Assistant Political Affairs Officer

hace 3 semanas

Bogota, Colombia United Nations A tiempo completo

This position is located in the Office of Special Representative Secretary-General (OSRSG) of the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia (UNVMC) in Bogota. The Assistant Political Affairs Officer (NO-A) will report to the Liaison Officer P4.

**Responsibilities**:
Within delegated authority, the Assistant Political Affairs Officer will be responsible for the following duties:

- Assists senior officers with preparing drafts, briefing notes, background papers and talking points.
- Prepares summaries of articles from a wide variety of sources and drafts a variety of correspondence, and sections of reports.
- Monitors political, socio-economic, and other politically relevant developments in an assigned area, including gender-related matters.
- Serves as focal point for assigned thematic areas, including the Youth Peace and Security agenda.
- Creates databases that track project progress and provides other information relevant to assigned area.
- Supports the head of the Office of the SRSG on programmatic and budget issues.
- Ensures that all UNVMC policies are applied and followed thoroughly across all processes, including adherence to UNVMC code of conduct and ethics, and integrates a gender-sensitive approach in all functions.
- Performs other related duties as required.

Competencies

Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals. Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others. Places team agenda before personal agenda. Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position. Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

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.

Education
A first-level university degree in Political Science, Management or Development, or a related field is required.

Job - Specific Qualification
Certificate in the areas of political analysis, peacebuilding, conflict resolution or peace issues is desirable.

Work Experience
A minimum of two (2)years of progressively responsible experience in political science, international relations, law, disarmament, security, development management, conflict resolution or related area is required.

Experience working for the United Nations or a similar international organization is desirable.

Experience making reports is desirable.

Experience working on issues related to the Peace Youth and Security agenda is desirable.

Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English and Spanish is required.

Assessment

Special Notice

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