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| Posting Title: | Coordination Officer, P4 (Temporary Job Opening) |
| Job Code Title: | POLITICAL AFFAIRS OFFICER |
| Department/Office: | DEPARTMENT OF PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS |
| Duty Station: | NEW YORK |
| Posting Period: | 06 March 2017 - 15 March 2017 |
| Job Opening Number: | 17-Political Affairs-DPKO-75645-J-New York (T) |
Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Chief of Office, the Coordination Officer provides support to the Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations (USG) and will be responsible for the following duties:
• Reviews and monitors activities in the country or region assigned, in consultation with the relevant DPKO regional divisions and other offices; assesses national and regional political and other trends, and their impact on relevant peacekeeping operations; recommends solutions/possible action by the United Nations.
• Provides up-to-date information to the USG regarding substantive political matters and country or regional issues and makes recommendations for action.
• Monitors, analyses and reviews political, policy and cross-cutting issues related to peacekeeping, in order to provide early warning and advice to the USG and his/her Chief of Office.
• Acts as focal point for the collection, analysis and coordination of information on political, policy and cross-cutting issues, as assigned.
• Maintains contacts and coordinates policy matters with relevant offices in the Secretariat and the UN system, with other international organizations, and with Member States; briefs Member State representatives.
• Prepares and reviews analytical reports and other documents on sensitive and high profile matters of political or policy concern for the General Assembly, Security Council, or other bodies; drafts and reviews notes, background papers, talking points, speeches and other correspondence for the USG.
• Backstops for the Chief of Office and serves as the Officer-in-Charge of the OUSG Front Office during the absence of the Chief of Office.
• Performs other related duties and special assignments as required.
Competencies• Reviews and monitors activities in the country or region assigned, in consultation with the relevant DPKO regional divisions and other offices; assesses national and regional political and other trends, and their impact on relevant peacekeeping operations; recommends solutions/possible action by the United Nations.
• Provides up-to-date information to the USG regarding substantive political matters and country or regional issues and makes recommendations for action.
• Monitors, analyses and reviews political, policy and cross-cutting issues related to peacekeeping, in order to provide early warning and advice to the USG and his/her Chief of Office.
• Acts as focal point for the collection, analysis and coordination of information on political, policy and cross-cutting issues, as assigned.
• Maintains contacts and coordinates policy matters with relevant offices in the Secretariat and the UN system, with other international organizations, and with Member States; briefs Member State representatives.
• Prepares and reviews analytical reports and other documents on sensitive and high profile matters of political or policy concern for the General Assembly, Security Council, or other bodies; drafts and reviews notes, background papers, talking points, speeches and other correspondence for the USG.
• Backstops for the Chief of Office and serves as the Officer-in-Charge of the OUSG Front Office during the absence of the Chief of Office.
• Performs other related duties and special assignments as required.
• PROFESSIONALISM: Shows ability to complete in-depth studies and reach conclusions on possible causes and solutions to political problems in specific areas and/or countries. Shows ability to analyse various issues and perspectives on political, social, economic and humanitarian programmes in affected countries and areas. 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.
• 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.
Education• 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.
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in political science, international relations, diplomacy, international law or other related field. A first-level university degree in combination with an additional two-years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work Experience
Seven years of progressively responsible experience in political science, international relations, communications, law, development management, conflict resolution or related area is required. Experience working in a front office providing substantive policy advice and support to senior level UN officials or equivalent in national service is required. Experience in a peacekeeping operation in Africa is highly desirable.
Languages
Fluency in the working languages of the UN Secretariat, English and French, both oral and written, is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.
Assessment
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.
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.
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.
Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the At-a-Glance on "The Application Process" and the Instructional Manual for the Applicants, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of inspira account-holder homepage.
Applications are pre-screened by the system according to the published requirements of the job opening on the basis of the information provided in the application. In relation to the requirements of the job opening, applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their qualifications, including their education, work experience, and language skills. Each applicant must bear in mind that submission of incomplete or inaccurate applications may render that applicant ineligible for consideration for the job opening. Initial screening and evaluation of applications will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted. Applications cannot be amended following submission. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to a reference-checking process to verify the information provided in the application.
Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at midnight (New York time) on the deadline date.
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.
Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the At-a-Glance on "The Application Process" and the Instructional Manual for the Applicants, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of inspira account-holder homepage.
Applications are pre-screened by the system according to the published requirements of the job opening on the basis of the information provided in the application. In relation to the requirements of the job opening, applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their qualifications, including their education, work experience, and language skills. Each applicant must bear in mind that submission of incomplete or inaccurate applications may render that applicant ineligible for consideration for the job opening. Initial screening and evaluation of applications will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted. Applications cannot be amended following submission. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to a reference-checking process to verify the information provided in the application.
Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at midnight (New York time) on the deadline date.