Overview
The Transitions Adviser will serve as liaison with the UN Verification Mission to Colombia on political and peace issues, and the UN Country Team (UNCT) and Humanitarian Country Team (HCT), as required. The role aims to strengthen the coherence of the UN System and coordinate with the Colombian Government and donors to contribute towards an inclusive and sustainable peace.
Tasks Summary
- Provide strategic and analytical support to the UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator (RC/HC) for engagement with Government officials, civil society, academia, and high-level stakeholders.
- Support the RC/HC in the development of coherent UN programmatic engagement in areas aimed at sustaining peace and preventing conflict.
- Support the RC/HC in coordinating interagency results groups aimed at establishing a coherent and integrated UN approach to sustaining peace and conflict prevention.
- Serve as substantive liaison with the UN Special Political Mission, maintaining regular communication and seeking political guidance.
- Support monitoring of UN actions and facilitate coordination between programme activities.
- Support the Resident Coordinator's Office in developing partnerships with international stakeholders and strengthening coordination within the international community.
Experience Requirements
- At least 10 years of experience in areas related to sustaining peace, prevention, post-conflict transition and recovery, including analysis, policy and strategy development, with governmental, multilateral or civil society organization.
- Previous experience with the UN is considered an asset.
- Proven experience of work in peace processes.
- Flexibility to work under pressure and dealing with different topics at the same time.
- Sensibility and awareness of gender priorities related to the area of work.
- Experience and/or readiness to expand knowledge on how to integrate environmental sustainability priorities in areas of work.
- Experience in research, policy analysis and programme development.
- A proven policy, advisory and advocacy experience and track record of engagement with senior levels of governments, EU, United Nations, or donor community.
- Sound knowledge of and experience in Colombia and/or Latin America region, including in dialogue, conflict prevention and peacebuilding, is an advantage.
Qualification Requirements
- Advanced university degree (Master’s Degree) in political science, sociology, international relations, international economics, law, public administration, or other related social sciences.
- In lieu of an Advanced degree, a Bachelor university degree with additional years of experience.
