MISSION PLANNING 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 122,798 USD and 160,794 USD.

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Org. Setting and Reporting

This position is in the Strategic Planning Cell within the Office of Chief of Staff of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) in Kinshasa duty station. Kinshasa is classified as "C" hardship category and is a family duty station. The Mission Planning Officer reports to the Senior Mission Planning Officer.

Responsibilities

Within delegated authority, and under the direct supervision of the Senior Mission Planning Officer, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:

• Conduct research and participate in the writing of initial drafts of document segments, contribute to development and implementation and monitoring of strategies to maximize the individual and collective impact of the UN's response in the Democratic Republic of Congo, concentrating on mandated tasks and activities required to consolidate peace, through a strategic partnership between the Mission and the UN Country Team.

• Provide advice to programme managers on planning guidance and tools, especially the UN Policy on Integrated Assessment and Planning (IAP); provides recommendations on design of specific planning tools and mechanisms, in line with policy and best practice, to meet the needs of the Mission and partners.

• Provide secretariat support and technical assistance to integrated field coordination structures, as required.

• As directed, contribute to the implementation of the revised transition plan and the Mission disengagement plan, including a system for monitoring and evaluation of progress of mandate implementation.

• By making suggestions and drafting inputs for review and approval by the Senior Mission Planning Officer, assist in the preparation of a Mission Plan, which, building on the vision of the SRSG, translates the mission mandated tasks into a form that fuses objectives, timelines and expected outcomes into a coherent whole, serving as an authoritative guide for the development and implementation of Mission component plans.

• By compiling and analyzing data, contribute to preparation of the Mission Results-Based Budget (RBB) frameworks and performance reports, and of inputs as required for audits, budget monitoring and performance reporting.

• Facilitate the implementation of the Comprehensive Performance Assessment System (CPAS), including by facilitating data and indicator compilation, reporting and analysis as directed, to ensure coherence, integration and alignment of CPAS with other Mission planning and performance assessment efforts.

• Contribute to the implementation of Enterprise Risk Management in the Mission, as directed by the Senior Mission Planning Officer.

• Proactively interacts and collaborates with planning focal points across Mission components to help foster a culture of planning and coordination; provides technical support to the Mission components in development of component-level plans and programmatic activities, so as to ensure coherence with the Mission’s overall strategic direction and planning tools, and to support joint and integrated planning between Mission components, UN country team members and other relevant partners in accordance with the IAP Policy and senior management guidance.

• Performs other duties as required.

Work implies frequent interaction with the following: • Heads and planning focal points of Mission Components; • The Resident Coordinator’s Office and the UN Country Team.

Results Expected: • Integrated planning mechanisms at Mission level function in accordance with the IAP policy.

• Strengthened partnership between the UN Country Team and the Mission, and in coordination with other relevant entities outside the UN, and ability to monitor and assess progress .

• RBB and CPAS are implemented in accordance with relevant policies and consistent with other planning processes and documents.

Competencies

Professionalism: - Demonstrates good knowledge of institutional mandates and policies of the institutions of the UN system, peacekeeping in particular. - Has knowledge of strategy design, management and monitoring, particularly on UN integrated assessment and planning processes. - 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 & 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 Political Science, International Relations, Management or Development, or a related field. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Job - Specific Qualification

Professional training in the areas of planning, monitoring and evaluation, facilitation and/or coordination is desirable.

Work Experience

A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in political affairs, humanitarian affairs, development, programme management or related field is required.

At least one full year of experience working in a UN common system field operation (inclusive of peacekeeping, political missions and UN agencies, funds, and programmes) - or similar international organization or non-governmental organization - in a conflict or post conflict setting is required.

Experience facilitating multi-stakeholder processes in a peace consolidation setting is required.

Experience working on strategic planning processes for field operations is desirable.

Knowledge of relevant UN policies, processes and operations is desirable.

Experience in monitoring programmes or planning in a transition context is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position, fluency in oral and written 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 job opening is to identify the most qualified candidate for the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO). Candidates endorsed by the FCRB but not selected will be placed on the Mission Planning Officer, P-3 roster. The entire assessment process takes an average of six months; all applicants will be notified in writing of the outcome of their application (whether successful or unsuccessful) within 14 days of the conclusion of the process.

Appointment or assignment against this position is for an initial period of one year. The appointment or assignment and renewal thereof are subject to the availability of the post or funds, budgetary approval or extension of the mandate.

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.

Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures.

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.

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No Fee

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