UN Senior Political Affairs Officer Jobs in Ethiopia
UN Senior Political Affairs Officer Jobs in Ethiopia
Org. Setting and ReportingThe position is located in the United Nations Office to the African Union (UNOAU). The Senior Political Affairs Officer serves as team leader for the Political Affairs Section and will report to the Director of Political Affairs and the
Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNOAU.
This job opening is available through 5th December 2019
Responsibilities
Within delegated authority and under the supervision of the Director and the SRSG, the Senior Political Affairs Officer will be responsible for the following duties:
Develops a vision and direction for the team’s work and creates the conditions to allow its implementation.
Provides substantive guidance to the members of the team on a daily basis, particularly on matters relating to the UN partnership with the AUC and where appropriate, Regional Economic Communities and Regional Mechanisms (RECs/RMs)
in the areas of conflict prevention, management, resolution and peacebuilding in Africa.
Drafts policy proposals for consideration by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General.
Prepares and reviews draft background papers, briefing notes and talking points.
Monitors and assesses political developments on the African continent in close collaboration with UNHQ, SPMs and PKOs and analyses the policies of the AU and other international and sub-regional organizations to provide the UNHQ and senior UN
officials with early warning and policy options for conflict prevention, peace-making and post-conflict peace-building.
Provides substantive political support for good offices, mediation and other political initiatives and activities that may be
undertaken by the Secretary-General, his Envoys and Representatives and/or other senior UN officials in the areas of responsibility.
Works closely with the African Union, in particular senior officials of the AUC, PSC members, Permanent Representatives,
as well as other partners in Addis Ababa to develop strategies and plans of action to address political challenges, in pursuit
of shared objectives.
Participates in good offices, fact-finding or peace-making missions, leads on the implementation of agreements and decisions made and designs and develops policy, programme and project outlines, as required, and assists in the management and implementation.
Tracks the substantive aspects of the work of the different bodies of the Organization, as appropriate, and provides guidance on political issues to heads of UN offices and country teams in the assigned countries.
Contributes to the UNHQ inter-agency task force(s)/working groups as relevant.
Liaises with, other UN departments, offices, agencies, funds and programmes, international and regional organizations, academic institutions and civil society organizations in Africa and represents the Office at meetings, inter-agency teams or task forces, round tables, seminars and conferences and reports back on outcomes and agreements to the Office leadership.
Responds to programming, budgeting and performance reporting requirements of the Section and participates in recruiting
and selecting new staff, allocating assignments, reviewing and guiding the work of junior team members and evaluating
staff members.
Performs other substantive and administrative duties as required.
Competencies
Professionalism: Demonstrated ability to conduct in-depth studies and reach conclusions on possible causes and solutions to political problems in specific areas and/or countries; Demonstrated analytical, research and negotiating skills;
Ability to prepare high-quality draft documents in a timely manner, including under extreme time pressure;
Ability to work calmly and collaboratively under pressure; Ability to develop effective working relationships with UN departments, agencies and programmes as well as relevant outside actors.
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.
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.
Leadership: Serves as a role model that other people want to follow; empowers others to translate vision into results; is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives; establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support;
Anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions;
Drives for change and improvement; does not accept the status quo; shows the courage to take unpopular stands.
Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work;
Demonstrates knowledge of strategies and commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing.
Managing Performance: Delegates the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority; makes sure
that roles, responsibilities and reporting lines are clear to each staff member; accurately judges the amount of time and resources needed to accomplish a task and matches task to skills; monitors progress against milestones and deadlines;
Regularly discusses performance and provides feedback and coaching to staff; encourages risk-taking and supports creativity and initiative;
actively supports the development and career aspirations of staff; appraises performance fairly.
Education
Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent degree) in political science, international relations, international economics, law, public administration or related field.
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 ten years of progressively responsible experience in political science, international relations, law, development management, conflict resolution or related area is required.
Experience in political analysis in Africa, including UN field experience in Africa is required.
Experience in a UN peace operation on the African continent is highly desirable.
Experience working in, and/or on the African Union and Regional Economic Commissions is desirable.
Experience in advisory and managerial capacity is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the UN Secretariat. For this post, fluency in English is required.
Knowledge of another UN official language is desirable.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online by 3rd August 2019
For more information and job application details, see; UN Senior Political Affairs Officer Jobs in Ethiopia
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