COORDINATION OFFICER, POLITICAL AFFAIRS

Org. Setting and ReportingThis position is located in Jerusalem, in the Office of the United Nations Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process (UNSCO). The incumbent reports to the Chief of the Coordination Unit. ResponsibilitiesThe Coordination Officer supports the work of UNSCO's Coordination Unit, which is also the UN Resident Coordinator’s Office (RCO). The officer supports efforts to promote coherent cross-pillar (humanitarian/development/peace) approaches to post-conflict recovery and development activities by the international community, in particular the members of the United Nations Country Team (UNCT) and the substantive sections of the mission (UNSCO) seeking to ensure synergies that are aligned with the Palestinian Authority's national plans and priorities. Within delegated authority, and under the direct supervision of the Chief of the Unit, the Coordination Officer will carry out the following duties: • Supports and engages in the development and monitoring of the UN’s Peace and Development Agenda, UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) and Conflict Recovery Framework (CRF); identifies key issues including challenges that require immediate support and advice, takes corrective action as needed and revises the output of subordinate professional staff. • Maintains relations and advises UN agencies and directly supports the work of the UNSDCF outcome groups and Integrated Working Groups, in particular as regards to strategies for advocacy and engagement with national stakeholders; • Monitors trends and developments pertaining to access and movement, including humanitarian access and access for recovery and reconstruction; serves as primary focal point for the Gaza Reconstruction Mechanism (GRM) and the Access Support Unit (ASU) and liaises with all relevant actors engaged in access negotiations and facilitation (e.g. ASU, OCHA, O/SHRC). • Liaises with UN agencies, relevant departments of the Government, international donor community and civil society; facilitates coordination meetings and relevant forums that would enhance coordination and resources mobilization and utilizations, advocates and promotes the work of the mission. • Monitors, analyses and reports on trends on human and socio-economic rights situation, external aid and public financial management, and in the UN’s evolving programmatic strategies. • Drafts routine and ad hoc situation reports/briefings. • Performs any other assigned duties Competencies• Professionalism: 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. • 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. • Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view. Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect. Identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions. Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems. Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects. Meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client. • Creativity: Actively seeks to improve programmes or services. Offers new and different options to solve problems or meet client needs. Promotes and persuades others to consider new ideas. Takes calculated risks on new and unusual ideas; thinks \"outside the box\". Takes an interest in new ideas and new ways of doing things. Is not bound by current thinking or traditional approaches. EducationAdvanced University degree (Master's degree or equivalent) preferably in business administration, management, economics or related field. A first–level University degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Job - Specific QualificationNot available. Work ExperienceA minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in coordinating development activities in national governments and/or at the international level, is required. Previous experience in coordinating development or humanitarian activities, or both, in complex, crisis or post-conflict countries in a field operation of the United Nations Common System or a comparable international or non-governmental organization is required. Previous experience in post-conflict recovery planning and/or programme implementation is desirable. Previous experience with access negotiations and facilitation is desirable. Previous work experience in the Occupied Palestinian Territory is desirable. LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English (spoken and written) is required. AssessmentPreviously rostered candidates are not subject to any further assessment and as such, will not be invited for such an assessment. Special NoticeThis \"Recruit from Roster\" job opening is only open to roster applicants who are already placed on pre-approved rosters, following a review by a United Nations Central Review Body. Only roster applicants who were placed on rosters with similar functions at the same level are considered to be eligible candidates. Eligible applicants receive an email inviting them to apply. Rostered applicants are encouraged to apply only if they are interested and available to take up the position at the duty station/s specified in the Job Opening. Applying to this job opening carries an expectation to accept the offer, if selected. 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For this position, applicants from the following Member States, which are unrepresented or under-represented in the UN Secretariat as of 30th November 2024, are strongly encouraged to apply:Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahrain, Belize, Brunei Darussalam, China, Cuba, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Dominica, Equatorial Guinea, Germany, Grenada, Guinea-Bissau, Hungary, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, Kiribati, Kuwait, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Libya, Liechtenstein, Malta, Marshall Islands, Micronesia (Federated States of), Monaco, Nauru, Oman, Palau, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Qatar, Republic of Korea, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Somalia, Timor-Leste, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, United Arab Emirates, United States of America, Vanuatu. 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