Political Affairs Officer, P3

Position description

Org. Setting and Reporting

This position is located in the Special Political Mission “Panel of Experts on Libya”, functionally reporting to the Security Council Subsidiary Organs Branch (SCSOB) of the Security Council Affairs Division (SCAD, Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs (DPPA), United Nations, New York. The incumbent will report directly to a Senior Political Affairs Officer in SCSOB.

Responsibilities

Within delegated authority, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:

• Gathers, selects and analyses information contained in communications and publications received from different sources, including the press;
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of events relating to political issues, in general, and in particular as they relate to the countries and thematic mandates on the agenda of the Security Council;
• Keeps abreast of latest trends and developments in the Security Council and its subsidiary bodies and provides inputs on issues to senior officials and colleagues in missions and elsewhere in the Secretariat;
• Monitors national and regional level political developments that could become a threat to international peace and security;
• Provides technical and substantive back up in the implementation of mandates of the Security Council;
• Maintains contacts with other sectors of the UN, other international organizations and member states and/or Panels of Experts on coordination and policy matters;
• Monitors actions taken by intergovernmental groups, UN organisations, government and non-governmental organizations;
• Selects, classifies and stores in computerised databases information relating to the Security Council, its subsidiary organs and Panels of Experts;
• Participates in missions of the Security Council and its subsidiary organs to countries within assigned area of responsibility;
• Participates in provision of secretariat services to the Security Council, its subsidiary bodies, conferences, meetings, and/or special missions;
• Prepares meetings of the SG/DSG/USG with officials from countries under the Organization’s purview;
• Performs other related duties as required.

Competencies

• Professionalism: Knowledge of the policies, procedures and practices of the Security Council. Ability to organize and summarize information required for the preparation of relevant documentation for the Security Council and its subsidiary bodies. Ability to identify and analyze political, ethnic, racial, social and economic problems that cause civil unrest in a country or geographic area. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work;
• Planning and Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently;
• Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

Education

• Advanced University degree (Master’s degree or equivalent degree) in Political Science, International Relations, International Economics, Law, Public Administration or a related field. A first level university degree in combination with two (2) additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience

• A minimum of five 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, assessing and/or analyzing Security Council sanctions regimes is required;
• Experience in political analysis related to North Africa and/or the Middle East is desirable;
• Experience working in or in support of a special political mission of the United Nations Common System is desirable.

Languages

• English and French are the working languages of the United Nations. For this post advertised, fluency in English and Arabic is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is desirable.

Application instructions

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