Applications are invited for full-time temporary Policy Advisor positions at the Permanent Mission of Ireland to the United Nations in New York for the period of Ireland’s membership of the United Nations Security Council (2021-2022).
Policy Advisors, under the guidance and oversight of full-time diplomatic staff, will support Ireland’s engagement on issues of policy across the UN agenda. This could include supporting Ireland’s work on Security Council agenda items, as well as in other priority areas such as sustainable development, human rights or humanitarian affairs. Policy Advisors will be expected to build contacts across the wider UN membership. In addition, Policy Advisors will support other activities, such as assisting in the organisation of events hosted by Ireland and providing logistical support to visiting high-level delegations.
Policy Advisors are required to support the Mission’s work across a range of geographic & thematic areas, including:
- Middle East & North Africa
- Asia, Europe & the Americas
- Africa
- Peace & Security (including peacebuilding & conflict prevention, disarmament & non-proliferation, counter-terrorism & cyber security)
- Legal Affairs & Sanctions
- Human Rights & Humanitarian Affairs
- Sustainable Development and Climate
- General Affairs and UN Boards & Agencies
Candidates should indicate in their application under which of the above areas they wish to be considered. It is possible to be considered for more than one thematic or geographical area.
The closing date for applications is 5 PM - Monday, 14th September 2020.
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