.This position is located in the United Nations Verification Mision in Colombia (UNVMC), San Vicente del Caguán (regional office of Florencia in Caquetá's department).
The Liaison Officer will report to the Head of the Regional Office.
The location is classified in the "C" category and is a non-family duty station.The P3 Liaison Officer will work alongside civilian colleagues and international observers, interacting with Government officials, former members of the Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia - Ejército del Pueblo (FARC), victims of the conflict and representatives of the local communities supporting the Regional Office in the implementation of verification, reporting, and liaison activities**Responsibilities**:Within delegated authority, the Liaison Officer will be responsible for the following duties:- Participates fully in assigned operational activities related to the work of the office i.E., engaging with municipal and departmental authorities, non-governmental organizations, civil society organizations, community groups, ethnic communities and religious organizations, in the context of the Mission´s verification mandate.- Prepares briefing notes and talking points for Head of the Regional Office related to Mission's mandate.
As requested, provides information on assigned issues regarding the Colombia Peace process and Final Peace Agreement, cooperates and collaborates with counterparts to develop strategies to address peace challenges as per Mission's mandate objectives.
Develops and maintains relations with UN Country Team colleagues, Government Representatives, Regional Intergovernmental Organizations, Non-Governmental Organizations, law enforcement actors, academic and research institutions for discussions to reach consensus and make decisions; prepares trend analysismonthly and SitRep as requested; supports main stakeholders programming and institutional liaison.- Attends meetings, considers methodologies, and participates in developing guidelines, terms of reference and operational plans and time frames for the regional office.
Assists in planning, coordinating and supporting programmes, projects and activities requiring mission and/or interagency involvement and participation.
As required, represents the Head of Office at round tables, seminars, and conferences.- Supports his/her supervisor in the coordination of inputs for reports and other sensitive and confidential communications to the Mission's headquarters.
Provides assistance and support to other substantive sections of the mission to have a consensual approach to the Mission environment, mandate and operations among Mission actors, and relevant national and international stakeholders.- Ensure compliance with policies related to conduct and discipline and an enabling working environment for non-discrimination and gender parity across all functions.- Performs other related duties as required