General
Description of assignment title
Associate Political Affairs Officer
Assignment country
Afghanistan
Expected start date
15/02/2024
Sustainable Development Goal
16. Peace, justice and strong institutions
Volunteer category
National UN Volunteer Specialist
Host entity
UNAMA
Type
Onsite
Expected end date
31/12/2024
Number of assignments
1
Duty stations
Kabul
Details
Mission and objectives
UNAMA was established in 2002 as a Political/ Peacebuilding Mission, exceptionally) directed and supported by the UN Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO).
Context
The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) is mandated by Security Council Resolution 2626 (2022) which was extended under Resolution 2678 (2023). This mandate tasks UNAMA with the promotion and support of humanitarian assistance in line with humanitarian principles, human rights, equality for women and girls, inclusive governance, resilience, and economic stability, and using our good offices for principled and constructive engagement with all national, regional and global stakeholders in the pursuit of Afghanistan’s peace and stability. UNAMA reaffirms its strong commitment to the sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity and national unity of Afghanistan, as well as its continued support for the people of Afghanistan, within the framework of the UN Charter and other international laws and instruments. UNAMA’s vision is for a stable and prosperous Afghanistan that lives at peace with itself and its neighbours, where the rights of all the people of Afghanistan are upheld, without discrimination.
Task description
Under the direct supervision of an international Political Affairs Officer in the Political Affairs Section, the National UN Volunteer will: •Collect, select and analyze information from wide variety of diverse sources, including specialised publications, traditional and social media, with special attention to the representation of all segments of society including vulnerable categories like minorities and women; •Support the monitoring of national, provincial and district level political and economic developments and keep abreast of latest trends and developments in the area of assignment in accordance with the priorities established by the mission; •Maintain up to date knowledge of events relating to political and economic issues in general, and in particular areas of responsibility; •Support the development and maintaining of databases and other information management systems as requested; •Support the reporting and analysis of pertinent developments, and contribute factual and analytical inputs to Mission reports; •Translate documents from English into Pashto/Dari and vice-versa whenever necessary; •Provide administrative and logistical support to officers in the Political Affairs Service; including arrangements for meetings, preparing documents etc.
Eligibility criteria
Age
27 – 80
Nationality
Candidate must be a national or legal resident of the country of assignment.
Requirements
Required experience
3 years of experience in political affairs, economic affairs, public policy and governance issues
Area(s) of expertise
Elections and governance, Economics and finance, Development programmes
Driving license
–
Languages
English, Level: Fluent, Required Dari, Level: Fluent, Desirable Pashto, Level: Fluent, Desirable
Required education level
Bachelor degree or equivalent in • Political Affairs • Economic Affairs • Public Policy and Governance
Competencies and values
– Professionalism – Teamwork and respect for diversity – Planning and Organizing
Other information
Living conditions and remarks
This position is open for local applicants (Afghanistan nationals) only and no accommodation will be provided.
Inclusivity statement
United Nations Volunteers is an equal opportunity programme that welcomes applications from qualified professionals. We are committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, care protected characteristics. As part of their adherence to the values of UNV, all UN Volunteers commit themselves to combat any form of discrimination, and to promoting respect for human rights and individual dignity, without distinction of a person’s race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.
Note on Covid-19 vaccination requirements
Selected candidates for certain occupational groups may be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) in line with the applicable host entity policy