Job Title: Political Affairs Officer, P4
Department/ Office: OFFICE OF THE UNDER-SECRETARY-GENERAL - DPA
Duty Station: NEW YORK
Posting Period: 14 November 2011-13 January 2012
Job Opening number: 11-POL-DPA OUSG-21736-R-NEW YORK
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Org. Setting and Reporting
This position is located in the Office of the Counter-Terrorism Implementation Task Force (CTITF), Department of Political Affairs (DFS). The incumbent reports to the Director of the CTITF Office.
Responsibilities
Under the supervision of Director of the CTITF Office, and through consultations with experts and practitioners from CTITF, the incumbent will be responsible for the preparation of the study/guide and the conceptual development of the virtual platform/portal, along with other duties that may be requested by the Director.
Specific tasks will include:
-Collecting information on specific policies implemented and actions taken by Member States in providing financial support to victims, and identifying potential best practice examples;
-Gathering and analyzing other open-source information on financial support to victims;
-Analysing policies and information to evaluate where gaps are evident and consulting with Member States, civil society, human rights groups, national victims' groups and other relevant actors to identify how such gaps might be best addressed;
-Gathering information on the benefits and potential difficulties of an international voluntary fund for financial support to victims of terrorism and consulting with Member States, civil society, human rights groups, national victims' groups and other relevant actors on the feasibility of such a fund;
-Based on consultations and analysis, preparing a guide that can be used by all relevant stakeholders that identifies best practice examples for providing financial support to victims.
-Consulting with Member States, civil society, human rights groups and other relevant actors to identify experts and national victims' groups for potential partnership and participation in the development of the virtual platform/portal;
-Based on such consultations, engaging potential partners' input into the structure and content of the portal and developing a concept for the portal that can be implemented by a web-design team.
Competencies
Professionalism
— Knowledge of and exposure to a range of counter-terrorism, human rights, political affairs, and legal issues.
— Show ability to complete in-depth studies and reach conclusions on possible solutions to issues in specific areas.
— Ability to evaluate and integrate information from a variety of sources and assess impact on relevant assignments.
— Knowledge and ability to correctly interpret international and national instruments pertaining to the area of assignment.
— The candidate must be capable of coordinating inter-agency process; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations.
— Excellent communication skills, including ability to produce a variety of written communication, to advocate ideas clearly to various stakeholders and to build consensus; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect.
— Offer new and different options to solve problems or meet client needs.
Planning and 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
Teamwork
— strong interpersonal skills, including ability to operate effectively across organisational and national boundaries; is willing to learn from others;
— places team agenda before personal agenda;
— ability to establish and maintain productive working relations with people in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment.
Education
— Advanced university degree in political science , international law , international relations or other relevant field.
— A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
— Specialisation in victims, communication, information systems, international criminal justice or human rights issues is desirable.
Work Experience
A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in project or programme management, international affairs, administration or related area. Proven experience in research and writing on international policy issues is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of a second official United Nations language is desirable
Assessment Method
Competency based interview and essay exercise will be used.
Special Notice
Extension of the appointment is subject to Extension of the mandate and/or the availability of the funds.
- 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.
United Nations Considerations
The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS' BANK ACCOUNTS.
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Closing Date: Friday, 13 January 2012
Department/ Office: OFFICE OF THE UNDER-SECRETARY-GENERAL - DPA
Duty Station: NEW YORK
Posting Period: 14 November 2011-13 January 2012
Job Opening number: 11-POL-DPA OUSG-21736-R-NEW YORK
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Org. Setting and Reporting
This position is located in the Office of the Counter-Terrorism Implementation Task Force (CTITF), Department of Political Affairs (DFS). The incumbent reports to the Director of the CTITF Office.
Responsibilities
Under the supervision of Director of the CTITF Office, and through consultations with experts and practitioners from CTITF, the incumbent will be responsible for the preparation of the study/guide and the conceptual development of the virtual platform/portal, along with other duties that may be requested by the Director.
Specific tasks will include:
-Collecting information on specific policies implemented and actions taken by Member States in providing financial support to victims, and identifying potential best practice examples;
-Gathering and analyzing other open-source information on financial support to victims;
-Analysing policies and information to evaluate where gaps are evident and consulting with Member States, civil society, human rights groups, national victims' groups and other relevant actors to identify how such gaps might be best addressed;
-Gathering information on the benefits and potential difficulties of an international voluntary fund for financial support to victims of terrorism and consulting with Member States, civil society, human rights groups, national victims' groups and other relevant actors on the feasibility of such a fund;
-Based on consultations and analysis, preparing a guide that can be used by all relevant stakeholders that identifies best practice examples for providing financial support to victims.
-Consulting with Member States, civil society, human rights groups and other relevant actors to identify experts and national victims' groups for potential partnership and participation in the development of the virtual platform/portal;
-Based on such consultations, engaging potential partners' input into the structure and content of the portal and developing a concept for the portal that can be implemented by a web-design team.
Competencies
Professionalism
— Knowledge of and exposure to a range of counter-terrorism, human rights, political affairs, and legal issues.
— Show ability to complete in-depth studies and reach conclusions on possible solutions to issues in specific areas.
— Ability to evaluate and integrate information from a variety of sources and assess impact on relevant assignments.
— Knowledge and ability to correctly interpret international and national instruments pertaining to the area of assignment.
— The candidate must be capable of coordinating inter-agency process; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations.
— Excellent communication skills, including ability to produce a variety of written communication, to advocate ideas clearly to various stakeholders and to build consensus; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect.
— Offer new and different options to solve problems or meet client needs.
Planning and 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
Teamwork
— strong interpersonal skills, including ability to operate effectively across organisational and national boundaries; is willing to learn from others;
— places team agenda before personal agenda;
— ability to establish and maintain productive working relations with people in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment.
Education
— Advanced university degree in political science , international law , international relations or other relevant field.
— A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
— Specialisation in victims, communication, information systems, international criminal justice or human rights issues is desirable.
Work Experience
A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in project or programme management, international affairs, administration or related area. Proven experience in research and writing on international policy issues is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of a second official United Nations language is desirable
Assessment Method
Competency based interview and essay exercise will be used.
Special Notice
Extension of the appointment is subject to Extension of the mandate and/or the availability of the funds.
- 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.
United Nations Considerations
The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS' BANK ACCOUNTS.
Click Here to Apply
Closing Date: Friday, 13 January 2012
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