Org. Setting and Reporting
This position is located in the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) in Kinshasa. Kinshasa is classified as a “C” hardship duty station and is a family duty station. The incumbent reports to the Senior Special Assistant to the Special Representative of the Secretary-General.
Responsibilities
Within delegated authority, the Political Affairs Officer will be responsible for the following duties:
Education
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent degree) in political science, international relations, international economics, law, public administration or other related. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work Experience
Required experience:
– A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in political science, international relations, law, disarmament, security, development management, conflict resolution or related area.
Desired experience:
– Experience in providing direct support to a Senior United Nations Official, or in supporting the work of the Senior Mission Leadership in a United Nations peace operation.
– Experience in supporting mission planning and management processes.
– Experience in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, or in the Central African region.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in English and French is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is an asset.
Special Notice
This “Recruit from Roster” job opening is only open to roster applicants who are already placed on pre-approved rosters, following a review by a United Nations Central Review Body. Only roster applicants who were placed on rosters with similar functions at the same level are considered to be eligible candidates. Eligible applicants receive an email inviting them to apply. Rostered applicants are encouraged to apply only if they are interested and available to take up the position at the duty station/s specified in the Job Opening. Applying to this job opening carries an expectation to accept the offer, if selected.
To apply, please follow the link provided.
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