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Org. Setting and Reporting

The United Nations Office to the African Union (UNOAU) was created in 2010 to strengthen the United Nations’ interaction with the African Union. UNOAU is mandated to contribute to enhancing the partnership between the United Nations and the African Union in the area of peace and security, provide coordinated and consistent United Nations advice to the African Union on both long-term capacity-building and short-term operational support, and streamline the United Nations presence in Addis Ababa to be more cost-effective and efficient in delivering United Nations assistance to the African Union. UNOAU plays a key role in the implementation of the Joint UN-AU Framework for Enhanced Partnership in Peace and Security, signed by the United Nations Secretary-General and Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC) on 19 April 2017. This position is located in the United Nations Office to the African Union in Addis Ababa. The position is embedded in the Political Affairs Section, and the incumbent will report to the Chief of Section. The Climate, Peace and Security Advisor will lead UNOAU’s work on the linkages between climate change, peace and security, including in the areas of analysis, coordination, advocacy, and partnerships. The Advisor will work closely with relevant counterparts in the African Union to build capacity, provide technical advice and support knowledge management.

Responsibilities

Within delegated authority, the Climate, Peace and Security Advisor will be responsible for the following duties: • Provide up-to-date strategic analysis and policy advice to UNOAU leadership on the interlinkages between climate change, peace and security in Africa and their implications on strategic objectives of the Mission, liaising closely with the African Union in developing such analysis and advice. • Proactively promote the integration of climate considerations into the work of UNOAU and the AUC in implementation of the Joint AU-UN Framework for Enhanced Partnership in Peace and Security, including to strengthen a common vision across the UN system for integrated delivery on mandated priorities and operations. • Support the AUC in the design of policy initiatives for different contexts on key emerging policy agendas. • Monitor and report on policy developments regarding climate, peace and security in Africa, including at the level of the UN Security Council, the AU Peace and Security Council, Regional Economic Communities (REC), governments, civil society, academic institutions, and other partners. • Enhance coordination and cooperation on climate, peace and security between UNOAU and the African Union, including in the assessment of climate-related security risks, policy development and implementation, and capacity building. • Serve as UNOAU’s technical focal point on climate, peace and security, including by collecting and sharing good practices and strengthening partnerships with the UN system, the Climate Security Mechanism (CSM), and other Climate, Peace and Security Advisers within UN peacekeeping operations and special political missions, particularly those based in Africa, and other partners. • Support the AUC in engagement of its member states, RECs/Regional Mechanisms, (RMs) and UN agencies to effectively collaborate on issues of climate security, including joint analysis, response, and capacity building. • Contribute to the production and dissemination of knowledge, particularly at the political and strategic level. • Support the African Union in mainstreaming climate, peace and security approaches into policy and operational frameworks, and in the implementation of the peace and security component of “the AU Climate Change and Resilient Development Strategy and Action Plan”, as requested. • Contribute to the preparation of reports and other research activities and studies related to climate, peace and security in Africa, as needed. • In collaboration with the UN system and other partners, identify funding gaps related to climate, environment, peace and security issues in Africa and develop proposals for resource mobilization. • Collaborate with the AU and entities from across the UN system and other partners who are leading on climate finance to support advocacy for increased climate finance to Africa and to identify opportunities to support peacemaking and peacebuilding activities in Africa. • Participate in conferences, seminars and academic fora related to climate, peace and security, including providing strategic analysis, think pieces, briefs and reporting. • Draft notes, background papers, talking points, speeches, and other correspondence. • Perform other related duties, as required. • Collects and analyzes data to identify trends or patterns and provides insights through graphs, charts, tables, and reports using data visualization methods to enable data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation, and reporting.

Competencies

Professionalism: The ability to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management. Possesses knowledge of climate, peace and security issues and the impact of climate change on human security. Understands peace and security challenges in Africa and is familiar with climate and environmental trends globally and on the African continent. Shows ability to establish and strengthen partnerships at different levels and to coordinate complex multi stakeholder processes. Possesses ability to identify key strategic issues, opportunities and risks to inform political engagement. 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: Demonstrates ability to produce high-quality analytical reports. 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

Advanced university degree (Master’s or Doctorate degree, or equivalent) in political sciences, international relations, conflict studies, political economy, climate, environment or related fields is required. A first-level degree (Bachelor’s degree of equivalent) in the specified fields of studies with two additional years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Job - Specific Qualification

Successful completion of both degree and non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics or data science programs is desirable.

Work Experience

A minimum 7 years of progressively responsible experience in the areas of climate, peace and security, climate change, environment, political affairs, diplomacy, international relations, law, conflict prevention and peacebuilding, disarmament, peace and security, conflict resolution, development, or related areas is required. Experience in political analysis, conflict resolution and strategy development is required. Demonstrable experience in political outreach, facilitation, analysis, advice, and reporting is required. Demonstrable experience in drafting and editing analytical reports is required. Experience working in an international organization or non-governmental organization is required. Experience working in Africa or in a conflict or post-conflict setting is desirable. Experience working on/with the African Union and/or African Sub-regional Economic communities is desirable. Proven policy, advisory and advocacy experience and track record of engagement with senior officials in the UN or similar international organization, government and external partners is desirable. Experience in aid coordination, aid management and working with UN Country Teams or similar organization is desirable. Experience with multidimensional risk assessments using advanced data analytics is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the advertised post, Fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of French is desirable.

Assessment

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

Special Notice

  • The appointment against this position is limited to the UNOAU. • This position is temporarily available for 364 days. If the selected candidate is a staff member from the United Nations Secretariat, the selection will be administered as a temporary assignment. • While this temporary job opening may provide the successful applicant with an opportunity to gain new work experience, the selection for this position is for a limited period and has no bearing on the future incumbency of the post. • Subject to the funding source of the position, the eligibility for this temporary job opening may be limited to candidates based at the duty station. • This temporary job opening may be limited to “internal candidates,” who have been recruited through a competitive examination administered according to staff rule 4.16 or staff selection process including the review of a central review body established according to staff rule 4.15. • Staff members of the United Nations common system organizations who will reach the mandatory age of separation or retirement within the duration of the current temporary need period are not eligible to apply. Submitting an application or selection for the current temporary job opening does not delay or increase the mandatory age of separation. • Retirees above the mandatory age of separation who wish to be considered for the current temporary job opening must indicate the reason for their last separation as "retirement." Such retirees shall not be employed by the Organization, unless (a) the operational requirements of the Organization cannot be met by staff members who are qualified and available to perform the required functions; and (b) the proposed employment would not adversely affect the career development or redeployment opportunities of other staff members and represents both a cost-effective and operationally sound solution to meet the needs of the service. • At the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs. The United Nations is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The United Nations recruits and employs staff regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds or disabilities. Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application. • The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance and geographical diversity in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. • Education qualification exceeding the specified requirement of this job opening including university degrees and certificates shall not give rise to additional entitlements or benefits or facilitate a move to the Professional category. The movement of staff members from the General Service and related categories to the Professional category in the United Nations Secretariat is exclusively allowed through the Young Professionals Programme competitive examinations. Only a few staff members pass the competitive examinations. Passing the competitive examinations does not guarantee movement to the Professional category. For further information, please visit https://careers.un.org/lbw/home.aspx?viewtype=GP

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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