Job Title: Peacebuilding Affairs Officer, P4
Department/ Office: Peacebuilding Support Office
Duty Station: NEW YORK
Posting Period: 5 April 2012-4 June 2012
Job Opening number: 12-POL-PBSO-23202-R-NEW YORK (R)
These positions are located in the Peacebuilding Commission Support Branch (PCSB) of the Peacebuilding Support Office (PBSO) and the incumbent reports to the Chief of the PBC Support Branch.
Responsibilities
• Within delegated authority of the Chief of the PBC Support Branch, the Peacebuilding Officer:
• Provides technical and substantive support to the implementation of mandates of the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) in the formulation of peacebuilding strategies and their dissemination;
• Drafts analytical and background papers, and prepares draft inputs to PBC and Secretary-General reports to the General Assembly and Security Council; and assists in drafting talking points, speeches and other correspondence for senior UN officials;
• Monitors activities in the country assigned, researches and analyses information from different sources, including the press, and assesses trends which might affect the political, regional or peacebuilding situation;
• Contributes to the mapping and analysing of existing national and international strategies and frameworks related to peacebuilding in the country assigned, with a view to strengthening coordination of relevant peacebuilding actors;
• Provides assistance in organising PBC meetings; supports the organisation of Chairs' visits and PBC annual visits to the country assigned;
• Assists the Branch in providing timely quality support and policy advice to the respective United Nations mission, senior officials and staff in the field, and supports the organisation of meetings with other relevant interlocutors; and
• Liaises with relevant UN departments and offices, relevant international and regional organisations, including financial institutions, and governments and provides briefings and other necessary preparatory work for the Commission meetings with those actors; Participates, as required, in the relevant inter-departmental taskforces on country assigned.
Competencies
PROFESSIONALISM:
• Proven analytical skills and ability to identify peacebuilding challenges and offer proposals for addressing such challenges in the countries on the agenda of PBC;
• Ability to integrate knowledge of country contexts with broader policy and operational objectives;
• In-depth understanding of the inter-agency processes relating to peacebuilding;
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to operate effectively across organizational boundaries;
• Strong negotiations skills and ability to seek and reach agreement in inter-agency processes;
• Ability to improve processes and procedures relating to PBC engagement with countries on its agenda; and
• Ability to manage a team and team members.
• Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
COMMUNICATION:
• Speaks and writes clearly and effectively;
• listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately;
• asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication;
• tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
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.
Education
• Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in political science, international relations, international law, political/development economics, public administration or related fields.
• A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work Experience
• A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in international relations, intergovernmental, political, diplomatic, conflict resolution, humanitarian or development economics is required.
• Experience in the United Nations or other regional, international peace-building or in conflict resolution and mediation missions are desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post, fluency in English (both oral and written) is required.
Assessment Method
Evaluation of qualified applicants may include an assessment exercise, which may be followed by a competency-based interview.
Special Notice
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: Monday, 04 June 2012
Department/ Office: Peacebuilding Support Office
Duty Station: NEW YORK
Posting Period: 5 April 2012-4 June 2012
Job Opening number: 12-POL-PBSO-23202-R-NEW YORK (R)
These positions are located in the Peacebuilding Commission Support Branch (PCSB) of the Peacebuilding Support Office (PBSO) and the incumbent reports to the Chief of the PBC Support Branch.
Responsibilities
• Within delegated authority of the Chief of the PBC Support Branch, the Peacebuilding Officer:
• Provides technical and substantive support to the implementation of mandates of the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) in the formulation of peacebuilding strategies and their dissemination;
• Drafts analytical and background papers, and prepares draft inputs to PBC and Secretary-General reports to the General Assembly and Security Council; and assists in drafting talking points, speeches and other correspondence for senior UN officials;
• Monitors activities in the country assigned, researches and analyses information from different sources, including the press, and assesses trends which might affect the political, regional or peacebuilding situation;
• Contributes to the mapping and analysing of existing national and international strategies and frameworks related to peacebuilding in the country assigned, with a view to strengthening coordination of relevant peacebuilding actors;
• Provides assistance in organising PBC meetings; supports the organisation of Chairs' visits and PBC annual visits to the country assigned;
• Assists the Branch in providing timely quality support and policy advice to the respective United Nations mission, senior officials and staff in the field, and supports the organisation of meetings with other relevant interlocutors; and
• Liaises with relevant UN departments and offices, relevant international and regional organisations, including financial institutions, and governments and provides briefings and other necessary preparatory work for the Commission meetings with those actors; Participates, as required, in the relevant inter-departmental taskforces on country assigned.
Competencies
PROFESSIONALISM:
• Proven analytical skills and ability to identify peacebuilding challenges and offer proposals for addressing such challenges in the countries on the agenda of PBC;
• Ability to integrate knowledge of country contexts with broader policy and operational objectives;
• In-depth understanding of the inter-agency processes relating to peacebuilding;
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to operate effectively across organizational boundaries;
• Strong negotiations skills and ability to seek and reach agreement in inter-agency processes;
• Ability to improve processes and procedures relating to PBC engagement with countries on its agenda; and
• Ability to manage a team and team members.
• Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
COMMUNICATION:
• Speaks and writes clearly and effectively;
• listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately;
• asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication;
• tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
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.
Education
• Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in political science, international relations, international law, political/development economics, public administration or related fields.
• A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work Experience
• A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in international relations, intergovernmental, political, diplomatic, conflict resolution, humanitarian or development economics is required.
• Experience in the United Nations or other regional, international peace-building or in conflict resolution and mediation missions are desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post, fluency in English (both oral and written) is required.
Assessment Method
Evaluation of qualified applicants may include an assessment exercise, which may be followed by a competency-based interview.
Special Notice
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: Monday, 04 June 2012
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