ASSOCIATE POLITICAL AFFAIRS OFFICER

Org. Setting and ReportingThese Positions (2) are located in the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), Mazar i Sharif Field Office. The Associate Political Affairs Officer will report to the Team Leader of the Political Affairs Unit, Mazar Field Office. ResponsibilitiesWithin delegated authority, the Associate Political Affairs Officer will be responsible for the following duties: • Analyses information contained in communications and publications received from different sources, including the press; maintains up-to-date knowledge of events related to political issues in a specified area or subject matter. • Assists Senior Officials by drafting briefing notes, background papers and talking points. • Prepares summaries of articles from a wide variety of sources and drafts a variety of correspondence, and sections of reports. • Monitors political, socio-economic, and other politically relevant developments in an assigned area. • Provides input into political, humanitarian and economic efforts and programmes. • Creates databases that track project progress and provides other information relevant to assigned area. • Collects and analyzes data to identify trends or patterns and provides insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods to enable data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting • Performs other related duties as required CompetenciesProfessionalism: Shows pride in work and in achievements. Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter. Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results. Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns. Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work. Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively. Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately. Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication. Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience. Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed. 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. EducationAn advanced university degree (Master's or Doctorate degree, or equivalent) in political science, international relations, international economics, law, public administration, development, education, agriculture etc. or related fields is required. A first-level degree (bachelor's degree or equivalent) in the specified fields of studies with two additional years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Job - Specific QualificationNot available. Work ExperienceA minimum of four (4) year's first-level university degree (bachelor's or equivalent) in the political science, international relations, security, development management, education, agriculture, conflict resolution or related fields. With master's degree a minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in political science, international relations, security, development management, conflict resolution or related area is required. LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English and Dari are required. Pashto is desirable. The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult https://languages.un.org for details).