UNECA Senior Political Affairs Officer Jobs 2023 – Ethiopia NGO Jobs. UNECA Ethiopia looking for “Senior Political Affairs Officer“. Applicants with a degree in Advanced University Degree may apply on or before 1st April 2023.
Established by the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) of the United Nations (UN) in 1958 as one of the UN’s five regional commissions, ECA’s mandate is to promote the economic and social development of its member States, foster intra-regional integration, and promote international cooperation for Africa’s development. Made up of 54 member States, and playing a dual role as a regional arm of the UN and as a key component of the African institutional landscape, ECA is well positioned to make unique contributions to address the Continent’s development challenges.
UNECA Senior Political Affairs Officer Jobs 2023
The UNECA has published a job vacancy announcement on 23rd March 2023 for qualified Ethiopians to fill in the vacant post of Senior Political Affairs Officer to be based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
| Recruiter | United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) |
| Position | Senior Political Affairs Officer |
| Location | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia |
| Country | Ethiopia |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | Advanced University Degree |
| Experience Required | Minimum Ten years |
| Application Deadline | 1st April 2023 |
UNECA Job Vacancy 2023
Responsibilities: Within delegated authority, the Senior Political Affairs Officer will be responsible for the following duties:
- Monitors and assesses political developments in Africa in close collaboration with UNOAU, UNHQ, SPMs and PKOs and analyses the policies of the AU and other international and sub-regional organizations to provide UNHQ and senior UN officials with early warning and policy options for conflict prevention, peace-making and post-conflict peace-building;
- Contributes to the formulation of political affairs strategies; develops a vision or direction for work; proposes policy directives and plan of action on matters relating to the UN partnership with the AUC, and where appropriate, Regional Economic Communities and Regional Mechanisms (RECs/RMs) in the areas of conflict prevention, management, resolution and peacebuilding in Africa for immediate and long range solutions to political problems in general and in specific geographical areas; identifies emerging issues and analyses implications and makes recommendations on possible strategies and measures;
- Plans, coordinates and manages programmes, projects and activities requiring interdepartmental and/or interagency involvement and participation;
- Leads and directs a work team; plans and allocates work assignments; coaches, mentors, and evaluates staff; participates in recruitment and selection of new staff and in the development of training programs;
- Acts as coordinator for complex coordination and support missions;
- Manages, coordinates, organizes and supervises research on a variety of political issues in a region and or country or major conflict;
- Supports the development and strengthening of the knowledge management frameworks and utilization of guidance documents on knowledge management;
- Supports the delivery of target-oriented knowledge management products;
- Represents division/office/mission at round tables, seminars and conferences;
- Responds to/prepares responses to comments, statements, queries of parties and manages operations involving several components, including civilian, military and humanitarian operations;
- Develops and maintains relations with senior government officials and advises them on issues and policies of mutual concern;
- Performs other related duties as required.
Position in Organization:
- Posting Title: SENIOR POLITICAL AFFAIRS OFFICER, P5
- Job Code Title: SENIOR POLITICAL AFFAIRS OFFICER
- Department/Office: Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs-Department of Peace Operations-Shared Structure
- Duty Station: ADDIS ABABA
- Posting Period: 03 March 2023 – 01 April 2023
- Job Opening Number: 23-Political Affairs-DPPA-DPO-SS-200586-R-Addis Ababa (X)
- Staffing Exercise: N/A
Qualification & Experience:
- Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in political science, international relations, international economics, law, public administration, or related field. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
- A minimum of ten years of progressively responsible experience in political science, international relations, law, disarmament, security, development management, conflict resolution or related area, including within the United Nations is required. Please explain how you meet this criterion.
- A minimum of two years of experience with the African Union or African sub-regional organization is required. Please explain how you meet this criterion.
- Experience in supporting senior officials is desired. Please explain how you meet this criterion.
How to Apply UNECA Senior Political Affairs Officer Jobs 2023
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=200586&Lang=en-US
The Closing Date: 1st April 2023.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
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| Official Website | www.uneca.org |
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