DISARMAMENT, DEMOBILIZATION AND REINTEGRATION OFFICER

Contract

This is a P-4 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 7 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be between 149,191 USD and 192,351 USD.

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Org. Setting and Reporting

The United Nations Security Council adopted resolution 2743 (2024) authorizing the mandate of BINUH which is to advise the Government of Haiti in promoting and strengthening political stability and good governance, including the rule of law, preserving and advancing a peaceful and stable environment, including through supporting an inclusive inter-Haitian national dialogue, and protecting and promoting human rights, to advance disarmament, demobilization, dismantlement of gangs, and reintegration of gang members through non-military approaches, combating illicit arms and financial flows and border and ports management, and strengthen engagement with communities that have borne the brunt of gang violence. The DDR/CVR section is located within the Political and Good Governance pillar of BINUH. The focus of this position is to support the ongoing Disarmament Dismantlement and Reinsertions and Community Violence Reduction efforts as undertaken by national authorities, BINUH and the UN Country Team agencies. The incumbent will contribute through advising national authorities at technical level on the design of the national action plan/programme, assist the UNCT in the implementation of the DDR/CVR programme, advising DDR/CVR Chief as required on strategic issues in this regard, as well as contribute to the implementation and management of extra budgetary funds. When necessary, facilitate weapons and ammunition management efforts in close coordination with national and international partners. This position is located in the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH), à Port-au-Prince. The incumbent will be based in Port-au-Prince and will report to the Chief of the DDR/CVR Section.

Responsibilities

Within the limits of delegated authority, the incumbent will perform the following functions: • Assists the Senior DDR/CVR Officer in day-to-day management, supervision of staff and implementation of unit's work plan, serves as deputy, ensuring appropriate coordination and integration with the Mission's mandate and with all its components and the UNCT; • Assists in programmatic/administrative tasks necessary for the functioning of the office, including preparation of budgets, assigning and monitoring of performance parameters and critical indicators, reporting on budget/programme performance, preparation of inputs for results-based budgeting, evaluation of staff performance (EPAS); • Support the drafting and coordinate the finalization of reporting processes and products related to DDR/CVR within the Mission, such as reports, code cables, background papers, analysis, and other documents relevant to the implementation of the mandate; • As highlighted in the National Strategy on DDR/CVR (SNDDR-RVC) approved by the government in July 2021, the incumbent will assist national authorities including the interministerial/interinstitutional Task Force on SNDDR-RVC and contributes substantively to the development and implementation of the DDR/CVR National Action Plan , including overall policy and legal framework, implementation strategy, operational modalities and action plans, taking into account the National Strategy priorities. • As requested, provides support and coordination in the area of weapons and ammunition management (WAM), at the appropriate level, including with national authorities and UN entities involved, taking into account international and regional norms and standards for the sustainable implementation of priority measures against the illicit proliferation of firearms and ammunition in the Caribbean by 2030; • Works closely with components within the mission including, but not limited to, the Police and Corrections Unit and the Gender Advisor. Coordinates with the Office of the DSRSG/RC/HC and Human Rights Units and works as part of joint teams of the Mission and the UNCT on issues of DDR, CVR and WAM; also coordinates with other components of the Mission, UN entities and international partners as required. • When requested, manages the planning and implementation of extra budgetary funds. • Supports DDR/CVR Chief in the identification and promotion of partnerships with other key actors (national and international) at the strategic, technical and operational levels. • Represents the office at international, regional or national meetings; provides programmatic/substantive expertise on an issue and holds programmatic/substantive and organizational discussions with representatives of other institutions. • Supports DDR/CVR Chief in all other areas necessary for the success of CVR objectives and operations by providing policy and operational advice to on an ongoing basis and assists in the monitoring and evaluation of CVR activities at the national level; provides regular updates on various aspects of CVR initiatives and recommends appropriate actions. • Undertakes other duties as required.

Competencies

Professionalism: Shows pride in work and 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. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work. Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience; Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed. Planning and Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; Identifies priority activities and assignments and 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. 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.

Education

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in political science, social sciences, international law or affairs, management, economics, business administration, finance, economics, development or other relevant fields. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.

Job - Specific Qualification

Not available.

Work Experience

A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible professional experience in international affairs such as peacekeeping and peacebuilding operations or development programmes, including in the planning and management of large programmes/projects is required. Detailed knowledge of the development process and post-conflict related issues is required. Experience in the field of DDR of ex-combatants with specific focus on disarmament, demobilization, reintegration, community violence reduction, small arms control, conflict/post-conflict crisis management, economic recovery or related area is required. Experience in research and analysis on issues related to DDR and CVR and WAM (Weapon and Ammunition) is required. Proven ability to work in a large multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural team and of coordination with multiple partner agencies funds or programmes is desirable. Experience in drafting reports to governmental and intergovernmental bodies is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in both English and French 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 "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. For this position, applicants from the following Member States, which are unrepresented or under-represented in the UN Secretariat as of 30 June 2024, are strongly encouraged to apply: Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahrain, Belize, Brunei Darussalam, China, Cuba, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Dominica, Equatorial Guinea, Germany, Grenada, Guinea-Bissau, Hungary, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, Kiribati, Kuwait, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Libya, Liechtenstein, Malta, Marshall Islands, Micronesia (Federated States of), Monaco, Nauru, Oman, Palau, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Qatar, Republic of Korea, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Somalia, Timor-Leste, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, United Arab Emirates, United States of America, Vanuatu. 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. Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.