UNV Regional Partnerships Officer

Description of task

Under the direct supervision of the DPPA-DPO Regional Partnerships Officer, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

• Support the DPPA-DPO’s conflict prevention and peacebuilding initiatives in Southeast Asia, including by helping organize workshops, manage projects, and backstop missions in the region.
• Monitor and analyse political developments in Southeast Asia and identify regional trends.
• Compile newsletters and draft reports, pieces of correspondence, and various background documents for senior officials.
• Network and build relationships with local and regional actors, both government and civil society.
• Support efforts to strengthen the UN’s partnership with ASEAN in the political and security pillar, including by preparing meetings; organizing workshops; and establishing effective partnerships with UN and non-UN actors.
• Participate in seminars, workshops, etc. to inform DPPA-DPO’s efforts in the region.
• Initiate and / or participate in local volunteer groups working on peace initiatives and promote their experiences to the World Volunteer Web site;
• Work with the regional office of UN Volunteers to better integrate UNV’s work and initiatives into DPPA-DPO’s conflict prevention and peacebuilding work.

Qualifications/Requirements Required degree level: Master degree or equivalent Education - Additional Comments:

Type of Degree: law, political science, international relations, social sciences or related field is required.

Required experience: 24 Months Experience remark:

Two years of relevant experience in the areas of political science, international relations, conflict resolution, or peacebuilding. Experience in drafting reports or analytical pieces is required. Experience in peace and security issues related to Southeast Asia is desirable.

Computer skills: Proficiency in using Microsoft Office, social media platforms (such as Twitter and Facebook), and on-line databases.

Language skills:

• English(Mandatory), Level - Fluent

Area of expertise: Crisis and conflict prevention, mitigation, resolution and reconciliation Area of expertise details: Driving license: No Competencies values:

Accountability, Commitment to Continuous Learning, Integrity, Planning and Organizing, Working in Teams