Intergovernmental Engagement Specialist

The Intergovernmental Engagement Specialist works under the leadership and direction of the Team Leader for UN System Affairs supporting UNDP’s engagement with Member States and other actors, including from UN Secretariat and other UN entities.

• Support BERA’s leadership role on UNDP internal preparation for the Executive Board’s (EB) sessions, bureaux coordination, and targeted engagements with Member States (MS) and UN entities. This includes facilitating preparations of EB inter-bureaux planning meetings, developing EB-related documentation, and maintaining close working relationships with key MS.
• Develop political analyses of intergovernmental and interagency developments, dynamics, and resolutions/ decisions, flagging implications for UNDP’s strategic positioning and engagement.
• Advise on, proactively identify opportunities for, and support UNDP leadership engagements with key Member States’ (MS) groups, including AOSIS, MICs, LDCs, regional groups and with a special focus on the Group of 77 and China.
• Engage in preparations of and advise on UNDP’s engagements in and positioning within the key intergovernmental fora, including High-Level Political Forum (HLPF), 2nd Committee, 5th Committee, and with the substantive focus on ECOSOC and the UN General Assembly.

• Education:
  
  Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in International Relations, Public Administration or other Social Sciences related field is required. Or a first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in the above-mentioned fields of study, with additional 2 years of qualifying experience.
• Experience:
  
  A minimum of 7 years (with Bachelor’s) or 9 years (with Master’s) experience in UNDP and/or within the UN System, or any government, inter-governmental and other related experience outside of the UN system with strong knowledge of the UN system.
• Strong knowledge of the UN system (including UNDS) is required.
• Proven record of inter-agency and/or intergovernmental engagement and/or experience in diplomatic relations, political analysis and advocacy are required.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with Permanent missions, government representatives and diplomatic stakeholders.
• Intergovernmental affairs expertise such as in executive board sessions, committee meetings or intergovernmental negotiations.
• Exceptional drafting skills with demonstrated experience in preparing briefing notes, talking points, position papers.
• Ability to communicate complex political issues clearly and concisely.
• Strong relationship management and networking skills.

Proficiency in oral and written English language. Working knowledge of another UN language is a strong asset. Advanced university degree (master's degree or equivalent) in International Relations, Public Administration or other Social Sciences related field, Minimum of 7 years experience with Bachelor's or 9 years experience with Master's in UNDP, UN System, government, or inter-governmental organizations, Strong knowledge of the UN system (including UNDS), Proven record of inter-agency and/or intergovernmental engagement, Experience in diplomatic relations, political analysis and advocacy, Ability to build and maintain relationships with Permanent missions, government representatives and diplomatic stakeholders, Expertise in intergovernmental affairs (executive board sessions, committee meetings, or negotiations), Exceptional drafting skills for briefing notes, talking points, and position papers, Ability to communicate complex political issues clearly and concisely, Strong relationship management and networking skills, Proficiency