Policy Research Associate, Security Council Practices

UN Secretariat; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The United Nations Secretariat in New York seeks an Associate Political Affairs Officer to support the Security Council Practices and Charter Research Branch. You will analyze political issues, prepare briefing notes and background papers, and contribute to the Repertoire of the Practice of the Security Council.

Responsibilities include drafting summaries of meetings, monitoring agendas, and developing project-tracking databases using information technologies for data analysis and visualization.

Qualifications

• Two years of progressively responsible experience in political science, international relations, law, disarmament, security, development management, or conflict resolution.
• Experience in researching, drafting, and editing complex documents for publication.
• Experience with database and website management, data and political analysis, and working with international organizations is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Analyze communications and publications concerning the Security Council, maintaining current knowledge of relevant political events.
• Provide substantive support to the Security Council and its subsidiary bodies, responding to queries on procedural and constitutional matters.
• Assist senior staff with briefing notes, background papers, and talking points, and contribute to drafting studies, policy guidelines, and parliamentary documents.
• Prepare summaries of Security Council meetings and conduct research and analysis for the Repertoire of the Practice of the Security Council.
• Monitor Security Council and General Assembly agendas, analyze political developments, and prepare notes on procedural and constitutional changes.
• Contribute to political, humanitarian, and economic initiatives, and other branch information products.

Skills

Professionalism

Teamwork

Planning & Organizing

Security Council practices

Summarizing information

Political analysis

IT for data viz

Education

First-level university degree in political science, international relations, international economics, law, public administration, or related field

Job description

The United Nations Secretariat in New York seeks an Associate Political Affairs Officer to support the Security Council Practices and Charter Research Branch. You will analyze political issues, prepare briefing notes and background papers, and contribute to the Repertoire of the Practice of the Security Council.

Responsibilities include drafting summaries of meetings, monitoring agendas, and developing project-tracking databases using information technologies for data analysis and visualization.