Reporting Officer

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.

Assignment is with family (KINSHASA)

The Justice Support Section of MONUSCO contributes to the mission objectives of fighting impunity for international crimes, supporting the establishment of a functional justice system in areas affected by armed conflict and supporting justice sector reform. Under the overall supervision of the Chief, Justice Support Section, the UN Volunteer will contribute to the strategic direction and planning of the Section by undertaking the following tasks:

• Draft, review and coordinate preparation of reports, briefings and other communications for the Justice Support Section and assist in preparation of Section response to reports or other documents coming from other components of the mission, UNHQ or elsewhere; • Assist with the maintenance of records of Section activities and results and in coordination of data reporting with other mission components; • Based on internal and external reports and information, identify events and trends that affect the work of the Section; • Identify topics for thematic research, conduct analysis, collate input and draft reports; • Develop tools to improve reporting within the Section and to evaluate the impact of the work of the Section; • Participate in the establishment and maintenance of contacts with relevant national authorities, and international and civil society organizations; • When working with national staff or (non-)governmental counterparts, including Implementing Partners (IPs), the incumbent is strongly encouraged to set aside dedicated time for capacity development through coaching, mentoring and formal and on-the-job training; • Perform any other related duties as may be required.

• Client Orientation Communication Creativity;
• Ethics and Values Integrity;
• Planning and Organizing Professionalism;
• Respect for Diversity Technological Awareness;
• Working in Teams.

lawyer or legal consultant or advisor in the field of law.

The Democratic Republic of Congo is the second largest country in Africa, and as a result is quite diverse. Living conditions therefore vary between MONUSCO duty stations, with all usual amenities present in the capital Kinshasa, but only very basic conditions in remote duty stations in the provinces, where, for instance, there may be no guarantee of public power supply nor running water. The ability to live and work in difficult and harsh conditions of developing countries is essential. Accommodation is very expensive in both Kinshasa and Lubumbashi. Supermarkets exist in the large towns (e.g. Bukavu, Kisangani), but consumer items are generally very expensive (as everything is imported). For food, local markets offer a much cheaper alternative. All MONUSCO duty stations are considered non-family duty stations, except for Kinshasa, Lubumbashi and Entebbe which are now considered family duty stations, and most are currently under UN Security Phase III (“relocation phase”: internationally-recruited staff are temporarily concentrated or relocated to specified sites/locations). In addition to insecurity related to the relatively volatile political situation as well as various conflict situations, certain places are subject to increasing street and residential crime, including in Kinshasa and Goma. Some degree of medical service is provided in all MONUSCO duty stations. Certain vaccinations are mandatory for MONUSCO personnel to enter the DRC, while others are compulsory for all other incoming persons. It is possible for incoming MONUSCO personnel, including UN Volunteers, to be asked to provide proof of some or all vaccinations, though this is unlikely. All UN Volunteers must ensure that they are up-to-date with all appropriate vaccinations, which should be clearly and properly endorsed in the International Certificate of Vaccination (“carte jaune”). Malaria is present virtually throughout the DRC, and it is therefore recommended to take prophylaxis. The unit of currency is the Congolese Franc. The US dollar is the other preferred currency. It may be impossible to exchange traveller’s checks away from the capital city. Credit cards are usually accepted in major hotels only in Kinshasa. In larger towns and cities (e.g. Kinshasa, Goma, Bukavu, Kisangani), UN Volunteers are recommended to open US Dollar bank accounts, while in other places, banks may be absent (including ATMs) and VLA payments will be processed in cash. UN Volunteers have the possibility to send part of their allowances to a bank account abroad. In addition to French, there are four major spoken languages in DRC, namely Lingala, Kikongo, Tshiluba and Swahili.