Special Observer of the Adjacency Zone Office in Belize-Guatemala – P03

The salary for this position corresponds to Grade P03, Step 1, in accordance with Staff Rule 103.3 Initial Salary: (a) A staff member on initial appointment shall be placed in the first step of the grade of post, without exemption. (b) This rule does not apply to a staff member who is already employed by the General Secretariat and is selected, promoted, demoted, reassigned, or otherwise transferred to a different post. In such cases, salary shall be determined in accordance with the applicable provisions of these Staff Rules. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: This is a team-leader and/or organizer-type position expected to take initiative and ensure the effective execution of a project and/or activities in fulfillment of a departmental mission. The incumbent is assigned all or some of the following responsibilities. NOTE: These responsibilities and expected results are standardized and are not necessarily performed by all incumbents.

• Plan, direct, and control activities, and anticipate actions needed to attain the objectives and goals of the special mission’s strategic work plan, in collaboration with other Special Observers. This includes developing the diagnostics and analyses necessary to achieve the mission’s objectives, as well as developing and implementing qualitative and quantitative methodologies.
• Identify the main difficulties and challenges encountered, and analyze political trends and events affecting the situation in Belize and Guatemala.
• Propose objectives, goals, and activities for inclusion in the work plan for the execution of the special mission’s mandate.
• Ensure the quality of information received by the special mission by researching and verifying requested background information in a timely manner and preparing accurate reports.
• Take a lead role in monitoring the implementation and accounts of special missions and projects, with particular attention to actions taken by various actors and their respective responsibilities within the framework of specific mission activities.
• Promote and encourage effective collaboration among all staff and other entities involved in the special mission’s activities, maintaining liaison with other international organizations and social institutions.
• Develop projects and coordinate their implementation.
• Perform other related duties as assigned, including replacing and backstopping other staff members. QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Essential: First university degree (Bachelor’s) and seven years of experience, OR an advanced university degree (Master’s) and four years of experience, OR a doctorate and one year of experience. Desirable: Experience or knowledge of the OAS mandate and priorities as related to the area of work and/or the dynamics of the Inter-American agenda and system. COMPUTER SKILLS : Ability to effectively work using Microsoft Office (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and other applications such as Oracle, Visio, Access, Share Point) and software applicable to the area of work. LANGUAGES: Essential – Proficiency in English and Spanish (read, write and communicate). The lack of proficiency in a second language should not be grounds for elimination during the recruitment and selection process. Desirable – Working knowledge of other two OAS official languages (French and Portuguese). PERSONAL COMPETENCIES: Client Orientation, Knowledge Sharing, Teamwork, Interpersonal Skills, Managing and Coaching Staff, Strategic Planning, Encouraging Innovation, and Decision Making/Judgment. Ability to clearly communicate in the languages required for the post. The GS/OAS embraces equality, diversity and inclusion. Accordingly, in accordance with its rules and regulations, the GS/OAS is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and achieving a diverse staff. In selecting candidates, it will take into account equitable geographic representation, as well as gender equity and equality. Please note that the mandatory retirement age for staff members at the General Secretariat of the OAS is 65 years.