This position is based in the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia (UNVMC), in Valledupar (Cesar department). The Liaison Officer will report to the Head of the Regional Office in Valledupar.The Liaison Officer will work alongside civilian colleagues and international observers, interacting with Government officials, former members of the Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia - Ejército del Pueblo (FARC), victims of the conflict and representatives of the local communities to support the Regional Office in the implementation of verification, reporting, and liaison activities. He/she will often be in remote locations without immediate supervision or communication with the Regional Office and, therefore, must be able to make decisions independently by exercising professional judgment in line with the Mission's mandate.
Within delegated authority, the Liaison Officer will be responsible for the following duties:
- Coordinates the work and activities of the Mobile Team, ensures implementation of the work plan, and supervises the work of UNV Field Officers and International Observers in the Mobile Team.
- Participates fully in assigned operational activities related to the work of the office i.e., engaging and maintaining productive relationships with municipal and departmental authorities, non-governmental organizations, civil society organizations, community groups, ethnic communities and religious organizations, in the context of the Mission´s verification mandate.
- Collects and analyses information regarding the Mission´s mandate; produces regular analysis and reports.
- Gathers, selects and analyses information contained in communications, publications and other sources on the perception of the UN Verification Mission and the peace process in general.
- Prepares briefing notes and talking points for Head of the Regional Office in Valledupar related to the Mission's mandate. As requested, provides information on assigned issues regarding the Colombia Peace process and Final Peace Agreement, cooperates and collaborates with counterparts to develop strategies to address peace challenges as per Mission's mandate objectives.
- Develops and maintains relations with UN Country Team colleagues, Government Representatives, Regional Intergovernmental Organizations, Non-Governmental Organizations, law enforcement actors, academic and research institutions for discussions to reach consensus and make decisions; prepares trend analysis monthly and Sitrep as requested; supports main stakeholders programming and institutional liaison.
- Attends meetings, considers methodologies, and participates in developing guidelines, terms of reference and operational plans and time frames for the regional office. Assists in planning, coordinating and supporting programmes, projects and activities requiring mission and/or interagency involvement and participation. As required, represents the Head of Office at round tables, seminars, and conferences.
- Supports his/her supervisor in the coordination of inputs for reports and other sensitive and confidential communications to the Mission's headquarters. Provides assistance and support to other substantive sections of the mission to have a consensual approach to the Mission environment, mandate and operations among Mission actors, and relevant national and international stakeholders.
- Ensures compliance with policies related to conduct and discipline and an enabling working environment for non-discrimination and gender parity across all functions.
- Performs other related duties as required.
PROFESSIONALISM: 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.
PLANNING AND ORGANIZING: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; Identifies priority activities and assignments; Adjusts priorities as required; Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; Uses time efficiently.
TEAMWORK: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise is willing to learn from others; Places team agenda before personal agenda; Builds consensus for task purpose and direction with team members; Supports and acts in accordance with final group decisions, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in social sciences, political science, international relations, law or a related field.
A first level university degree with a combination of two (2) additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
A valid driving license is desirable
Professional training in the areas of planning, monitoring and evaluation, as well as facilitation, is desirable.
Experience in managing or coordinating staff is required.
A minimum of one (1) year's working experience drafting analytical reports and documents on sensitive and high-profile matters and providing reporting and analysis to a variety of audiences is required.
Experience in Latin America political, socio-economic issues is desirable
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For these positions, fluency in English and Spanish (both oral and written) is required.
This "Recruit from Roster" job opening is only open to roster applicants who are already placed on pre-approved rosters, following a review by a United Nations Central Review Body. Only roster applicants who were placed on rosters with similar functions at the same level are considered to be eligible candidates. Eligible applicants receive an email inviting them to apply. Rostered applicants are encouraged to apply only if they are interested and available to take up the position at the duty station/s specified in the Job Opening. Applying to this job opening carries an expectation to accept the offer, if selected.
The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving a 50/50 gender balance in its staff, as per the Secretary General´s Gender Parity Strategy. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.
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Candidates interested to work for the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia may wish to check out our Realistic Job Preview videos to get an idea of the living and working conditions in different duty stations in Colombia: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL- 8SCkVjg-e3073SwTDG1VQf1oLTWfUQ4
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