Deputy Director of Political Affairs - UN Secretariat

07-26-2011

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Responsibilities Within delegated authority, under the direct supervision of the Director of the Division, the Deputy Director will serve as advisor to the Assistant Secretary-General on political developments and security in Eastern and Southern Africa and the measures to strengthen the ability of the UN in the field of preventive diplomacy and peacemaking. The Deputy Director will assist the Director of the direction, supervision and management of the substantive work of the Division and to assume direct responsibility for all administrative matters in the field of the assignment. (S), will represent the Ministry, if any, in the negotiations and other exchanges with representatives of Member States, regional organizations and other UN offices on measures to strengthen regional political stability, peace and security. The Deputy Director will assist the Director to ensure that programmed activities are carried out in a timely manner, coordinating the work of the various units within the Division and other organizations and bodies of the United Nations system, as appropriate, The background to provide advice on drafts prepared by others;

Competencies Professionalism: - Expert knowledge in the technical field of work in general and in the areas being supervised in particular; - Proven ability to produce reports and papers on technical issues - Ability to review and edit the work of others; - Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter and shows a deep understanding of, and ability to, evaluate international political situations - Excellent knowledge of the political landscape of Africa - Demonstrated ability to make decisions in a timely manner and provide strategic guidance and authoritative advice in stressful conditions. Planning and Organizing: Develops clear goals, which are consistent with agreed strategies, identifies priority activities and assignments; adjust priorities as necessary, allow sufficient time and resources for completing work, consider the risks and contingencies when planning, monitors and adjusts plans and actions required-Uses time efficiently

Responsibility:-Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honors commitments-Delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within the prescribed time, cost and quality standards operating in accordance with the regulations and rules of organization supports subordinates, provides oversight and take responsibility for delegated assignments, takes personal responsibility for his / her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable. Leadership: Serves as a model, that other people want to follow empowers others to translate vision into results is proactive in developing strategies to achieve the objectives, Establishes and maintains relationships with a wide range of people to understand the needs and obtain the support-Anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions, drives for change and improvement, does not accept the status quo Indicates the courage to take unpopular-is taking the initiative and responsibility to integrate gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work

Performance management:-Delegates appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making power-Ensure that the roles, responsibilities and reporting are clear to each staff member, to accurately estimate the time and resources to accomplish a task and matches task to skills-Monitor progress against milestones and deadlines, regularly discusses performance and provides feedback and coaching staff, encourages risk taking and support creativity and initiative supports actively the development aspirations and career-Evaluates staff performance fairly

Education Advanced university degree (Masters or equivalent) preferably in political science, international affairs or a related field. A bachelor's degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of advanced university degree. Experience Minimum of fifteen years of responsible experience in national and international political and security affairs and diplomacy, political science, international relations, law, disarmament, security, development management, conflict resolution or a related field. Management experience is required. English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in English (oral and written) is required. Knowledge of another official UN language is an advantage.

Location : New York

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