Senior Political Affairs Officer, P5
United Nations Transitional Assistance Mission in Somalia · Garoowe
Job
Political Affairs
Apply by 20 Jun 2026
About the role
The Senior Political Affairs Officer will plan and implement operational activities related to peacekeeping, conflict prevention, post-conflict rehabilitation, election administration, and governance institution-building. The role involves reporting to mission leadership, coordinating with UN Country Team members, and maintaining relations with government officials and civil society.
Education
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in political science, international relations, social science, economics, law, public administration, or related field.
Skills
- Professionalism: Shows pride in work and achievements, demonstrates professional competence, conscientious and efficient, remains calm in stressful situations.
- Leadership: Serves as a role model, empowers others, develops strategies, establishes relationships, anticipates and resolves conflicts, drives for change.
- Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively, listens, tailors language to audience, shares information.
- Planning and organizing: Develops clear goals, identifies priorities, allocates time and resources, monitors and adjusts plans.
- Managing performance: Delegates responsibility, sets clear roles, monitors progress, provides feedback and coaching, supports development.