Assistant Political Affairs Officer, Tripoli, Libya

## Assistant Political Affairs Officer, Tripoli, Libya - Organization:UNSMIL - United Nations Support Mission in Libya - Office:UNSMIL Tripoli, Libya Org. Setting and Reporting:These positions are located within the Political Affairs Service (PAS) of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL). The positions are located in Tripoli and Benghazi, Libya. Benghazi: the incumbent will report to the Political Affairs Officer. Tripoli: the incumbent will report to a Senior Political Affairs Officer. Responsibilities:Within the limit of the delegated authority, the incumbent will be responsible of the following tasks:Receives and summarizes information contained in communications and publications from different sources, including the press and social media; 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, correspondence, reports, 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.Supports preparation for official meetings, events and field visits.Provides input into political, humanitarian and economic efforts and programmes.Performs other related duties as required. - Receives and summarizes information contained in communications and publications from different sources, including the press and social media; 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, correspondence, reports, 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. - Supports preparation for official meetings, events and field visits. - Provides input into political, humanitarian and economic efforts and programmes. - Performs other related duties as required. 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. 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 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:A minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in political science, international relations, law, disarmament, security, development management, conflict resolution, or a related area is required for candidates holding a first-level university degree (First-level degree or equivalent). Candidates holding an advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law, political science, management or development, or a related field may be accepted with two (2) years less relevant work experience. Job - Specific Qualification:Professional training in the areas of planning, monitoring and evaluation, facilitation and /or coordination is desirable. Work Experience:Two years of progressively responsible experience in political science, international relations, law, disarmament, security, development management, conflict resolution or related area is required. Previous/current involvement in and/or provision of support to political dialogue and/or reconciliation processes in Libya is required. Experience of working in a United Nations common system field operation - or similar international organization or non-governmental organization is required. Languages:English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, EnglishandArabic are required. 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).Required LanguagesLanguageReadingWritingListeningSpeakingEnglishUN Level IIUN Level IIUN Level IIUN Level IIArabicUN Level IIUN Level IIUN Level IIUN Level II Assessment:Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview. Special Notice:These position are temporarily available for 364 days. If the selected candidate is a staff member from the United Nations Secretariat, the selection will be administered as a temporary assignment.While this temporary assignment may provide the successful applicant with an opportunity to gain new work experience, the selection for this position is for a limited period and has no bearing on the future incumbency of the post.Subject to the funding source of the position, the eligibility for this temporary job opening may be limited to candidates based at the duty station.This temporary job opening may be limited to “internal candidates,” who have been recruited through a competitive examination administered according to staff rule 4.16 or staff selection process including the review of a central review body established according to staff rule 4.15.Staff members of the United Nations common system organizations who will reach the mandatory age of separation or retirement within the duration of the current temporary need period are not eligible to apply.Submitting an application or selection for the current temporary job opening does not delay or increase the mandatory age of separation.Retirees above the mandatory age of separation who wish to be considered for the current temporary job opening must indicate the reason for their last separation as "retirement." Such retirees shall not be employed by the Organization, unless (a) the operational requirements of the Organization cannot be met by staff members who are qualified and available to perform the required functions; and (b) the proposed employment would not adversely affect the career development or redeployment opportunities of other staff members and represents both a cost-effective and operationally sound solution to meet the needs of the service. The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance and geographical diversity in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. - These position are temporarily available for 364 days. If the selected candidate is a staff member from the United Nations Secretariat, the selection will be administered as a temporary assignment. - While this temporary assignment may provide the successful applicant with an opportunity to gain new work experience, the selection for this position is for a limited period and has no bearing on the future incumbency of the post. - Subject to the funding source of the position, the eligibility for this temporary job opening may be limited to candidates