United Nations Secretariat Special Assistant Political Affairs Jobs 2022 – Kenya NGO Jobs. United Nations Secretariat Kenya looking for “Special Assistant Political Affairs”. Applicants with a degree in University Degree may apply on or before 26th June 2022.
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United Nations Secretariat Special Assistant Political Affairs Jobs 2022
The United Nations Secretariat has published a job vacancy announcement on 14th June 2022 for qualified Kenyans to fill in the vacant post of Special Assistant Political Affairs to be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
| Recruiter | United Nations Secretariat |
| Position | Special Assistant Political Affairs |
| Location | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Country | Kenya |
| Total Vacant Post | 22 |
| Qualification | University Degree |
| Experience Required | Minimum Seven years |
| Application Deadline | 26th June 2022 |
United Nations Secretariat Job Vacancy 2022
Job Responsibilities: Within limits of delegated authority and under the direct supervision of the Special Envoy, the Special Assistant will be responsible for performing the following duties:
- Providing specialized advice and support to the Special Envoy in carrying out his duties, including identifying, analyzing, and monitoring regional developments and emerging issues with respect to the implementation of the Mission’s mandate.
- Bringing to the attention of the Special Envoy all matters requiring his personal attention, makes recommendations on how those matters might be handled and ensures appropriate follow-up as directed.
- Preparing Talking Points, Meeting Notes, and draft reports on the Special Envoy’s engagements, in close coordination and consultation with relevant focal points;
- Participating in and contributing to the activities and tasks of the OSESG-GL Working Group on the implementation of the regional Strategy and its Action Plan.
- Pending definite arrangements, (i) providing interpretation for the SESG’s engagements; (ii) Managing the Special Envoy’s social media presence.
- As requested, handling incoming and outgoing correspondence of the Special Envoy and coordinates travels and official engagements in close consultation with Mission focal points.
- Liaising and maintaining close working relationships with officials of State Institutions, Political Parties, Civil Society Organizations and Religious Actors, bilateral and other international partners.
- Performing other related duties as required.
Position in Organization:
- Posting Title: SPECIAL ASSISTANT, POLITICAL AFFAIRS, P4 (Temporary Job Opening)
- Job Code Title: SPECIAL ASSISTANT, POLITICAL AFFAIRS
- Department/Office: Office Of The Special Envoy Of The Secretary-General On The Great Lakes Region
- Duty Station: NAIROBI
- Posting Period: 13 June 2022 – 26 June 2022
- Job Opening Number: 22-Political Affairs-SESG-183772-J-Nairobi (R)
- Staffing Exercise: N/A
Qualification:
- Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent degree) in political science, international relations, social science, economics, law, public administration, 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.
Experience:
- . A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in political affairs, international development, conflict resolution, or related field is required.
- Experience working in political, development and humanitarian issues is required.
- Previous experience working in the office of a senior public official as a Special Assistant (or similar) to a senior public official is required.
- Experience working in a United Nations common system field operation (inclusive of
- peacekeeping, political missions and UN agencies, funds, and programmes) – or similar international organization or non-governmental organization – in a conflict or post-conflict setting is desired.
- Experience working in or on the Great Lakes region, notably on political issues, is desired.
How to Apply United Nations Secretariat Special Assistant Political Affairs 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=183772
The Closing Date: 26th June 2022.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
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| Official Website | www.un.org |
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