Overview
The Political Affairs Officer will coordinate the implementation of peacekeeping-specific actions of the Pact for the Future and the UN80 initiative. The role involves preparing analytical reports and providing information to senior officials on political matters.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinates the implementation of relevant actions pursuant to the Pact for the Future (A/79/1) as relevant to UN peacekeeping as well as the UN80 initiative.
- Prepares analytical reports and papers on sensitive and high-profile matters of concern to the General Assembly, Security Council, or other bodies; drafts notes, background papers, talking points, speeches and other correspondence for senior UN officials.
- Participates in the organization and supervision of Secretariat services required by the Security Council and to other committees and bodies related to its work.
- Acts as focal point for collection and analyses of information on political issues of assignment.
- Meets regularly with operational teams including UN staff, national officials as well as Military and Police officers to plan projects and review project activities.
- Provides up-to-date information to senior officials regarding substantive political matters with regard to the implementation of the Pact for the Future, and makes recommendations on actions to take.
- Maintains contacts with other sectors of the UN, other international organizations and governments on coordination and policy matters; briefs representatives and provides, as appropriate suggestions and recommendations.
- Participates in conferences, seminars and academic fora related to his/her assigned area of expertise.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Required Experience
A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in political science, international relations, law, disarmament, security, development management, conflict resolution or related area is required. At least four years experience working in a UN peace operation and/or in peace and security at UN Headquarters is required. Experience in UN system coordination, integrated assessment and planning, implementation of joint programmes, or similar, is required.
Qualifications
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in political science, international relations, international economics, law, public administration or other related. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
