PRINCIPAL POLITICAL AFFAIRS OFFICER

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Org. Setting and Reporting This position is located in the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia (UNVMC). The United Nations Security Council adopted Resolution 2545 (2020) authorizing the mandate of UNVMC, which is to work with Colombia to further extend the mandate of the basis of the 2016 peace agreement between the Government and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia People's Army (FARC-EP). Under Resolution 2574 (2021), the Mission has taken on the additional task of verifying compliance with and the implementation of the sentences issued by the Special Jurisdiction for Peace (SJP) to individuals who told the truth and acknowledge responsibility for crimes committed during the 50-year long conflict between the Government and the FARC-EP.

The Principal Political Affairs Officer will be based in Bogota, Colombia and within delegated authority, the incumbent will report to the Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General (DSRSG). She/he will supervise a Bogota-based team in charge of the verification of the compliance with and the implementation of the restorative sentences issued by the Special Jurisdiction for Peace (SJP).

Responsibilities Within delegated authority the Principal Political Affairs Officer will be responsible for the following duties:

1.Management of the Sentences Verification Office:

•Implements the activities related to the work of the full implementation of Security Council Resolution (SCR) 2574 including: fostering dialogue, understanding and cooperation between parties, and collaboration with other partners to develop plans of action to achieve mandate. Incorporates an integrated approach that includes a rights-based dimension, conflict prevention sensitivity and a gender perspective throughout the office's activities. •Plans, coordinates and manages programmes, projects and activities of the office and coordinates with other components of the Mission and external to the Mission as required. •Ensures that the works of the office are in accordance with the overall political strategy of the Mission. •Monitors and analyzes information and data, managing, coordinating and supervising the preparation of analytical materials and assessments related to the provision of political advice and guidance on the transitional justice system; including reparations, and restorative sanctions as well as other restorative initiatives within the transitional justice system in Colombia related to the implementation of the mandate. •Supervises, mentors, and evaluates staff within the office; participating in selection of new staff; coordinating the activities and personnel of office components at the regional and subregional level. •Formulates the programme of work of the office.

2.Advise and Reporting:

•Identifies emerging issues pertaining to the mandate; analyzes implications and makes recommendations on possible strategies and measures; proposes plans of action for immediate and long-range solutions to political problems related to the implementation of SCR 2574. •Provides input for the sanctions section for the Secretary-General's reports to the Security Council on the activities of the Mission as well as briefings to the Security Council and other such documents. •Prepares various written materials, such as reports, statements, notes on meetings, speeches and briefing notes. •Provides guidance and political advice to other components of the Mission, as requested.

3.Liaison:

•Provides good offices on behalf of the Special Representative Secretary-General (SRSG), as appropriate. •Develops and maintains relations at the national, regional, and municipal levels with governmental officials, political actors and leaders of the civil society, as well as regional actors and organizations and the wider UN system. Performs other related duties as required.

Competencies Professionalism: Knowledge of Peacekeeping Operations and/or Special Political Missions and of UN rules and procedures. Ability to identify and analyse the underlying causes of conflict and instability (e.g., political, ethnic, sectarian, social, economic), and to provide advice to senior officials in developing and implementing political strategies to address them; Ability to evaluate international political situations. Ability to manage and coordinate at many different levels. 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.

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.

Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

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.

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 improvement; 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.

Education Advanced University Degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in Political Science, International Relations, Social Science, Law or a related field.

A first level university degree with two additional years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience A minimum of fifteen (15) years of progressively responsible experience in political affairs, diplomacy, international relations, conflict resolution, or related field is required.

Extensive experience in political outreach, facilitation, analysis and reporting is required.

Experience serving in a senior advisory or managerial capacity at United Nations Headquarters, a United Nations field operation or a comparable international organization is desirable.

Experience working in a government, international organization or non-governmental organization in a conflict or post-conflict setting is desirable.

Demonstrated experience and in-depth knowledge of the political dynamics and experience on human rights and transitional justice is desirable.

Experience working in Latin America region is desirable.

At least five (05) years of management experience is desirable.

Experience in mediation, reconciliation, political analysis, and diplomacy is desirable.

Experience with the United Nations peace operations, special political missions, agencies, or comparable organizations is desirable.

Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in oral and written English and Spanish is required.

Assessment Previously rostered candidates are not subject to any further assessment and as such, may be invited for informal discussions.

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.

The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving a 50/50 gender balance in its staff, as per the Secretary General´s Gender Parity Strategy. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. #United_for_Gender_Parity

Candidates interested to work for the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia may wish to check out our Realistic Job Preview videos to get an idea of the living and working conditions in different duty stations in Colombia: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-8SCkVjg-e3073SwTDG1VQf1oLTWfUQ4

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 background, 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.

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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