Associate Political Affairs Officer

Contract

This is a UNV National Youth contract. This kind of contract is known as National UN Volunteer. It is normally only for nationals. More about UNV National Youth contracts.

Eligibility criteria

Candidate age: between 18 and 29 throughout the entire duration of their assignment. Applicants must be nationals of or legal residents in the country of assignment.

Description of task

• Collect, selecting and analyse information from diverse sources, including publications and the media, with special attention to the representation of all segments of society including vulnerable categories like minorities and women;
• Support the monitoring of national, provincial and district level political developments and keep abreast of latest trends and developments in the area of assignment in accordance with the priorities established by the mission;
• Coordinate to maintain up to date knowledge of events relating to political issues in general, and in particular areas of responsibility as well as thematic mandates;
• Support in the development and maintaining of profiles/maps database for the political section, including: provincial and district profiles, tribal profiles, background of important personalities, and other directories, profiles, maps as requested;
• Facilitate in maintaining contacts with regional/local civil and government officials/structures; community leaders; political parties and civil society representatives in areas of responsibility; Assisting in preparing summaries of articles from a wide variety of sources and provide inputs to reports;
• Support the Office’s provision of good offices in line with the mandate;
• Interpret from English into Pashto/Dari and vice-versa during meetings; Translate documents from English into Pashto/Dari whenever necessary;
• Support visiting teams/missions as required;
• Participate in periodic field missions in order to update the overall political situation;
• Provide administrative and logistical support to officers in the Political Affairs Division; including arrangements for meetings, preparing documents etc.
• Support field trips including preparation of road mission requests and arrange for security clearances
• Create and maintain administrative files and official records including records of incoming and outgoing correspondence

Qualifications/Requirements

Required degree level:

Bachelor degree or equivalent

Education - Additional Comments:

First Level degree or equivalent; post-secondary training in political affairs, law, humanities or related area.

Required experience:

Experience remark:

Youth modality specifically targets young individuals entering their professional life with no or little experience

Language skills:

• English(Mandatory), Level - Fluent
• Dari(Mandatory), Level - Fluent

Area of expertise:

Political affairs and political reporting, Development programme management

Area of expertise details:

Relevant experience in areas linked to political affairs, governance, and development issues is desirable

Driving license:

No

Competencies values:

Adaptability and Flexibility, Commitment to Continuous Learning, Communication, Integrity, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Working in Teams