Org. Setting and Reporting - These positions are located in Tibú (Norte de Santander department) and Ibagué (Tolima department) of the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia (UNVMC). The Liaison Officer at this level will contribute to engaging with host country stakeholders and other multilateral organizations on peacekeeping, crisis management, conflict prevention and mediation matters in accordance with the mission's mandate. - Responsibilities - Within the limits of delegated authority, the Liaison Officer is responsible for performing the following: - Participates fully in assigned operational activities related to the work of the office or mission, i.e., engaging with host country stakeholders and multilateral organizations on peacekeeping, crisis management, conflict prevention and mediation. - Prepares briefing notes and talking points for the senior staff and mission leadership related to mission's mandate. As requested, provides information on assigned issues regarding the Colombia Peace process and Final Peace Agreement, cooperates and collaborates with counterparts to develop strategies to address peace challenges as per mission's mandate objectives. Develops and maintains relations with UN Country Team colleagues, Government Representatives, Regional Intergovernmental Organizations, Non-Governmental Organizations, law enforcement actors, academic and research institutions for discussions to reach consensus and make decisions; prepares trend analysis monthly and sitrep as requested; supports main stakeholders programming and institutional liaison. - Participates as a member of a team which could deal with a variety of political issues on a regional or national level. Attends meetings to identify the scope of the project, considers methodologies, and participates in developing guidelines, terms of reference and operational plans and time frames for new team. Assists in planning, coordinating and supporting programmes, projects and activities requiring mission and/or interagency involvement and participation. Represents the team at round tables, seminars and conferences, as required. - Supports his/her supervisor in the coordination of mission-wide inputs for reports to the Secretary-General and other sensitive and confidential communications to UNHQ. Provides assistance and support to other substantive sections of the mission to have a consensual approach to the mission environment, mandate and operations among Mission actors, and relevant national and international stakeholders. - Performs other related duties as required. - Competencies - Education - Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in Social Sciences, Political Science, International Relations, or a related field. A first level university degree with a combination of two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. - Job - Specific Qualification - A valid driver's license is required. Experience driving in off-road terrain is desirable. Professional training in the areas of planning, monitoring and evaluation, facilitation and/or coordination is desirable. - Work Experience - A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in political science, political affairs, international relations, law, mediation, conflict resolution or related areas is required. Experience in Latin America issues is required. At least two years of experience coordinating a team in the field is required. Specific knowledge of the Colombia peace process is desirable. - Languages - English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the positions advertised, fluency in both English and Spanish is required. - Assessment - Special Notice - United Nations Considerations - No Fee - THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.