Vacancy - Policy Advisers

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Permanent Mission of Ireland to the United Nations, New York

 

The closing date for applications is Friday 20th January 2023.

 

Our mission is to promote and protect abroad the values, interests and economic well-being of Ireland and its people. We do this under the political direction of our Ministers, through our staff at home and through our Mission network abroad.

 

Applications are invited for Temporary Advisor positions, for a period of 18 months, at the Permanent Mission of Ireland to the United Nations in New York

 

Role

The Policy Advisors, with the guidance and oversight of a supervisor from among the full-time diplomatic staff, will be tasked with helping advance Ireland’s policy in the UN, including in areas such as peace and security, human rights and humanitarian affairs.

 

The Policy Advisors will also be called upon to support other activities as they arise, including by assisting in the organisation of events hosted by the Mission and providing logistical support to visiting high-level delegations.

 

Essential Requirements candidates must be able to demonstrate:

 

• Candidates must have a degree, preferably in disciplines such as:
  • international relations;
  • political science;
  • law;
  • development policy;
  • human rights; or
  • humanitarian affairs
  • The candidate must be fully fluent in English;
  • Candidates must have at least 6 months relevant professional experience, including previous positions in the field or with international organisations/civil society;
  • A strong interest in, and knowledge of, international affairs;
  • Excellent interpersonal and networking skills;
  • Advanced communication skills, with the ability to quickly distil and synthesise complex information in writing;
  • A good understanding of the United Nations policy issues and system;
  • A good understanding of the role of the Department of Foreign Affairs;
  • An ability to self-start and work with clear focus, direction and a strong results orientation;
  • Computer literacy and information management skills.

 

 

• Desirable Skills and Experience:
• A proficiency in other UN languages will be considered an advantage.
• Additional post-graduate qualifications will be considered an advantage.
• A proven ability to manage information effectively will also be considered an advantage.
• Specific knowledge of Peace and Security, Humanitarian or Human Rights policy issues at the UN will be an advantage.

 

Terms and conditions of employment:

• The successful candidates will be hired on a fixed-term contractual basis and will be based at Ireland’s Permanent Mission to the UN in New York.
• The salary for the position is $1,301 per week, paid locally.  Salaries are paid direct to a bank account, therefore, the successful candidate must have a bank account.
• The Permanent Mission will contribute 80% of the cost of standard personal medical insurance for the duration of employment, with a maximum monthly contribution by the Mission of $550.
• The successful candidates will be responsible for making their own arrangements regarding tax compliance, local transport, health insurance and accommodation whilst employed by the Permanent Mission of Ireland.   
• On request, successful candidates must be in a position to provide evidence of their compliance with applicable tax and social insurance obligations.
• The successful candidates will be responsible for making any relocation arrangements and/or costs that might arise.
  • Hours of attendance will be as fixed from time to time, but will amount to on average not less than 43 ¼ hours gross, or 37 hours net per week. Where extra attendance is necessary, time off in lieu will be allowed in accordance with the overtime regulations. 
  • The positions will have an annual leave allowance of 20 days per annum, exclusive of public holidays, adjusted pro rata.
  • Subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information Acts, 1997 and 2003, applications will be treated in strict confidence.

 

How to apply

 

 

Selection Process:

 

• A short-listing of candidates to be called for interview will be undertaken based on the Key Requirements above;
• It is planned that interviews will be held late January 2023;

• A skills test may be included in the recruitment process;
• A second interview may be included in the recruitment process;
• A panel may be set up depending on the calibre of candidates.

 

 

 

Security Clearance for Local Staff:

Police security clearance will be sought in respect of individuals who come under consideration for appointment. Enquiries may also be made with the police force of any country in which the applicant under consideration for appointment resided. If unsuccessful, this information will be destroyed. If the applicant subsequently comes under consideration for another position, they will be required to supply this information again.

 

Please note that canvassing will disqualify applicants.

The Permanent Mission of Ireland to the United Nations is committed to a policy of Equal Opportunity.

 

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