Associate Political Affairs Officer

1 week ago

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya cinfo Full time
cinfo

The Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs (DPPA) plays a central role in United Nations efforts to prevent and resolve conflict around the world. DPPA provides the Secretary-General and the UN system with timely analysis of political developments around the world. It provides early warning of possible conflict and extends expertise and assistance to Member States and regional organizations, often working in partnerships.

The United Nations has been actively involved in efforts to restore peace and stability to Africa's Great Lakes region, which has faced decades of political instability, armed conflicts, porous borders, humanitarian crises, resource disputes, and other destabilizing challenges. In February 2013, 11 nations signed the Peace, Security, and Cooperation Framework (PSCF) to tackle the root causes of conflict and violence in the DRC and the broader region. Two more countries joined in 2014.

The UN Security Council welcomed the framework and assigned the Special Envoy for the Great Lakes Region to oversee its implementation and address the underlying causes of the conflict. The position is based in Nairobi, classified as a hardship duty station, and reports to the Senior Political Affairs Officer.

As Associate Political Affairs Officer (100%) you support the Office of the Special Envoy for the Great Lakes by providing the following:

- Monitor political developments and recommend policies to address issues and advance objectives
- Prepare reports, briefings, and communication materials, including for social media and the website
- Support joint initiatives, prepare for meetings, and assist with mission summaries and follow-ups
- Contribute to program development, planning, and budgeting, including reporting for the OSESG-GL Trust Fund
- Etc.

Part of the Swiss JPO Programme, this position is sponsored by The Peace and Human Rights Division (PHRD) of the FDFA.  

Please find the full job description here:

Company name: DPPA

Sector:

Role:

Working hours (%): 80-100% / 100%

Job type: Staff (Permanent and Fixed Term)

Education level:

Driving licence:

For the Swiss JPO programme:

- Swiss nationality
- Not older than 32 years at the date of the first round of interviews
- Fluency in English and a second UN language
- Master's degree 
- Two Swiss national languages
- Driving license

For this position:

- Master's degree in political science, international relations, international economics, law, public administration or related field
- 3 years of professional experience in political science, international relations, law, conflict resolution or related area. (Work experience is counted at 100%, gained after completion of the first university degree. DPPA counts internships at 50%, regardless of whether paid or not. Unpaid volunteering counted at 50%, if relevant.)
- Proficiency in English and French is required 
- Experience in political outreach, facilitation, analysis, advice and reporting
- Experience working in a conflict or post-conflict setting is an advantage
Please find more details in the full job description.

Important details regarding your application

Make sure your profile on cinfoPoste is complete and up to date:

- Mandatory: Motivation letter in English (not more than 3500 characters, to be inserted in the pop-up window when you click on "apply")
- Mandatory: UN Personal History Profile duly completed and uploaded under the section "documents". Note that we will base our evaluation and calculation of your relevant experience on the UN Personal History Profile, not the CV.
- Mandatory: Work certificates, diplomas and university credentials (as PDF) uploaded under the section "documents".
- Mandatory: A copy of your driving license
- Optional: CV in English
Find useful tips and resources related to UN applications on the cinfo website and read this article. 

Application deadline: 14th April 2025

Written Test: to be completed between 18th – 23rd April 2025  

First round of interviews: 06th / 7th May 2025 online

Start date: Please be aware that the recruitment process may take 3 to 6 months. You are expected to start your assignment within 3 months following notification of selection.

Any questions? Contact Michal Habegger, cinfo's Recruitment Specialist, recruitment@cinfo.ch 

We are committed to gender balance and encourage applications from qualified individuals of all genders. We also welcome applications from people with different gender identities and from people with different backgrounds, including sexual orientation, disability, cultural or religious background. We value an inclusive working environment that promotes equal opportunities and a non-discriminatory culture.

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