UK Mission
UKMIS (UK Mission to the United Nations)
Main purpose of job:
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work in the UK Mission to the UN. The successful candidate will work as a Senior Policy Adviser in the Africa and Peacekeeping team. They will represent the UK at the UN on a range of issues, conducting negotiations at the Security Council, and on occasion in the General Assembly. The successful candidate will also represent the UK on relevant Security Council Working Groups.
The post holder will join a team of six covering African issues on the Security Council agenda, including Sudan, South Sudan, Somalia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Central African Republic, Mali and the Sahel, as well as UN relations with the African Union (AU), and the UN’s regional African offices. The team also leads on thematic peacekeeping issues and peacekeeping reform. The current job-holder covers a range of files including Protection of Civilians and atrocity prevention, climate change and security, Burundi, Central Africa and the Lake Chad Basin. As a member of the UK Mission’s Political Section, the successful candidate will also work closely with military, development, peacebuilding, human rights and humanitarian colleagues across the mission.
Roles and responsibilities / what will the jobholder be expected to achieve?:
This is a policy development and delivery role, heavily focused on influencing the UN Secretariat, other Member States and NGOs. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, those outlined below:
• Negotiating Security Council products; drafting UK-proposed texts and chairing negotiations; reporting views of other Council members and the UN Secretariat; representing the UK on Security Council Working Groups; advising HQ on tactics to best deliver UK policy objectives in the Security Council.
• Working with colleagues in the UK Mission, and colleagues across the UK network of diplomatic missions and from other UK Government departments, to make full use of UK Government influence across the UN to deliver UK policy objectives on Africa and peacekeeping, and to provide strategic advice to London in developing UK policy on African dossiers.
• Delivering UK policy objectives at the UN on thematic issues such as protection of civilians, atrocity prevention, and climate change and security.
• Briefing the UK Permanent Representative and Deputy Permanent Representative for, and reporting on, Security Council and other high-level meetings on issues on a variety of Africa and peacekeeping dossiers.
• Working flexibly across the team and the wider Political Section to provide cover for colleagues where needed.
This is a challenging role with the opportunity to lead on high profile Security Council issues and to develop specific expertise on Africa and conflict issues. The portfolio will evolve as the job-holder gains experience in the role. You will work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment and must be willing to support other team members and priorities as needed.
• An undergraduate or postgraduate degree in a relevant field;
• At least four years of relevant work experience;
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively as part of a larger team;
• Ability to work flexibly and adapt to changing priorities across a range of tasks and responsibilities that require long-term planning, as well as reaction to urgent day-to-day developments;
• Proven track record of influencing a wide range of stakeholders;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Ability to deliver at pace.
Under US State Department requirements, the UK Government in the US may only employ, as non-diplomatic staff, persons who are US citizens, US Permanent Residents or A visa holders with EAD cards*. If you hold a visa other than an A visa you are not currently eligible to work at our office. Please refer to our website for information on exceptions to this policy at www.gov.uk/government/world/usa. All selected candidates are subject to background checks and will require a security clearance prior to starting work.
*A visas are acceptable at the Embassy and Consulates. The UK Mission to the UN (UKMIS) accepts G visas, and British Defense Staff (BDS) outposts accept A or NATO visas.
• Prior experience of work in public service or not-for-profit environments;
• Knowledge of the work of the UN, particularly regarding peace and security issues;
• Knowledge of conflict trends in Africa;
• Familiarity with the UK Government’s foreign policy priorities.
Making Effective Decisions, Collaborating and Partnering, Delivering at Pace, Engaging Internationally
14 July 2021
C4 (L)
Full-time
40
Americas, Caribbean & Overseas Territories
United States
UK Mission to the United Nations, New York
British Consulate General
1
$78,090
30 August 2021
Learning and development opportunities (and any specific training courses to be completed):
The Africa and Peacekeeping team works flexibly across the range of Africa and peacekeeping dossiers, and there will be opportunities to cover the work of other colleagues at times to gain exposure to issues beyond the job holder’s day to day work. The successful candidate will also support the wider work of the Political Section, including planning high-level visits, delivery of the UK’s regular Presidencies of the Security Council, contributing to the delivery of activity associated with UN General Assembly High-Level Week and other ad hoc duties and responsibilities. There will also be opportunities to contribute to the wider corporate life of the UK Mission through involvement with staff-led change projects, corporate committees and learning and development activities.
Working patterns: Normal working hours are 9 a.m. – 5:30p.m. Occasional evening and weekend work is required.
The UK Mission supports fully flexible working opportunities, to improve the work/ life balance of its staff and promote family-friendly working patterns, where operational and security needs allow. The Mission is committed to building a diverse environment and prides itself on upholding the principles of diversity and inclusion and providing equal opportunities for all.
The UK Government operating in the US offers a substantial benefits package including generous leave, a choice of medical insurance, 401(k) matching up to 7%, extensive learning opportunities and a great work/life balance.
Employees who are not liable to pay local income tax on their Mission salary, eg some non-local national staff and some spouses or partners of UK diplomatic staff, will have their salaries abated by an equivalent amount.
Internal candidates must inform their supervisor before they apply to a different position.
Only successful candidates will be contacted. Please no phone calls. Due to the high volume of resumes we receive, we cannot guarantee consideration of your application if the submission instructions are not properly followed.
The British Embassy is committed to a policy of equal opportunities and to creating a diverse working environment, free from discrimination, where everyone is included and treated fairly, based on merit alone. We are an equal opportunity employer, making all employment decisions without regard to race, gender, religion, national origin, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, political affiliation or any other criterion protected by law.
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