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Public Interest
Attorney
Government and Government Relations
Min 5 yrs required
Political Affairs Officer, P3 The candidate will gather, select and analyze information contained in communications and publications received from different sources, including the press, on Sudan. Identifies and analyses key emerging political issues affecting the situation in Sudan. Analyses causes, presents options and follow-up with the field and in headquarters on any action required. Maintains up-to-date knowledge of events relating to political issues, in general, and in particular as they affect the countries and thematic mandates for which the staff member is responsible. Keeps abreast of latest trends and developments in the area of assignment and provides inputs on issues to senior officials and colleagues in missions and elsewhere in the Secretariat. Monitors development in Sudan and progress of operations, including relations between the parties, troop/police contributors, governments, regional organizations; identifies and responds to changes, problems, incidents; assists in the daily management of one or more peacekeeping operations. Provides technical and substantive back up in the implementation of mandates of the office, branch or unit. Maintains contacts with other sectors of the organization, the African Union, other international organizations and governments on coordination and policy matters. Monitors actions taken by intergovernmental groups, organization’s, government and non-governmental organizations and studies their analytical reports as they relate to Sudan, regional dynamics and the peacekeeping operations in Darfur and Abyei . Drafts various documents, such as reports of the Secretary-General to the Security Council on the status and developments of peacekeeping operations in Darfur and Abyei, and drafts talking points and briefing notes for meetings of senior officials, and correspondence in response to enquiries, comments, and statements. Participates in the activities for implementing operations, helping to devise guidelines and terms of reference, ensure input from participants and integrate different aspects (e.g. security, administrative, legal) of pre-mission planning. Responds to/prepares responses to comments, statements, and queries of parties, troop/police contributors, members of the Security Council, government officials, etc. ensuring input of and consultations with a wide range of organization’s and AU interlocutors. Participates in fact-finding and other missions to countries within assigned area of responsibility. Participates in provision of secretariat services to Security Council, General Assembly, subsidiary organizations, negotiating bodies, conferences, meetings, and /or special missions. Performs other related duties as required.
Qualification and Experience
The candidate should have advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent degree) in political science, international relations, international economics, law, public administration or other related. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Must have 5+ years of progressively responsible experience in political science, international relations, law, disarmament, security, development management, conflict resolution or related area. Experience working in a conflict or post-conflict setting at the international level desired. Experience working in Africa. Experience working in a field operation in an international organization, non-governmental organization, or within the organization’s common system (inclusive of peacekeeping, political missions and agencies, funds, and programs). English and French are the working languages of the Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of French is required. Knowledge of Arabic is desirable. Knowledge of another official language is an advantage.
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