ASSOCIATE POLITICAL AFFAIRS OFFICER, P2

Overview

The Associate Political Affairs Officer will analyze information related to peace and security, particularly counter-terrorism, and support the Counter-Terrorism Committee's activities. The role involves preparing background materials, briefing notes, and reports.

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Key Responsibilities

• Analyses information from various sources regarding political issues in the context of peace and security, specifically counter-terrorism.
• Provides input for CTED’s support to the Counter-Terrorism Committee, including preparation of background materials and reports.
• Assists with briefing notes, background papers, and talking points for the Executive Director.
• Prepares summaries of articles and drafts correspondence and report sections.
• Monitors political, socio-economic, and other relevant developments in an assigned area.
• Creates databases to track project progress and provides relevant information.
• Contributes to data collection and analysis, identifying trends and providing insights through data visualization.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Required Experience

A minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in political science, international relations, law, disarmament, security, development management, conflict resolution or related area is required. Experience in supporting senior-level officials is required. Experience in counter-terrorism is required. One year or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable. No experience is required for candidates who have passed a United Nations Competitive Recruitment Examination.

Qualifications

A first-level university degree in political science, international relations, international economics, law, public administration or other related area. Successful completion of both degree and non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics or data science programs is an advantage.

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