Org. Setting and Reporting
This post is located in the United Nations Mission in the Republic of South Sudan (UNMISS) in Juba. Juba is classified as an "E" duty station and a non-family duty station. The incumbent will report to a Senior Political Affairs Officer, and/or the Head of the Political Affairs Division, as required.
Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Senior Political Affairs Officer, the Political Affairs Officer will be responsible for the following duties: Political Analysis and Advice -Monitor, review and analyze political issues, trends and developments as well as related constitutional and legislative developments to support implementation of peace processes in South Sudan; -Support development of legislative institutions in South Sudan including enhancing capacity of legislative bodies and related government agencies; -Conduct research and analysis, prepare opinions, and prepare advice on diverse substantive and procedural questions relating to the constitution-making process; -Monitor and assess the implementation of political strategies in support of mandate Implementation and to advance peace consolidation. -Engage with national and regional key actors, interlocutors and counterparts including but not limited to the National Constitutional Review Commission, the National Constitutional Amendment Committee and the Revitalized Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission as well as political leaders, government officials and representatives of civil society, faith-based, women, youth, disability and community organizations. Reporting and Information Management -Prepare analytical papers and reports on sensitive and high profile political and constitutional matters; -Draft notes, background papers, talking points, political profiles, speeches and other correspondence; -Act as the focal point for collection of information on political, legislative and constitutional developments; -Provide up-to-date information on key political, legislative and constitutional developments in South Sudan; -Prepare a range of reports and briefing papers including, but not limited to, situation reports, notes to file, briefing notes, options papers, code cables and input to reports of the Secretary-General to the Security Council. Planning, Coordination and Facilitation -Establish and maintain contacts with other sectors of the UN, international organizations, and the diplomatic community/representatives of member states on coordination and policy matters; -Establish and maintain professional relations with senior political leaders and public institutions in South Sudan including the Revitalized Transitional Government of National Unity, the Revitalized Transitional National Legislative Assembly, political parties, relevant government institutions, media, civil society and non-governmental organizations; Management/Administration -Contribute to the formulation and implementation of the Section’s programme of work -Support planning and budgetary processes -Perform other relevant duties as required.
Competencies
Education
Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent degree) in political science, international relations, law, public administration or other related fields. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Job - Specific Qualification
Not available.
Work Experience
A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in political affairs, diplomacy, peacebuilding, conflict resolution, international relations, law, or related field, is required. Experience in political outreach, facilitation, analysis, advice, and reporting is required. Experience working in international organizations or non-governmental organizations in a conflict or post-conflict setting in Africa is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English (both written and oral) is required.
Assessment
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.
Special Notice
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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