JOINT OPERATIONS OFFICER

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 74,649 USD and 97,747 USD.

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Org. Setting and Reporting This position is based in Mogadishu and is located in the Information Hub - Joint Operations Center (JOC-IIH) of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM). The JOC-IIH is under the Office of the Chief of Staff.

The Joint Operations Officer reports to Chief JOC through Deputy Chief JOC.

Responsibilities Within delegated authority, and under the supervision of the Deputy Chief JOC, the Joint Operations Officer will be responsible for the following duties:

1. Monitoring and reporting and situational awareness: (a) Monitor major developments (political, governance, rule of law, humanitarian, human rights, military, security and economic development), following the actions of relevant actors including intergovernmental organisations, governments, non-governmental organisations, civil society, political institutions, armed actors (including rebel groups, militias, etc.); (b) Draft and disseminate the Mission’s Daily Situational Reports (DSRs) based on information from UN sources (missions and UNCT) and other situational awareness products; and as necessary contribute to preparing special reports, presentations and/or code cables; (c) Substantive lead in maintaining SAGE information management system and Unite Aware (UA) suite of applications, including quality control of inputs, assisting users in defining visualization requirements, training and assisting users, liaising with Support Desk when required; (d) Substantive lead in creating and maintaining datasets, dashboards, mapping and related geo products; (e) Support on developing incident data-driven situation analysis, develop enhancements and new features to existing systems; may design and implement small, stand-alone systems as needed (e.g., to meet individual user requirements); (f) Assist the conceptualization and development of situational awareness products for the senior leadership; (g) Draft and send incident ("flash") reports, briefings and visuals on critical developments related to the UN mandate implementation. (h) Supervise and review the drafting and reporting products of other colleagues, including UNV Information Analyst.

2. Crisis management support: (a) Under the supervision of JOC leadership and the Chief of Staff, help organise crisis management meetings within the mission and with New York headquarters; (b) Provide support as needed for crisis management meetings (secretariat support, presentations, talking points if required, liaison with technicians and facilities management) (c) Help ensure that the mission and key stakeholders (Crisis Management Team members, staff in field offices, etc.) are prepared for crises and familiar with the procedures (including through the development and delivery of briefings and crisis simulations exercises), and that Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and other guidance are updated.

3. Information sharing hub: (a) Support the facilitation of communication between mission leadership and headquarters and other actors, as required; (b) Support functioning of the crisis management center workflow with coordinated communication, reporting and information feed via coordination with the UNDSS Security Information and Operations Center and UNSOS Mission Support Cell. (c) Liaise regularly with the mission sections, mission support, field offices and the UNCT to maintain an up-to-date database of the contact details for key personnel.

4. Perform other tasks as required by the Chief JOC or the Chief of Staff: (a) Support the organization of operational coordination meetings, as required, liaising with mission sections, mission support and the UNCT; (b) Planning recruitment and training, establishment of duty rosters, as necessary; budget submissions, as required; drafting and submission of Risk Management, Business Continuity and related products (c) Updating mission-level SOPs, tools and templates (for reporting, crisis management, etc.) and help to ensure their implementation (including through training and evaluation); (d) Contribute to capacity building and training of the Mission stakeholders, including induction training, table-top exercises (TTX), crisis simulation exercises (SIMEX), Unite Aware familiarization and usage (e) Assist in preparing briefings or inputs for the SRSG, Senior Management Meeting, high level delegations, or as instructed by Senior leadership; (f) Act as OiC Deputy/Chief JOC when required.

Competencies Competencies

Professionalism - Experience in reporting and drafting and visualizing situational awareness products, particularly in an operations room context at the Mission (theatre) level. Anticipates and manages risks. 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; 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 audience; and demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

Teamwork- Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

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.

Education Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in social sciences, political science, international relations, law or related area. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience A minimum of five years of experience in political or international affairs, military, police, security, civil affairs, human rights, crisis operations and management, or related field is required.

Experience in producing visually-enhanced operational and political briefings for senior officials, including demonstrated experience in using Unite Aware, SAGE, ArcGIS and/or other related tools, and data analysis and visualization is desirable.

Experience working in a Situation Center, Joint Operations Center, or a similar operational environment is desirable.

Experience working with data-informed workflows and products, including on reflecting developments in an active conflict theatre and military operations is desirable.

Familiarity with the regional context (political, military-security and development) in the Horn of Africa is desirable.

Experience working in or in support of a field operation of the United Nations Common System or a comparable international organization is desirable.

Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position, fluency in oral and written English is required.

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

Special Notice 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.

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.

Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side 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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