Within delegated authority, the Associate Political Affairs Officer will be responsible for the following duties:

Analyses information contained in communications and publications received from different sources, including the press; maintains up-to-date knowledge of events related to political issues in a specified area or subject matter.

Assists Senior Officials by drafting briefing notes, background papers and talking points.

Prepares summaries of articles from a wide variety of sources and draft a variety of correspondence, and sections of reports.

Monitors political, socio-economic, and other politically relevant developments in an assigned area.

Provides input into political, humanitarian, and economic efforts and programmes.

Creates databases that track project progress and provides other information related to assigned area.

Performs other related duties as required.

 

Education: An advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) OR first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in Political Science, administration and management, development or related field is required. Professional training in the area of planning, monitoring and evaluation, facilitation or coordination is an asset.

Work Experience: A minimum of two (2) year of progressively responsible professional experience in political science, international relation, law, disarmament, security, development management, conflict resolution, or related area is required with a relevant Master's degree OR a minimum of four (4) years of progressively responsible professional experience m political science, international relation, law, disarmament, security, development management, conflict resolution or related area is required with a relevant bachelor’s degree.

Languages: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Fluency in oral and written Dari/Pashto is required.

Special Measure: The minimum work experience for NO-B with a relevant master’s degree is reduced to one (1) year, instead of the standard minimum required work experience of two (2) years, and it is reduced to two (2) years, instead of the standard minimum required work experience of four (4) years with a relevant bachelor’s degree, subject to approval of the special measure. The special measure is extended until 31 December 2022 reduces the minimum required years of relevant work experience for filling positions for UNAMA General Service and National Professional Officer positions. The special measure is applicable to all applicants.

 

UNAMA will only accept properly completed and signed Personal History Form (P.11) received by email before the closing date. CVs or Resumes will not be considered nor will late submissions after closing date. Any information provided on the P.11 form will be considered binding. You may find the blank P.11 in ACBAR website in the link ACBAR: Application Form

Applicants must accurately complete, sign and date the United Nations Personal History form (P.11) and submit the duly completed signed P.11 by e-mail to: [email protected]

Important Note: The availability of the position is subject to approval of budget related to assignment and classification of the posts.

Applicants should copy and paste the Vacancy Announcement (VA) Number which is VA#80/10/2022 into the email subject line when submitting the duly completed and signed P.11 Form and the required documents. Please do not add any other information in the subject line of your email except VA#80/10/2022. Please do not add any additional words or space in the VA Number. Applications received without a VA Number will not be considered.

The selected candidates will be subject to a reference checks process to verify the information provided in the P.11 form.

Only applicants who are short-listed will receive an acknowledgement within two 24) to three (3) weeks from the deadline indicated on the VA.

Required documents to be submitted along with the signed and completed UN P.11:

Serving UN staff members: In addition to the completed and signed P.11, scanned copies of two most recent e-Performance Evaluation Reports must be submitted with the application.

For External applicants: In addition to the completed and signed P.11, scanned copies of two most recent performance evaluation reports or if not available, two reference letters. If the applications received do not contain the latest two performance evaluation reports candidates must provide a short explanation as to why they are not available.

No fee:

The United Nations does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, or training). The United Nations does not concern itself with information in applicants bank account.

Applicants are reminded that the United Nations cannot appoint a person who is the father, mother, son, daughter, brother, or sister of a staff member. For this reason, applicants are required to disclose at the time of their application, whether they bear any of the above relationships to a staff member of UNAMA or any other UN entity which is part of the Secretariat. In addition, selected candidates would be required to complete a family declaration form prior to assuming their duties with the Mission. Failure to disclose any of the above relationships constitutes a material omission, that could lead to termination or dismissal from the United Nations. 

The necessity for ensuring the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity remain the paramount considerations in the employment of personnel. To ensure fairness and transparency, selection will be made on a competitive basis through a selection panel.