The primary purpose of this position is to strengthen the thematic capacity of PBSO in the area of employment and natural resource management. This position is located in the Policy, Planning and Application Branch (PPAB) of the United Nations Peacebuilding Support Office (PBSO) and the incumbent reports to the Chief of the Branch. The position is an adviser and is expected to draft well and guide processes and move them forward under the general supervision of the Chief of the Branch. The position will be both internally and externally focused with frequent interactions with colleagues within PBSO and throughout the United Nations system.

1. Provides technical and substantive support on employment, livelihoods, natural resource management and economic revitalization to the implementation of mandates of the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC), the Peacebuilding Fund and the Assistant Secretary-General for Peacebuilding Support;

2. Enhances collaboration with and leverages knowledge, activities, programmes and policies of other UN system entities, including the ILO and the World Bank, in order to enhance peace building impact and results in conflict-affected countries;

3. Drafts analytical, policy and background papers, as well as lessons learned and good practices on employment, livelihoods, natural resource management and economic revitalization in conflict-affected situations; prepares draft inputs for Secretary-General reports to the General Assembly and Security Council; and drafts talking points, speeches and other correspondence for senior UN officials;

4. Leads a PBF thematic review on how employment and livelihoods creation in conflict-affected countries can contribute to peace building outcomes and when and how the PBF should support employment activities; and

5. Liaises with relevant UN departments and offices, relevant international and regional organisations, including the World Bank and other financial institutions, and governments Participates, as required, in the relevant inter-departmental taskforces. 

        Perform other related duties as required.

·        Creativity and Innovation

·        Organizing and Quality Orientation

·        Result Orientation

·        Communications

·        Teamwork skills

·        Client Focus

·        Commitment to Continuous Learning

·        Technological Awareness

·        Lives and breathes UN values

·        Professionalism:  Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to particular sector, functional area or other specialized field.  Ability to identify issues, analyze and participate in the resolution of issues/problems. Ability to conduct data collection using various methods. Conceptual analytical and evaluative skills to conduct independent research and analysis, including  familiarity with and experience in the use of various research sources, including electronic sources on the internet, intranet and other databases.  Ability to apply judgment in the context of assignments given, plan own work and manage conflicting priorities.  Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

·        Communication:  Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

·        Teamwork:  Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

·        Planning& Organizing:  Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.

·        Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.

·        Creativity: Actively seeks to improve programmes or services; offers new and different options to solve problems or meet client needs; promotes and persuades others to consider new ideas; takes calculated risks on new and unusual ideas; thinks “outside the box”; takes an interest in new ideas and new ways of doing things; is not bound by current thinking or traditional approaches.

·        Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.

·        Commitment to Continuous Learning: Keeps abreast of new developments in own occupation/profession; actively seeks to develop oneself professionally and personally; contributes to the learning of colleagues and subordinates; shows willingness to learn from others; seeks feedback to learn and improve.

  ·        Technological Awareness: Keeps abreast of available technology; understands applicability and limitation of technology to the work of the office; actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks; shows willingness to learn new technology.

• Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time (CET)
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• For staff positions UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post
• The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.  

It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns. 
Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.