Org. Setting and Reporting

Afghanistan is highly vulnerable to natural disasters and environmental shocks compounded by climate change. Rising temperatures and changing precipitation patterns are already intensifying extreme weather events, droughts, floods, dust storms, desertification, and the proliferation of pests and diseases. The onward impacts of these shocks are exacerbating humanitarian need, degrading livelihoods, undermining economic recovery, and threatening domestic and regional peace and stability. Water security and livelihood degradation lie at the center of Climate, Peace and Security (CPS) impacts in Afghanistan, intensifying local conflicts over resources, fueling domestic and regional tensions over migration, and adversely affecting regional security through stress on transboundary river basins. Persistent shocks further degrade Afghan communities’ capacities to cope and challenge ongoing United Nations efforts to provide humanitarian assistance, support basic needs, and engage politically to ensure peace and stability. UN Security Council Resolution 2626 (renewed under UNSCR 2727) calls on UNAMA to report on political, security, social, and economic developments, including adverse impacts of drought in the country. Climate shocks have also been identified to have cross-cutting impacts across UNAMA’s mandated areas. To support its efforts on CPS, UNAMA has identified the need for an Associate Coordination Officer (NO-B) to support the work of the Mission and its CPS Advisor. ORGANIZATIONAL SETTING AND REPORTING LINE The Associate Coordination Officer will support the UNAMA Climate, Peace, and Security Advisor in line with Mission mandated areas and emerging priorities and vulnerabilities related to climate change, environmental shocks, and natural resource management and their impacts on peace and stability in Afghanistan and the region.

Responsibilities

Within delegated authority, the Associate Coordination Officer will be responsible for the following duties: Analysis, Reporting and Information Management - Monitors, analyses and provides routine reports on contextual and programmatic trends related to CPS in Afghanistan and CPS factors under the UN Strategic Framework for Afghanistan (UNSFA). - Prepare summary and ad hoc, in-depth analytical reports related to the work of specific emerging CPS trends in Afghanistan. - Support the drafting of contextual information materials, such as background notes, political profiles and databases of relevance to the assigned portfolio. - Drafts notes, talking points, speeches and other correspondence as required. Planning, Coordination and Facilitation - Liaise with and develop and maintain collaborative relationships with UN Country Team counterparts, Government representatives, representatives of the de facto Taliban administration, civil society actors, academic and research institutions, and other national, regional, and international partners on information-sharing, policy and coordination matters. - Support the work of the CPS Advisor and the Office of the DSRSG/RC/HC on the Mission’s engagement with the de facto authorities on issues related to CPS and aid coordination. - Support the work of the CPS Advisor and the UNAMA Field Offices on the Mission’s sub-national engagements and coordination related to the assigned portfolio. - Support the work of UNAMA related to aid coordination and the monitoring of strategic frameworks to develop coherent understanding, strategies and plans of action to address challenges related to CPS, in pursuit of shared objectives. - Participate in conferences, seminars and academic fora related to his/her assigned area of expertise. Management/Administration - Supports administrative functions relating to the implementation of the unit’s program of work, staff planning, and budgetary processes. - Contributes to the collection and analysis of data and identification of trends or patterns and provides draft insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods for data-driver planning, decision making, presentation and reporting. - Documents requirements and background information used for data analysis. - Performs other related duties as required.

Competencies

Professionalism: Shows ability to complete in-depth studies and reach conclusions on possible causes and solutions to political problems in specific areas and/or countries. 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.

Education

Advanced University degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in environmental studies, agriculture, economics, management, international relations or related field. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Job - Specific Qualification

Not available.

Work Experience

A minimum of four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in coordinating political engagement or development activities in national governments or international organizations is required. The minimum year of relevant experience is reduced to two (2) years for candidates who possess a masters degree or higher in environmental studies, agriculture, economics, management, international relations. Analytical and reporting experience on the interplay between political, security, economic, and environmental issues is required. Experience working on climate, peace and security in Afghanistan is required . Experience engaging with the Afghan de facto authorities for an international organization or non-governmental organization is required. Experience coordinating multi-stakeholder platforms and engagements in a conflict or post-conflict setting is required. Experience conducting research in a field setting in Afghanistan is desired.

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Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise, which may be followed by a competency-based interview.

Special Notice

• This position is temporarily available until 31 December 2026. • While this temporary assignment may provide the successful applicant with an opportunity to gain new work experience, the selection for this position is for a limited period and has no bearing on the future incumbency of the post.

United Nations Considerations

According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. By accepting a letter of appointment, staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). Further, staff members in the Professional and higher category up to and including the D-2 level and the Field Service category are normally required to move periodically to discharge functions in different duty stations under conditions established in ST/AI/2023/3 on Mobility, as may be amended or revised. This condition of service applies to all position specific job openings and does not apply to temporary positions. Applicants are urged to carefully follow all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira, and to refer to the Applicant Guide by clicking on “Manuals” in the “Help” tile of the inspira account-holder homepage. The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application. All external candidates recruited in accordance with section ‎2.2 (a) of ST/AI/2025/3 for a fixed term appointment without limitation and all external candidates recruited in accordance with section 2.2. (c) of ST/AI/2025/3 for a fixed term appointment limited to the entity are subject to an initial probationary period of one year under a fixed-term appointment. Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.

No Fee

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