New York: Peacebuilding Officer for Economic Issues, UNOPS

Oct 22, 2014 | Peace and Collaborative Development Network

UNOPS mission is to serve people in need by expanding the ability of the United Nations, governments and other partners to manage projects, infrastructure and procurement in a sustainable and efficient manner.
 
Within these three core areas of expertise, UNOPS provides its partners with advisory, implementation and transactional services, with projects ranging from building schools and hospitals, to procuring goods and services and training local personnel. UNOPS works closely with governments and communities to ensure increased economic, social and environmental sustainability for the projects we support, with a focus on developing national capacity.
 
Working in some of the world’s most challenging environments, our vision is to advance sustainable implementation practices in development, humanitarian and peacebuilding contexts, always satisfying or surpassing partner expectations.
 
We employ more than 6,000 personnel and on behalf of our partners create thousands more work opportunities in local communities. Through our headquarters in Copenhagen, Denmark and a network of offices, we oversee activities in more than 80 countries.
  

Background Information - Job-specific

The primary purpose of this position is to strengthen the thematic capacity of PBSO in the area of employment and natural resource management. This position is located in the Policy, Planning and Application Branch (PPAB) of the United Nations Peacebuilding Support Office (PBSO) and the incumbent reports to the Chief of the Branch. The position is an adviser and is expected to draft well and guide processes and move them forward under the general supervision of the Chief of the Branch. The position will be both internally and externally focused with frequent interactions with colleagues within PBSO and throughout the United Nations system.

Functional Responsibilities

1. Provides technical and substantive support on employment, livelihoods, natural resource management and economic revitalization to the implementation of mandates of the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC), the Peacebuilding Fund and the Assistant Secretary-General for Peacebuilding Support;

2. Enhances collaboration with and leverages knowledge, activities, programmes and policies of other UN system entities, including the ILO and the World Bank, in order to enhance peace building impact and results in conflict-affected countries;

3. Drafts analytical, policy and background papers, as well as lessons learned and good practices on employment, livelihoods, natural resource management and economic revitalization in conflict-affected situations; prepares draft inputs for Secretary-General reports to the General Assembly and Security Council; and drafts talking points, speeches and other correspondence for senior UN officials;

4. Leads a PBF thematic review on how employment and livelihoods creation in conflict-affected countries can contribute to peace building outcomes and when and how the PBF should support employment activities; and

5. Liaises with relevant UN departments and offices, relevant international and regional organisations, including the World Bank and other financial institutions, and governments Participates, as required, in the relevant inter-departmental taskforces. 

Competencies

·        Creativity and Innovation

·        Organizing and Quality Orientation

·        Result Orientation

·        Communications

·        Teamwork skills

·        Client Focus

·        Commitment to Continuous Learning

·        Technological Awareness

·        Lives and breathes UN values

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