Associate Political Affairs Officer

Contract

This is a UNV International Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as International UN Volunteer. It is normally internationally recruited only. More about UNV International Specialist contracts.

Eligibility criteria

Minimum age: 25 years old. Nationals of the country of assignment are not eligible, except the assignments in Headquarters duty stations.

Description of task

Under the direct supervision of the Chief of the Mediation Section, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

• Gather, select, verify, and analyze information contained in communications and publications received from different sources, including internal mission reports and the press;
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge relating to the political, social and security situation in Mopti region;
• Keep abreast of latest trends and developments in the area of assignment and provide updates and inputs to the Chief Mediation and the Head of Office;
• Provide technical and substantive support for the implementation of the mandate of the Mediation Section;
• Maintain contacts with other components of the Mission, UN international partners and government authorities on political and security issues, coordination and policy matters;
• Maintain regular contact with all relevant local political actors and civil society groups;
• Assist in compiling and producing daily, weekly, flash and other written reports as directed by the Head of Section.

Qualifications/Requirements

Required degree level:

Master degree or equivalent

Education - Additional Comments:

Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in political science, international relations, social sciences, law, public administration, or a related field.

A first level university degree with a relevant combination of academic qualifications and two additional years’ experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Required experience:

24 Months

Experience remark:

A minimum of two years of practical professional work experience in political affairs, diplomacy, conflict resolution, or related field. Work experience in West Africa is desirable. Work experience supporting mediation and reconciliation efforts between local communities in conflict-affected areas is required. Experience in West Africa is desirable.

Language skills:

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

Area of expertise:

International law, Public law

Area of expertise details:

• Experience in working with Outlook, Excel, Word, Power Point, social media.
• Sound judgment in applying expertise to resolve a range of issues/problems, including politically sensitive ones, and the ability to proactively seek and recommend sound policy initiatives or other solutions;
• Proven analytical, research and negotiating skills;
• Excellent oral and listening skills, including an ability to articulate and defend one’s analysis or proposals;
• Ability to develop and maintain contacts and foster collaboration with national and international partners to acquire timely information; with gender and geographical consideration.

Driving license:

No

Competencies values:

Adaptability and Flexibility, Communication, Ethics and Values, Integrity, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity, Working in Teams

Application procedure:

* Not yet registered in the UNV Talent Pool? Please first register your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/signup. Important: After creating your account, complete all sections of your profile and submit it. Then go to ‘My Page’ at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink. Lastly, select the special call to which you would like to apply.

* Already registered in the UNV Talent Pool? Please first update your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/profile. Then go to ‘My Page’ at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink to select the special call for to which you would like to apply.

Application deadline: 28-04-2021