Under the supervision of the Director,
UNAOC, the Political Analyst &
Public Information Officer will be responsible for the following duties:
Political Analysis:
-Identify, analyze and
monitor political developments, trends and emerging
issues in relevant geographic areas
and in UN common System relating to relevant thematic areas and advise senior management on possible policy
implications relevant to UNAOC activities.
-Produce accurate and timely reports,
analysis, and briefings that inform senior leaders' decision-making, policy
development, and planning.
-Ensure policy coherence on UNAOC
project activities by mainstreaming UNAOC project activities into the broader
UN agenda.
-Engage with
Project Managers during project design, development and implementation phases
to ensure coherence with UN policies and maximize impact.
-Serve as UNAOC representative for
meetings at UNHQ as required including, but not limited to, subject specific
task forces
-Research and gather a wide range of
materials for the UNAOC website, including articles and video clips.
-Monitor and analyze media coverage of the UNAOC
and related initiatives.
Reporting and Drafting:
-Prepare speeches, talking points for
the High Representative and other officials including the UN Secretary-General
as required.
-Prepare, edit, compile and draft
reports for use with Secretariat offices and departments, as well as reports
for use with members of the Group of Friends, including but limited to,
newsletters, annual reports or other inputs
-Draft contextual
information materials, such as background notes, political profiles and databases of relevance to UNAOC activities; Manage information to ensure its accessibility and utility
-Develop and implement in conjunction with Project Managers communication and outreach
strategies and plans related to specific programs and projects; monitor and
analyze the impact of the strategies/action plans;
-Develop
and edit materials, in conjunction with the Web and Multimedia
Communications Specialist to be published on the UNAOC website as well as
printed materials including brochures, flyers or other items;
-Prepare and edit a range of media related and
other materials including preparation of summary and analytical
reports, briefing notes, project proposals, and input for reports made by
request of the Senior Management.
-Perform other relevant duties as required.