Liaison Officer

hace 2 semanas

Bogota, Colombia United Nations A tiempo completo

These positions are located in Regional Offices of the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia (UNVMC). The Liaison Officer will contribute to engaging with host country stakeholders and other multilateral organizations on peacekeeping, crisis management, conflict prevention and mediation matters in accordance with the mission’s mandate. S/he will report to the Regional Head of Office.

**Responsibilities**:
Within the limits of delegated authority, the Liaison Officer is responsible for performing the following duties:

- Participates fully in assigned operational activities related to the work of the office or mission, i.e., engaging with host country stakeholders, including with the Special Jurisdiction for Peace and multilateral organizations on peacekeeping, crisis management, the implementation of the Final Peace Agreement, conflict prevention and mediation.
- Prepares briefing notes and talking points for the senior staff and mission leadership related to the mission’s mandate. As requested, provides information on assigned issues regarding the Colombia Peace process and the Final Peace Agreement, on issues related to the implementation by national institutions of Chapters 1 (Agrarian Rural Reform), 5.1.2 (Restorative Sentences) and 6.2 (Ethnic Chapter) of the Agreement, ensuring a gender sensitive approach.
- Cooperates and collaborates with counterparts to develop strategies to address peace challenges as per the mission’s mandate objectives from an intersectional and differential sensitive approach. Develops and maintains relations with UN Country Team colleagues, Government Representatives, Regional Intergovernmental Organizations, Non-Governmental Organizations, law enforcement actors, academic and research institutions for discussions to reach consensus and make decisions; prepares trend analysis monthly and sitrep as requested; supports main stakeholders programming and institutional liaison.
- Participates as a team member in an office which could deal with a variety of political issues in a region and /or areas with conflict dynamics. Attends meetings to identify the scope of the project, considers methodologies and participates in developing guidelines, terms of reference and operational plans and time frames for new team. Assists in planning, coordinating and supporting programmes, projects and activities requiring missions and/or interagency involvement and participation. As requested, represents the team at round tables, seminars and conferences.
- Supports his/her supervisor in the coordination of mission-wide inputs for reports to the Secretary-General, internal reports and other sensitive and confidential communications to UNHQ. Provides assistance and support to other substantive sections of the mission to have a consensual approach to the mission environment, mandate and operations among mission actors, and relevant national and international stakeholders. Supervises staff as assigned; plans and allocates work assignments; coaches and mentors junior staff; participates in recruitment and selection of new staff.
- 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.

Competencies

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.

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.

Vision: Identifies strategic issues, opportunities and risks. Clearly communicates links between the Organization’s strategy and the work unit’s goals. Generates and communicates broad and compelling organizational direction, inspiring others to pursue that same direction. Conveys enthusiasm about future possibilities.

Education
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Social Sciences, Political Science, International Relations, or a related field is required.

A first level university degree with a combination of two (2) additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Job - Specific Qualification
A valid driver´s licence is desirable.

Work Experience
A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in political science, political affairs, internati

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