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Job Opening
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POLITICAL AFFAIRS OFFICER, P3
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Job Code Title: |
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POLITICAL AFFAIRS OFFICER
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Office for Disarmament Affairs
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NEW YORK
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Posting Period: |
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6 February 2014-6 April 2014
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Job Opening number: |
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14-POL-ODA-32844-R-NEW YORK (X)
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N/A
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United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
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Org. Setting and Reporting
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The post is in the Weapons of Mass Destruction Branch, Office for Disarmament Affairs, at UN Headquarters in New York. The Political Affairs Officer will report to the 1540 Programme Manager.
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Responsibilities
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Within delegated authority, the Political Affairs Officer will be responsible for the following duties:
• Plans, coordinates and implements the activities to be undertaken under the EU grant in support of the implementation of the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1540 (2004).
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of events relating to political issues, in general, and in particular as they affect the countries and thematic mandates for which the staff member is responsible.
• Keeps abreast of latest trends and developments in the area of assignment and provides inputs on issues to senior officials and colleagues in missions and elsewhere in the Secretariat.
• Prepares various written outputs, e.g. draft background papers, speeches, press releases, reports, inputs to publications.
• Provides technical and substantive back up in the implementation of mandates of the office, branch or unit.
• Maintains contacts with other sectors of the UN, other international organizations and governments on coordination and policy matters.
• Monitors actions taken by intergovernmental groups, UN organisations, government and non-governmental organizations.
• Undertakes outreach activities including making presentations on assigned topics.
• Participates in fact-finding and other missions to countries within assigned area of responsibility.
• Participates in provision of secretariat services to Security Council, General Assembly, subsidiary organizations, negotiating bodies, conferences, meetings, and /or special missions.
• Prepares work programmes, pledging arrangements and programme budgets.
• Performs other related duties as required.
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Competencies
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Professionalism: Demonstrates substantive knowledge of key issues of resolution 1540 on the non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and their means of delivery to non-State actors and of related United Nations Security Council mandates and decisions. Ability to identify and analyze disarmament and non-proliferation issues pertaining to the project. 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.
Planning & Organizing: Ability to demonstrate practical advanced organizational skills to support workshops and outreach activities. 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.
Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.
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Education
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Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in political science, international relations, international economics, law, public administration or other related. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
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Work Experience
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A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in political science, international relations, law, disarmament, security, development management, conflict resolution or related area.
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Languages
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Fluency in one of the working languages of the UN Secretariat, English or French, (both oral and written) is required; knowledge of the other is desirable. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.
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Assessment
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Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by a competency-based interview.
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Special Notice
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- Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures.
- This post is limited for a finite period of no longer than 18 months and will expire no later than 23 October 2015.
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United Nations Considerations
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The United Nations shall place 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. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
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No Fee
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THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
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