Political Coordinator

UN Secretariat; Bonn; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UN Secretariat seeks to establish and operate a UNCCD Liaison Facility in Geneva to strengthen engagement with Geneva-based multilateral organizations, Permanent Missions, and other stakeholders. The role focuses on promoting the Convention's priorities, building partnerships, and mobilizing financial and technical support from diverse donors.

The successful candidate will enhance visibility and dialogue in a global diplomatic environment, supporting resource mobilization and knowledge sharing

Qualifications

• Education requirement: first-level university degree in political science, international relations, international economics, or related field.
• Two years of progressively responsible experience in political science, international relations, law, development management, or related areas.
• Experience with international organizations and multilateral processes is beneficial.
• Knowledge of an official UN language is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Represent the UNCCD at international organizations and multilateral processes in Geneva.
• Maintain relationships with Permanent Missions and Swiss authorities.
• Participate in inter‑agency coordination and international meetings.
• Identify and develop partnerships with UN agencies and Geneva-based actors.
• Contribute to mobilizing financial and technical resources from donors and foundations.
• Promote UNCCD priorities and disseminate knowledge on land restoration and drought resilience.
• Monitor international policies and identify opportunities to integrate UNCCD objectives into partner programs.

Skills

Representation & liaison

Partnership development

Resource mobilization

Advocacy & communication

Knowledge sharing

Foresight analysis

Strategic monitoring

Inter-agency coordination

Relationship management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

First-level university degree in political science or international relations or international economics

Job description

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Organizational context: The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) Secretariat seeks to establish a liaison facility in Geneva, a key multilateral hub. This initiative aims to enhance engagement with Permanent Missions, UN agencies, international organizations, and private sector stakeholders. The role will support the Secretariat's efforts in mobilizing resources and raising awareness, contributing to consensus‑building and strengthening partnerships within the Geneva‑based international community.

Job purpose: This role serves to establish and operate a UNCCD Liaison Facility in Geneva, a critical international center. The primary purpose is to strengthen the UNCCD Secretariat's engagement with Geneva‑based multilateral organizations, Permanent Missions, and other stakeholders. This includes representing the UNCCD, fostering partnerships, supporting resource mobilization from diverse donors, and promoting the Convention's priorities. The role is crucial for enhancing the UNCCD's visibility, facilitating dialogue, and advancing its objectives in sustainable land management and combating desertification, land degradation, and drought (DLDD) within a key global diplomatic environment.

Responsibilities: Represent the UNCCD at international organizations and multilateral processes in Geneva. Maintain relationships with Permanent Missions and Swiss Federal/Geneva authorities. Participate in inter‑agency coordination and relevant international meetings, monitoring processes impacting the Convention. Identify and develop partnerships with UN agencies, international organizations, and Geneva‑based actors, facilitating dialogues and exchanges. Contribute to mobilizing financial and technical resources from donors, foundations, and financial institutions. Promote UNCCD priorities and disseminate knowledge on land restoration and drought resilience. Conduct strategic monitoring of international policies and identify opportunities to integrate UNCCD objectives into partner programs.

Education: A first‑level university degree in political science, international relations, international economics, or a related field is required. Knowledge of an additional official UN language is considered an advantage.

Work experience: A minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in political science, international relations, law, development management, or related areas is required. Experience working with international organizations and multilateral processes is beneficial.

Skills: Representation and institutional liaison, partnership development, resource mobilization, advocacy, communication, knowledge sharing, foresight analysis, strategic monitoring, inter‑agency coordination, relationship management.

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