ELECTORAL OFFICER (Reporting)

Overview

Manage electoral reporting and provide technical assistance in the Central African Republic

You have:

• A minimum of five (5) years with a masters or seven (7) years with a Bachelor degree of progressively responsible experience in elections, political analysis and related area in at least 2 countries is required.
• At least two (2) years of experience of reporting both in English and French is required.
• At least two (2) years of experience in implementing, supporting or advising on electoral processes is required.
• Experience related to elections in a United Nations peacekeeping operation, political mission, and/or a UN agency is desirable.
• Experience in post-conflict situations and/or in developing countries is desirable.
• Fluency in both English and French is required.

Contract

This is a P-3 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 5 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be between 109,137 USD and 142,906 USD.

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Org. Setting and Reporting This position is located in the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA), duty station Bangui. The Electoral Officer (Reporting), P3 reports to the Chief Electoral Officer through the Senior Electoral Officer.

Responsibilities Within delegated authority, the Electoral Officer (reporting ), P-3 will be responsible for the following duties:

•Report on the following areas, as required:

•Legal reform for decentralization , complaints and dispute resolution, planning and budgeting, infrastructure development, operations including field operations, procurement, logistics, security, information and communications technology, data processing and analysis, procedures, training, external relations, public information, outreach and media relations, civic and voter education, administrative support, political parties and civil society, gender mainstreaming, capacity-building, institutional reform .

•Maintain up-to-date knowledge of events relating to the electoral and political process in the Central African Republic;

•Keeps abreast of latest trends and developments in Africa, particularly the Central African region;

•Provide project and programme management and support, including budget management and monitoring, and monitoring, and reporting of results to UN bodies;

•Provide, and, in exceptional cases, supervise the provision of, support, technical assistance and advice in the above areas as required.

•Provide, and, in exceptional cases, supervise the provision of support technical assistance and advice in the above areas as required.

•If required, supervise and manage the performance of national and, in some cases, international staff assigned to the area of responsibility.

•Monitor the impact of domestic and international norms and processes on female participation and provide advice to the Electoral Management Bodies on appropriate corrective measures.

•Establish and maintain professional and productive partnerships with national counterparts and other key stakeholders in the electoral process. If required, compile and provide regular briefings and reports in the assigned area of responsibility in close collaboration with other relevant partners.

•Contribute to ensuring the visibility of the Mission’s efforts towards the electoral process by providing status reports, analysis and information, and coordinating and facilitating information sharing among various stakeholders;

•Ensure responsibility for reporting within the Mission with regards to administrative/budget matters including Cosmos, RBB, and CPAS

•Perform other related duties as required.

Competencies Professionalism: Demonstrates in-depth understanding of the political and electoral context in CAR, including the ability to evaluate electoral processes; knowledge of all aspects of electoral processes and their technical and political implications. Strong analytical and evaluative skills combined with good judgement. Understanding of electoral operations in a UN or similar multilateral environment. Ability to place the significance of electoral processes in a political context. Management skills. Ability to manage and coordinate multileveled projects. 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. 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.

Planning and organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies. Identifies priority activities and assignments; 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.

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

Education Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in political science international economics, international relations, law, public administration, or a related field. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.

Work Experience A minimum of five (5) years with a masters or seven (7) years with a Bachelor degree of progressively responsible experience in elections , political analysis and related area in at least 2 countries is required

At least two (2) years of experience of reporting both in English and French, is required

At least two (2) years of experience in implementing, supporting or advising on electoral processes is required

Experience related to elections in a United Nations peacekeeping operation, political mission, and/or a UN agency is desirable

Experience in post-conflict situations and/or in developing countries 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 Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

Special Notice - This position is temporarily available. 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.

  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.

The paramount consideration in the appointment, transfer, or promotion of staff shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. By accepting an offer of appointment, United Nations staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and assignment by him or her to any activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). In this context, all internationally recruited staff members shall be required to move periodically to discharge new functions within or across duty stations under conditions established by the Secretary-General.

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