Type of Job
Job Family
Political Affairs
Job Opening Number
19-Political Affairs-UNSOM-116170-J-Mogadishu (M)
Staffing Exercise
N/A
Description
Org. Setting and Reporting
This position is in the Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) and is based in Mogadishu. The incumbent will report to the Special Assistant at the P-5 level.
This is a Temporary Job Opening. The selected candidate will serve for a period through 31 December 2019 with a possibility of extension.
Responsibilities
Within limits of delegated authority, the Special Assistant will be responsible for performing the following duties:
Competencies
Education
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Political Science, Management of Development, or a related field. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying
experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Professional training in the areas of planning, facilitation and/or coordination is an asset.
Work Experience
A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in political affairs, diplomacy, conflict resolution, or related field. Extensive experience in political outreach, facilitation, analysis, advice and reporting is required. Experience working in a disarmament, security, development management, conflict resolution or related area. Experience working in or in support of a field operation of the United Nations Common System or a comparable international organization or non-governmental organization in a conflict or post-conflict setting is desirable. Previous experience working in the office of a senior public official and/or as a Special Assistant (or similar) to a senior public official is desirable. Experience working in the Horn of Africa is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position, fluency in English (both oral and written) is required.
Assessment
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.
Special Notice
This is a Temporary Job Opening for which the selected candidate will serve for a period through 31 December 2019 with a possibility of extension.
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