Political Affairs Officer

Job Posting Organization:
The position is located in the Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict (OSRSG-SVC), which is part of the United Nations. 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. The OSRSG-SVC focuses specifically on addressing sexual violence in conflict situations, advocating for the rights of victims, and ensuring that such issues are integrated into peacekeeping and political processes. The organization employs thousands of individuals across various countries, working collaboratively to address global challenges.

Job Overview:
The Political Affairs Officer will play a crucial role in the OSRSG-SVC by gathering, selecting, and analyzing information from various sources, including press communications and publications. The incumbent will be responsible for monitoring political developments at both national and regional levels, providing insights to senior officials, and assisting in the preparation of reports related to conflict-related sexual violence. This position requires a proactive approach to staying informed about relevant events and trends, as well as maintaining contacts with other UN sectors, international organizations, and governments. The officer will also participate in missions and meetings to advocate for the organization's mandates and support the implementation of policies related to sexual violence in conflict.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Political Affairs Officer will be responsible for a wide range of duties, including: gathering and analyzing information from various sources; monitoring political developments and providing inputs to senior officials; maintaining up-to-date knowledge of events affecting the countries and thematic mandates; assisting in the preparation of reports on conflict-related sexual violence; providing technical and substantive support for the implementation of office mandates; maintaining contacts with other UN sectors and international organizations; monitoring actions taken by intergovernmental groups and NGOs; participating in fact-finding missions; preparing meetings and drafting speeches for the SRSG; and supporting information management and trend analysis related to sexual violence incidents.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a strong understanding of political, ethnic, racial, social, and economic issues that contribute to civil unrest. They should demonstrate professionalism, effective communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. The ideal candidate will show persistence in overcoming challenges and will be committed to incorporating gender perspectives into their work. Additionally, they should be able to tailor their communication style to different audiences and share information openly with colleagues.

Educational Background:
An advanced university degree (Master’s or Doctorate) in political science, international relations, international economics, law, public administration, or related fields is required. Alternatively, a first-level degree (Bachelor’s) in the specified fields, combined with two additional years of relevant work experience, may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree.

Experience:
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 is required. Candidates must have experience implementing the conflict-related sexual violence mandate and engaging with Member States on protection issues, which is considered desirable.

Languages:
English is required for this position, while French is desirable. The working languages of the United Nations Secretariat are English and French, and candidates must meet the minimum required level for each skill according to the UN Language Framework.

Additional Notes:
The job does not specify the contract duration or seniority level, but it is implied that the position is full-time and may involve international recruitment. Compensation and benefits details are not provided in the job description.