Org. Setting and Reporting

This position is located within the Political Affairs Division in the United Nations Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO). The Programme Management Assistant will be based in Kinshasa. The incumbent reports to the Senior Political Affairs Officer.

Responsibilities

Within the limits of delegated authority, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties: • Assist Political Affairs Division in the collection, verification, and analysis of information on the political situation in Kinshasa, as well as in the establishment and regular updating of a database on the different actors and local partners; • Assist in establishing contacts and maintaining relations between the Political Affairs section and National and local partners; • Participate in the drafting of various reports of the Political Affairs Division, including notes, field mission reports, personality profiles, analysis of the political, electoral and security situation, etc. • Attend National Assembly sessions as well as other meetings deemed useful to the division. • Submit detailed reports of such meetings for assessment of his/her PAD chief of section, for possible transmission to the mission management; work in close collaboration with the other substantive sections, including Public Information, Human Rights, Civil Affairs, Rule of Law, Gender, etc. and ensure regular liaison between them especially in the preparation of reports as well as the design and implementation of specific and/or urgent activities; • Assist in the development, management, implementation, and evaluation of programmatic and outreach projects to support the political good offices of the Mission and the implementation of the Mission’s political mandate. • Draft reports on other lesser politically sensitive internal and outside meetings as directed by his/her PAD chief of section. • Liaise with political and administrative sphere to facilitate contact with Government, National assembly, and other national institutions. • Assist with the orderly filing of documents and correspondence of the Kinshasa PAD office. • Perform other tasks and/or specific responsibilities and/or urgent duties as may be assigned by the D/PAD and or his/her PAD chief of section.

Competencies

Professionalism: Knowledge of politics, of the Organization’s general procedures and practices in political affairs. Proven track record of individual initiative and ability to work independently or without strong supervision in order to create and maintain a credible network of relations/liaisons/sources of information and to anticipate subsequent steps to reflect the needs and requirements of the Office. Ability to apply knowledge of various United Nations administrative, claims rules and regulations in work situations. 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 the audience. Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed. 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

High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Job – Specific Qualification

Not available.

Work Experience

At least five (5) years of professional experience in areas related to law, international relations, human rights, and social sciences or communications is required. Experience in liaising and engaging with national authorities, civil society, and political parties is required. Knowledge of Microsoft word, excel and PowerPoint is required.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in French is required; and knowledge of English is desirable.

Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

Special Notice

This position is temporarily available until 30 June 2024. This position is subject to local recruitment pursuant to staff rule 4.4 of the United Nations Staff Rules. Applicants for positions in the General Service and related categories must be authorized to work for the United Nations in the duty station where the position is located. Eligible applicants selected from outside the duty station are responsible for any expenses in connection with their relocation to the duty station. Staff members subject to local recruitment are not eligible for allowances or benefits exclusively applicable to international recruitment. The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

United Nations Considerations

According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. By accepting a letter of appointment, staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). Further, staff members in the Professional and higher category up to and including the D-2 level and the Field Service category are normally required to move periodically to discharge functions in different duty stations under conditions established in ST/AI/2023/3 on Mobility, as may be amended or revised. This condition of service applies to all position specific job openings and does not apply to temporary positions. Applicants are urged to carefully follow all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira, and to refer to the Applicant Guide by clicking on “Manuals” in the “Help” tile of the inspira account-holder homepage. The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application. Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.

No Fee

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