Apply for Vacancy for Special Assistant at United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon. The deadline for this job is 9th June 2021.

Description:

This position is located in the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) Naqoura, Lebanon and reports directly to the Head of Mission and Force Commander as a first reporting officer.

Duties:

• Identify all matters requiring the HoM/FC’s personal attention; assist in formulating options as to how those matters might be handled, and ensure appropriate follow-up, as directed.
• Also, work with the concerned Mission offices to help identify, analyze and monitor political and operational developments, trends and emerging issues relevant to the implementation of UNIFIL’s mandate.
• Additionally, assess implications and make recommendations on measures to address these and to generally advance mandated objectives.
• Prepare and review a range of summary and analytical reports including, but not limited to, situation reports, briefing notes, options papers, code cables, note to files and input for Mission reports.
• Furthermore, prepare contextual information materials, such as background notes, talking points, political profiles and databases relating to potential conflicts in relation to the mandate of UNIFIL, and its area of operations.
• Moreover, manage information to ensure its accessibility and utility.
• Likewise, assist with and review the drafting of articles, speeches, or statement.
• Liaise and assist in maintenance of close working relationships with officials of state institutions, civil society organizations, and other international and local partners.
• Also, assist in, and draft as required, external correspondence of the HoM/FC.
• Furthermore, organize and manage conferences, meetings, seminars and workshops

Competencies:

• Demonstrates ability to complete in-depth studies and reach conclusions on possible causes;
• Also, provides solutions to political problems in specific areas and/or countries;
• Demonstrates ability to related to various issues and perspectives to political, social, economic and humanitarian programs in affected countries and areas;
• Similarly, shows pride in work and in achievements; Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter;
• Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results;
• Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns;
• Furthermore, shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; Remains calm in stressful situations;

Education

• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in political science, international relations, social sciences, 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 seven years of progressively responsible experience in political affairs, international development, diplomacy, conflict resolution, or related field,.

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