United Nations Secretariat Liaison Officer – Political Affairs Jobs 2022 – Kenya NGO Jobs. United Nations Secretariat Kenya looking for “Liaison Officer – Political Affairs”. Applicants with a University degree may apply on or before 13 January 2023.
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United Nations Secretariat Liaison Officer – Political Affairs Jobs 2022
The United Nations Secretariat has published a job vacancy announcement on 17 December 2022 for qualified Kenya’s to fill in the vacant post of Liaison Officer – Political Affairs to be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
| Recruiter | United Nations Secretariat |
| Position | Liaison Officer – Political Affairs |
| Location | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Country | Kenya |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | University degree |
| Experience Required | A minimum of five (05) years |
| Application Deadline | 13 January 2023 |
United Nations Secretariat Job Vacancy 2022
Responsibilities:
Within the delegated authority, the Political Affairs/Liaison Officer will be responsible for the following duties:
- Identify, analyze and monitor the implications of political developments, trends and emerging issues in the region, including activities of national stakeholders, and their impact on joint United Nations programmes in support of the implementation of the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework (PSCF); and
- Assess implications and make recommendations on possible policies, strategies and other measures to address issues of concern to advance mandated objectives.
- Prepare summary and analytical reports including, but not limited to, situation reports, briefing notes, options papers,
- code cables and input for the reports of the Secretary-General to the Security Council, General Assembly or other bodies; and
- Prepare contextual information materials, such as background notes, political profiles and databases of relevance to the assigned portfolio; Manage information to ensure its accessibility and utility.
- Selects, classifies and stores in databases information relating to assigned area.
- Support mission planning and budgetary processes.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Qualification:
- Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent degree) in political science, international relations, law, public administration or 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.
Experience:
- A minimum of five (05) years of progressively responsible experience in political science, international relations, security, conflict resolution or related area is required.
- Experience in political analysis and advice is required.
- Experience working on peace and security issues in or on the regional context in the Great Lakes region of Africa, is required.
- Experience working in a United Nations common system field operation (inclusive of peacekeeping and political missions or similar international organisation is desirable
- Experience with policy development and programme management and implementation is desirable.
Languages:
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised fluency in English and French, (both oral and written) is required.
Other Details
- Contract Type: Full Time
- Selection Process: Interview
- Salary: negotiable
- Application Process: Online
How to Apply United Nations Secretariat Liaison Officer – Political Affairs Jobs 2022
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The Closing Date: 13 January 2023
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | www.un.org |
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