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Job Opening
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POLITICAL AFFAIRS OFFICER, P4
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Job Code Title: |
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POLITICAL AFFAIRS OFFICER
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United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan
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KABUL
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Posting Period: |
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3 February 2015-17 February 2015
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Job Opening number: |
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15-POL-UNAMA-40088-F-KABUL (M)
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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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This position is located in the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan, a special political mission. The Political Affairs Officer (Peace and Reconciliation) works on the peace and reconciliation portfolio with the Political Affairs Division (PAD) Headquarters in Kabul. The incumbent will work under the direct supervision of the Senior Political Affairs Officer responsible for reconciliation and under the overall direction of the Chief Political Affairs Division.
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Responsibilities
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Within delegated authority, the Political Affairs Officer will be responsible for the following duties:
Political Analysis and Advice - Identify, analyze and monitor political developments, trends and emerging issues with respect to the implementation of UNAMA’s mandate. - Assess implications and make recommendations to senior management on possible policies, strategies and other measures to address issues of concern and to advance mandated objectives.
Reporting and Information Management - Prepare summary and analytical reports including, but not limited to, situation reports, briefing notes, options papers, code cables and input for the reports of the Secretary-General to the Security Council, General Assembly or other bodies. - Prepare contextual information materials, such as background notes, political profiles and databases of relevance to the assigned portfolio; Manage information to ensure its accessibility and utility.
Planning, Coordination and Facilitation - Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with mission components, the authorities, the High Peace Council, elders and political and religious leaders, civil society actors, the broader UN family and other national and international partners on coordination and policy matters. - Propose, support and conduct, if requested by the Afghan government, good-offices, confidence-building and outreach activities; Support capacity-building initiatives in the fields of mediation and reconciliation in coordination with the Afghan authorities; Monitor, evaluate and report on implementation; Provide strategic and practical guidance to field offices on how best they can support reconciliation initiatives.
Management/Administration - Contribute to the formulation and implementation of the unit’s programme of work. - Support planning and budgetary processes. - Supervise, mentor, and evaluate staff; assist with the selection of new staff.
- Perform other relevant duties as required.
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Competencies
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Professionalism - A good knowledge and understanding of Islam, Islamic culture, including concepts, beliefs and practices is desirable as well as excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate with people at all levels and from other faiths and cultures. 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 - 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.
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.
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 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.
Vision - Identifies strategic issues, opportunities and risks; Clearly communicates links between the Organization’s strategy and the work unit’s goals; Generates and communicates broad and compelling organizational direction, inspiring others to pursue that same direction; Conveys enthusiasm about future possibilities.
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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 seven years of progressively responsible experience in political affairs, diplomacy, conflict resolution, or related field. Extensive experience in political outreach, facilitation, analysis, advice and reporting is required. Experience working in a United Nations common system field operation (inclusive of peacekeeping, political missions and UN agencies, funds, and programmes) - or similar international organization or non-governmental organization- in a conflict or post-conflict setting is required. Experience working in Afghanistan or the region is desirable. Practical experience supporting mediation, dialogue or other peacemaking and peacebuilding processes and initiatives is desirable.
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Languages
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Fluency in English (both oral and written) is required. Knowledge of Dari and/or Pashto is desirable. Knowledge of another working language of the UN Secretariat would be an advantage. Knowledge of the other is desirable.
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Assessment
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Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.
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Special Notice
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This "Recruit from Roster" job opening is only open to roster applicants who are already placed on pre-approved rosters, following a review by a United Nations Central Review Body. Only roster applicants who were placed on rosters with similar functions at the same level are considered to be eligible candidates. Eligible applicants receive an email inviting them to apply. Rostered applicants are encouraged to apply only if they are interested and available to take up the position at the duty station/s specified in the Job Opening. Applying to this job opening carries an expectation to accept the offer, if selected.
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United Nations Considerations
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Job openings posted on the Careers Portal are taken off at midnight (New York time) on the deadline date.
Applications are automatically pre-screened according to the published evaluation criteria of the job opening on the basis of the information provided by applicants. Applications cannot be amended following submission and incomplete applications shall not be considered. The selected candidate will be subject to a reference checking process to verify the information provided in the application.
Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the At-a-Glance on "The Application Process" and the Instructional Manual for the Applicants, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” on the upper right side of the browser on Inspira.
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.
Candidates will be required to meet the requirements of Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter as well as the requirements of the position. The United Nations is committed to the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity for all its human resources, including but not limited to respect for international human rights and humanitarian law. Candidates may be subject to screening against these standards, including but not limited to whether they have committed, or are alleged to have committed criminal offences and/or violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law.
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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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