CHIEF OF SERVICE, POLITICAL AFFAIRS
Contract
This is a D-1 contract. This kind of contract is known as Professional and Director staff. It is normally internationally recruited only. It's a staff contract. It usually requires 15 years of experience, depending on education.
Salary
The salary for this job should be between 179,289 USD and 226,244 USD.
Salary for a D-1 contract in Tehran
The international rate of 128,707 USD, with an additional 39.3% (post adjustment) at this the location, applies. Please note that depending on the location, a higher post adjustment might still result in a lower purchasing power.Please keep in mind that the salary displayed here is an estimation by UN Talent based on the location and the type of contract. It may vary depending on the organization. The recruiter should be able to inform you about the exact salary range. In case the job description contains another salary information, please refer to this one.
More about D-1 contracts and their salaries.Org. Setting and Reporting The UNAMI Liaison Office in Tehran is a high-level office to assist the United Nations Assistance Mission in Iraq (UNAMI) in liaising with the Government of Iran on issues related to Iraq and the region in implementation of the UNAMI mandate pursuant to relevant Security Council resolutions. The Head of Office works under the overall guidance of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) for Iraq and the Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs (DPPA). For day-to-day work, the Head of Office reports to the Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Iraq for Political Affairs and Electoral Assistance.
Responsibilities Within delegated authority, the Chief of Service will be responsible for the following duties: - Liaise with officials and agencies of the Government of Iran on issues related to the implementation of the UNAMI mandate and other peace and security issues as they relate to Iraq and the region. - Represent UNAMI and UN agencies, funds and programmes working in Iraq, as requested, in meetings with the Government of Iran, in coordination with the UN Resident Coordinator in Iran. - Liaise with the diplomatic community and international and regional organizations with offices in Tehran on issues related to the implementation of the UNAMI mandate. - Keep the SRSG for Iraq and DPPA’s Middle East Division apprised of relevant developments. - Provide substantive and logistical support to visits of UN officials to Iran relating to the implementation of UNAMI's mandate, as well as other visits of senior UN officials, as required. - Identify areas of cooperation for regional engagements, including but not limited to environment and climate security, and actively advise relevant UN agencies in Iraq accordingly. - Provide regular draft code cables and written reports to the SRSG for Iraq and DPPA as well as inputs for reports of the Secretary-General and briefings to the Security Council on the activities of UNAMI. - Manage the Tehran Liaison Office, including human resources and budget matters. - Carry out any other tasks as instructed by the SRSG for Iraq or by the DPPA regarding the implementation of the UNAMI mandate.
Competencies Professionalism: Proven inter-personal, collaborative and diplomatic skills; knowledge of the Iraq, Iran and the wider Gulf region and its current political climate; understanding of and an ability to evaluate international political situations; effective negotiating skills and ability to work with others to reach mutually benefiting and lasting understandings; strong analytical and evaluative skills combined with good judgment; ability to expeditiously and clearly draft reports and analytical papers on topical issues in a timely manner and to review and edit the work of others; ability to apply UN rules, regulations, policies and guidelines in work situations; 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. Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work; demonstrates knowledge of strategies and commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing.
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.
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.
Managerial Competencies Leadership: Serves as a role model that other people want to follow: empowers others to translate vision into results; is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives; establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support; anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions; drives for change and improvements; does not accept the status quo; shows the courage to take unpopular stands. Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work; demonstrates knowledge of strategies and commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing.
Judgement/Decision-making: Identifies the key issues in a complex situation, and comes to the heart of the problem quickly; gathers relevant information before making a decision; considers positive and negative impacts of decisions prior to making them; takes decisions with an eye to the impact on others and on the Organization; proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation based on all available information; checks assumptions against facts; determines the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision; makes tough decisions when necessary.
Education Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in one or more of the following disciplines: social sciences, political science, law, international relations, humanitarian assistance, development studies, business administration, management or related fields, is required. A first level university degree with a relevant combination of academic qualifications and experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work Experience A minimum of 15 years of progressively responsible experience in international relations, conflict resolution, administration, management, development, or related fields is required.
Experience working in multicultural institutions and a supervisory capacity requiring policy formulation, planning and programme management is required.
Experience in providing high-quality political analysis is required.
Experience in dealing with peace and security issues on Iraq, Iran and/or the Gulf region is desirable.
Experience working for the United Nations or a similar international organization in a diplomatic mission, is desirable.
Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of Persian is desirable.
Assessment Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.
Special Notice At the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs. The United Nations is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The United Nations recruits and employs staff regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds or disabilities. Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application.
Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff members are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures.
The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance and geographical diversity in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.
United Nations Considerations According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.
Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places 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. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
The paramount consideration in the appointment, transfer, or promotion of staff shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. By accepting an offer of appointment, United Nations staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and assignment by him or her to any activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). In this context, all internationally recruited staff members shall be required to move periodically to discharge new functions within or across duty stations under conditions established by the Secretary-General.
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