Org. Setting and Reporting
This post is located in the Office of the Special Envoy to the Secretary-General (SESG) on the
implementation of Security Council Resolution 1559 (2004). The incumbent will report to the Senior Political Affairs Officer, DPPA-DPO-MED Lebanon Team. Responsibilities
Within delegated authority, the Political Affairs Officer will be responsible for the following
duties:
• Reviews and monitors activities in Lebanon and the broader Middle East; assesses trends
which might affect the political situation and the implementation of Resolution 1559 (2004),
political impact of intra-regional issues such as refugees, with a view to provide early warning
advice to the SESG; recommends solutions/possible action by United Nations.
• Analyses political and related events within assigned area with a view to provide early
warning advice to the SESG.
• Prepares analytical reports and papers on sensitive and high profile matters of concern to the
SESG and DPPA-DPO-MED Lebanon team; drafts notes, background papers, talking points, speeches and other correspondence for
senior UN officials.
* Contributes to the work of the broader DPPA-DPO-MED Lebanon team as necessary, including backstopping other desk officers.
• Participates in the organization and supervision of Secretariat services required by the
Security Council and to other committees and bodies related to its work.
• Acts as focal point for collection and analyses of information on political issues related to
the implementation of resolution 1559 (2004).
• Meets regularly with operational teams including UN staff, national officials as well as
Military and Civilian Police officers to plan projects and review project activities.
• Provides up-to-date information to senior officials regarding substantive political matters
and country or regional issues and makes recommendations on actions to take.
• Maintains contacts with other sectors of the UN, other international organizations and
governments on coordination and policy matters; briefs representatives and provides, as
appropriate suggestions and recommendations.
• Participates in conferences, seminars and academic fora related to his/her assigned area of
expertise.
• Coordinate the work of OSE 1559 (2004) and work with DPPA-DPO-MED Lebanon team, and other relevant Departments and offices at UNHQ and with field missions.
• Provides input for assessment of staff to be deployed to important posts in the field (e.g.
Resident Coordinators).
• Carries out, in consultation with the SESG and DPPA-DPO-MED, administrative functions relating to the
staff planning and budget.
* Oversee all managerial matters with regard to the Office of the Special Envoy and performs
all related duties as required.
* Organise the trips of the SESG to the Middle East and elsewhere. Competencies
Professionalism: 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 the 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. Education
An advanced university degree (Master’s or Doctorate degree, or equivalent) in political science, international
relations, international economics, law, public administration or other related fields is required. A first-level degree (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in the specified fields of studies with two additional years of relevant work 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, law, disarmament, security, development management, conflict
resolution or related area is required.
Experience in drafting highly politically-sensitive documents and reports is required.
Experience in the political and budgetary decision-making processes of the United Nations is required.
At least two years of work experience in political affairs in or on Lebanon is required.
Experience backstopping an SPM or peacekeeping mission is required. Languages
Fluency in English (both oral and written) is required. Knowledge of Arabic and French is desirable. Assessment
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview. Special Notice
• This position is temporarily available until 31 May 2024. If the selected candidate is a staff member from the United Nations Secretariat, the selection will be administered as a temporary assignment.
• While this temporary assignment may provide the successful applicant with an opportunity to gain new work experience, the selection for this position is for a limited period and has no bearing on the future incumbency of the post.
• Subject to the funding source of the position, the eligibility for this temporary job opening may be limited to candidates based at the duty station.
• This temporary job opening may be limited to “internal candidates,” who have been recruited through a competitive examination administered according to staff rule 4.16 or staff selection process including the review of a central review body established according to staff rule 4.15.
• Staff members of the United Nations common system organizations who will reach the mandatory age of separation or retirement within the duration of the current temporary need period are not eligible to apply. Submitting an application or selection for the current temporary job opening does not delay or increase the mandatory age of separation.
• Retirees above the mandatory age of separation who wish to be considered for the current temporary job opening must indicate the reason for their last separation as \"retirement.\" Such retirees shall not be employed by the Organization, unless (a) the operational requirements of the Organization cannot be met by staff members who are qualified and available to perform the required functions; and (b) the proposed employment would not adversely affect the career development or redeployment opportunities of other staff members and represents both a cost-effective and operationally sound solution to meet the needs of the service.
United Nations Considerations
According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.
Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places 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. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process.
The paramount consideration in the appointment, transfer, or promotion of staff shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. By accepting an offer of appointment, United Nations staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and assignment by him or her to any activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). In this context, all internationally recruited staff members shall be required to move periodically to discharge new functions within or across duty stations under conditions established by the Secretary-General.
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