Assistant Liaison Officer

Organizational Context

The Assistant Liaison Officer is part of the Verification Division, Socio Economic and Political Reintegration Section within the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia (UNVMC) in Bogota. This role supports the Mission's mandate by analyzing information, reporting on reintegration processes, assisting senior officers, and monitoring developments. The position reports to the Senior Liaison Officer, Head of Section.

Job Purpose

The Assistant Liaison Officer plays a crucial role in implementing the UNVMC's mandate, focusing on the social and economic reintegration of former FARC-EP combatants. The purpose of this role is to contribute through detailed analysis and reporting, providing essential support to senior officers, and closely monitoring the progress and challenges within the reintegration process. This involves staying informed on political and socio-economic developments, preparing briefing materials, and contributing to verification and advocacy efforts. The role also supports database maintenance for tracking implementation progress and ensures adherence to UNVMC policies and a gender-sensitive approach, ultimately contributing to the successful reintegration strategies.

Responsibilities

The Assistant Liaison Officer is responsible for analyzing communications and publications from various sources, maintaining current knowledge on reintegration issues, particularly social and economic aspects for former FARC-EP combatants. This includes assisting senior officers with drafting documents, preparing summaries, and monitoring relevant political and socio-economic developments. The role involves participating in fact-finding missions, providing feedback to regional offices, and contributing to verification and advocacy efforts. Additionally, the officer supports the maintenance of databases tracking reintegration plan progress, ensures compliance with UNVMC policies and ethical standards, and integrates a gender-sensitive approach into all functions.

Work Experience

A minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in political science, international relations, law, disarmament, security, development management, or conflict resolution is required. Candidates with an advanced university degree may not need prior work experience. Experience in Latin America, supporting the Colombia peace process, or in project management/private sector engagement is desirable.

Skills

Professionalism, Teamwork, Communication, Analysis, Reporting, Monitoring, Drafting, Database Management, Policy Adherence, Gender Sensitivity.

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