Security Sector Reform (SSR) governance officer

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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)

Under the direct supervision of the SSR Director or his/her Officer in Charge (OiC), the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

• Providing advice and guidance to national oversight bodies including parliament, line ministries and other national institutions on reforming and strengthening the security sector governance system and mechanism. • Supporting in the development of SSR capacity building on security sector governance, 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. • Providing technical advice to national SSR stakeholders on security sector governance issues. • Assisting the Project Manager in formulating project orientations, priorities and ensuring the timely and efficient implementation of project activities in the security sector governance projects. • Assisting mentoring support and facilitate effective knowledge transfer to national oversight bodies including parliament, line ministries and other national institutions. • Assisting the SSR Section and Government in the identification and development of synergies and partnerships with other actors (national and international) on security sector governance issues at the strategic, technical, and operational level. • Preparing substantive input to SSR Section, position papers and reports for presentation to relevant bodies. • Establishing and maintaining contacts and partnerships with key officials and other actors (national and international) working within the SSR/governance aspect. • Organizing meetings, seminars, and other events on substantive issues. • Initiating and coordinating outreach activities; conducting training workshops, seminars, etc.; making presentations on assigned topics/activities. • Responding to requests and reporting requirements from the SSR section. • Performing other related duties as required

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

Governance, public reform, peace and security) including in coordination functions

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.

Added 11 months ago - Updated 10 months ago - Source: unv.org