Job Description

Org. Setting and ReportingThis position is located in the Security Council Secretariat Branch of the Security Council Affairs Division in the Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs in the United Nations Headquarters. The Secretariat Branch directly supports the daily work of the Council, especially its rotating monthly presidency, facilitates the holding of its formal and informal meetings and other activities, manages the Council's monthly and daily programme of work, provides procedural advice and supports Council missions to countries and regions of concern. Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Branch, the Research Assistants report to a Senior Political Affairs Officer or a Political Affairs Officer.

ResponsibilitiesWithin delegated authority, the Research Assistant will be responsible for the following duties: \u2022 Assists in identifying and monitoring substantive aspects of the work of the UN Security Council related to its practice and procedure. \u2022 Identifies and evaluates a variety of documents, summarizes pertinent material, collects and analyses data and prepares background materials for monthly assessments, procedural research, Security Council presidential briefs, and reports, including the annual report. \u2022 Systematically follows through and retrieves, highlights and compiles information from a wide variety of information sources; prepares input for the Branch electronic database and co-operates with research institutes and organizations in the collection of data. \u2022 Assembles and examines original statistical material to ensure accuracy, clarity and validity; makes appropriate adjustments for monthly distribution to the Security Council. \u2022 Designs, prepares and maintains a comprehensive record of assigned files on the Security Council\u2019s agenda. (S/2026/10) \u2022 Prepares a variety of reports, presentations, tables, lists, charts, data sets, and/or diagrams for information in order to facilitate the in-depth analysis of the retrieved information by supervisor and other users. \u2022 Participates in the substantive and policy discussions of the Branch. \u2022 Maintains and expands contacts with other departments in the Secretariat, as well as the UN agencies and programmes and other organizations relevant to the work of the Branch. \u2022 Prepares, maintains and updates files and internal databases; designs and generates a variety of periodic and ad hoc reports, statistical tables, charts, graphs, and other background materials/notes to facilitate inspection and other reviews as needed and requested by the Security Council. \u2022 Drafts meeting summaries, co-ordinates review and clearance process and co-ordinates with editor, translation services, etc., on finalization and publication of reports in official UN languages. \u2022 Identifies the organizational requirements for Security Council conferences and meetings, including its subsidiary organs and assists in the preparation of documentation and reports for these meetings. \u2022 Ensures the maintenance of the Security Council website. \u2022 Attends a variety of meetings to follow discussions, takes notes and prepares summary report, notes for the file, correspondence, etc. \u2022 Provides guidance and training to new/junior staff. \u2022 Performs other related work as required.

Competencies\u2022 Professionalism: Knowledge of research methodologies, data collection and maintenance. Ability to identify, extract, analyze and format data from a wide variety of standard and nonstandard sources. 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. \u2022 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. \u2022 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.

EducationHigh school diploma required.

Job - Specific QualificationNot available.

Work ExperienceA minimum of seven (7) years of experience in research support or other related area is required. The minimum years of relevant experience is reduced to five (5) for candidates who possess a first-level university degree or higher. Experience providing research assistance services to an intergovernmental or similar organ is desirable. Experience using documents and meetings management databases is desirable.

LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English is required. French is desirable. The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult for details).

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