Policy and Country Expert - Consultant - Tunis

Functions:

  • Formulates political strategies for the SRSG and assists in developing a vision for the political and political-security tracks 
  • Proposes policy directives and a plan of action for UNSMIL.
  • Identifies emerging opportunities and concerns pertaining to the UNSMIL mandate, in particular with relation to the good offices functions; analyses implications and makes recommendations on possible strategies and measures.
  • Plans, coordinates and manages programmes, projects and activities requiring SRSG involvement and participation.
  • Introduces and ensure fresh thinking and outside perspectives to policy making and political approaches of the SRSG and the mission at large. 
  • Advises on and participates in the mediation activities.
  • Organises mediation meetings, roundtables, and workshops. 
  • Prepare and lead events and meetings for the SRSG or senior leadership towards deepening support of the Libyan political process, 
  • Provides continuous guidance and advice to other senior managers. 
  • Acts as coordinator for complex coordination and support missions.
  • Manages, coordinates, organizes and supervises research on a variety of political issues
  • Develops and maintains relations with senior government officials and advises them on issues and policies of mutual concern.
  • Performs other related duties as required.

Deliverables:

  • Support the outreach activities of the SRSG with various constituencies, though individual meetings and assistance to the SRSG. 
  • Provide analytical and sub and expert weekly analysis 
  • Prepares briefing notes and talking points for the SRSG, 
  • Reviews all briefing notes submitted by the Mission on substantive issues.
  • Drafts code cables on the progress of the political process. 
  • Travel with the SRSG to meetings in Libya, Tunis, or internationally.
  • Meets with Libyan interlocutors, either with the SRSG or alone.

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Application period:
19 Mar 2018 to 28 Mar 2018