated Operational Team (IOT) support group and ensures that OROLSI units are appropriately engaged in each IOT.
• Responsible for negotiating office space for OROLSI.
• Coordinate input to Talking Points for the Under-Secretary-General, DPKO and the Secretary-General.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Professionalism:
Knowledgeable of the functioning of the UN system in the area of peace and security; Familiarity with the structure of DPKO/DFS and integrated peacekeeping operations; Knowledgeable of one or more of the OROLSI thematic areas of work; Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of work.
Communication:
Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
Planning and 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.
EducationKnowledgeable of the functioning of the UN system in the area of peace and security; Familiarity with the structure of DPKO/DFS and integrated peacekeeping operations; Knowledgeable of one or more of the OROLSI thematic areas of work; Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of work.
Communication:
Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
Planning and 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.
Advanced university degree (Masters or equivalent), preferably in political science, international relations, law, human rights, public administration or related fields. A first level university degree, together with two additional years of qualifying experience, may be accepted in lieu of an advance degree.
Work Experience
At least five years of progressively responsible experience in international affairs, including at least two years experience in peacekeeping or political affairs within an international or regional organization. Field experience in a peacekeeping setting is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the internship position fluency in English (both oral and written) is required. Knowledge of French is an advantage.
Assessment
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.