UN
Vacancy Number: 22/003
Date of Issuance: 15 June 2022
Deadline for Application: 29 June 2022
Position Title: Political Affairs Officer
Position Level: NO-C
Position Number: 30907145
Duty Station: Jerusalem
Qualified Female Candidates are strongly encouraged to apply
Organizational Setting and Reporting: This position is located in the Regional Affairs Unit (RAU) of the Office of the Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process (UNSCO). The Political Affairs Officer manages the Israeli political file and reports to the Chief RAU (CRAU) and supports the activities of the Special Coordinator in his role as Envoy to the Middle East Quartet and as the senior UN official in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, leading the UN system diplomatic and political efforts in this regard.
Responsibilities Under the direct supervision of the CRAU: Participates fully in assigned operational activities related to the work of UNSCO; supports an integrated approach that includes a rights-based dimension, conflict prevention sensitivity, and gender perspective into the policy, planning and operational activities of the unit. Prepares briefing notes, talking points, input to regular reporting, and strategy papers for the CRAU, Head of the Mission and other senior staff. As requested, provides guidance and advice on assigned issues to the CRAU and Head of Mission. Prepares responses to comments, statements, and queries of parties. Develops and maintains relations with Government officials, bilateral partners, civil society and academic institutions at the working levels to gather information and to advise on issues and policies of mutual concern. Participates as a member of a team dealing with a variety of political issues related to the Israel-Palestinian conflict. Attends meetings to identify the scope and impact of relevant developments , considers methodologies and strategies, gathers and tracks information and data on topical issues, and participates in developing guidelines, terms of reference and operational plans and timeframes for new assignments. Represents the team at roundtables, seminars and conferences. Performs other related duties as required.
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