Recrutement aux Nations Unies d’un Spécialiste des affaires politiques

Recrutement aux Nations Unies d’un Spécialiste des affaires politiques

Cadre organisationnel

This position is located in the Western Africa Division of the Departments of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs and Peace Operations (DPPA/DPO). The Political Affairs Officer reports to a Senior Political Affairs Officer, under the overall guidance of the Deputy Director for West Africa and the Sahel (political, non-mission and regional work and special political mission backstopping). The Division, which covers Benin, Burkina Faso, Cabo Verde, Côte d’Ivoire, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone and Togo, is tasked with monitoring and reporting on major developments in the countries under its purview, and recommending actions for addressing the related challenges, risks and threats.

Responsabilités

Within delegated authority, the Political Affairs Officer will be responsible for the following duties:
• Monitors political, peace and security events in Guinea-Bissau in order to provide early warning advice to senior UN officials; Assesses national and regional trends which might affect the political situation in Guinea-Bissau; recommends solutions/possible action by the United Nations.
• Provides support to the transition process in Guinea-Bissau, namely the drawdown of UNIOGBIS and the seamless transfer of peacebuilding priorities to different actors, including UNOWAS and ECOWAS.
• Provides up-to-date information to senior officials regarding substantive political matters in Guinea-Bissau and makes recommendations on actions to take.
• Drafts notes, background papers, talking points, speeches and other correspondence for senior UN officials.
• Prepares analytical reports and papers on Guinea-Bissau for the Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs as well as the General Assembly, Security Council, or other bodies, including reports of the Secretary-General.
• Provides support to mediation, conflict prevention and good offices missions and initiatives led by senior UN officials to Guinea-Bissau.
• Arranges and participates in technical, fact-finding, and assessment missions in Guinea-Bissau.
• Organizes, supports, or participates in inter-agency meetings and crisis mechanisms relevant to Guinea-Bissau.
• Participates in and prepares meetings of the Security Council, General Assembly, subsidiary organizations, negotiating bodies, conferences, meetings, and/or special missions.
• Prepares meetings of the SG/DSG/USG/ASG with relevant officials.
• Liaises with UN departments/agencies/funds/programmes, other international organizations and governments; briefs representatives and provides, as appropriate suggestions and recommendations.
• Participates in conferences, seminars and academic fora related to his/her assigned area of expertise.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Compétences

PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge and understanding of political issues in Guinea-Bissau and ability to evaluate regional political situations. Knowledge of bilateral and multilateral initiatives and interests in the Western Africa region. Shows ability to monitor the implementation of regional initiatives / strategies. Speaks and writes clearly and effectively. Shows ability to complete in-depth studies and reach conclusions on possible causes and solutions to political problems in specific areas and/or countries. Shows ability to relate to various issues and perspectives to political, social, economic and humanitarian programmes in Guinea-Bissau. 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.

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.

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.

Formation

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent degree) 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 seven years of progressively responsible experience in political science, international relations, law, disarmament, security, conflict resolution or related area is required.
Experience in political outreach, facilitation, analysis, advice and reporting is required.
Experience working on or in Guinea-Bissau is required.
Experience working in a field operation of the United Nations common system (inclusive of peacekeeping, political missions and UN regional commissions, agencies, funds, and programmes) – or similar international organization, or non- governmental organization is required.
Experience providing support to senior officials is desirable.
Experience in project development and management is desirable.

Connaissances linguistiques

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in English and French is required.

Méthode d’évaluation

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

Notice spéciale

• This position is temporarily available until 31 December 2020. If the selected candidate is a staff member from the United Nations Secretariat, the selection will be administered as a temporary assignment.

  • While this temporary assignment may provide the successful applicant with an opportunity to gain new work experience, the selection for this position is for a limited period and has no bearing on the future incumbency of the post.

  • Subject to the funding source of the position, the eligibility for this temporary job opening may be limited to candidates based at the duty station.

  • This temporary job opening may be limited to “internal candidates,” who have been recruited through a competitive examination administered according to staff rule 4.16 or staff selection process including the review of a central review body established according to staff rule 4.15.

  • Staff members of the United Nations common system organizations who will reach the mandatory age of separation or retirement within the duration of the current temporary need period are not eligible to apply.Submitting an application or selection for the current temporary job opening does not delay or increase the mandatory age of separation.

  • Retirees above the mandatory age of separation who wish to be considered for the current temporary job opening must indicate the reason for their last separation as “retirement.” Such retirees shall not be employed by the Organization, unless (a) the operational requirements of the Organization cannot be met by staff members who are qualified and available to perform the required functions; and (b) the proposed employment would not adversely affect the career development or redeployment opportunities of other staff members and represents both a cost-effective and operationally sound solution to meet the needs of the service.

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.

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