Special Assistant, Political Affairs

Supports the Assistant Secretary-General in Haiti with political analysis, coordination, reporting and strategic follow-up for UNSOH mandate implementation and mission partnerships.

Department: Office of the Assistant Secretary-General in Haiti

• Monitor political developments, trends and emerging issues affecting UNSOH mandate implementation
• Keep the Assistant Secretary-General informed on matters requiring personal attention and recommend handling options
• Organise meetings, mission events, high-level visits and field visits with briefing and follow-up support
• Draft correspondence, code cables, speeches, briefing notes and analytical reports
• Maintain working relationships with state institutions, civil society, religious actors, donors and international partners
• Support media liaison and manage interview requests in coordination with communications teams
• Assess political implications and recommend actions to advance mandated objectives
• Support planning, budgeting and annual workplan implementation for the Office of the Assistant Secretary-General

• Advanced university degree in political science, international relations, social science, communications, economics, law, public administration or a related field, or first-level university degree with two additional years of experience
• Minimum seven years of progressively responsible experience in political affairs, development, humanitarian, diplomacy or related field
• Experience working in a United Nations peace operation, special political mission or other United Nations related field operation
• At least one year of previous front-office experience as a Special Assistant or similar role to a senior public official
• English and French are required

• Recruit-from-roster opening limited to candidates already placed on matching pre-approved rosters
• Temporary selection is subject to post, funds, budget approval and mandate extension