UN Political affairs officer vacancy

UN Political affairs officer vacancy

Posting Title:POLITICAL AFFAIRS OFFICER, P3
Job Code POLITICAL AFFAIRS OFFICER
Department/ Office: United Nations Office at Nairobi
Duty Station: NAIROBI
Posting Period: 8 August 2014-7 October 2014
Job Opening number: 14-POL-UNON-36544-R-NAIROBI (X)
Special Notice
This position is funded for an initial period of one year and may be subject to extension.
Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures.
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Org. Setting and Reporting
The United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) is the UN headquarters in Africa and the representative office of the Secretary-General. We support programme implementation of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the UN Human Settlements Programme (UNHABITAT) globally, as well as other UN offices in Kenya, by Providing administrative, conference and information services (www.unon.org). This post is located in UNON/Office of Director-General at the Nairobi duty station. Under the supervision of the Director-General of UNON and overall guidance of the Director and Deputy Director of Africa 1 Division/Department of Political Affairs (DPA), the incumbent will review and monitor activities in the Great Lakes region with particular emphasis on East Africa; Strengthen in this regard, cooperation with sub-regional organizations in East Africa, particularly in the area of peace and security.
Responsibilities
The incumbent will perform the following: 1. Assess trends which might affect the political situation and the political impact of intra-regional issues, such as terrorism, piracy and drug-trafficking; recommend solutions/possible action by the United Nations; 2. Analyze political and related events within the assigned area with a view to providing early warning advice to senior officials; 3. Prepare analytical reports and papers on high profile matters with implications on peace and security in the area of coverage; 4. Conduct research and prepare analytical materials on the situation in the region as appropriate. Coordinate and liaise with Regional Economic communities and other UN presences in the region as needed; 5. In close consultation with the Director General of UNON, liaise with stakeholders in countries of the region, including with representatives of Governments, national institutions, civil society organizations, donors and other regional actors with a view to strengthening regional and national peace-building and conflict prevention efforts; 6. Advise on opportunities for preventive diplomacy intervention in the region as appropriate; 7. Provide inputs to notes, background papers, talking points and speeches as required;8 . Brief representatives and provide, as appropriate, suggestions and recommendations; participate in recruitment and selection processes for staff in the DPA Liaison Team; 9. Perform other related duties as may be assigned.
Competencies
PROFESSIONALISM: Ability to identify and analyze political, ethnic, racial, social and economic problems that cause civil unrest in a country or geographic area. 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.
• 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 & 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.
Education
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in political science, international relations, law, disarmament, security, development management, conflict resolution or related area. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree
Work ExperienceA minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in political science, international relations, law, disarmament,security, development management, conflict resolution or related field. Experience on issues and challenges affecting East Africa or Horn of Africa, or the Great Lakes region required.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position fluency in oral and written English is required. Working knowledge of another UN language is desirable.
Assessment MethodEvaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which will be followed by competency-based interview.
United Nations Considerations
The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
Candidates will be required to meet the requirements of Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter as well as the requirements of the position. The United Nations is committed to the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity for all its human resources, including but not limited to respect for international human rights and humanitarian law. Candidates may be subject to screening against these standards, including but not limited to whether they have committed, or are alleged to have committed criminal offences and/or violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law




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