POLITICAL AFFAIRS OFFICER, P4
Overview
Political Affairs Officer (P4) responsible for leading the Guidance and Learning Unit, overseeing policy development, knowledge management, and support for Special Political Missions.
Key Responsibilities
- Serves as Team Leader of the Guidance and Learning Unit and oversees all aspects of the Unit’s work.
- Leads, reviews and monitors the development and promotion of policies, guidance and training for DPPA.
- Develops and supports DPPA's knowledge management system, including undertaking lessons learning exercises and after-action reviews.
- Oversees guidance and learning issues related to Special Political Missions (SPMs) and provides targeted support.
- Prepares analytical reports and inputs on sensitive and high-profile matters.
- Drafts notes, background papers, talking points, speeches and other correspondence for senior UN officials.
- Meets regularly with operational teams to plan projects and review project activities.
- Represents DPPA at interagency policy fora.
- Maintains contacts with other UN entities, other international organizations and governments on coordination and policy matters.
- Participates in conferences, seminars and academic fora related to his/her assigned area of expertise.
- Works closely with other units in the Division and contributes to the management of the Policy and Mediation Division.
- Carries out administrative functions relating to staff planning and budgetary resources.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Required Experience
A minimum of seven years of experience in political science, international relations, law, disarmament, security, development management, conflict resolution or related area is required. Knowledge of the work of the UN or related international organization in the areas of peace and security, including conflict prevention and peacemaking, is required. Experience in knowledge management, guidance development and strategic planning is required. Experience in and/or familiarity with the work of Special Political Missions is required. Experience working on UN integration or related area is desirable. Experience leading a team is desirable. Project development, management and results based budgeting experience is desirable.
Qualifications
Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent degree) in political science, international relations, international economics, law, public administration or other related fields is required. A first-level university degree in any of these fields, in combination with two additional years of qualifying work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.