SECURITY SECTOR REFORM OFFICER

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Org. Setting and Reporting This position is located in the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) in Bamako. The incumbent reports to the Director SSR-DDR.

Responsibilities The focus of this position is to support the Director SSR-DDR, and his deputies on all aspects of Security Sector Reform (SSR) activities related to mandate implementation. Within delegated authority, the SSR Officer will be responsible for the following duties:

  • Assists in the overall management and administration of the SSR capacity. Also provides support in the development of the SSR capacity’s support to national SSR efforts, as well as the day-to-day coordination of activities with other mission components (e.g. political, military, civilian; communications/public affairs; legal; policy/planning; mission analysis, etc.) and UN entities.
  • Supports the provision of technical advice to both national stakeholders and UN components on security sector-wide issues, with special emphasis on civilian oversight, management and coordination, management of borders and SALW counter-proliferation.
  • Supports the development of mission strategy, policy and proposals with respect to support of national SSR efforts.
  • Supports the delivery of coherent ‘one-UN’ support of national SSR efforts, together with all relevant Mission/UNCT interlocutors, including coordination of Mission-UNCT assistance and through effective integration of all SSR programmes/projects and related activities undertaken by Mission components.
  • Supports the provision of advice and assistance to key parties (e.g. MINUSMA components, established Commissions, government officials, etc.); consults with relevant stakeholders through inclusive and participatory processes.
  • Assists the Director SSR-DDR, and his deputies to support national efforts to mobilize and coordinate international assistance to security sector initiatives. In particular, assists the development, in consultation with national and international partners, of a post-transition UN wide plan to support the implementation of the Government’s national plan to build the security sector and supports the piloting of initiatives aimed at strengthening the capacity of county level structures to address local level security challenges.
  • Assist the Director SSR-DDR, and his deputies, in the development and review of key SSR related programmes, including overall policy and legal framework, implementation strategy, operational modalities and action plans, taking account of national programme priorities and targets.
  • Provides UN SSR policy advice to the Director SSR-DDR, and his deputies as well as assistance in strategic planning, design, implementation, review and evaluation of SSR programmes/projects.
  • Prepares substantive input to SSR-DDR Section, position papers and reports for presentation to relevant bodies.
  • Establishes and maintains contacts and partnerships with key officials and other actors (national and international) inside and outside the organization in assigned areas of responsibility with a view to pursuing SSR-DDR section’s objectives and ensuring participation in and effective integration of ideas in the planning and implementation of SSR-DDR activities.
  • Participates in international, regional or national meetings related to SSR, as required.
  • Supervises the organization of meetings, seminars, and other events on substantive issues.
  • Initiates and coordinates outreach activities; conducts training workshops, seminars, etc.; makes presentations on assigned topics/activities.
  • Coordinates activities related to budget funding (programme/project) preparation and submissions, progress reports, financial statements, etc.) and prepares related documents/reports (pledging, work programme, budget, etc.). - Responds to requests and reporting requirements.
  • Responds to requests and reporting requirements from the SSR-DDR section, and MINUSMA.
  • Deputize in all respects for the Chief of the SSR unit, where relevant and as required.
  • Performs other related duties as required.

    Competencies •Professionalism: Expert knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to SSR, management and coordination; good research, analytical and problem-solving skills: ability to identify and participate in the resolution of issues/problems; ability to apply good judgment in the context of assignments given; ability to plan own work and manage work/task priorities, draft the Section work plan in line with the Mission objectives; Demonstrated leadership and capacity for original and creative thinking, independent judgment and discretion in advising on and handling major policy, programme/project and other issues/problems. Ability to work under pressure, on occasion in a highly stressful environment. Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Commitment to implement the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all areas of work.; 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;

•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.

•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.

•Judgement/ Decision-making: Identifies the key issues in a complex situation, and comes to the heart of the problem quickly; gathers relevant information before making a decision; considers positive and negative impacts of decisions prior to making them; takes decisions with an eye to the impact on others and on the Organization; proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation based on all available information; checks assumptions against facts; determines that the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision; makes tough decisions when necessary.

Education Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in Security Sector Management, Defense or Security, international relations, business administration/management or a related field. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.

Work Experience A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in the area of security sector reform (SSR) or related area is required.

Experience in the coordination, development and implementation of SSR programmes and projects in post-conflict contexts is desirable.

Experience in advising on salary and stipend issues of the security forces in post-conflict areas is desirable.

Experience providing technical support in the area of SSR to peace operations is desirable.

Field experience in a complex political and security environment is desirable

Experience in the facilitation of recognized SSR-related training courses is desirable

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

Assessment Previously rostered candidates are not subject to any further assessment and as such, will not be invited for such an assessment.

Special Notice This "Recruit from Roster" job opening is only open to roster applicants who are already placed on pre-approved rosters, following a review by a United Nations Central Review Body. Only roster applicants who were placed on rosters with similar functions at the same level are considered to be eligible candidates. Eligible applicants receive an email inviting them to apply. Rostered applicants are encouraged to apply only if they are interested and available to take up the position at the duty station/s specified in the Job Opening. Applying to this job opening carries an expectation to accept the offer, if selected.

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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