Org. Setting and ReportingThis post is located in the in the Conference on Disarmament and Conference Support Branch, United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA) in Geneva, Switzerland. The incumbent reports to the Head of Unit responsible for Humanitarian Disarmament Instruments. The incumbent will be responsible for the implementation of extra-budgetary activities in support of the Convention on Conventional Weapons (CCW), the Anti-personnel Mine Ban Convention (APMBC), the Convention on Cluster Munitions (CCM) and the Political Declaration on Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas. For more information, please refer to https://disarmament.unoda.org/en ResponsibilitiesWithin delegated authority, the Political Affairs Officer will be responsible for the following duties: • Serves as lead officer for the delivery of implementation support and assistance to States related to the CCW, APMBC, CCM and EWIPA. • Liaises with the donor and prepares related reports on the status of implementation of activities. • Maintains up-to-date knowledge of events relating to disarmament issues, in general, and in particular as they affect the mandates for which the staff member is responsible. • Plans, directs and participates in workshops, seminars and other project activities in Geneva and abroad. • Keeps abreast of latest trends and developments in the area of disarmament and provides inputs on issues to senior officials and colleagues in the Secretariat. • Monitors relevant national and regional level political developments and provides advice to senior officials and colleagues. • Provides technical and substantive back up in the implementation of mandates of the office, branch or unit. • Maintains contacts with other sectors of the UN, other international organizations and governments on coordination and policy matters. • Monitors actions taken by intergovernmental groups, UN organizations, government and non-governmental organizations. • Selects, classifies and stores in computerized databases information relating to the implementation of the CCW, APMBC, CCM and EWIPA. • Participates in missions to countries within assigned area of responsibility. • Participates in provision of secretariat services to conferences, meetings, and /or special missions. • Prepares meetings of the SG/DSG/USG with officials from countries under the Organization's purview. • Performs other related duties as required. Competencies• Professionalism: Knowledge of disarmament, non-proliferation, arms control and international security issues, Knowledge of issues relating to treaty implementation and inter-governmental processes of humanitarian disarmament. 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. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work. • 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. • 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. EducationAdvanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in political science, international relations, international economics, law, public administration or other related area is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Job - Specific QualificationNot available. Work ExperienceA minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in political science, international relations, law, disarmament, security, related area is required. A minimum of two years experience supporting inter-governmental processes on disarmament, arms control and non-proliferation is required. Demonstrable experience in providing implementation support and/or programme management to one or more of the following humanitarian disarmament treaties or instruments: APMBC, CCM, CCW and EWIPA Declaration is desirable. LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English is required. French is desirable. The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult https://languages.un.org for details).