Political Affairs Officer

Job Posting Organization:
The position is located within the United Nations, specifically in the Special Political Mission 'Panel of Experts pursuant to resolution 2713 (2023)'. The UN was established in 1945 and has a mission to promote peace, security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security, and cooperation among nations. It operates in numerous countries worldwide, with a diverse workforce dedicated to various global issues. The organization emphasizes the importance of gender balance and geographical diversity in its staffing.

Job Overview:
The Political Affairs Officer will functionally report to the Security Council Subsidiary Organs Branch (SCSOB) of the Security Council Affairs Division (SCAD) within the Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs (DPPA). The incumbent will be responsible for gathering, selecting, and analyzing information from various sources, including the press, to maintain an up-to-date understanding of political issues relevant to the Security Council's agenda. This role requires monitoring national and regional political developments that may threaten international peace and security, providing technical and substantive support for the implementation of Security Council mandates, and maintaining contacts with other UN sectors and international organizations. The officer will also participate in missions and provide secretariat services to the Security Council and its subsidiary bodies, preparing meetings for senior officials and performing other related duties as required.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of the Political Affairs Officer include:

• Gathering, selecting, and analyzing information from various communications and publications.
• Keeping abreast of political issues and developments related to the Security Council's agenda.
• Monitoring political developments that could threaten international peace and security.
• Providing technical and substantive support for the implementation of Security Council mandates.
• Maintaining contacts with other UN sectors, international organizations, and member states for coordination and policy matters.
• Monitoring actions taken by intergovernmental groups and NGOs.
• Classifying and storing information in computerized databases.
• Participating in Security Council missions to relevant countries.
• Providing secretariat services for Security Council meetings and conferences. 1
• Preparing meetings for senior officials with representatives from relevant countries. 1
• Performing other related duties as required.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in political science, international relations, law, disarmament, security, development management, conflict resolution, or a related area. Experience in supporting UN sanctions issues and working on peace and security issues in Africa is required. Additionally, experience in providing substantive support to the Security Council or its subsidiary organs and in drafting formal correspondence and reports for intergovernmental bodies is desirable.

Educational Background:
An advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in Political Science, International Relations, International Economics, Law, Public Administration, or a related field is required. Alternatively, a first-level university degree combined with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in relevant fields such as political science, international relations, law, or conflict resolution. Candidates should have experience specifically related to UN sanctions and peace and security issues, particularly in the African context. Experience in providing support to the Security Council or its subsidiary bodies is essential, along with skills in drafting formal communications and reports.

Languages:
English is required for this position, with a minimum proficiency level of UN Level III in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. French is also a working language of the United Nations, and proficiency in French is considered an asset but not mandatory for this role.

Additional Notes:
This position is temporarily available until 31 December 202

• If the selected candidate is a current UN staff member, the selection will be administered as a temporary assignment. The position may be limited to internal candidates and is subject to funding availability. The UN encourages applications from female candidates and those from under-represented member states. The organization emphasizes the importance of diversity and inclusion in its recruitment process.