National Liaison Officer

Organizational Context

This position is within the Verification of Security Guarantees Office of the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia (UNVMC) in Bogota. The role reports to the Head and Senior Liaison Officer, assisting in liaising with host country stakeholders and multilateral organizations on the verification of security guarantees. The incumbent maintains technical-level contacts with government offices, UN agencies, and NGOs.

Job Purpose

The Liaison Officer plays a crucial role in supporting the UN Verification Mission in Colombia's mandate concerning security guarantees. The purpose of this role is to provide expert advice and strategic networking to key bodies involved in implementing security guarantee policies, particularly focusing on the National Commission for Security Guarantees. This involves promoting public policy for dismantling illegal armed groups and criminal organizations, drafting analysis reports, and recommending actions. The role also involves staying updated on the progress of security guarantee implementation, including a gender perspective, and providing information on the Colombia Peace Process and Final Peace Agreement. Furthermore, the incumbent will foster strategic partnerships, coordinate with UN entities and international organizations, monitor stakeholder actions, and prepare briefing materials for senior management.

Responsibilities

The Liaison Officer provides expert advice and strategic networking to implement security guarantee policies, focusing on dismantling illegal armed groups and criminal organizations, and drafting analysis reports. The role requires maintaining up-to-date knowledge on security guarantee advancements, offering expert support for analysis and recommendations, and integrating a gender perspective. The incumbent will provide information on the Colombia Peace Process and Final Peace Agreement, collaborating to develop strategies for peace challenges. Responsibilities include supporting the design and monitoring of verification protocols, briefing notes, and reports for the Secretary-General. The role also involves promoting strategic partnerships, coordinating with UN entities and international organizations, monitoring stakeholder actions, participating in fact-finding missions, and preparing talking points for high-level meetings. Ensuring adherence to UNVMC policies, code of conduct, and integrating a gender-sensitive approach are also key duties.

Work Experience

A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in political affairs, international relations, security, justice, mediation, conflict resolution, or gender is required. Experience working with national or international entities on public policies related to the Colombian Peace Agreement is desirable, as is experience within the UN System, government, NGOs, or international organizations, particularly in Latin America.

Skills

Professionalism, Communication, Teamwork, Expert advice, Strategic networking, Analysis and reporting, Partnership promotion, Coordination, Monitoring, Information management, Gender sensitivity.

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