Overview
The Political Affairs Officer will maintain up-to-date knowledge of political situations in Kosovo, gather and analyze information, and produce reports for United Nations Headquarters.
Key Responsibilities
- - Maintain up-to-date knowledge of events relating to the political situation in Kosovo.
- - Gather, select, and analyze information contained in communications and publications.
- - Keep abreast of the latest political trends and developments and provide inputs on issues as tasked.
- - Compile and draft daily, monthly, and quarterly political situation reports to United Nations Headquarters (UNHQ) as required.
- - Produce notes to the files and other reports, including for the Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) if required.
- - Draft talking points and background notes as guided by OPA.
- - Work closely with local staff to produce high-quality reports based on up-to-date information and astute political analysis.
- - Produce timely, concise, well-written reports within the mandate of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK).
- - Monitor Kosovo Albanian and Kosovo Serb political parties and dynamics.
- - Serve as a focal point on Comprehensive Planning and Accountability System (CPAS), Action for Peacekeeping Plus (A4P+), Results-Based Budgeting (RBB), and other tracking and reporting mechanisms.
- - Attend round table discussions, seminars, and workshops on subjects pertaining to the work of UNMIK.
- - Provide technical and substantive backup in the implementation of mandates of the Office of Political Affairs and Office of the Chief of Staff as required.
- - Maintain contacts with other components of the Mission and the UN Kosovo team, international partners, and government authorities on political, coordination, and policy matters.
- - Monitor actions taken by intergovernmental groups, United Nations (UN) organizations, government, and non-governmental organizations within the assigned area of responsibility.
- - Define work plan for the area assigned in accordance with established terms of reference.
- - Attend events related to the mandate of the Mission as required.
- - Coordinate work with staff members in OPA and other substantive offices of the Mission as needed.
Required Experience
- 3 years
- Experience in political affairs, international relations, diplomacy, peacekeeping, conflict analysis, development cooperation, or related fields is required.
- Experience in political analysis, drafting analytical reports, briefing notes, talking points, or situation reports is required.
- Experience working with UN entities, governments, or NGO partners in complex or high-risk environments is desirable.
- Experience working in peacekeeping contexts, including experience with related reporting systems (including CPAS, A4P+, and Results-Based Budgeting frameworks) is considered an advantage.
- Experience in stakeholder coordination and liaison with international organizations, government institutions, civil society, and/or diplomatic actors is desirable.
- Previous experience in the Western Balkans region or familiarity with the political context of Kosovo is considered an advantage.
- Experience in information management, data management, GIS & mapping, data visualization, or other related areas is desirable.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in International relations, peace and security, Southeast European studies, political economy or a related field is required.
- A Bachelor's degree with relevant experience will be accepted in lieu of Master's degree.
