POLITICAL AFFAIRS ASSISTANT

Org. Setting and ReportingThis position is located in the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) Mazar Sharif. The Political Affairs Assistant reports to Team Leader of Political Affairs Unit, Mazar Field Office. ResponsibilitiesThe Political Affairs Assistant usually reports to the Political Affairs Officer and is responsible for the following duties: - Receives and processes information contained in communications and publications from different sources, including the press; maintains up-to-date knowledge of events relating to political issues in a specified area or subject matter. -Assists senior officers with preparing drafts, briefing notes, background papers and talking points. -Assists in preparing summaries of articles from a wide variety of sources and drafts a variety of correspondence, and section reports. -Monitors political, socio-economic, and other politically relevant developments in an assigned area. -Assists in providing input for political, humanitarian and economic efforts and programmes. -Updates information in the databases that track project progress and provides other information relevant to the assigned area. -Keeps abreast of UN policies, including those related to Political Affairs work and takes part in Political Affairs trainings. -Assists with the collection and analysis of data as well as preparation of data presentations and reports for information sharing, responding to queries, knowledge management, planning and decision making. -Assists with visualizations and updating information material such as web pages or brochures. -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. Commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects 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. 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. EducationHigh school diploma or equivalent is required. University degree in law, political science, international relations, social sciences, humanities, economic, business administration, humanities and education is desirable. Job - Specific QualificationNot available. Work ExperienceWith high school certificate five (5) years relevant experience in law, political science, international relations, social sciences, humanities, economic or similar fields; and with relevant university degree a minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience in law, political science, international relations, social sciences, humanities, economic, humanities or similar fields 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).