Political Analyst
Provide analysis and coordination for the Political Affairs Section engagements.
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Overview
Provide analysis and coordination for the Political Affairs Section engagements.
You have:
- Master's degree in political science, international relations or related field.
- A first level university degree with a combination of two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience in political affairs is required.
- Strong familiarity with the political situation in Yemen is required.
- Experience in support of mediation process is desirable.
- Fluency in English and Arabic (both spoken and written) is required.
Contract
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Result of Service
Ensure that senior members of the Political Affairs Section are kept informed of key developments by providing analysis, documentation, and coordination for external engagements.
Work Location
Amman
Expected duration
2 Months
Duties and Responsibilities
The Political Affairs Section (PAS) of OSESGY supports the Special Envoy and the Office leadership in monitoring political developments, conducting analysis, and providing timely political advice, with a view to facilitating the Special Envoy’s engagement and the resumption of the political process. Being based in Amman at the Office’s headquarter, the consultant is expected to have broad networks and play an instrumental role in communicating and coordinating with Yemeni actors across the region. Description of consultancy: Information Analysis: Gather, select, and analyze political information from various sources. Document Drafting: Prepare briefing notes, background papers, talking points, meeting summaries, and sections of reports. Monitoring: - Keep updates on political developments through meetings with Yemeni and other stakeholders. - Keep abreast of latest trends and developments in the area of assignment and provide inputs on issues to senior officials and colleagues when required. - Develop and maintain networks of interlocuters, - Monitor national and regional level political developments and provide advice. - Monitor actions taken by UN organizations, government and non-governmental organizations.
Qualifications/special skills
Master’s degree in political science, international relations or related field. A first level university degree with a combination of two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. A minimum of two (2) years of experience in political affairs is required. Strong familiarity with the political situation in Yemen is required. Experience in support of mediation process is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of United Nations. For this position, fluency in English and Arabic (both spoken and written) is required.
Additional Information
Not available.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
Potential interview questions
| Describe a time when you had to analyze political information from various sources. | The interviewer wants to understand your analytical skills in a relevant context. | Discuss specific sources, your analysis process, and the outcome. |
| How would you approach drafting a briefing note for a senior official? | This question assesses your writing and documentation skills. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Explain how you would keep track of political developments in Yemen. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you provide an example of a successful network you built for political engagement? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies would you use to provide timely political advice to senior officials? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you ensure accuracy in your reports and documentation? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Discuss a challenge you faced in a mediation process and how you overcame it. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you adapt your communication style when working with diverse stakeholders? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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