This position is located in the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) in the Political Affairs Division, at mission headquarters, Juba. The incumbent will report to a Senior Political Affairs Officer.
Education:
- Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent degree) in political science, international relations, international economics, 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.
Work Experience:
- A minimum of five (05) years of progressively responsible experience in political science, international relations, law, security, development management, conflict resolution or related area is required.
- Demonstrated experience in drafting analytical papers, code cables and briefing notes on a wide variety of complex subjects 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 required.
- Experience in data management and visualisation is required.
- Experience in political outreach, facilitation, analysis, providing advice and reporting is desirable.
Languages:
- English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position, fluency in English, (both oral and written) is required.
