Civil Affairs 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.

This position is located within the Civil Affairs Division of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). The UNV Officer will be based in Bentiu, Rumbek or Wau. those are classified as “E” hardship duty stations and a non-family duty station. The incumbent reports to the Senior Civil Affairs Officer through the Civil Affairs Team Leader in the Field Office. Please note that the contract duration will be subjected to the mission's mandate renewal, on yearly basis.

Under the direct supervision of the team leader of Civil Affairs, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks: Reporting to the Civil Affairs Team Leader at the field office level, the incumbent’s responsibilities will be:

• Maintaining contact with local government authorities, political leaders, traditional leaders, religious leaders, civil society groups and business people, as well as with representatives of local and international organizations and briefing them on the mandate and activities of UNMISS if so required; • Providing analysis on conflict management (prevention, mitigation, resolution) including related political, security, social and economic developments, youth and gender-related issues or any other significant developments to identify trends within the area of responsibility (AOR), and in support of the mission’s overall protection of civilians’ mandate. • Providing support to local level peace processes. • Providing support to civil society and to the enhancement of civil space • Fostering confidence-building, dialogue, understanding and cooperation between parties and assisting local authorities with conflict management. • Providing accurate, timely and factual daily, weekly, and monthly reports on conflict management, protection of civilians and peace process activities within the area of responsibility. • Assisting with conducting VIP briefings and visits. • Collaborating and coordinating relevant activities with other UN agencies and other bodies and institutions, including local and international Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) operating at the state/county at all levels. • Participating in meetings on behalf of the Civil Affairs Division (CAD) with other United Nations Agencies Funds or Programmes, NGOs and other partners, both local and international; • Undertaking assessment missions to outlying villages and localities to build capacity in the area of conflict management and civic education, gathering information, establishing and maintaining local level relationships. • Supporting the organisation of workshops either within CAD or in collaboration with others; • When working with (including supervising) national personnel, governmental or non-governmental counterparts, setting aside dedicated time for capacity development through coaching, mentoring and formal and on-the-job training. • Undertaking any other assignment, as may be directed by the Team leader and/or the Director/Deputy Head of the Civil Affairs Division.

• Accountability • Adaptability and flexibility • Creativity • Judgement and decision-making • Planning and organising • Professionalism • Self-management

coordination and liaison with partners and stakeholders; Experience working in conflict situations in the area of conflict management: prevention, mitigation, resolution is essential; Proven report-writing and analytical skills is required. Experience in a combination of good governance, democracy building and/or civic education highly regarded; Knowledge of database management an asset; Solid computer skills, including full proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and other IT applications and office technology equipment;

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.