Associate DDR Officer

Contract

This is a UNV International Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as International UN Volunteer. It is normally internationally recruited only. More about UNV International Specialist contracts.

Assignment is non- family (GOMA)

Under the direct supervision of the Deputy Chief of DDR/RR-CVR, the duties of the Associate DDR Officer will include but are not limited to the following:

• Assist in the drafting of DDR/RR and CVR support guidance, policy, procedures and methodologies to the benefit DDR/RR-CVR Division field practice;

• Help refine processes, strategy, procedures and implementation of project specific activities related to DDR and CVR project activities;

• Elaborate and implement strategies for the reinsertion of ex-combatants in synergy with national counterparts and regional stakeholders;

• In close collaboration with other field offices, elaborate CVR strategies that inform and guide the design and conceptualization of ex-combatant specific projects;

• Harmonize DDR and CVR approach strategies with those of partnering sections within the mission;

• Lead area forums and trainings on CVR programming for partner organizations and beneficiaries;

• Draft DDR/RR and CVR specific work and action plans;

• Conduct baseline assessment for the implementation of DDR of Congolese AGs as well as for CVR projects;

• Develop and implement DDR/RR and CVR project monitoring, evaluation and analysis framework and tools specific to the DRC context;

• Conduct DDR and DDR/RR specific sensitization and outreach of demobilized ex-combatants and host communities for realization of field projects and initiatives

• Assist in the planning, organizing, logistics implementation and budgeting of DDR/ RR activities in coordination with other (Substantive and Support) sections and UN agencies; • Ensure timely, accountable and cost-effective transport and delivery of DDR logistical requirements while considering gender and child specific needs;

• Undertake any other relevant tasks and duties as requested by Team Leader.

Client Orientation, Communication, Creativity, Integrity, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity

DDRRR - Disarmament, demobilization and reintegration, political affairs, civil affairs, humanitarian affairs or related area is required. Experience working within peacekeeping, peace building or development programs operations is desirable.

Good Knowledge and Practical use of Microsoft Office Programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

The Democratic Republic of Congo is the second largest country in Africa, and as a result is quite diverse.

Living conditions therefore vary between MONUSCO duty stations, with all usual amenities present in the capital Kinshasa, but only very basic conditions in remote duty stations in the provinces, where, for instance, there may be no guarantee of public power supply nor running water. The ability to live and work in difficult and harsh conditions of developing countries is essential.

Accommodation is very expensive in both Kinshasa and Lubumbashi. Supermarkets exist in the large towns (e.g. Bukavu, Kisangani), but consumer items are generally very expensive (as everything is imported). For food, local markets offer a much cheaper alternative.

All MONUSCO duty stations are considered non-family duty stations, except for Kinshasa, Lubumbashi and Entebbe which are now considered family duty stations, and most are currently under UN Security Phase III (“relocation phase”: internationally-recruited staff are temporarily concentrated or relocated to specified sites/locations). In addition to insecurity related to the relatively volatile political situation as well as various conflict situations, certain places are subject to increasing street and residential crime, including in Kinshasa and Goma.

Some degree of medical service is provided in all MONUSCO duty stations. Certain vaccinations are mandatory for MONUSCO personnel to enter the DRC, while others are compulsory for all other incoming persons. It is possible for incoming MONUSCO personnel, including UN Volunteers, to be asked to provide proof of some or all vaccinations, though this is unlikely. All UN Volunteers must ensure that they are up-to-date with all appropriate vaccinations, which should be clearly and properly endorsed in the International Certificate of Vaccination (“carte jaune”). Malaria is present virtually throughout the DRC, and it is therefore recommended to take prophylaxis.

The unit of currency is the Congolese Franc. The US dollar is the other preferred currency. It may be impossible to exchange traveller’s checks away from the capital city. Credit cards are usually accepted in major hotels only in Kinshasa. In larger towns and cities (e.g. Kinshasa, Goma, Bukavu, Kisangani), UN Volunteers are recommended to open US Dollar bank accounts, while in other places, banks may be absent (including ATMs) and VLA payments will be processed in cash. UN Volunteers have the possibility to send part of their allowances to a bank account abroad.

In addition to French, there are four major spoken languages in DRC, namely Lingala, Kikongo, Tshiluba and Swahili.