NGO JOBS

Country: Central African Republic
Closing date: 07 May 2014

ORGANISATIONAL SETTING AND REPORTING

Reporting to the Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General (DSRSG), the Director of Political Affairs leads the work of the Mission's Political Affairs Division and is responsible for the provision of general direction and coordination of the Mission's activities related to political outreach, analysis and reporting.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Within delegated authority from the DSRSG, the Director will be responsible for the following duties:

1) Political Analysis and Advice

•Identify, analyze and monitor politicaldevelopments and emerging issues with respect to the implementation of MINUSCA's mandate.

•Assess implications and make recommendations to the Mission leadership onpossible strategies, policies and other measures to address issues of concern and to advance mandated objectives.

2) Reporting and Information Management

•Ensure regular, timely andhigh quality reporting to the Mission leadership on developments and issues pertaining to the mandate.

•Manage the preparation of summary and analytical reports, including situation reports, briefing notes, notes to file and code cables.

•Prepare/review the section's input for thereports of the Secretary-General to the Security Council and reports to the Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budget Questions (ACABQ), the General Assembly.

•Oversee the preparation of contextual information materials, such as background notes and political profiles.

•Establish and ensure an effective system of information managementdesigned to guarantee accessibility and utility of information.Planning, Coordination and Facilitation

•Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with the authorities, politicaland community leaders, civil society actors, the UN family and other national and international partners on coordination and policy matters.

•Consult and cooperate with partnersto develop strategies and plans of action to address political challenges, in pursuit of mandated objectives.

•Monitor, evaluate and report on implementation.

3) Management

•Formulate and manage the implementation of the section's programme of work, determining priorities and activities that are in accordance with the mandate.

•Manage relatedadministrative tasks, including preparation of budgets, assignment and monitoring of performance parameters and critical indicators, reporting on budget, preparation of inputs for the results-based budgeting process (RBB).

•Supervise, mentor, and evaluate staff; Participate in the selection of new staff.

COMPETENCIES

Professionalism - Demonstrated in-depth understanding of peacekeeping operations; Substantial and diverse experience in all facets of the job; Strong analytical and evaluative skills combined with good judgment; in-depth understanding of and an ability to evaluate international political situations; Excellent drafting and presentation skills; 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.

Accountability – Takesownership of all responsibilities and honors commitments; Delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards, operates in compliance with organizational rules and regulations, supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; Takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of work unit, where applicable.

Judgement/Decision-making - Identifies the key issues in a complex situation, and comes to the heart of the problem quickly; Gathers relevant information before making a decision; Considers positive and negative impact on others and on the Organization; Proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation based on all available information; Checks assumptions against facts; Determines that the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision; Makes tough decisions when necessary.

Managing Performance – Delegates theappropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority; makes sure that roles, responsibilities and reporting lines are clear to each staff member; accurately judges the amount of time and resources needed to accomplish a task and matches task to skills; Monitors progress against milestones and deadlines; regularly discusses performance and provides feedback and coaching to staff; Encourages risk-taking and supports creativity and initiative; Actively supports the development and career aspirations of staff; appraises performance fairly.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Education

Advanced university degree (Masters or equivalent) in Political Science, International Relations, Social Science, Law or a related field. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience

At least 15 years of progressively responsible experience in political affairs, diplomacy, conflict resolution, or related field is required. Extensive experience in political outreach, analysis, reporting and negotiation in an international setting is required. Experience managing a large team or office is required. Experience working in a United Nations common system field operation (inclusive of peacekeeping, political missions and UN agencies, funds, and programmes) -or similar international organization or non-governmental organization- in a conflict or post-conflict setting is required. Experience working in Africa on conflict-related issues is required.

Languages Fluency in English (both oral and written) is required. Knowledge of French (both oral and written) is required.

Assessment Method

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview. United Nations Considerations The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

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 ON APPLICANTS' BANK ACCOUNTS.

How to apply:

To apply, please visit our careers website: https://careers.un.org. Navigate to the "job openings" link (toward the bottom, right of the page). Search the job opening by the duty station "Bangui". You will see appear all openings in Bangui, including this position. Please click on the position and following the application process online.

