Apply for Vacancy for Chief of Office at United Nations Assistance Mission in Iraq. The deadline for this job is 10th March 2021.

Summary:

This position is with United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI), duty station Baghdad. The incumbent will report to the DSRSG (POL).

Duties:

• Liaises with Iraqi political and elected officials, community and civil society leaders and representatives as well as with the international community, as required and appropriate.
• Also, coordinates the activities of the UNAMI Political Pillar and provides other components of the Mission, UNCT and DPA with regular political updates related to the work of the Mission.
• Likewise, contributes to the formulation of the Mission’s overall strategies and policies by participating in various committees, preparing documents on policy issues, and acting in an advisory capacity to the SRSG/DSRSG.
• Ensures that programmed activities are carried out in a timely fashion in coordination with other Mission components and the UNCT, donors and agencies as required.
• Also, co-ordinates and oversees the preparation of OPA’s input to reports for presentation to the Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budget Questions (ACABQ), the General Assembly and other policy-making organs, as appropriate.
• Also, deputises for DSRSG/Political in his/her absence.

Education

• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in political science, international relations. Also, social science, economics, law, public administration, or a related field.
• Also, a first level university degree with a relevant combination of academic qualifications and experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience

• A minimum of fifteen years of progressively responsible experience in political, civil or humanitarian affairs. Also, human rights, program management, or a related field.
• Also, a proven track record of leadership in multi-cultural settings, including management and coordination of multi-disciplinary teams.
• Likewise, experience working in a United Nations common system field operation -or similar international organization or non-governmental organization- in a conflict or post-conflict setting.
• Also, extensive experience in outreach, facilitation, analysis, advice and reporting. A minimum of two years of experience working in a UN Peacekeeping Operation or Special Political Mission is desirable.
• Moreover, experience working in two or more different substantive areas covered by UN field operations is desirable.

Languages

• English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English (oral and written).
• Working knowledge of Arabic would be a strong asset and is desirable. Knowledge of other languages spoken in Iraq is also an asset.

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