DIRECTOR, RULE OF LAW

Contract

This is a D-2 contract. This kind of contract is known as Professional and Director staff. It is normally internationally recruited only. It's a staff contract. It usually requires 16 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be between 143,813 USD and 173,332 USD.

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Org. Setting and Reporting

This position is located in the Rule of Law and Security Institutions Group (ROLSIG) of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM), based in Somalia. The Director of the Rule of Law and Security Institutions Group reports to the Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) through the Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General (DSRSG) Political of UNSOM.

Responsibilities

Within delegated authority, the Director will be responsible for the following duties: • Lead, manage and ensure the coherence of the work of ROLSIG, including by developing overarching, integrated strategies in the rule of law and security institutions areas in accordance with UNSOM’s mandate; in the current transition context, provide strategic direction to ensure ROLSIG optimizes mandate implementation and oversees the management of the components in the ROLSIG in the areas of Security Sector Reform, Police, Joint Justice and Corrections, Defence Sector Reform, Mine Action, DDR/disengaged combatants and Maritime Security; • Ensure the alignment of the ROLSIG strategy with UNSOM’s overall political mandate; • Provide advice to the SRSG and DSRSG to guide UNSOM’s strategic engagement with the Federal Government of Somalia, federal member states, bilateral and regional partners, as well as civil society actors relevant to the development of the rule of law and security institutions in the context of the transition; • Support the Somali authorities and relevant stakeholders in the implementation of the National Security Architecture and Transition Plan through the extension of rule of law and security institutions throughout Somalia, including in newly recovered areas; • Establish and maintain contacts and effective relations with national officials, at both regional and federal levels, with relevant professionals, government officials and civil society representatives (including counterparts in relevant Ministries, relevant special advisors, the security forces, Parliament, judicial actors, women’s groups, nongovernmental organizations, diplomatic missions and donors, and the media); • Support the SRSG and DSRSG in ensuring a coordinated approach of the UN system and the wider international community to security sector reform, justice and corrections, police, DDR/disengaged combatants, maritime security, defence sector reform, and mine action, by developing close partnerships with UN agencies, funds and programmes (including through the Global Focal Point arrangement), UNSOS and international partners including relevant member states, the African Union, ATMIS, the European Union, and bilateral partners; • Assume responsibility for effective partnerships between ROLSIG components and participating UN entities based on the spirit of joint programming and with a view to an eventual hand-over of residual tasks from the Mission to the UNCT and national counterparts; • Oversee the implementation of concrete activities by UNSOM in the rule of law and security institutions area, in support of the Federal Government’s effective leadership of coordination structures for the security and rule of law sectors; • Hold ROLSIG managers accountable in pursuing a common UN approach to rule of law and security sector issues, including coherence with the implementation of UNSOM’s overall mandate; • Oversee the preparation of budgets, reporting on performance and results, staffing, managing and evaluating staff performance, job interviewing and evaluation of candidates by ROLSIG; • Respond to requests, strategic guidance and support from Headquarters, including from DPPA and DPO; • Perform any other task as appropriately requested by the SRSG or DSRSG.

Competencies

Professionalism: Significant knowledge of rule of law and security sector reform in post-conflict settings; Proven leadership and managerial skills; ability to work with a national stakeholders and a wide range of technical experts including police, military, public administration and judicial actors; experience in the design and implementation of SSR programmes/projects; ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously; proven strengths in policy and operational-level coordination; strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including ability to identify and participate in the resolution of issues/problems; ability to apply good judgement; ability to plan own work and manage conflicting priorities.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 personal concerns;Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; Remains calm in stressful situations.

Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments; Delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; Operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; Supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; Takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.

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 improvement; does not accept the status quo; Shows the courage to take unpopular stands. Commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of peace operations. Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and take responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives into substantive work; commitment to the goal of achieving gender balance in staffing.

Judgement/Decision making: Identifies the key issues in a complex situation, and comes to the heart of the problem quickly; gathers relevant information before making a decision; considers positive and negative impacts of decisions prior to making them; takes decisions with an eye to the impact on others and on the Organization; proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation based on all available information; checks assumptions against facts; determines that the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision; makes tough decisions when necessary.

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 aspirations of staff; Appraises performance fairly.

Education

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in the governance, law, management or administration of the business, public or security sector, in international relations or a related field; a first level university degree with a relevant combination of academic qualifications and experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Job - Specific Qualification

Not available.

Work Experience

A minimum of 15 years of progressively responsible experience in rule of law and security sector institutions, international affairs, governance, institutional development, or related areas is required.

Five (5) years of experience managing inter-disciplinary and/or multinational teams is desirable.

Professional experience working with the United Nations Common System (including peacekeeping, political missions, and/or UN agencies, funds and programmes), or another international, regional, governmental, or non-governmental organization engaged in the promotion of and respect for reforms relevant to this position is desirable.

Proven experience working with Governments and other relevant stakeholders in countries emerging from conflict, as well as ability to support policy development and to exercise sound political judgement is desirable.

Languages

French and English are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat; for the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required; knowledge of Somali or Arabic is desirable.

Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

Special Notice

• This position is temporarily available for three (3) months with a possibility of extension. If the selected candidate is a staff member from the United Nations Secretariat, the selection will be administered as a temporary assignment.

• While this temporary assignment may provide the successful applicant with an opportunity to gain new work experience, the selection for this position is for a limited period and has no bearing on the future incumbency of the post.

• Subject to the funding source of the position, the eligibility for this temporary job opening may be limited to candidates based at the duty station.

• This temporary job opening may be limited to “internal candidates,” who have been recruited through a competitive examination administered according to staff rule 4.16 or staff selection process including the review of a central review body established according to staff rule 4.15.

• Staff members of the United Nations common system organizations who will reach the mandatory age of separation or retirement within the duration of the current temporary need period are not eligible to apply. Submitting an application or selection for the current temporary job opening does not delay or increase the mandatory age of separation.

• Retirees above the mandatory age of separation who wish to be considered for the current temporary job opening must indicate the reason for their last separation as "retirement." Such retirees shall not be employed by the Organization, unless (a) the operational requirements of the Organization cannot be met by staff members who are qualified and available to perform the required functions; and (b) the proposed employment would not adversely affect the career development or redeployment opportunities of other staff members and represents both a cost-effective and operationally sound solution to meet the needs of the service.

At the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs. The United Nations is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The United Nations recruits and employs staff regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds or disabilities.

Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures.

The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance and geographical diversity 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.

Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process.

By accepting a letter of appointment, staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). Further, staff members in the Professional and higher category up to and including the D-2 level and the Field Service category are normally required to move periodically to discharge functions in different duty stations under conditions established in ST/AI/2023/3 on Mobility, as may be amended or revised. This condition of service applies to all position specific job openings and does not apply to temporary positions.

Applicants are urged to carefully follow all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira, and to refer to the Applicant Guide by clicking on “Manuals” in the “Help” tile of the inspira account-holder homepage.

The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.

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No Fee

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