Political Adviser, Good Offices and Caribbean Sections
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The vacancy
We have an excellent opportunity for a Political Adviser to join our Good Offices and Caribbean Section, within our Governance and Peace Directorate.
Reporting to the Adviser, Head of Good Offices, the post holder will support the Good Offices and the Caribbean Sections’ work programmes in promoting Commonwealth fundamental political values, consensus-building, and contributing to conflict prevention efforts in Commonwealth member countries, through political analysis, policy development and project management. The job combines requirements for sound political judgement, excellent analytical and writing skills, diplomatic skills and sensitivity, effective project management skills, organisational ability, and the requirement to travel overseas as well, sometimes in challenging circumstances.
Responsibilities of the Adviser, Good Offices and Caribbean Sections (but is not limited to):
The Adviser is expected, among other responsibilities, to:
- Monitoring the situations in which the Secretary-General’s Good Offices may be introduced; and organising and supporting interventions of the Secretary-General or his/her Envoys in order to mitigate political tension and promote the Commonwealth’s fundamental political values.
- Monitoring and analysing political developments relating to the promotion of democratic values, practices, and institutions in Commonwealth member countries.
- Deputising for as required in overseeing or supporting the work programme of the Good Offices and Caribbean Sections, including in planning, budgeting, monitoring, and evaluation of all programming.
- Participating in meetings of intergovernmental and non-governmental organisations, as well as seminars, colloquia and workshops as required, to promote the Commonwealth.
- Ensuring that the Good Offices and Caribbean Sections’ agreed contributions to the Secretariat’s strategic outcomes are achieved on time and within budget.
- Driving collaborative approaches within the Governance and Peace Directorate (GPD) on relevant projects/programming impacting on political engagements with Commonwealth member countries.
Please refer to the Job Description for full details of the responsibilities for this position.
To be considered, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- A relevant first degree, such as in political science, international relations, or another relevant subject, and a post graduate degree in a relevant subject, such as political science, development, mediation, international law, or international relations.
- At least ten years’ experience in an international context, with exposure to inter-governmental processes. Proven skills in research, analysis and writing on political issues, including in providing recommendations to senior management.
- Experience in research, publishing, and speech writing on issues related to preventive diplomacy, conflict prevention, resolution, and post-conflict capacity-building, political negotiation, and project management.
- Demonstrable expertise in Caribbean and or global south issues.
The Commonwealth is a voluntary association of 56 member governments and provides guidance on policymaking, technical assistance and advisory services to Commonwealth member countries. We support governments to help achieve sustainable, inclusive and equitable development.
Please apply by submitting a CV and cover letter. Covering letters should be structured to address the key criteria required in the person specification, giving clear examples.
To join us, you must be a citizen of a Commonwealth country.
About us
The Commonwealth is a voluntary association of 56 independent and equal countries.
It is home to 2.5 billion people, and includes both advanced economies and developing countries. 33 of our members are small states, including many island nations.
Our member governments have agreed to shared goals like development, democracy and peace. Our values and principles are expressed in the Commonwealth Charter.
The Commonwealth's roots go back to the British Empire. But today any country can join the modern Commonwealth. The last two countries to join the Commonwealth were Gabon and Togo in 2022.
Vision & mission
The Commonwealth Secretariat is the intergovernmental organisation that supports member countries to achieve the Commonwealth's aims of development, democracy and peace.
We:
- are a voice for small and vulnerable states
- champion young people
- promote justice and human rights
- address threats like climate change, debt and inequality
- help grow economies and boost trade
- support decision-makers to make good laws and deliver policies
- help strengthen governance and build inclusive public institutions
- provide technical help and training
- send experts and observers to countries to give impartial advice and help solve national problems
- provide systems, software and research for managing resources.
Our vision
To help create and sustain a Commonwealth that is mutually respectful, resilient, peaceful and prosperous and that cherishes equality, diversity and shared values.
Our mission
We support member governments, and partner with the broader Commonwealth family and others, to improve the well-being of all Commonwealth citizens and to advance their shared interests globally.
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