Appel à candidature : Recrutement d’un Chargée de relations extérieures adjointe à Vienne, Australie.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Organizational Background

The Preparatory Commission for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization with its headquarters in Vienna is the international organization setting up the global verification system foreseen under the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT), which is the treaty banning any nuclear-weapon-test explosion or any other nuclear explosion. The Treaty provides for a global verification regime, including a network of 337 stations worldwide, a communications system, an international data centre and on-site inspections to monitor compliance.

Organizational Setting

This position is located in the External Relations, Protocol and International Cooperation Section of the Legal and External Relations Division (LEG).

Reporting Lines

Under the supervision of the Senior External Relations Officer, to:

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Assist the Executive Secretary, the Director of the Legal and External Relations Division and other senior staff in preparation for meetings with high-ranking governmental officials, participation in high-level multilateral conferences, and outreach missions;

2. Assist senior staff production of persuasive written analysis and concise reports on issues related to the Treaty and the work of the Organization, and assist in the preparation and implementation of action-oriented strategies on ways to address challenges and promote the universalization of the Treaty;

3. Establish productive professional working relationships with a wide-range of internal and external stakeholders relevant, and collaborate those stakeholders in the preparation of action-oriented briefing, background notes, speeches, presentations and reports for the Executive Secretary and senior staff;

4. Assist in liaising with assigned States Signatories, and non-signatories, as well as relevant regional and international intergovernmental organizations with the aim of promoting the goals of the Treaty and its entry into force universalization; prepare draft reports on meetings and ensure that follow-up action is taken; draft and format official correspondence with Permanent Missions and national authorities as necessary;

5. Assist in coordination and management of major external facing events, including the biennial Science Diplomacy Symposium, Science and Technology Conference and other outreach activities, as well as CTBTO participation in other international forums;

6. Contribute to the planning and organization of further outreach activities of the Section with the aim of promoting the goals of the Treaty and its universalization;

7. When required, provide assistance in relation to protocol activities;

8. Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

  • University degree in political science, international relations, including non-proliferation and disarmament, or a related field.

Work Experience and Qualifications

  • At least two years of relevant working experience in external relations or international cooperation, preferably part of which should have been at an international level;
  • Experience in preparing analytical papers and reports on meetings and events;
  • Strong attention to detail and quality with a high degree of discretion and professionalism;
  • Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including the development of databases;
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with staff at all levels as well as with external counterparts and stakeholders in States Signatories and international organizations;
  • Experience in assisting senior officials in multilateral diplomacy is desirable;
  • Capacity to work simultaneously on a variety of issues and tasks independently, adjusting to priorities and achieving results with agreed objectives and deadlines.

Languages

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills in English are essential;
  • Knowledge of other official CTBTO languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) is desirable.

Deadline : 25/06/2023

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