POLITICAL AFFAIRS OFFICER (two positions), New York

## POLITICAL AFFAIRS OFFICER (two positions), New York - Organization:DPPA-DPO-SS - Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs-Department of Peace Operations-Shared Structure - Country:United States - Office:DPPA-DPO-SS in New York, USA Org. Setting and Reporting:This position is located in the Americas Division of the UN Departments of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs and Peace Operations (DPPA-DPO). Working under the overall direction of the Division Director, the Political Affairs Officer will report to the Senior Political Affairs officer leading one of the sub-regional teams of the Division. The Deputy Director will serve has the second reporting officer. The Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs (DPPA) focuses primarily on five action areas in international peace and security, ensuring sound analysis and early warning, preventing conflict and engaging in peacemaking, managing political crises and violent conflicts, sustaining peace, and enhancing partnerships. The Department’s mandate is to prevent and resolve conflict through inclusive political solutions. The Department of Peace Operations (DPO) serves as an integrated "centre of excellence" for United Nations Peace operations, responsible for preventing, responding to and managing conflict and sustaining peace in the context of mandates in countries where peace operations under its purview are deployed. This includes facilitating and implementing political agreements, providing integrated strategic, political, operational and management advice, direction and support to peace operations; developing political, security and integrated strategies, leading integrated analysis and planning of peace operations and backstopping those operations. Responsibilities:Within delegated authority, the Political Affairs Officer will be responsible for the following duties:Manage and coordinate monitoring, research and analysis of developments and processes related to peace and security in the assigned geographic area of Latin America and the Caribbean to inform policy formulation, strategy development and decision-making, and identify trends and emerging issues, including through digital technologies and data analytics.Coordinate a wide range of documents and communications, including analytical reports, briefing notes, talking points, meeting checklists and notes, concept notes, and correspondence.Lead the development and implementation of strategies, plans and activities related to early warning, conflict prevention, disarmament, mediation, conflict resolution, and peacebuilding.Coordinate support for strategic communications by drafting speeches, press releases, publications, or other means of public communication, including for social media.Supervise the integration of relevant rights-based, gender/’women, peace and security’ (WPS), ‘youth, peace and security’ (YPS), environmental, and/or climate security perspectives into policy and operational recommendations.Lead the planning, coordination and organization of programmatic activities in the assigned area of work (e.g., internal and inter-agency coordination mechanisms; support for mediation, dialogue and other peace initiatives; fellowships, trainings and other capacity building activities for Member States; workshops, conferences and seminars; field missions, fact-finding missions, and diplomatic engagements at UN Headquarters).Supervise budgeting, project implementation, reporting, administrative and recruitment processes.Lead the establishment and maintenance of working relationships with UN partners, international and regional organizations, host governments, other national stakeholders, including women and youth and other civil society organizations, communities, academia, and other stakeholders on issues related to peace and security in the assigned geographic and/or thematic area. - Manage and coordinate monitoring, research and analysis of developments and processes related to peace and security in the assigned geographic area of Latin America and the Caribbean to inform policy formulation, strategy development and decision-making, and identify trends and emerging issues, including through digital technologies and data analytics. - Coordinate a wide range of documents and communications, including analytical reports, briefing notes, talking points, meeting checklists and notes, concept notes, and correspondence. - Lead the development and implementation of strategies, plans and activities related to early warning, conflict prevention, disarmament, mediation, conflict resolution, and peacebuilding. - Coordinate support for strategic communications by drafting speeches, press releases, publications, or other means of public communication, including for social media. - Supervise the integration of relevant rights-based, gender/’women, peace and security’ (WPS), ‘youth, peace and security’ (YPS), environmental, and/or climate security perspectives into policy and operational recommendations. - Lead the planning, coordination and organization of programmatic activities in the assigned area of work (e.g., internal and inter-agency coordination mechanisms; support for mediation, dialogue and other peace initiatives; fellowships, trainings and other capacity building activities for Member States; workshops, conferences and seminars; field missions, fact-finding missions, and diplomatic engagements at UN Headquarters). - Supervise budgeting, project implementation, reporting, administrative and recruitment processes. - Lead the establishment and maintenance of working relationships with UN partners, international and regional organizations, host governments, other national stakeholders, including women and youth and other civil society organizations, communities, academia, and other stakeholders on issues related to peace and security in the assigned geographic and/or thematic area. Competencies:PROFESSIONALISM Knowledge of political dynamics, governance, conflict prevention, peacebuilding, and regional developments in Latin America and the Caribbean. Ability to identify emerging political trends and risks, conduct complex political analysis, develop policy recommendations, and provide strategic advice on politically sensitive issues. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with government officials, regional organizations, civil society representatives, and other stakeholders. 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. 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. Education:Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in political science, international relations, international economics, social sciences, anthropology, law, public administration or related field. A first-level unive