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View Vacancy – Policy Adviser (UKMIS/Humanitarian, Peacebuilding, Development)
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UKMIS (UK Mission to the United Nations)
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Main Purpose of Job: The British Government’s Mission to the United Nations in New York has an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and driven person to join the Humanitarian, Peacebuilding and Development Section as Policy Adviser – Peacebuilding (70% of the role) and humanitarian (30% of the role). This opportunity is a rewarding role that supports and advances the UK’s priorities at the United Nations, working at the forefront of multilateral diplomacy to make a real difference to international peace and security. The UK Mission to the United Nations offers a unique career enhancing opportunity and is committed to supporting its staff through a variety of benefits including generous leave, insurance packages and a highly competitive 401k programme. It also promotes a culture of flexibility, which enables people better to maintain wellness through an excellent work/life balance approach that encompasses hybrid working, including working from home and flexible hours, where possible. In this role, you would be working in a diverse international environment with UK diplomats, armed forces personnel and other country based staff, UK government officials based in the UK and across the UK overseas network, foreign diplomats and UN officials. This is a chance to contribute directly to the United Kingdom’s work to advance international peace and security, development and human rights at the United Nations. The successful candidate will act as a policy adviser and focal point for a range of conflict prevention, peacebuilding and governance issues, and take a leading role in high-profile issues on the agenda of the General Assembly, the Security Council, and the Peacebuilding Commission. S/he will support the UK Mission Conflict Adviser to deliver UK priorities on conflict prevention and peacebuilding, including in response to the UN Secretary-General’s New Agenda for Peace and the process leading up to the 2025 Peacebuilding Architecture Review. The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal and written communication skills; a go-getting attitude; strong analytical and organizational abilities; the ability to prioritize and deliver results on multiple areas of work. |
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Seeing the Big Picture, Making Effective Decisions, Delivering at Pace, Communicating and Influencing, Working Together, Developing Self and Others
28 January 2024
Executive Officer (EO)
Full-time, Permanent
40
Americas, Caribbean & Overseas Territories
United States
UK Mission to the United Nations, New York
UK Delegation
1
USD
$67,825
18 March 2024
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Learning and Development Opportunities: The UK mission to the United Nations is committed to all employee’s ongoing learning and development needs. We offer a comprehensive platform for personalised learning for everything from soft skill development (communciating with impact, handling difficult conversations, time management) to more technical or professional skills necessary to complete your job (software training, formal qualifications etc.). he British Embassy and its US Network is committed to all employee’s ongoing learning and development needs. We offer a comprehensive platform for personalised learning for everything from soft skill development (communicating with impact, handling difficult conversations, time management) to more technical or professional skills necessary to complete your job (software training, formal qualifications etc.). 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
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Appointable candidates who were unsuccessful may be placed on a ‘reserve list’. If during the reserve period of 6-12 months the same or a largely similar role becomes available, that role may be offered to the second or subsequent candidate.
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, gender identity, religion, national origin, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, political affiliation or any other criterion protected by law.
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, NATO, and L2 visa holders with EAD cards.
* The UK Mission to the UN (UKMIS) may sponsor a G visa in exceptional circumstances.
* L2 visa holders are required to independently secure a valid EAD card after receiving an offer of employment and before starting employment.
You may refer to our website for additional information: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/living-in-the-usa. All selected candidates are subject to background checks and will require a security clearance prior to starting work.
UK Mission to the United Nations, New York
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