Political Affairs Officer, P-3

Position description

Org. Setting and Reporting

This post is located in the Office for Disarmament Affairs, Geneva Branch. The incumbent will report to the Political Affairs Officer of the Geneva Branch.

Responsibilities

Within delegated authority, the Political Affairs Officer 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 affect the countries and thematic mandates (disarmament, non-proliferation, arms control) for which the staff member is responsible.
• Keeps abreast of latest trends and developments in the area of Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas (EWIPA) and provides inputs on issues to senior officials and colleagues in missions and elsewhere in the Secretariat.
• Monitors national and regional level political developments on EWIPA and on the weapons covered by the CCW and other relevant instruments, and provides advice to field mission/UN agencies active on the ground.
• Provides technical and substantive back up in the implementation of mandates of the office, branch or unit related to EWIPA.
• Maintains contacts with other sectors of the UN, other international organizations and governments on coordination and policy matters related to EWIPA.
• Monitors actions taken by intergovernmental groups, UN organisations, government and non-governmental organizations in the area of EWIPA.
• Provides secretariat services to relevant intergovernmental fora, negotiating bodies, conferences and/or meetings that deal with EWIPA.
• Prepares meetings of the SG/DSG/USG with officials from countries under the Organization’s purview.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Competencies

• PROFESSIONALISM: Ability to identify and analyze political, humanitarian, disarmament, arms control and non-proliferation issues in a country or geographic area, particularly in the area of EWIPA. 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.
• COMMUNICATION: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
• PLANNING & 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.

Education

• An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent degree) in political science, international relations, international economics, law, public administration or other related is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two 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 peace, political science, international relations, law, disarmament, non-proliferation and arms control, international humanitarian law, or security is required. At least three years of experience in multilateral disarmament processes, including experience substantively servicing intergovernmental meetings and secretariat bodies is required. Demonstrable experience working with international humanitarian disarmament instruments, programme management and donor relations in the context of international organizations is desirable.

Languages

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

Application instructions

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