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Government Public Attorney in New York City, NY

United Nations Department of Peacekeeping Dec 01,2016 Nov 30,2016 Location USA New York City NY
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Public Interest

Attorney

Government / Public Law

Litigation - Whistleblower - CFTC

Min 7 yrs required

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Temporary Political Affairs Officer The candidate will provide guidance and support to the peacekeeping operations under the purview of the team. Will participate in the daily management of one or more peacekeeping operations. Monitor closely the peace process and maintain up-to-date knowledge of issues of peace and security in the assigned country/region, including as they affect the peacekeeping operation(s), provide early warning of potential trouble spots. Monitor and analyse developments in the peacekeeping operation(s) and related countries and region of concern, including relations between the parties, contributors, governments, and regional organisations, including by maintaining close and regular contacts with the peacekeeping mission(s), reviewing situation reports, cables, correspondence, media, etc., with a view to providing timely and relevant analytical and strategic forward looking assessment and recommendations to senior management; identify and respond to changes, problems and incidents; ensure consultation and input from the parties involved; and prepare timely responses to issues and questions raised in the field, as well as monitor and follow-up on outstanding issues. Formulate recommendations for integrated strategic guidance to the peacekeeping operation(s) for the implementation of its/their mandate. Draft a wide range of documents, in particular reports of the Secretary-General, briefing notes to the Security Council and other correspondence with the Security Council, its Sanctions Committees, and other relevant bodies; prepare analytical notes, talking points, speeches and briefing notes for meetings of senior UN officials and policy papers; and draft responses to comments, statements, and queries of concerned stakeholders as well as interested Member States, in particular members of the Security Council, troop and police contributing countries, and regional organisations, etc., ensuring input of and consultations with relevant stakeholders in Department, the wider Secretariat and United Nations agencies. Build and maintain liaison through informal and formal contacts with a wide-range of actors within the Department, wider Secretariat offices and UN agencies as well as the parties to the conflict, members of the Security Council, other relevant Member States, troop and police contributing countries, regional organizations and others. Maintain effective working relationships and consultation with appropriate counterparts in other divisions of Department, other Departments of the UN Secretariat and UN Agencies, regional organisation, NGOs, academia, and media, as appropriate, with a view to coordinating support to the peacekeeping operation (s), including by integrating different aspects related to the mission(s). Coordinate the substantive results-based budgeting process for the preparation of annual budget documents and performance reports of the peacekeeping operation(s) and provide relevant briefing to legislative bodies, as required. Contribute to the development of doctrine, lessons learned and knowledge management for the Department of Peacekeeping Operations, and advise on operational mechanisms and models to achieve departmental goals. Participate in activities to implement operations, devise guidelines, terms of reference and concepts of operations, ensure input from participants and integrate different aspects (e.g., security, administrative and legal), and coordinate implementation. Advise on operational mechanisms and models to achieve Departmental goals. Participate in fact finding, planning and other missions to countries or operations within assigned area of responsibility and draft reports thereon. Perform other related duties as required, including backstopping of other operations managed by the Division. Should have an advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent degree) in political science, international relations, international economics, law, public administration or other 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. Must have 7+ years of progressively responsible experience in political science, international relations, law, disarmament, security, development management, conflict resolution or related area at national and international levels. Experience in a peacekeeping operation or other relevant field operation in a civilian capacity (non-uniformed) is required. Experience in peace and security issues related to Africa is desirable. Fluency in English and French is required. Duration: 1 January to 24 July, 2017. Application Deadline: 5 December, 2016.

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Job Opening Number: 16-Political Affairs-DPKO-69655-J-New York (R)

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