Tittel: Chief of Service
Kontraktstype: Permanent
Stillingsprosent: 100%
Sted: New York
Arbeidsgiver: Department of Political Affairs
Ref.kode: 31834
Søknadsfrist: 04-02-2014
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Chief of Service, Political Affairs, D1
The position is located in Mediation Support Unit, Policy and Mediation Division (PMD) of the Department of Political Affairs (DPA). The incumbent will report to the Director of the Policy and Mediation Division.
Within delegated authority, the Chief of Service, Political Affairs in Mediation Support Unit will be responsible for the following duties:
• Advises and supports the Director in managing, directing and coordinating the work of the Policy and Mediation Division, including budget, personnel, management of extra-budgetary resources, performance monitoring and evaluation, and other administrative aspects;
• Advises the Director on policy matters of relevance to the Division, particularly in the area of mediation support, and takes a lead in developing such policy;
• Manages the Mediation Support Unit (including the Standby Team), overseeing the development and implementation of the Unit’s substantive work programme;
• Leads and manages the activities undertaken by the Mediation Support Unit (in that regard, the Unit undertakes three key functions: establishing and managing mediation support to ongoing and new processes; contributing to the strengthening of mediation capacity in partner organizations, in particular regional organizations; and contributing to the development of guidance material, lessons learned and best practices specific to mediation);
• Supervises the Department’s gender portfolio, comprising three interrelated areas of work: implementation of Security Council resolutions on women, peace and security; implementation of joint gender and mediation strategy; and department-wide gender mainstreaming;
• Consults as appropriate with key clients including senior UN officials at Headquarters, in the field and throughout the UN system; representatives of Member States, and representatives of regional organizations;
• Develops, in close consultation with the relevant DPA divisions and under the supervision of the Director, alternative strategies for ongoing mediation/ facilitation/good-offices missions and processes;
• Supports the Director in the partnership efforts of the Division, performing representational, outreach and advocacy functions as appropriate;
• Establishes and maintains systematic links with academia, research centres, think-tanks, foreign policy forums, NGOs, and the donor community, particularly in the area of mediation support;
• Advises on interactions between the Department and inter-governmental bodies on issues pertaining to the work of the Division, including the preparation of reports, particularly in the area of mediation support.
Competencies:
• Professionalism:
Knowledge of the substantive field of work in general and of specific areas being supervised. Ability to produce reports and papers on technical issues and to review and edit the work of others. Ability to apply UN rules, regulations, policies and guidelines in work situations. 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; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations.
• Communication:
Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
• Client Orientation:
Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.
Managerial Competencies:
• Leadership:
Serves as a role model that other people want to follow: empowers others to translate vision into results; is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives; establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support; anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions; drives for change and improvements; does not accept the status quo; shows the courage to take unpopular stands. Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work; demonstrates knowledge of strategies and commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing.
• Empowering Others:
Delegates responsibility, clarifies expectations, and gives staff autonomy in important areas of their work; encourages others to set challenging goals; holds others accountable for achieving results related to their area of responsibility; genuinely values all staff members’ input and expertise; shows appreciation and rewards achievement and effort; involves others when making decisions that affect them.
Education:
Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in political sciences or related fields. A first-level university degree in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work Experience:
A minimum of fifteen years of progressively responsible experience in international relations, political affairs, conflict resolution or mediation support is required. At least five years' management experience required. Experience in results-based budgeting is desirable. Experience in mediation processes is desirable. Experience in outreach and advocacy is desirable..
Languages:
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of other UN official languages is an advantage.
Assessment Method:
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.
Special Notice:
Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures.
United Nations Considerations:
The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
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