MILITARY ADVISER

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

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Org. Setting and Reporting This position is located in the Peace Missions Support Section (PMSS), Field Operations and Technical Cooperation Division (FOTCD), of the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, (OHCHR), based in New York. The incumbent works under the overall guidance of the Chief of PMSS and direct supervision of the Team Leader for Regional Partnerships on Peace and Security (RPPS).

Responsibilities Within delegated authority, the Military Adviser will be responsible for the following duties:

- Collects and analyses information to assist RPPS and advise the Chief of PMSS on security sector and military-related matters; - Produces mapping and analysis of state military structures, including para-military units, and the structure of armed groups; order of battles; de facto and de jure command responsibility, troop movements; relationship between security institutions and militias, and other State institutions; this includes assessments of operating environments; - Advises OHCHR/PMSS on military aspects of mechanisms and measures established by UN and non-UN peace operations to ensure compliance with international human rights and humanitarian law and prevent and address human rights/IHL violations by peacekeepers; maintains up-to-date knowledge of the existing mechanisms for compliance, such as the Civilian Casualty Tracking Analysis and Response Cell (CCTARC), Civilian Casualties Identification, Tracking and Analysis Cell (CITAC) and other mechanisms and provides technical advice on comprehensive ways to strengthen these mechanisms; - Advises OHCHR/PMSS on the identification of effective, feasible and adequate mitigatory measures to be established for specific military operations, in the context of the UN Human Rights Due Diligence Policy (HRDDP); - Provides timely and sound military advice to the Chief of PMSS or other OHCHR officials, as needed, on operational and human rights issues associated with planning for potential and current UN peace operations as well as those of regional organizations and other UN partners; - Develops operational concepts to integrate OHCHR strategies into military, police and security planning processes (Strategic and Operational Estimates, Concepts of Operations, Operational Plans and Contingency Plans) and represents OHCHR-PMSS in various ad-hoc inter-departmental committees, working groups and task forces. Supports OHCHR-PMSS to integrate human rights / IHL in technical military documents or policies and regulations; - Establishes appropriate liaison with the military officers of Troop- and Police-Contributing Countries (T/PCCs) and other Permanent Missions to the UN, as well as the relevant offices within the UN, including the Office of Military Affairs and the Office of Rule of Law and Security Institutions/Department of Peace Operations; - Works proactively to identify and build networks with security structures; provides advice to security forces on gathering information on alleged perpetrators of human rights and international humanitarian law violations; - Participates in the development of RPPS and PMSS strategies and plans; participates in relevant missions to the field; - Ensures that a gender perspective is integrated at all areas of responsibility; - Performs other duties as required.

Competencies PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge of military structures, both State and non-state, security sector reform and international humanitarian law. Ability to apply military expertise to human rights and international humanitarian law. Strong analytical skills and ability to conduct comprehensive military research on complex issues. Good understanding of contemporary international relations and of the UN system, organization and interrelationships. 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.

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 degree) in military law, security management, security studies, military studies or related disciplines. Additional studies in human rights and humanitarian law is desirable. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. A graduate degree from a National Command and Staff College or National War/Defense College in combination with two additional years of qualifying work experience may also be considered in lieu of the first/advance level university degree.

Work Experience A minimum of (7) years of progressively responsible experience in the military, police or related area, with a national or international security force, is required.

Experience in applying human rights law and international humanitarian law, in the context of security operations, is required.

Military Operational experience is desirable.

Command experience is desirable.

Experience in security sector reform and/or analysis is desirable.

Experience with the United Nations common system or similar international or regional organization is desirable.

Experience working in a peacekeeping operation in a conflict zone context, is desirable

Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency, in English, (both oral and written) is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.

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

Special Notice Extension of the appointment is subject to extension of the mandate and/or availability of funds.

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. Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application.

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

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.

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.