Disarmament Demobilization Reinsertion (DDR) Officer

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Application deadline 2 years ago: Tuesday 18 May 2021 at 23:59 UTC

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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.

Eligibility criteria

Minimum age: 25 years old. Nationals of the country of assignment are not eligible, except the assignments in Headquarters duty stations.

Description of task

Under the direct supervision of CVR team leader, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

  • Reviews Community Violence Reduction (CVR) and Community Based Reinsertion (CBR) project Proposals, handling of their budgets and oversee their implementation in the regions of responsibility;
  • Serves as a focal point for all CVR projects in Gao and Kidal, ensuring that they meet the requirements of the CVR objectives;
  • Follows up at HQ level on all projects coming from Gao and Kidal, ensuring that they go through the LRC (Local Reinsertion Committee), PAC (Project Appraisal Committee), and ensures that recommendations are complied with, and memos are signed;
  • Participates in the preparation, organization and conduct of the PAC meetings and drafting of the minutes;
  • Follows up with MINUSMA Finance section on all payments made/tranches paid and vice versa of CVR projects under his supervision;
  • Participates in DDR internal M&E program;
  • Organizes and maintains filling system (physical and digital) on the projects under his responsibility for easy reference;
  • Ensures that at least a monthly visit to project sites is made;
  • Provides updates on CVR project tracking system for 2016-2017 -18 and yearly projects under his responsibility;
  • Serves as the secretary to the monthly coordination meeting;
  • Assists in the organization of the life support assistance to the cantonment sites;
  • Coordinate with relevant MINUSMA sections the provision of support to the operations in support of the cantonment process;
  • Carries out basic research and analysis on armed groups in the area of responsibility;
  • Participates in the identification and registration of combatants, weapons and munitions.
  • Maintains awareness of current DDR issues;
  • Contributes to the preparation of various written inputs (reports, standard operational procedures, SOPs);
  • Participates in the development and delivery of training workshops, seminars on CVR and DDR related matters;
  • Establishes and maintains key DDR contacts with the local civilian and military authorities as well as international and national organizations; e.g. civil society, UN agencies, international and local NGOs to identify micro-projects to facilitate the reinsertion of ex-combatants;
  • Assists in preparation of DDR outreach activities;
  • Supports the planning and Operations Unit when necessary and may perform other task as may be required by the SSR-DDR section.

Qualifications/Requirements

Required degree level:

Bachelor degree or equivalent

Education - Additional Comments:

Business administration, security sector governance, management and/or administration, international relations/affairs or other related field.

Required experience:

60 Months

Experience remark:

  • A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in the area of DDR, and project management, is required.
  • Previous experience in the development and implementation of DDR programmes in post-conflict contexts is also required.
  • Previous experience in the development and implementation of reinsertion projects is required.
  • Previous experience supporting senior coordination meetings is required.
  • Basic knowledge of relevant UN institutions, mandates, policies and guidelines is required.
  • Previous experience in UN peacekeeping missions is highly desirable.
  • Previous experience in Mali context and culture is an asset.

Language skills:

  • English(Mandatory), Level - Fluent
  • French(Mandatory), Level - Fluent

Area of expertise:

Other security and protective services experience

Area of expertise details:

Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and proficiency in word processing.

Master's degree will be an asset

Driving license:

Yes

Competencies values:

Adaptability and Flexibility, Commitment and Motivation, Communication, Ethics and Values, Integrity, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity, Working in Teams

Application procedure:

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Application deadline: 18-05-2021

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