JOB SUMMARY:
This UNV will be based in Bangkok working with this Office and the United Nations Office of the Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide (OSAPG).
The UNV will act as a liaison for the OSAPG to strengthen its engagement and cooperation at the regional level with key stakeholders, in particular the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, on the mandate of the OSAPG on prevention of genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity, as well as countering and addressing hate speech in line with the UN Strategy and Plan of Action on Hate Speech.
• Accountability
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Planning and organizing
• Professionalism
• Self-management
• Experience in prevention of genocide, conflict prevention, political affairs, human rights or related field;
• Experience working in the UN or other international or regional organization;
• Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills;
• Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing;
• Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of prevention of genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity as well as countering and addressing hate speech, ability to incorporate gender perspectives in work;
• Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel;
• Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, among others), email, and internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment;
• Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines;
As this is a national UN Volunteer assignment, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging his/her own housing and other living essentials.
Benefits and Entitlements:
The purpose of the allowances and entitlements paid to UN Volunteers is to enable UN Volunteers to sustain a secure standard of living at the duty stations in line with United Nations standards without incurring personal costs. The allowances are in no way to be understood as compensation, reward, or salary in exchange for the UN Volunteer’s service. Contingent on specific eligibility criteria, location of the volunteer assignment and contractual type and category, the payment of allowances will begin from the date of Commencement of Service.
Monthly living Allowance (per month) is around 47,500 Thai Baht
Entry Lump Sum (one-time payment) USD 400
Exit Allowance (for each month served paid on completion of assignment) THB 3958.92
Medical and Life Insurance Coverage
Leave entitlements:
Annual leave: 2.5 days accrued per calendar month
Certified sick leave: 30 days
Uncertified Sick Leave: 7 days
Learning leave: 10 working days per consecutive 12 months
Maternity Leave: 16 weeks
Paternity Leave: 10 days
ABSTRACT:
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific Political Affairs Officer Thailand UNESCAP Jobs 2024
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific looking for “Political Affairs Officer”. Applicants with an Advanced degree may apply on or before 01-Aug-24.
The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific has published a job vacancy announcement on 18-Jul-24 for qualified applicants to fill in the vacant post of Political Affairs Officer to be based in Bangkok, Thailand. For more jobs, please visit https://unjoblink.org
Company Name: United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific
Job Title: Political Affairs Officer
Duty Station: Bangkok, Thailand
Country: Thailand
Application Deadline: 01-Aug-24