Senior Political Affairs Officer

hace 4 días

Bogota, Colombia United Nations A tiempo completo

This position is located in the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia (UNVMC). The Senior Political Affairs Officer is based in Bogotá and will report to the Deputy Special Representative (DSRSG).

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

- Plans and implements the operational activities related to the work of the Mission, i.e.,

peacebuilding, mediation and good offices. disarmament, demobilization and reintegration, conflict prevention and resolution, post-conflict rehabilitation, civil society support work, etc.; incorporates an integrated approach that includes a rights-based dimension, conflict prevention sensitivity, and a gender perspective into the policy, planning and operational activities of the unit.
- Prepares briefing notes and talking points for the Deputy Head of the Mission and other senior staff. Provides continuous guidance and advice to the Deputy Head of Mission and other Senior Leadership within the Mission concerning the organization of work, status of negotiations, and conduct of business including interpretation of the rules of procedure. Responds to/prepares responses to comments, statements, and queries of parties and manages operations involving several components, including civilian, military, and humanitarian operations. Develops and maintains relations with senior government officials and advises them on issues and policies of mutual concern. Participate in high level operational, budgetary, and programmatic meetings with Senior Officials within the Mission.
- Leads and directs a work team; plans and allocates work assignments; coaches, mentors, and evaluates staff; participates in recruitment and selection of new staff and in the development of training programs. Responsible to enhance communication with Head of Offices in the field to comply with the Mission’s mandate. Manages, coordinates, organizes, and supervises research on a variety of political issues in the region and in Colombia. Designs peacebuilding initiatives; advises on and participates in the negotiation to establish operations and develops guidelines, terms of reference and operational plans and time frames for new operations. Plans, coordinates, and manages programmes, projects and activities requiring mission and/or interagency involvement and participation. Represents office of DSRSG/Mission at round tables, seminars, and conferences.
- Formulates the programme of work, budget, and medium-term plan of the office and participates in the overall approval of the programme of work, and administrative matters concerning the ODSRSG or Mission; coordinates and oversees work of colleagues and units.
- Performs other related duties as required.

Competencies

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.

Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments. Delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards. Operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules. Supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments. Takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.

Leadership: Serves as a role model that other people want to follow. Empowers others to translate vision into results. Is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives. Establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support. Anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions. Drives for change and improvement; does not accept the status quo. Shows the courage to take unpopular stands. Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work; demonstrates knowledge of strategies and commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing.

Judgement/decision making: Identifies the key issues in a complex situation, and comes to the heart of the problem quickly. Gathers relevant information before making a decision. Considers positive and negative impacts of decisions prior to making them. Takes decisions with an eye to the impact on others and on the Organization. Proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation based on all available information. Checks assumptions against facts. Determines that the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision. Makes tough decisions when necessary.

Education
Advanced university degree

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