Organization: Tsamota
Country: Belgium
Closing date: 25 Jan 2014

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION: Political Analysis Assistant
LOCATION: AS REQUIRED
REGION: Europe / MENA

OVERALL DESCRIPTION:

The incumbent will assist the Political Analyst Mentor in the delivery of structured analysis of political, administrative and security structures. This will lead to the capability of the relevant staff to identify evidence that will clearly indicate the roles of members of the belligerent parties and its leadership and further identify those persons believed to be the most responsible for serious violations of international humanitarian law.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the direct supervision of the Political Analyst Mentor the incumbent will:

· Assist in the systematic review and evaluation of large collections of Arabic language documentation
· Provide advice on relevant documents on the political, administrative and security aspects.
· Conduct open source research as tasked
· Assist in the analysis of collated and integrated information relating to senior leadership investigations
· Perform related field duties and other analytical tasks as required
· Assist in the selection and interviewing of witnesses· Draft English language reports on matters related to the above

EXPERIENCE:

Education:

University degree in international relations, law, history, political science or related fields.

Languages:

English and Arabic are the working language. The incumbent must be able to conduct sight translations and written translations from Arabic into English and vice versa.

Other Skills:

· Professionalism – knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts, and approaches relevant to large scale criminal investigations; good research, analytical, and problem-solving skills, including ability to identify and participate in the resolution of issues/problems; familiarity with and experience in the use of various research methodologies and sources, including electronic sources on the internet, intranet, and other databases; ability to apply good judgement in the context of assignments given; ability to plan own work and manage conflicting priorities

· Communication – good (spoken and written) communication skills, including the ability to draft/edit a variety of written reports, studies and other communications, and to articulate ideas in a clear, concise style
· Technology Awareness – fully proficient computer skills
· Teamwork – good interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for gender and diversity
· Ability to maintain strict standards of confidentiality and security

Other Requirements:

· Ability to work and live in the EU
· The incumbent will be required to travel across MENA region.

How to apply:

Interested applicants should send their resumes and cover letter to driss.mohammed12@gmail.com, stating in the subject line: "Political Analysis Assistant " followed by the full name of the applicant.

Organization: Oxfam GB
Country: Kenya
Closing date: 23 Oct 2013

Introduction

The Horn East and Central Africa (HECA) is a dynamic region with many changes happening politically, socially and economically. Currently some countries in the region frequently face conflict situations, natural disasters such as drought and governance issues as well as social issues such as population growth and the bulging youth population.
Most of the issues facing these countries emanate from power struggles, e.g. over natural resources, inequality and sometimes interference by external actors. Part of Oxfam’s vision in the HECA region is to build capacities so that people and communities are able to make choices for themselves rather than having others such as development actors, including governments and INGOs make those for them. Oxfam also works to widen and deepen impact by adopting the role of a change facilitator as opposed to being a change maker.Oxfam wishes to gain a better understanding of regional dynamics in terms of the influence of regional economic and political bodies within the sub-region and how they are organized as well as current and future political, economic, social, environmental and technological trends in the region with a focus on facts and figures. This will improve our work with communities and partners and enhance our role as a change facilitator both through our short-and long-term programming and campaigning. It will enable Oxfam to achieve its vision of supporting and empowering communities to overcome poverty and suffering.

PurposeGain a better and up to date understanding of the main sub-regional political and economic institutions, their influence and opportunities for influencing and facilitating change through them as well as regional dynamics in terms of current and future political, economic, social, environmental and technological trends (facts and figures) for better focus of our work.

How to apply:

Expected OutputsA summary report of not more than four pagesA power Analysis report of regional RECs of not more than 10 pages in relation to the Oxfam’s areas of interest with clear recommendations on entry pointsA Trends Analysis with most current facts and figures of not more than 15 pages with clear links to sources of information Two Power Points; one for the regional institutions mapping and power analysis and one on trends

RequirementsA political and socio-economic analyst with proven experience in similar work Pre-existing personal relationships with sub-regional institutions and or with one or more of the RECs in the regionA Master’s degree or above on political science and economics or sociologyGood writing skillsGood analytical skillsExcellent communication skillsExcellent policy and power analysis skillsExcellent networking skills and experienceThorough knowledge of the region including the dry lands dynamics Knowledge of gender and development issuesKnowledge of Oxfam

Deadline for submissionA clear proposal outlining understanding and methodology and tools to be employed, timelines, outputs and proposed outputs formats and budget should be submitted by latest 23rd October, 2013 to www.oxfam.org.uk/jobs using REFINT6560