Associate Liaison Officer temporary - Bogota, Colombia - United Nations

United Nations

Empresa verificada

Bogota, Colombia

hace 1 semana

Publicado por:

Carolina González

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Descripción

This position is located in the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia (UNVMC), Cross Cutting Issues Team. The incumbent will report to the Programme Management Officer (Ethnic Affairs Adviser).

Responsibilities:

Within delegated authority, under the direct supervision of the Programme Management Officer (Ethnic Affairs Adviser).

the Associate Liaison Officer will be responsible for the following duties:

Gathers, selects and analyses information contained in communications and publications received from different sources, including, the ethnic organizations the press and social media focus in ethnic affairs in general and in specific about ethnic chapter of Peace Agreement.
Maintains uptodate knowledge of events relating to ethnic affairs, political issues, in general, and in particular the Ethnic Chapter of Peace Agreement.
Keeps abreast of latest trends and developments in the area of ethnic affairs and provides inputs on issues to senior officials and colleagues.
Monitors national and regional level political developments and provides information, analysis and recommendations on ethnic affairs related issues.
Maintains contacts with ethic organizations, other sectors of the UN, other national and international organizations and governments on coordination, civil society, and policy matters.
Monitors actions taken by intergovernmental groups, UN organizations, government and nongovernmental organizations. indicators and implementation of ethnic chapter
Selects, classifies and stores in computerized databases information relating to indicators and implementation of ethnic chapter.
Participates in factfinding and other missions to countries within assigned area of responsibility.
Ensures that all UNVMC policies are applied and followed thoroughly across all processes, including adherence to UNVMC code of conduct and ethics, and integrates a gendersensitive approach in all functions.
Performs other related duties as required.

Competencies

Teamwork:
Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals. Solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others. Places team agenda before personal agenda. Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position. Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

Planning and organizing:
Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies. Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required. Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work. Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning. Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary. Uses time efficiently.

Education

Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in Social Sciences, Political Science, Management or Development, or a related field is required.

A first level university degree with a combination of two (2) additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Job - Specific Qualification
Professional training in the areas of in indigenous peoples' rights or human rights is desirable.

Work Experience

A minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in political science, international relations, law, disarmament, security, development management, conflict resolution or related area is required.

Experience in Latin America issues is required.

Experience liaising with ethnic communities is desirable.

Experience in data collection and analysis is desirable.

Specific knowledge of the Colombia peace process is desirable.

Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in English and Spanish (both oral and written) is required.

NOTE:

Fluency equals a rating of "fluent" in all four areas (read, write, speak, understand) and "knowledge of" equals a rating of "confident" in two of the four areas.

Assessment

Special Notice

While this temporary assignment may provide the successful applicant with an opportunity to gain new work experience, the selection for this position is for a limited period and has no bearing on the future incumbency of the post.
Retirees above the mandatory age of separation who wish to be considered for the current temporary job opening must indicate the reason for their last separation as "retirement." Such retirees shall not be employed by the Organization, unless (a) the operational requirements of the Organization cannot be met by staff members who are qualified and available to perform the required functions; and (b) the proposed employment would not adversely affect the career development or redeployment opportunities of other staff members and represents both a costeffective and operationally sound solution to meet the needs of the serv