POLITICAL AFFAIRS OFFICER, P3

Overview

This role monitors and analyzes political, security, humanitarian, and human rights situations in assigned countries to provide analytical assessments and recommendations. It also participates in activities related to mediation, peace, development, and humanitarian nexus.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitors and analyzes the political, security, humanitarian and human rights situation in assigned countries.
• Participates fully in assigned activities related to the work of the office or mission.
• Prepares a wide range of documents, including briefing notes, talking points, reports and other correspondence.
• Develops and maintains relations with government officials.
• Participates in a team which deals with a variety of political, security and humanitarian issues.
• Assists in planning, coordinating and supporting the organization of high-level meetings.
• Represents the team at round tables, seminars and conferences.
• Participates in fact-finding, planning and other missions to countries within the assigned area of responsibility and drafts reports thereon.
• Supports his/her supervisor in the formulation of the programme of work, budget and medium-term plans of the unit.

Required Experience

A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in political science, international relations, law, conflict resolution or related area is required. Experience in political outreach, facilitation, analysis, advice and reporting is required. Experience working in or on the Great Lakes region is required. Experience in supporting preparations for high-level political meetings is desirable.

Qualifications

Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent degree) in political science, international relations, international economics, law, public administration or related field. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

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