Department/ Office: United Nations Mission in Kosovo
Duty Station: PRISTINA
Posting Period: 11 September 2013-26 September 2013
Job Opening number: 13-POL-UNMIK-30676-F-PRISTINA (M)
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Organizational Setting and Reporting
This position is with the United Nations Interim Administration in Kosovo (UNMIK). The Special Assistant will report directly to the Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG).
Responsibilities
Within limits of delegated authority and under the supervision of the SRSG, the Special Assistant will be responsible for performing the following duties:
Coordination and Facilitation
- Provide substantive and practical support to the SRSG in implementing the Mission's mandate;
- Keep the SRSG informed on all matters requiring his personal attention, assist in formulating options as to how those matters might be handled, and ensure appropriate follow-up, as directed;
- Organize and manage the SRSG's meetings and UNMIK events, prepare written summaries and conduct follow-up activities, as appropriate;
- Coordinate/draft correspondence for the SRSG's signature.
Political Analysis, Advice and Reporting
- Identify, analyze and monitor political developments and emerging issues with respect to the implementation of UNMIK's mandate;
- Assess implications and make recommendations on possible policies, strategies and other measures to address issues of concern and to advance mandated objectives;
- Monitor, evaluate and report on implementation;
- Coordinate/draft summary and analytical reports including, but not limited to, situation reports, briefing notes, notes to file, code cables and input for the reports of the Secretary-General to the Security Council.
Management
- Support planning and budgetary processes for UNMIK 's operations;
- Participate in the selection of new staff.
- Undertake special assignments as requested by SRSG. Perform other relevant duties as requested by the SRSG.
Competencies
Professionalism
- 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.
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.
Education
- Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) degree in political science, international relations, social science, economics, law, public administration, or related field.
- A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work Experience
- 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 conflict or post-conflict setting is required.
- Previous experience working in the office of a senior public official and/or as a Special Assistant (or similar) to a senior public official is desirable.
- Experience working in a UN Special Political Mission, UN Peacekeeping Operation is required.
- Experience of the Balkans region is desirable.
Languages
- Fluency in spoken and written English is required.
- Knowledge of a local language (Albanian or Serbian) is desirable.
Assessment Method
- Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.
Special Notice
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.
United Nations Considerations
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.
No Fee
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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