JPO in Political Affairs and Sustainable Development

This post is opened exclusively to PEOPLE WITH A NATIONALITY OF ONE OF THE ELIGILE COUNTRIES , who have a maximum age of 32 years as of 31 December of the year of application (i.e. born on or after 1 January 1994).

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Candidates should have a an advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in a relevant discipline and or international relations with a minimum of two years of relevant work experience with international organizations in management or development.

In exceptional cases, candidates with a first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in combination with two additional years (i.e. a minimum of 4 years) of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.

Substantive parts of the candidates’ academic qualification (Bachelor and/or Master) must have taken place in a country that appears on the list of eligible countries.
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Summary job description

Under the overall guidance of the Head of Office, the JPO will assist on management-related and oversight matters in support of the work of the Secretary-General and the Deputy Secretary-General.

The JPO is expected to:

• Assist in the management – revision, distribution, and filing – of correspondence in ODSG. Assist in the monitoring of follow-up actions related to the correspondence.
• Assist in the coordination, revision and proof-reading of materials (Talking Points, Background Notes and Profiles) prepared by the different Units and Departments for the use of the DSG.
• Assist in reviewing and drafting EOSG’s responses to reports, correspondence and other documentation.
• Follow-up on implementation of recommendations and liaison with other units in EOSG.
• Support the due diligence and itemized list process as well as assist with the distribution of correspondence and other substantive material.
• Support the Head of Office and relevant Senior Officers, on substantive and management-related matters.
• Bring to the Head of Office or Special Assistant’s attention any issues of relevance in the areas of responsibility.
• Perform other functions as required.
• Provide support on the coordination of a range of strategic issues, highlighting potential areas of concern and suggesting possible corrective actions.

For the minimum qualification requirements see the website of Nedworc Foundation:

Junior Professional Officer Programme – Nedworc Foundation

Please read the selection criteria and FAQ section carefully before considering applying

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