Department/ Office
United Nations Operation in Cote d'Ivoire
Duty Station
ABIDJAN
Posting Period
19 October 2013-3 November 2013
Job Opening number
13-ELA-ONUCI-31293-F-ABIDJAN (M)
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Organizational Setting and Reporting
This position is located in Abidjan, United Nations Operations in Cote d'Ivoire. The Electoral Officer generally reports to the Chief Electoral Officer/Chief of Political Affairs
Responsibilities
Within delegated authority, the Electoral Officer will be responsible for the following duties:
- Provides advice and contribute to capacity building of counterpart(s) of the national electoral authorities, including assisting in the establishment and management of field offices.
- Implements programs in the following areas, as required: Electoral Training, Capacity Building, Civic/Voter education, Electoral Legal, Electoral Procedures, Electoral Operations, Electoral Security, and/or Voter Registration.
- Ensures that all electoral field operations are conducted effectively by addressing policy guidance and other electoral needs in a timely manner.
- Ensures that all field reports are received regularly and within set deadlines; compile regular reports for the Chief of Political Affairs on major electoral developments and issues in the field, including immediate and longer term problems.
- Organizes regular meetings with field staff at Headquarters or the field.
- Oversees the day-to-day operations and administration of the electoral office in the assigned area of responsibility.
- Provides periodic reports to Headquarters on electoral and political developments in the assigned area of responsibility in close collaboration with political, civil affairs and human rights officers.
- Supervises national and/or international UN electoral staff assigned to the area of responsibility.
- Performs other related duties as required.
- Work implies frequent interaction with the following:
1. Officers in the peacekeeping missions, and other UN agencies
2. Permanent Missions to the UN
3. Staff of specialized agencies, representatives of non-governmental organizations and international/regional organizations
4. Representatives of Governments/ Permanent Missions to the UN
5. Electoral management bodies
6. Relevant national counterparts
7. Academic community, institutes, and foundations
Results Expected:
- Carries out assignments to completion, including required consultations, with skillful analyses of complex problems, timely action, coherent decisions and clear communication.
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 the audience;
- Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed
PLANNING & ORGANIZING
- 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.
Education
- Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) degree in Political Science, International Relations, Law, Public Administration, or related field.
- A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
Work Experience
- At least five years of progressively responsible experience in electoral administration and systems, or related area;
- experience in more than one country, including developing countries, is desirable.
- United Nations electoral field experience in a peacekeeping operation and/or UN agency is desirable
Languages
- Fluency in English and French (both oral and written) is required.
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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