Electoral Officer

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Org. Setting and Reporting The position is located in the the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), with duty station in Kabul. The Electoral Officer serves as a member of the UN Electoral Support Team and reports to the Principal Electoral Adviser.

Responsibilities Within delegated authority, the Electoral Officer will be responsible for the following duties:

Liaise with United Nations and other electoral advisors regarding the implementation of electoral programs and processes focused upon: legal drafting and reform, complaints and dispute resolution, planning and budgeting, infrastructure development, public information, outreach and media relations, civic and voter education, capacity-building and institutional reform and development; Provide overall donor liaison and management •In coordination with the Principal Electoral Advisor oversee the implementation of electoral programs and processes in the field •Provide project and programme management and support, including planning and monitoring and reporting of results to national counterparts, donors and UN bodies; - Provide, and often supervise the provision of, support, technical assistance and advice to the Afghan Electoral institutions in the above areas as required and as directed by the Principal Electoral Advisor. •Contribute, and often supervise the contribution to, capacity-building of national counterparts and strengthening of national institutions. •Monitor the impact domestic and international norms and processes on enhancing the participation of women and marginalized groups and provide advice to the national electoral institutions on appropriate corrective measures. •If required, supervise and manage the performance of national and international staff assigned to the area of responsibility. •Establish and maintain professional and productive partnerships with national counterparts and other key stakeholders in the electoral process Compile and provide regular briefings and reports in the assigned area of responsibility in close collaboration with other relevant partners. •Perform other related duties as required. Work implies frequent interaction with the following: The Principal Electoral Adviser and other members of the UN Electoral Support Team; senior staff and officers of electoral management bodies and other national institutions involved in the electoral process

Results Expected: •The support of the United Nations in the area of responsibility contributes to credible and inclusive elections. •The United Nations mandated support in the area of responsibility is implemented effectively, using resources efficiently and minimizing risks to the organization. •The supervisor has access to accurate and timely information as well as advice on the electoral process and its implications.

Competencies •Professionalism: Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter, notably in-depth understanding of and ability to evaluate electoral processes, knowledge of electoral processes and their technical and political implications; takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work; demonstrates commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing; shows pride in work and in achievements; 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.

  • 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 the audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

  • 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 electoral assistance, 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 seven years of progressively responsible experience in elections and related areas in at least 3 countries is required. At least three years of experience in supervising, implementing, supporting or advising on electoral processes is required. United Nations electoral experience in a peacekeeping operation, political mission and/or a UN agency or other relevant international electoral experience is required. Experience in developing countries and experience in post-conflict situations and Afghanistan, in particular, is desirable. Previous experience of managing teams of different backgrounds is desirable. Experience in bilateral or multilateral negotiations is desirable.

    Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations. For this position, fluency in spoken and written English is required. Knowledge of a language spoken in Afghanistan is an advantage.

    Assessment Previously rostered candidates are not subject to any further assessment and as such, will not be invited for such an assessment.

    Special Notice This "Recruit from Roster" job opening is only open to roster applicants who are already placed on pre-approved rosters, following a review by a United Nations Central Review Body. Only roster applicants who were placed on rosters with similar functions at the same level are considered to be eligible candidates. Eligible applicants receive an email inviting them to apply. Rostered applicants are encouraged to apply only if they are interested and available to take up the position at the duty station/s specified in the Job Opening. Applying to this job opening carries an expectation to accept the offer, if selected.

    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.

Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.

The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.

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