Coordination Officer

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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.

UNMISS was established in 2011 under the auspices of the UN Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO, now DPO); subsequently, UNMISS mandate has been renewed every year through multiple UN Security Council resolutions, the latest to date being UNSC 2625 (2022). This position is located within the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), Juba, Office of Chief of Staff, Field Support Office. Juba is classified in the "E" category and as a non-family duty station. The Coordination Officer will report to the Liaison Officer.

Please note that the contract duration will be subjected to the mission's mandate renewal, on yearly basis.

Under the direct supervision of the Liaison Officer, the Coordination Officer will work in the Field Support Office, Office of the Chief, supporting the implementation of the decentralized mission approach in coordination with all relevant actors. The UN Volunteer’s first reporting officer will be the Liaison Officer, and the Second Reporting Officer will be the Head of the Field Support Office. The UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks: - Assists in developing tools and guidelines, consolidates data and reports on the implementation of integrated substantive support to field offices and provides secretariat functions to various meetings on issues pertaining to the functions of the Field Support Office. Works with Field Offices to facilitate the development, implementation, and evaluation of assigned projects. - Consolidates and analyses monthly Field Office reports. - Assists in planning, coordinating and supporting programmatic activities of the Field Offices where Mission headquarters involvement and coordination is needed. - Assists and supports other substantive sections in having a consistent and coherent approach to the Mission operations at the field level. - Carries out basic research on selected aspects of issues and activities relevant to the support of the Field Offices, etc., to include collecting, analyzes and presenting information gathered from diverse sources. - Monitors and analyzes specific aspects of project development and implementation; reviews relevant documents and reports; identifies problems and issues to be addressed and recommends corrective actions; liaises with relevant parties; identifies and tracking follow-up actions. - Provides substantive support for policy coordination and evaluation functions, including the review and analysis of emerging issues and trends that may impact the work of the decentralized mission. - Assists in identifying problems/issues and prepares preliminary solutions and assists in developing action plans to manage the changes needed in collaboration with the Field Offices. - Contributes to the preparation of various written outputs, e.g., draft background papers, analytical notes, sections of reports and studies, and inputs to publications. - Performs other tasks as required, including assisting the Office of Chief of Staff.

• Accountability • Adaptability and Flexibility • Commitment to Continuous Learning • Communication • Integrity • Planning • Organizing • Professionalism • Working in Team

operational planning, project management and monitoring. Possesses excellent analytical, advisory and coordination skills. Is able to identify emerging issues and use sound judgment in resolving complex problems.
Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies. Identifies priority activities and assignments. Adjusts priorities as required. Possesses excellent communication and drafting skills. Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals.

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.

Added 1 year ago - Updated 11 months ago - Source: unv.org