Associate Political Affairs Officer

Job Posting Organization:
The position is located in the Office on Genocide Prevention and the Responsibility to Protect, which is part of the United Nations. The UN was established in 1945 with the mission to promote peace, security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security, and cooperation among nations. The organization operates globally, with numerous offices and missions in various countries, employing thousands of staff members dedicated to various humanitarian and political efforts.

Job Overview:
The Associate Political Affairs Officer will play a crucial role in monitoring and analyzing situations globally that pose risks of genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity. This position requires the incumbent to utilize the Office’s Framework of Analysis for Atrocity Crimes and integrate new technologies to enhance monitoring efforts. The officer will alert senior advisers about concerning situations, prepare analyses of country situations, and recommend actions to protect populations at risk. The role also involves participating in fact-finding missions, managing early warning systems, and representing the Office in various UN forums. The officer will assist in drafting reports, conducting thematic research, and preparing briefings and public communications, contributing significantly to the UN's efforts in atrocity prevention and the responsibility to protect.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties of the Associate Political Affairs Officer include monitoring and analyzing global situations related to atrocity crimes, preparing analyses and recommendations for action, participating in missions to affected countries, managing early warning systems, representing the Office in inter-agency working groups, liaising with UN counterparts and civil society, drafting advisory notes and reports, conducting thematic research, preparing briefings and speeches, organizing technical assistance activities, and assisting with administrative functions related to planning and budget preparation. The officer will also be expected to undertake other tasks as required by the Senior Political Affairs Officer.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a strong understanding of political, ethnic, racial, social, and economic issues that contribute to civil unrest. They should demonstrate professional competence and efficiency in their work, with a commitment to gender perspectives and equal participation. Strong communication skills are essential, including the ability to articulate ideas clearly and effectively. Technological awareness is also important, as the role involves applying new technologies to monitoring tasks.

Educational Background:
A first-level university degree in political science, international relations, international economics, law, public administration, or a related field is required for this position. This educational background provides the necessary foundation for understanding the complexities of international relations and the legal frameworks surrounding human rights and atrocity prevention.

Experience:
Candidates should have a minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in fields such as political science, international relations, law, disarmament, security, development management, or conflict resolution. Experience specifically related to the prevention of grave human rights violations, genocide, or other atrocity crimes is essential. Desirable experience includes monitoring, analysis, or research related to conflict prevention, as well as familiarity with online indices and social media monitoring tools.

Languages:
Fluency in English, both oral and written, is required for this position. Knowledge of another UN official language, such as French, is considered an advantage, as the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat include both English and French.

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

• If the selected candidate is already a staff member of the United Nations Secretariat, the selection will be treated as a temporary assignment. The position may be limited to internal candidates based at the duty station, and candidates who have reached the mandatory age of separation or retirement are not eligible to apply. The United Nations emphasizes the importance of diversity and encourages female candidates to apply, aiming for a balanced representation in its workforce. The organization does not charge any fees during the recruitment process and is committed to maintaining a non-smoking environment.