Org. Setting and Reporting - This position is located in the Office of the Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary General (ODSRSG) of the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia (UNVMC), in Bogotá. The Associate Liaison Officer contributes to the implementation of the Mission’s mandate by producing analysis and reports, building partnerships, developing materials and organizing meetings with partners. The Associate Liaison Officer reports to the Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary General (DSRSG). - Responsibilities - Within delegated authority, the Associate Liaison Officer will be responsible for the following duties: -Gathers, selects and analyses information contained in communications and publications received from different sources, including the press. -Maintains up-to-date knowledge of events relating to political issues, in general, and, in particular as they affect the area of assignment and thematic mandates for which the staff member is responsible. -Keeps abreast of latest trends and developments and provides inputs on issues to the DSRSG and other relevant colleagues, and elsewhere in the Secretariat when required. -Monitors national and regional level political developments, ensuring a gender-sensitive analysis, and provides advice to the relevant UNVMC components or UN agencies active on the ground. -Maintains contacts with other sectors of the UN, other international organizations, and governments on coordination and policy matters. -Monitors actions taken by intergovernmental groups, UN organizations, government and non-governmental organizations. -Prepares meetings of the DSRSG with local counterparts and stakeholders. -Ensures that all UNVMC policies are applied and followed thoroughly across all processes, including adherence to UNVMC code of conduct and ethics, and integrates a gender-sensitive approach in all functions. -Performs other related duties as required. - Competencies - Education - Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Management or Development, or a related field is required. A first-level university degree with a combination of two (2) additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. - Job - Specific Qualification - Professional training in the areas of planning, monitoring and evaluation, facilitation and/or coordination is desirable. - Work Experience - A minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in political science, international relations, law, disarmament, security, development management, conflict resolution or related area is required. Experience working in support of the Colombia peace agreement is desirable. Work experience in a field office of the United Nations System and/or social and International Organizations is desirable. - Languages - English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position, fluency in both English and Spanish is required. Note: Fluency equals a rating of "fluent" in all four areas (read, write, speak, understand) and "knowledge of" equals a rating of "confident" in two of the four areas. - 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.