Job Opportunity at UNOPS in Jordan: Political Affairs Officer

UNOPS is offering a job opportunity in Amman, Jordan, as a Programme Management. This position is located in the Political Affairs Section in the Amman Office of the Office of the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Yemen (OSESG-Yemen). The Political Affairs Officer will be based in Amman, Jordan and will report to the Principal Political Affairs Officer. It is expected that the incumbent will have expertise in Yemen or Arabian Peninsula socio-economic structures. 

Within the limits of delegated authority, the incumbent is responsible for performing the following duties:

• Provides guidance, support and advice to the Head of Mission and other staff in assigned operational activities related to the work of the Office particularly as regards mediation and conflict prevention and resolution, including incorporating a gender perspective into the policy, planning and operational activities of the section. 
• Prepares briefing notes and talking points for the Head of the Mission and other senior staff. Provides guidance and advice on assigned issues to the Head of Mission and other staff as well as makes recommendations especially on Yemen’s socio-political structures along with their historical backgrounds, including the tribal system and the development of civil society in Yemen.
• Supports his/her supervisor through drafting, coordination, guidance and advice in the formulation of the programme of work, operational plans of the section by participating in meetings and compiling or researching issues related to the mission. 
• Performs other related duties as required.

• Education: Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in Political Science, Management or Development, or a related field. A first level university degree with a combination of two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• Work Experience:

1. A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in political science, international relations, law, disarmament, security, development management, conflict resolution or related area is required. 
2. Experience in political analysis and reporting as well as political outreach is required.
3. Experience in working in a UN Special Political Mission, a UN Peacekeeping Operation or a diplomatic service is desirable.
4. Experience in serving in Yemen or the Arabian Peninsula and/or undertaking academic studies on Yemen or the Arabian Peninsula is highly desirable with a focus on socio-political structures.

• Languages: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in English (both oral and written) is required; Fluency in Arabic is highly desirable.

About UNOPS:

An operational arm of the United Nations – supports the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by successfully implementing its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian, and development projects around the world. Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve peace and sustainable development.

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