Recrutement aux Nations Unies d’un Spécialiste associé des questions politiques

Recrutement aux Nations Unies d’un Spécialiste associé des questions politiques

Cadre organisationnel

This position is located in the United Nations Operations and Crisis Centre (UNOCC), reporting to the ASG for Strategic Coordination of the Executive Office of the Secretary General (EOSG). The Centre is also positioned under the Office of the Director of Coordination and Shared Services between the Department of Peace Operations (DPO) and the Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs (DPPA). The incumbent reports to the Director of the UNOCC, through the Head of the Research and Liaison Unit.

Responsabilités

The Associate Political Affairs Officer will be responsible for the following duties:
– Monitoring, reviewing and researching specific developments in the African Horn, including Sudan, South Sudan, Somalia, Ethiopia and Eritrea as well as the Lake Chad Basin and East Africa.
– Contributing to conflict and thematic mapping, trend analyses and the development of written profiles. Identifying opportunities where additional analysis could enhance understanding of a given situation or theme.
– Assessing and evaluating crisis/security developments by highlighting incidents and trends (conflict mapping) that may affect ongoing and potential peace operations and political missions.
– Undertaking research to identify suitable qualitative and quantitative data related to various issues (including political and security developments, human rights, economic, social and humanitarian), and incorporate these into trends and analytic products for use by senior UN leadership.
– Supporting the UNOCC in the preparation of integrated analytics for the UNOCC Director’s regular briefings of DPO/ DPPA leadership.
– Supporting the UNOCC in the preparation of integrated analytics, infographics and visual materials (including conducting research) for agenda points of meetings of the Secretary-General’s Executive and Deputies Committees.
– Liaising with UN missions, other UN Departments and Offices, UN Agencies, Funds and Programmes and Member States.
– Briefing top senior officer (EOSG), verbally or in written form, on significant developments.
– Developing contacts and fostering collaboration with others and establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
– Utilizing and remaining updated on new data analytics and GIS tools and demonstrate the ability to incorporate such tools into the work of the UNOCC.
-Any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor.

Compétences

Professionalism:
-Sound understanding of the political, security, social, economic and humanitarian issues affecting the Horn of Africa and East Africa regions.
– Excellent analytical (qualitative and quantitative) skills, ability to conduct independent research and analysis, identify issues to be monitored, formulate options and present conclusions and recommendations.
– Knowledge of the work of the United Nations
– Ability to identify and analyse political, ethnic, racial, social and economic problems in a country or geographic area.
– Prior experience in producing data analytics and data visualisation products.
– 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.

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.

Formation

– Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in political science, international relations, international economics, law, public administration or other related.
– A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Expérience professionnelle

A minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in political science, international relations, law, disarmament, security, development management, conflict resolution or related area is required.
At least 1 year of experience in political and security analysis, peace and security, economics, development, conflict prevention, human rights, or related fields, in a peacekeeping operation, humanitarian or relief work or international organizations is required.
Excellent drafting and communication skills, both oral and written, and the ability to communicate complex issues to a variety of audiences are required.
Excellent command of Quantitative analysis, data management and structuring and data visualization is required.
Experience in East Africa is desirable.

Connaissances linguistiques

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of a second official United Nations language is an advantage.

Méthode d’évaluation

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise.

Notice spéciale

Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures.

This post is financed by the Support Account for Peacekeeping Operations. This position is funded for a period of one year. Extension of appointment will be subject to budgetary approval.
The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

Applicants from troop and police-contributing countries who are found most suitable and recommended for selection will be given due consideration for positions in a peacekeeping operation or Headquarters support account funded positions in the Departments of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs and Peace Operations, taking into account their contribution to United Nations peacekeeping, in accordance with General Assembly resolutions 66/265 and 67/287.

Charte des Nations Unies

Aux termes du paragraphe 3 de l’Article 101 de la Charte des Nations Unies, la considération dominante dans le recrutement du personnel doit être la nécessité d’assurer à l’Organisation les services de personnes possédant les plus hautes qualités de travail, de compétence et d’intégrité. Ne seront pas retenues les candidatures des personnes qui ont commis des violations du droit international des droits de l’homme, des violations du droit international humanitaire, des actes d’exploitation, d’atteintes ou de harcèlement sexuels, ou au sujet desquelles il existe des raisons plausibles de croire qu’elles ont été impliquées dans la commission de tels actes. L’expression « exploitation sexuelle » désigne le fait d’abuser ou de tenter d’abuser d’un état de vulnérabilité, d’un rapport de force inégal ou de rapports de confiance à des fins sexuelles, y compris mais non exclusivement en vue d’en tirer un avantage pécuniaire, social ou politique. On entend par « atteinte sexuelle » toute atteinte physique de nature sexuelle commise par la force, sous la contrainte ou à la faveur d’un rapport inégal, ou la menace d’une telle atteinte. Le harcèlement sexuel s’entend de tout comportement déplacé à connotation sexuelle raisonnablement propre ou de nature à choquer ou humilier, lorsqu’il entrave la bonne marche du service, est présenté comme une condition d’emploi ou crée au lieu de travail un climat d’intimidation, d’hostilité ou de vexation, et lorsque ce comportement est assez grave pour justifier le licenciement de son auteur. La candidature de personnes qui ont commis des infractions autres que des infractions mineures au code de la route ne sera pas retenue.

Sera dûment prise en considération l’importance d’un recrutement effectué sur une base géographique aussi large que possible. Aucune restriction ne sera imposée par l’Organisation à l’accès des hommes et des femmes, dans des conditions égales, à toutes les fonctions, dans ses organes principaux et subsidiaires. Le Secrétariat de l’Organisation des Nations Unies est un espace non-fumeurs.

Les candidats sont invités à respecter scrupuleusement toutes les instructions disponibles sur la plateforme de recrutement en ligne Inspira. Pour des informations plus détaillées, ils ou elles peuvent consulter le manuel d’instructions pour le candidat, en cliquant sur le lien hypertexte « Manuels » sur le côté supérieur droit de la page d’accueil de leur compte Inspira.

Les candidatures feront l’objet d’une évaluation et d’un examen préalables sur la base des informations soumises conformément aux critères d’évaluation de l’avis de vacance de poste et aux dispositions législatives internes applicables de l’Organisation des Nations Unies, notamment la Charte des Nations Unies, les résolutions de l’Assemblée générale, le Statut et le Règlement du personnel, les textes administratives et les directives. Les candidats doivent fournir des informations exhaustives et précises conformément aux instructions fournies sur la plateforme Inspira. Une fois la candidature envoyée, aucune modification, suppression ou révision, ni aucun ajout ou changement ne pourra être fait. Il sera procédé à une vérification des références des candidats faisant l’objet d’une attention particulière pour s’assurer de l’exactitude des renseignements qu’ils ont fournis dans leur candidature.

Les avis de vacance de postes publiés sur le Portail des carrières sont retirés à 11:59 p.m. (heure de New York), le jour de la date limite de dépôt des candidatures.

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