Org. Setting and Reporting - The position is based in the Regional Office of Villavicencio of the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia (UNVMC). The incumbent will directly support and report to the Head of Office in Villavicencio. - Responsibilities - Within the limits of delegated authority, the Liaison Officer is responsible for performing the following functions: - Provides information and analysis to the Head of Office and the Mission leadership and prepares draft reports for the Regional Office on issues related to the Mission's mandate, the Colombia Peace process and the Final Peace Agreement; - Assesses implications and makes recommendations to the Head of Office and senior management on possible policies, strategies and other measures to address issues of concern and to advance mandated objectives; - Consults and cooperates with partners to develop strategies and plans of action to address peace related challenges, in pursuit of shared objectives; - Supports preparations for official meetings, events and visits, including through the provision of secretariat services, drafting talking points and speeches for the Head of Office; - Provides support to the work of the substantive sections of the mission and contributes to a shared understanding of the mission environment, mandate and operations amongst mission actors, and relevant national and international stakeholders; - Fosters effective working relations with the UN Country Team colleagues and counterparts, Government representatives, civil society actors, military and law enforcement actors, academic and research institutions, and other national and international partners on information-sharing, policy and coordination matters; - Interacts closely with Local Team Leaders and all Regional office staff members in preparing summary and analytical documents, including situation reports, background notes, talking points, option's papers, and code cables; - Participates in fact-finding-and other-missions; - Supports and stands in for the Head of Regional office when necessary; - Supervises and monitors the work of officers under his/her responsibility in undertaking the full range of their duties; - Carries out other duties as assigned. - Competencies - Education - Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in social sciences, political science, international relations, public administration, anthropology, law, economics, or related area 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 - A valid driver's license is desirable. - Work Experience - A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in political affairs, diplomacy, conflict resolution, mediation or related field is required. A minimum of two (2) years' experience in political outreach, facilitation, analysis, advising or reporting is required. Experience in multilateral diplomacy and peace processes is required. Experience working in Latin America is required. Experience working on the Colombia peace process is desirable. Experience leading teams in multi-cultural settings, including management and coordination of multi-disciplinary teams is desirable. - Languages - English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position, fluency in English and Spanish is required (both oral and written). - 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.