Summary
Date Posted: Friday, December 16, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:

Responsibilities
Within the delegated authority, the Political Affairs/Liaison Officer will be responsible for the following duties:
Political Analysis and Advice
• Identify, analyze and monitor the implications of political developments, trends and emerging issues in the region, including activities of national stakeholders, and their impact on joint United Nations programmes in support of the implementation of the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework (PSCF); and
• Assess implications and make recommendations on possible policies, strategies and other measures to address issues of concern to advance mandated objectives.

Reporting and Information Management
• Prepare summary and analytical reports including, but not limited to, situation reports, briefing notes, options papers,
• code cables and input for the reports of the Secretary-General to the Security Council, General Assembly or other bodies; and
• Prepare contextual information materials, such as background notes, political profiles and databases of relevance to the assigned portfolio; Manage information to ensure its accessibility and utility.
• Selects, classifies and stores in databases information relating to assigned area.

Planning, Coordination and Facilitation
• Support the planning, coordination, facilitation and evaluation of the United Nations Regional Strategy and its Action Plan;
• Liaise with MONUSCO on the UN transition in the DRC;
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with Government representatives, Governor Institutions of the
• PSCF, civil society actors, the broader UN family, academic and research institutions, and other national and

international partners on information-sharing, policy and coordination matters;
• Consult and cooperate with partners to develop strategies and plans of action to address political challenges, in pursuit of shared objectives; Monitor, evaluate and report on mandate implementation; and
• Support preparations for official meetings, events, joint retreats and visits by the Special Envoy and the Chief of Staff, by drafting talking points and speeches for senior officials; Participate in field missions;
• Prepare written summaries of meetings/visits and assist with follow-up activities, as appropriate;
• Supports his/her supervisor in the formulation of the programme of work, budget and medium-term plans of the unit
• by participating in meetings, and compiling or researching issues related to the mission.

Management/Administration
• Support mission planning and budgetary processes.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Competencies
• Professionalism: 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; Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas 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.
• 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
• Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent degree) in political science, international relations, law, public administration or related field. 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 Experience
• A minimum of five (05) years of progressively responsible experience in political science, international relations, security, conflict resolution or related area is required.
• Experience in political analysis and advice is required.
• Experience working on peace and security issues in or on the regional context in the Great Lakes region of Africa, is required.
• Experience working in a United Nations common system field operation (inclusive of peacekeeping and political missions or similar international organisation is desirable
• Experience with policy development and programme management and implementation is desirable.

Languages
• English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised fluency in English and French, (both oral and written) is required.




Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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