Political Affairs Officer

  • Senior-level, Full-time staff position
  • Posted on 22 February 2024
  • Amman, Jordan
  • Closing on 7 March 2024
  • Current

Job Description

Dutystation: Amman , Jordan

Functional responsibilities

The incumbent will perform the following duties under the overall supervision of the Section Chief:

  • Assists in making substantive preparations for the political process;

  • Assesses and analyses inputs from various engagements to contribute to formulating substantive proposals on different topics;

  • Provides advice on process design, so that appropriate modalities can be figured out for engagements while ensuing the inclusion of diverse stakeholders;

  • Develops and maintains relations with government officials and political and other actors at the working levels;

  • Prepares and reviews briefing notes and talking points;

  • Participates in meetings and conferences and assists the Office leadership, section chief and other senior colleagues as required;

  • Assists in planning, coordinating and supporting activities requiring Office-wide involvement and participation;

  • Performs other related duties as required.



Education/Experience/Language requirements


Education:

  • Advanced University Degree (Master’s or equivalent degree) in political science, management or development, or a related field.
  • 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:

  • A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in political affairs, international relations, law, disarmament, security, development management, conflict resolution or related area is required.
  • Experience in working on political issues related to mediation in the Middle East in general, and in Yemen in particular, is desirable.
  • Prior experience in serving a UN field mission setting is an asset.
  • Languages - English and French are the working languages of the UN Secretariat.
Language:
  • Fluency in English langauge is required. Knowledge of Arabic is an advantage.

About the Organization

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Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve peace and sustainable development.

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