UN Political Affairs Officer Job Vacancy in New York, US

Job Title: Political Affairs Officer, P4
Department/ Office: Department for General Assembly and Conference Management
Duty Station: NEW YORK
Posting Period: 3 May 2012-2 July 2012

Job Opening number: 12-POL-DGACM-23383-R-NEW YORK(G)
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Organizational Setting and Reporting

This position is located in the General Assembly Affairs Branch, General Assembly and ECOSOC Affairs Division in the Department for General Assembly and Conference Management. The incumbent reports to the Chief of the General Assembly Affairs Branch.

Responsibilities
Under direct supervision of the Chief of the General Assembly Affairs Branch, the incumbent:
Assists in the planning, coordinating and supervising the organization and provision of Secretariat services for the regular, special and emergency special sessions of the General Assembly, its General Committee, high-level meetings, commemorations and other special events and meetings;
Plans and supervises the preparation of procedural notes; prepares documents and other materials related to the follow-up activities of the General Assembly;
Reviews and monitors activities, trends and developments in the General Assembly and its subsidiary bodies and analyses and assesses political and related events within the assigned area with a view to providing early advice to the Chief of the Branch relevant to the work of the Branch;
Prepares analytical reports and papers on sensitive and high profile matters of concern to the General Assembly or other bodies;
Prepares summaries of meetings of the General Assembly and arranges and participates in negotiations/consultations;
Drafts notes, background papers, talking points and other correspondence for senior UN officials and maintain contacts with delegates and staff in other UN offices and departments, and other international organizations;
Liaise with the Office of the President of the General Assembly, and provide direct support on issues related to the institutional memory of the General Assembly.
Carry out administrative functions and perform other related duties as required.

Competencies

PROFESSIONALISM:
Shows ability to complete in-depth studies and reach conclusions on possible causes and solutions to political problems in the General Assembly and its subsidiary bodies; shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter, including of the General Assembly's rules of procedure; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations; takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

PLANNING & ORGANIZING: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocated 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.

ACCOUNTABILITY: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.

Education
Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in political science, international relations, 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 political science, international relations, or related area, of which at least five years is within the UN system or similar environment. Experience in dealing with procedures, policies and practices of the General Assembly, its subsidiary bodies or other intergovernmental bodies, is required.

Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post, fluency in written and spoken English is required; knowledge of the other is desirable.

Assessment Method
Competency-based interview which may be preceded by a substantive test.

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, 02 July 2012