Special Assistant, Political Affairs

Supports the Special Representative of the Secretary-General with political analysis, Security Council reporting and senior-level mission outputs. The role coordinates integrated inputs, quality control and forward-looking analysis for MINUSCA mandate implementation.

Department: Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General

• Support SRSG implementation of the mission mandate and enhanced reporting requirements
• Coordinate Security Council reporting, briefings, talking points and key messages
• Integrate mission inputs into coherent senior-level outputs aligned with UN standards
• Ensure quality control and timely submissions to Headquarters and the Security Council
• Strengthen internal clearance processes for sensitive political reporting
• Provide political analysis and support to senior mission leadership

• Advanced university degree in political science, international relations, law, public administration, social sciences or related field OR first-level university degree with two additional years of qualifying experience
• At least 7 years of progressively responsible experience in political affairs, international relations, conflict analysis, peace operations or related area
• Experience drafting political analysis, senior-level briefings or Security Council reporting
• English is required

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