UNODA Political Affairs Officer Jobs 2022 – Ethiopia NGO Jobs. UNODA Ethiopia looking for “Political Affairs Officer”. Applicants with a degree in University Degree may apply on or before 26th Feb 2022.
United Nations ODA was established in January 1998 as the Department for Disarmament Affairs which was part of the SG’s programme for reform in accordance with his report to the General Assembly (A/51/950). It was originally established in 1982 upon the recommendation of the General Assembly’s second special session on disarmament (SSOD II). In 1992, its name was changed to Centre for Disarmament Affairs, under the Department of Political Affairs. At the end of 1997, it was renamed Department for Disarmament Affairs and in 2007, it became the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs.
UNODA Political Affairs Officer Jobs 2022
The UNODA has published a job vacancy announcement on 14th Jan 2022 for qualified Ethiopians to fill in the vacant post of Political Affairs Officer to be based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Recruiter | United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA) |
Position | Political Affairs Officer |
Location | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia |
Country | Ethiopia |
Total Vacant Post | N/A |
Qualification | University Degree |
Experience Required | Minimum Five years |
Application Deadline | 26th Feb 2022 |
UNODA Job Vacancy 2022
Job Responsibilities: Within delegated authority, the Political Affairs Officer will be responsible for the following duties:
- Implements project pillar 1 on strengthening the implementation of the BWC and advancing its universalization in Africa and supporting any other Africa-related activities under the EU Council Decision, as necessary.
- Liaises closely and coordinates activities with relevant stakeholders, sub-regional groupings and partner organizations based in Africa and beyond in order to explore opportunities for synergies with regional frameworks on peace and security, health security and development.
- 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 activities under the Decision and coordinates regional and in-country activities and assistance visits.
- 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 organisations, government and nongovernmental organizations.
- Selects, classifies and stores in computerised databases information relating to the implementation of the EU Council Decision.
- 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.
Position in Organization:
- Posting Title: Political Affairs Officer, P3
- Job Code Title: POLITICAL AFFAIRS OFFICER
- Department/Office: Office for Disarmament Affairs
- Duty Station: ADDIS ABABA
- Posting Period: 13 January 2022 – 26 February 2022
- Job Opening Number: 22-Political Affairs-ODA-171108-R-Addis Ababa (X)
- Staffing Exercise: N/A
Qualification:
- Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent degree) in political science, international relations, international economics, law, public administration or other related field is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Experience:
- A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in political science, international relations, law, multilateral disarmament and non-proliferation, security or related area is required.
- Experience in implementation support and project management in an international organization context is desirable.
- Previous work experience in Africa is desirable.
How to Apply UNODA Political Affairs Officer Jobs 2022
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
Then to apply, go to https://careers.un.org/lbw/jobdetail.aspx?id=171108
The Closing Date: 26th Feb 2022.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Particulars | Details Link |
Job Advertisement | Download |
Official Website | www.un.org/disarmament |
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