United Nations recrute 01 Spécialiste principal des affaires politiques
Org. Setting and Reporting
Background
The United Nations Office for West Africa (UNOWA) was created in 2002 as the UN’s first regional conflict prevention and peacebuilding office. In 2016, UNOWA merged with the Office of the Special Envoy for the Sahel (OSES) and the new office, UNOWAS, was given the additional mandate of supporting the implementation of the United Nations Integrated Strategy for the Sahel (UNISS). The Mission operates under a broad regional conflict prevention mandate and covers 16 countries from West Africa and the Sahel.
This position is within the Office of the Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary General (DSRSG) in the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS). The incumbent will report to the DSRSG. This position requires a senior political officer with a strong background or solid experience in integrated programme formulation , planning and analysis, especially in the nexus of peace, security and development .
Responsibilities
Within delegated authority, the Senior Political Affairs Officer will be responsible for the following duties:
- Political Analysis and advice: Regularly scan the political landscape, analyze, and monitor political developments trends in West Africa and the Sahel regions; Assess implications to UNOWAS Work priorities and make recommendations to UNOWAS engagements and initiatives with external partners and within the UN system at the regional and country level; develops a vision or direction for work and creates the conditions to allow this direction to be implemented; Identify strategic entry points for UNOWAS and provide strategic advice to UNOWAS leadership
- Programme Analysis, formulation and development : Lead across UNOWAS integrated programme analysis and formulation , focusing on the nexus of Peace , security and development in line with UNOWAS priorities, 2023-2026; Ensures that gender and youth, peace and security ( SC resolution 13025 and SC resolution 2250 ) are mainstreamed into programme development and implementation; Directs research and programme evaluation and presents information gathered from diverse sources ;.In the context of the UN integrated Strategy for the Sahel and, UNOWAS as the co-lead of the peace and security pillar, work collaboratively with the office of the special development coordinator for the Sahel and relevant UN agencies to further the peace and security pillar offer into joint integrated programmes formulation for the medium and long term .
- Partnership building and resources mobilization: – Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with the UN System colleagues and counterparts in the region and at Headquarters, Government representatives, civil society organizations, academic and research institutions, and other national and regional partners; strengthen interaction with the Peace Building Support Office (PBSO), Peace Building Fund ( PBF )and other partners, including financial institutions such as the African development Bank, and donors as relevant; implement UNOWAS partnership and resource mobilization strategy;
- Planning, Coordination and Facilitation: UNOWAS is the co-convener of the UN integrated strategy for the Sahel Steering committee and a member of the Regional collaboration platform: support UNOWAS leadership in its co-convener role of the steering committee in close collaboration with UNDP and the Office of the Special Development Coordinator; Support UNOWAS leadership in the regional collaboration platform under Opportunities and issues based coalition 6 (OIBC) on sub-regional initiatives and strategies. Participate in and/or lead United Nations missions or meetings on issues related to priorities of UNOWAS in the transition countries in the West Africa and Sahel regions.
- Reporting and Information Management- Supervise the preparation of summary and analytical reports for the attention of Senior Leadership, including, but not limited to, situation reports, briefing notes, options papers and code cables; Lead efforts to coordinate and consolidate inputs for the preparation of reports of the Secretary-General to the Security Council, General Assembly or other bodies; Manage information to ensure its accessibility and utility
- Management/Administration- Formulate and supervise the programme of work, budget and medium-term plan of the office of the DSRSG , and administrative matters concerning the office; Supervise, mentor, and evaluate staff; Assist with the selection of new staff; Perform other relevant duties as required.
Competencies
- Professionalism: Knowledge of unit’s strategic direction and ability to transform it into a results-oriented work programme. Ability to evaluate international political problems. Ability to work in the field providing electoral assistance. Knowledge of all aspects of electoral processes and their technical and political implications. Ability to manage and coordinate multileveled projects. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; 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.
- 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.
- Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
- Vision: Identifies strategic issues, opportunities and risks; clearly communicates links between the Organization’s strategy and the work unit’s goals; generates and communicates broad and compelling organizational direction, inspiring others to pursue that same direction; conveys enthusiasm about future possibilities.
- Judgement/Decision-making: Identifies the key issues in a complex situation, and comes to the heart of the problem quickly; gathers relevant information before making a decision; considers positive and negative impacts of decisions prior to making them; takes decisions with an eye to the impact on others and on the Organization; proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation based on all available information; checks assumptions against facts; determines the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision; makes tough decisions when necessary.
Education
- Advanced university degree (Master’s Degree or equivalent) degree in political science, social sciences, international relations, law, public administration, international economics or related field. 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 ten years of progressively responsible experience in political affairs , conflict resolution, international relations or development , or related field is required. This should be combined with extensive experience in integrated programme/project formulation and management.
- Extensive experience in political outreach, facilitation, analysis, advice and reporting is required.
- Experience working in a United Nations common system field operation (inclusive of political missions and UN agencies, funds, and programmes ) -or similar international or non-governmental organization- in a conflict or post-conflict setting is required.
- Previous experience on UN cooperation with sub regional organizations is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in both French and English (both oral and written) is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.
Closing date: 25 July 2023.
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