Special Assistant – Political Affairs

About the role

The Special Assistant provides advisory, administrative and managerial support to the Mission Chief of Staff (MCOS) within the United Nations Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO). Working from the MCOS office in Kinshasa, the role assists in preparing meetings, drafting briefings, and coordinating with mission components on political and health‑related matters such as Ebola.

Key responsibilities

• Support the MCOS in implementing the mission mandate and keep them informed on priority issues.
• Organise and manage MCOS meetings and mission events, prepare summaries and ensure follow‑up.
• Draft and review analytical reports, situation reports, briefing notes, talking points, and official correspondence with minimal supervision.
• Monitor political developments, assess implications and propose policy or strategy recommendations.
• Develop collaborative relationships with mission components on coordination and policy matters.
• Collect, analyse and visualise data using tools such as SAGE and CPAS to produce charts, tables and reports.
• Utilise integrated reporting tools and work closely with SPC, JOC and JMAC.
• Perform other duties as required.

Required profile

• Professionalism in a fast‑moving, high‑pressure environment.
• Strong analytical mindset and ability to synthesize complex information.
• Excellent written communication and report‑writing skills.
• Ability to work independently and follow through on tasks.

Required skills

• Proficiency with SAGE reporting tool.
• Proficiency with CPAS data analysis tool.
• Data‑visualisation techniques for creating graphs, charts and tables.
• Advanced drafting of briefing notes, situation reports and official correspondence.