United Nations Mission in the Republic of South Sudan Senior Political Affairs Officer Jobs
United Nations Mission in the Republic of South Sudan Senior Political Affairs Officer Jobs
Org. Setting and Reporting The position is location in the United Nations Mission in the Republic of South Sudan (UNMISS) in Juba. Juba is classified as a "E" duty station and a non-family duty station. The incumbent reports to the Chief of Service, Political Affairs.
Responsibilities
Within delegated authority, the Senior Political Affairs Officer will be responsible for the following duties:
Planning, Coordination and Facilitation:
Provides substantive and practical support to the Chief of the Political Affairs Service in implementing mandated responsibilities;
Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with mission components, the authorities, political leaders, civil society actors at the national and subnational levels, the broader UN family and other national and international partners on coordination and policy matters.
Political Analysis, Advice and Reporting
Identifies, analyzes and monitors political developments and emerging issues with respect to the implementation of the Mission's mandate;
Plays a leading role in the Mission’s efforts to support the constitution making process of South Sudan;
Assesses implications and make recommendations to the Chief of the Service on possible policies, strategies and other measures to address issues of concern, especially constitution making process and to advance mandated objectives.
Coordinates/drafts summary and analytical reports including, but not limited to, situation reports, briefing notes, notes to file, code option papers and input for the reports of the Secretary-General to the Security Council; Provides advice and assessments on political issues both within South Sudan and in the region.
Management
Formulates and manages the implementation of the Mission's programme of work, including through support to planning and budgetary processes, supervises, mentors and evaluates staff; as require.
Competencies
Professionalism: Knowledge of the work of intergovernmental bodies, the work of the United Nations and its related bodies concerned with political, economic, social and related matters. Ability to evaluate international political situations in area of assignment. Ability to manage and coordinate many different levels and participants in operations in both the field and UN common system. 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.
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.
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 improvements; does not accept the status quo; shows the courage to take unpopular stands.
Judgement/Decision-Making: Identifies the key issues in a complex situation, and comes to the heart of the problem quickly; gathers relevant information before making a decision; considers positive and negative impacts of decisions prior to making them; takes decisions with an eye to the impact on others and on the Organization; proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation based on all available information; checks assumptions against facts; determines that the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision; makes tough decisions when necessary.
Education
Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent degree) degree in political science, international relations, international economics, social sciences, humanities, law, public administration, or related field. A first-level university degree in combination with 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, disarmament, security, development management, governance, peace, conflict resolution or related field, extensive experience in political outreach, facilitation, analysis, advice and reporting is required.
Experience working in a field operation in an international organization, non-governmental organization, or within the United Nations common system (inclusive of peacekeeping, political missions and UN agencies, funds, and programs), in a conflict or post-conflict setting is required.
Experience of constitution-making or review processes in post-conflict contexts is required.
Experience managing a multi-dimensional team is desirable.
Experience working in or on Africa on political issues is desirable.
Experience of legislative development in the region is desirable.
Experience working in Sudan and South Sudan is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; United Nations Mission in the Republic of South Sudan Senior Political Affairs Officer Jobs
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