Associate Political Affairs Officer – Garowe, Puntland, Somalia

UNITED NATIONS ASSISTANCE MISSION IN SOMALIA

(UNSOM) UNITED NATIONS CORE VALUES: INTEGRITY, PROFESSIONALISM, RESPECT FOR DIVERSITY

THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO SOMALI NATIONALS ONLY AND DOES NOT HAVE INTERNATIONAL BENEFITS

FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE PARTICULARLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 9 FEBRUARY 2022

DATE OF ISSUANCE: 11 JANUARY 2022

FUNCTIONAL TITLE:  ASSOCIATE POLITICAL AFFAIRS OFFICER

LEVEL: NO-B

SECTION: POLITICAL AFFAIRS AND MEDIATION GROUP (PAMG)

LOCATION:  GAROWE

DURATION OF CONTRACT: ONE (1) YEAR FIXED TERM

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: UNSOM/PAMG/003/2022/SM

Special Notice

This position is funded for an initial period of one year and extension of appointment will be subject to budgetary approval. Appointment against this post is on a local basis. The candidate is responsible for any travel expenses incurred to take-up the appointment. All applicants are strongly encouraged to apply on-line as soon as possible after the job opening has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the job opening.

Interested applicants who are working with/as UN Contractors must fulfil the obligations of their contracts with the UN Contractors in order to be eligible to apply for this vacancy.

Organizational Setting and Reporting Relationships:

This position is located in the Political Affairs and Mediation Group of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia, in Garowe. The Associate Political Affairs Officer will report to the Political Affairs Officer.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Within delegated authority, the Associate Political Affairs Officer will be responsible for the following duties:

• Analyses information contained in communications and publications from different sources, including the press; maintains up-to-date knowledge of events related to political issues in Puntland and wider Somalia and identifies areas of concern to support decision-making, early warning, policy development and planning for an integrated UN in Somalia.
• Keeps abreast of latest trends and developments in Puntland and Somalia and provides inputs on current topical issues for briefing to the head of field office, senior mission officials and colleagues in the field mission.
• Prepares summaries of articles from a wide variety of sources and drafts a variety of correspondence, and sections of reports.
• Monitors political, security, social, and economic developments in Puntland and Somalia in general and undertakes regular outreach activities to engage with interlocutors on mandate-related issues.
• Acts as a focal point for engaging with partners and UN agencies in Puntland on a wide range of issues relevant to the work of the field office, including humanitarian, intercommunal dynamics, and Puntland inter-state relations.
• Monitors the activities of relevant Puntland State institutions such as the state assembly and reports accordingly.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Competencies

Professionalism: Is able to conduct independent research and analysis, identify issues, formulate options, and present conclusions and recommendations; Demonstrates understanding of field mission mandates and associated regional dynamics; Shows pride in work and in achievements; Demonstrates professional competence and appreciation 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.

Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients ” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with interlocutors by gaining their trust and respect; Identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the area of operation to keep informed and anticipate problems; Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; Meets timelines for meeting and/or consultations; Proactively undertakes stakeholder engagement activities to ensure that the mission is well versed with political dynamics on the ground

Qualifications:

Education:    Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) degree in Political Science, International Relations, International Economics, Law, Public Administration, or related field. A first-level university degree in combination with one additional year of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.

Experience: A minimum of one year of progressively responsible experience in political science, international relations, law, disarmament, security, development management, conflict resolution or related areas.

Language:     English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English and Somali (both oral and written) is required.

Method of

Evaluation:   Qualified candidates for this position may include a substantive assessment which will be followed by a competency-based interview.

Additional Information:

Candidates who are not selected, but whose performance in the interview process nevertheless demonstrated them to be suitable for a similar function may be kept on a roster for up to seven years. Candidates placed on the roster may be considered for selection against future vacancies for the same function and level.

How to Apply:

Qualified candidates may submit their applications including their United Nations Personal History form (PHP) to the address mentioned below on or before the deadline. The PHP is on the https://unsos.unmissions.org/jobs. Applications submitted after the deadline 9 February 2022 will not be accepted. Curriculum Vitae (CV) will not be accepted. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview. FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE PARTICULARLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

Email: recruitment-unsos@un.org

Please quote, vacancy announcement number and functional title in the subject line.

Kindly attach a copy of PHP, all relevant academic certificates, NISA Certificate, CID Certificate, Passport and or National Identification Card. These are required as part of your application for consideration of eligibilty. Please note that CID and NISA Certificates will be required at a later stage of the recruitment process.

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.

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING).

 

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