Department/ Office: Office of the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for the Sahel
Duty Station: ROME
Posting Period: 4 October 2013-19 October 2013
Job Opening number: 13-POL-OSES-30951-F-ROME (M)
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Organizational Setting and Reporting
This position is with the political affairs team of the Office of the Special Envoy for the Sahel (OSES). The post is currently located in Rome although it is expected that the incumbent/team will relocate to Dakar, Senegal, as of 1 January 2014. The incumbent will report to the Head of Office and coordinate closely with the United Nations Office for West Africa (UNOWA).
Responsibilities
Within delegated authority, the Senior Political Affairs Officer will be responsible for the following duties:
Political Analysis and Advice
- Monitor and analyse the implementation of the UN Integrated Strategy for the Sahel; Assess implications and risks and make recommendations to senior management on appropriate measures to advance 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 on the implementation of the Sahel strategy. Planning, Coordination and Facilitation
- Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with UN Common System colleagues and counterparts in the region and at Headquarters, Government representatives, civil society actors, military and law enforcement actors, academic and research institutions, and other national and regional partners on information-sharing, policy and coordination matters.
- Consult and cooperate with partners to develop strategies and plans of action to address political challenges, in pursuit of the implementation of the Sahel strategy.
- Support preparations for official meetings, events and visits, including through the provision of Secretariat services and by drafting talking points and speeches for senior UN officials on the implementation of the Sahel strategy; Participate in missions aimed at monitoring the implementation of the Sahel strategy; Prepare written summaries of meetings/visits and assist with follow-up activities on the implementation of the Sahel strategy as appropriate. Management/Administration
- Contribute to the formulation and implementation of the programme of work of OSES Strategy Formulation and Implementation Team.
- Support planning and budgetary processes for current and future field operations, as they pertain to the implementation of the Sahel Strategy.
- Supervise, mentor, and evaluate staff; assist with the selection of new staff.
- Perform other relevant duties as required.
Competencies
PROFESSIONALISM
- Has in-depth knowledge and understanding of planning, monitoring and evaluating regional initiatives / strategies and an ability to evaluate regional political situations;
- Good knowledge of bilateral and multilateral initiatives and interests in the Sahel region;
- Ability to work collaboratively with UN system-wide entities and manage interagency consultation processes;
- Thorough knowledge of the practices and procedures of the United Nations in conflict prevention and resolution.
- Negotiating skills.
- 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 AND 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.
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.
Education
- Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in political science, international relations, social sciences, law, public administration, or a related field.
- A first level university degree with a relevant combination of academic qualifications and experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work Experience
- A minimum of ten years of progressively responsible experience in political affairs, diplomacy, conflict resolution, strategic planning or related field.
- Extensive experience in political outreach, facilitation, analysis, advice and reporting is required.
- Experience on planning, monitoring and evaluating regional initiatives / strategies is required.
- Experience working in a United Nations common system field operation (inclusive of peacekeeping, political missions and UN regional commissions, agencies, funds, and programmes) - or similar international organization or non-governmental organization is required.
- Experience working on or in the Sahel region is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the two working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Fluency in French 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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