CHIEF OF MISSION SUPPORT

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Org. Setting and Reporting This position is located within the Mission Support Service of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya. The position is based in Tripoli, Libya (Tripoli is classified as a Hardship "E" duty station and a non-family duty station). The Chief of Mission Support reports directly to the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Libya and Head of UNSMIL.

UNSMIL's mandate as renewed in SC resolution 2486 of 12 September 2019 includes, as an immediate priority, support to the Libyan political process, as well as the undertaking of: (a) support to key Libyan institutions; (b) support, on request, for the provision of essential services and delivery of humanitarian assistance; (c) human rights monitoring and reporting; (d) support for securing uncontrolled arms and related materiel and countering their proliferation; and (e) coordination of international assistance, and provision of advice and assistance to GNA-led efforts to stabilize post-conflict zones.

Responsibilities Within delegated authority, the Chief of Mission Support will be responsible for the following functions:

•As a member of the Senior Management Team, S/he will contribute to the implementation of the mission mandate by providing the necessary managerial, logistical and administrative support required for the fulfilment of the mandate, including such areas as budget, finance, human resources management, logistics, communications, transport, air operations, etc. •Certifies mission expenditure. •Advises the SRSG on all matters pertaining to administrative and logistical support. •Plans, organizes, implements, manages, and oversees the activities of all administrative and logistical support operations. •Provides effective management of human, financial and material resources of the mission. •Identifies broad strategies required for the development and implementation of the mission support's work programme. •Ensures development, preparation, coordination and monitoring of overall work plans, strategies and programmes for the support activities of the mission and take the lead in securing the required human and financial resources for the mission. •Establishes a set of sound policies, procedures, practices, standards, and tools that are consistent with UN regulations, rules, policies, and practice in order to ensure proper budget, accounting, financial and human resources management and control. •Develops and implements a service optimization programme to promote continuous improvement in the quality and delivery of services to mission's clients. This will include the establishment of relevant strategic mission performance indicators which provide data and analysis for review of legislative bodies. Ensure that all processes and systems in place are relevant and cost effective. •Ensures, through collaboration with all stakeholders, the implementation of Global Field Support Strategy including, among others, commitment to supply chain management and integrated/shared service delivery that is client-oriented, responsive and allows for efficiencies wherever possible. •Liaises, negotiates, and coordinates with local authorities with respect to administrative and logistical matters. •Ensures cooperation and integration of administrative and logistical resources with military, civilian police and other substantive elements of the mission as required. •Provides guidance, support, and supervision to senior administrative and logistics support staff as well as audit and evaluation services, as appropriate. •Ensures the provision of guidance, performance evaluation, supervision and mentoring to all administrative support and other staff in the areas of his/her responsibility. •Maintains good order and discipline of staff under his/her overall supervision. •Represents the mission before legislative bodies, providing information and clarification in support of budget proposals. •Represents the mission support component at meetings, protocol, and ceremonial occasions, etc. Performs related duties as may be required by the SRSG, e.g., provides briefing to visiting senior officials on mission, administrative and technical support activities, etc. •Performs other related work as required.

Competencies PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge of the substantive field of work in general and of specific areas being supervised. Ability to produce reports and papers on technical issues and to review and edit the work of others. Ability to apply UN rules, regulations, policies and guidelines in work situations. Shows pride in work and in achievements; Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; Is motivated by professional rather than persona l concerns; Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations.

PLANNING AND ORGANIZING: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; Identifies priority activities and assignments; Adjusts priorities as required; Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; Uses time efficiently.

CLIENT ORIENTATION: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be "clients " and seeks to see things from clients' point of view; Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; Identifies client's needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients' environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; Meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.

MANAGING PERFORMANCE: Delegates the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority; Makes sure that roles, responsibilities and reporting lines are clear to each staff member; Accurately judges the amount of time and resources needed to accomplish a task and matches task to skills; Monitors progress against milestones and deadlines; Regularly discusses performance and provides feedback and coaching to staff; Encourages risk-taking and supports creativity and initiative; Actively supports the development and career aspiration s of staff; Appraises performance fairly.

LEADERSHIP: Serves as a role model that other people want to follow; Empowers others to translate vision into results; Is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives; Establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support; Anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions; Drives for change and improvements; Does not accept the status quo; Shows the courage to take unpopular stands; Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work; Demonstrates knowledge of strategies and commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing.

Education Advanced University degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in international affairs, business or public administration, management, logistics, human resources management, supply chain management, finance, engineering, accounting, law or related fields is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience At least fifteen (15) years of progressively responsible experience in public or business administration, management, programme management, human resource management, finance, accounting, logistics, supply chain management, information technology or related area is required. At least five (5) years of experience at managerial level working in United Nations common system field operations, including peacekeeping and special political missions and UN agencies, funds, and programmes; or field-based operations of other public international organizations or non-governmental organizations is required. Experience implementing complex support programmes and administrative rules and procedures in a volatile environment is required. A proven track record of leadership and management in multicultural settings in a politically sensitive context is required. Experience in providing strategic policy advice to senior level officials is required. Experience working with or coordinating closely with uniformed and non-uniformed personnel is desirable.

Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English and Arabic is required.

Assessment Previously rostered candidates are not subject to any further assessment and as such, will not be invited for such an assessment.

Special Notice This position will be available on 01 February 2021. However, the selected candidate may be required to travel in advance to the Mission Area for a handover with the current incumbent.

This "Recruit from Roster" job opening is only open to roster applicants who are already placed on pre-approved rosters, following a review by a United Nations Central Review Body. Only roster applicants who were placed on rosters with similar functions at the same level are considered to be eligible candidates. Eligible applicants receive an email inviting them to apply. Rostered applicants are encouraged to apply only if they are interested and available to take up the position at the duty station/s specified in the Job Opening. Applying to this job opening carries an expectation to accept the offer, if selected.

The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

United Nations Considerations According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.

Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

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