Associate Mission Planning Officer

Contract

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UNMISS was established in 2011 under the auspices of the UN Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO); subsequently, UNMISS mandate has been renewed through resolutions 2057 (2012), 2109 (2013), 2155 (2014), 2187 (2014), 2223 (2015), 2241 (Dec. 2015), 2304 (2016) and 2327 (2016), 2392 (Dec. 2017), 2406 (Mar. 2018), 2459 (Mar. 2019), 2514 (Mar. 2020), 2567 (Mar. 2021).

The UN Volunteer will assist with the main workload of the SPU, but more specifically, s/he will focus on the activities in the area of monitoring and evaluation (M&E) of the Mission’s impact and performance. The UN Volunteer will also support the Best Practice Unit (BPU) in promoting and facilitating organizational learning and knowledge sharing within the mission, with other missions and the UN Headquarters. BPU is co-located with SPU in order to maximise the synergy between the two units.

Under the direct supervision of the Senior Mission Planning Officer, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks: • Contribute to the development and revision of various strategic documents, including the mission concept, comprehensive mission plan and integrated strategic framework, in accordance with the UN policy on integrated assessment and planning (IAP) and DPKO/DFS policy on planning and review of peacekeeping operations; • Assist with the work of SPU in providing technical assistance and advice to all Mission components in order to ensure the strategic guidance from the mission leadership is translated into concrete operational plans, including through actively interact and collabo-rate with planning focal points across Mission components to help foster a culture of planning and coordination; • Assist with the development and daily management of monitoring and evaluation (M&E) tools and methodologies through the design and management of online and other data-bases; • Establish procedures related to collecting, analysing and securing data and create moni-toring and reporting templates, design graphs, presentations and other tools to support evidence-based analysis and evaluation of the Mission’s impact and performance;
• Support preparation and coordination of inputs for UNMISS’ results-based budget (RBB) framework and performance reports as well as for audits and evaluations, particularly through compiling, monitoring and analysing performance data; support the implementa-tion of the comprehensive performance assessment system (CPAS) and programmatic activities funding. • Contribute to the development, implementation and monitoring of strategies to maximize the individual and collective impact of the UN activities in South Sudan, concentrating on mandated tasks, through a strategic partnership between UNMISS and the UN country team; • Support the work of BPU, particularly in promoting knowledge sharing tools and sys-tems, such as the DPKO/DFS Policy and Practice Database, in developing and manag-ing a mission-specific guidance repository; and in supporting after-action reviews and lessons learned projects, as required; • Undertake research, provide background information, draft documents, support organis-ing meetings, trainings and workshops, and support assessment and high-level visits, within the preview of SPU and BPU; • Perform other related duties, as required by the direct supervisor.

Furthermore, UN Volunteers are required to: • Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by read-ing relevant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNV activities (for in-stance in events that mark International Volunteer Day); • Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country; • Reflect on the type and quality of voluntary action that they are undertaking, including participation in ongoing reflection activities; • Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publica-tions/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.; • Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly-arrived UN Volunteers; • Promote capacity development activities and transfer of skills to national personnel dur-ing the assignment; • Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering, or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible.

• Integrity and professionalism • Accountability • Commitment to continuous learning • Planning and organizing • Teamwork and respect for diversity • Communication • Flexibility, adaptability, and ability and willingness to operate independently • Genuine commitment towards the principles of voluntary engagement, which includes solidarity, compassion, reciprocity and self-reliance; and commitment towards the UN core values.

the areas of planning, programme/project management.

Experience in M&E, database management, application and design, results-based management is desired.

Experience of working with UN Agencies, Funds and Programmes, or another relevant organization in a conflict or post conflict setting is an asset.

Solid computer skills, including full proficiency in various MS Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, Powerpoint etc.).

Knowledge of M&E-relevant statistical and data analysis programs as well as online database is an asset.

Affinity with or interest in peacekeeping and peacebuilding issues, the UN System and volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development.

Living conditions vary between UNMISS duty stations. Each duty station where UNMISS has a field presence has basic residential camp facilities, which includes running water and electricity. Candidates should be aware that accommodation may be austere with the possibility of water shortages and power blackouts. On arrival in Juba accommodation will be on a share basis. Ablutions will also be shared. As the accommodation situation improves single unit accommodation, with an attached ablution, should become available in all locations. Hard wall accommodation is available in Juba.

All UNMISS duty stations apart from Entebbe, Uganda are considered non - family duty stations. The security level of UNMISS duty stations is classified by the UN Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) who will brief on arrival. A number of locations in South Sudan are prone to conflict.

Primary health care services (preventive and curative) are provided in 11 United Nations Owned Equipment (UNOE) Level-I clinics, 21 Contingent Owned Equipment (COE) Level-I clinics, 4 COE Level-II medical facilities within the mission area and the establishment of contractual agreements for Level-III and Level-IIII care outside the mission area. The 4 Level-II facilities available in Juba, Bor, Malakal and Wau, run by the Troop Contributing Countries (TCC), take referrals from the Level-I clinics and provide hospital-based care.

The climate is tropical with a rainy season in many areas, which should normally span from around April to October. Ability to live and work in difficult and harsh conditions is essential.