Political Affairs Officer
Organizational Context
This position is within the Division for Palestinian Rights (DPR) of the Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs (DPPA) at the UN Secretariat. DPR supports the UN Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People, monitors political developments, organizes conferences, manages publications and the UNISPAL information system, and implements training programs. DPPA focuses on preventing and resolving conflict through inclusive political solutions.
Job Purpose
The Political Affairs Officer will support the UNISPAL Team Leader within the Division for Palestinian Rights. This role involves gathering, analyzing, and disseminating information related to the Question of Palestine and broader Middle East political developments. The incumbent will maintain up-to-date knowledge, provide substantive support for the office's mandate, and liaise with various stakeholders. A key responsibility includes managing and updating the UNISPAL online system and website, ensuring effective information management and contributing to the preparation of mandated publications and reports. The role also involves researching and recommending new information management technologies, including AI solutions, and providing secretariat services for the CEIRPP.
Responsibilities
The Political Affairs Officer will gather, analyze, and select information concerning the Question of Palestine from various sources. They will maintain current knowledge of political issues, particularly those affecting Palestine and the Middle East, and provide input to senior officials. The role includes providing technical and substantive support for the office's mandate, maintaining coordination with UN sectors, international organizations, and governments. Responsibilities also encompass planning and implementing information management initiatives, including document, data, and web content management, and managing the UNISPAL online system and website. The officer will assess information relevance and reliability, draft publications, produce information products like reports and infographics, and research new information management technologies. Additionally, they will provide secretariat services for the CEIRPP and its Bureau.
Work Experience
A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in political science, international relations, law, disarmament, or conflict resolution is required. Experience with databases, websites, website management, and digital content platforms is also necessary. Experience related to the Question of Palestine and the Middle East is desirable.
Skills
Professionalism, Planning & Organizing, Technological Awareness, Information analysis, Information management, Website management, AI solutions, Political analysis, Middle East political issues.