SENIOR DISARMAMENT, DEMOBILIZATION AND REINTEGRATION OFFICER

Overview

Lead and coordinate DDR field operations in CAR.

You have:

• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in political science, social sciences, international law or affairs, management, economics, business administration, finance, economics, development or other relevant fields is required.
• A minimum of ten years with a master’s degree or twelve years with a bachelor’s degree of progressively responsible experience in international affairs is required.
• Fluency in oral and written English and French is required.
• Proven experience in leading and managing the work of large multi-disciplinary teams is required.
• Experience in the management of programmes/projects involving multiple national and international partners is required.

Contract

This is a P-5 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 10 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be between 162,090 USD and 203,136 USD.

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Org. Setting and Reporting This position is located in the Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration (DDR) section of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA). The incumbent will be based in Bangui, may serve as deputy and report to Chief of Service, DDR.

Responsibilities Within delegated authority, the Senior DDR Officer will be responsible for the following duties:

• Serves as senior officer for a significant segment of DDR field operations; plans, coordinates, and supervises all aspects of DDR activities for an assigned area; ensures an integrated and harmonized approach among other components of the mission (political affairs, military component, civilian police, public information, logistic support, etc.).
• Contributes to the Monitoring and Evaluation activities related to the work of the Section, including its requisite contribution to the Comprehensive performance assessment System (CPAS).
• Develops and maintains relations with high level government officials, local leaders and other key layers; and actively promotes coordination and communication between international and national partners with a view to pursuing DDR objectives and ensuring participation in and effective integration of ideas in the planning and implementation of DDR activities.
• Leads large, highly complex programmes/projects, field missions, etc., including provision of guidance to government officials and other parties and drafting mission summaries; reviews relevant documents and reports; identifies problems and issues to be addressed and initiates corrective actions; liaises with relevant parties; ensures follow-up actions. Provides guidance to the implementing partners, during the design of CVR projects and jointly drafts project documents/financial agreements (with UNOPS and IOM);
• Liaises with MINUSCA Administration on applicable procedures on the establishment of strategic partnerships agreement with external entities and ensures subsequent revisions until the final approval stage;
• Analyzes the highly complex political dynamics of the DDR process in CAR, particularly on the linkage between DDR and other provisions of the Political Agreement for Peace and Reconciliation, with special focus on the sequencing between DDR implementation and the establishment of the Special Mixed Security Units (USMS);
• Facilitates the establishment of and maintenance of strategic partnerships between the DDR Section and the US Government, UNOPS and IOM (and other as may be relevant in the future) on the implementation of DDR programmes and CVR projects in seven DDR field locations
• Directs and/or provides substantive support to consultative and other meetings, conferences, etc., to include proposing and presenting agenda topics, identifying participants, preparation of documents, etc.
• Provides policy and operational advice to DDR management on an ongoing basis and assists in the programming of DDR activities at the national level; provides regular updates on various aspects of DDR initiatives and recommends appropriate actions.
• Ensures capturing, safeguarding and dissemination of experience, best and worst practices and lessons learned from the implementation of the Section's mandate within the broad DDR community, including other United Nations Peace Operations, Training Institutes and Academia.
• Ensures, based on the experience learned from the mandate implementation, a contribution to the DDR and CVR doctrine, including global standards, policies, SOPs and guidelines.
• Maintains effective partnership with relevant UNCT partners.
• Provides innovative technical advice and assistance to regional and local DDR commissions and offices, etc., including in institutional strengthening (capacity building) for the national DDR institutions.
• Supports DDR leadership in conflict resolution and confidence building measures.
• Prepares and/or supervises preparation of various written outputs, e.g. background papers, analysis, substantial sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications, etc.
• Guides, supervises and mentors staff in the execution of their respective functions.
• Contributes to the development of resource mobilization strategy and ensures effective coordination with donors, including the private sector.

• May perform other duties as required.

  Competencies - PROFESSIONALISM: Demonstrates knowledge of the strategic direction, policies and guidelines of UN peace operations, and understanding of the political, social and economic environment and their impact on the implementation of a mission’s mandate; Ability to advise senior management and other senior officials on approaches and techniques to address highly complex issues and to influence others to reach agreement on difficult issues; Shows pride in work and 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.

• COMMUNICATION: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; Asks questions to clarify and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; Tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

• 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.

• LEADERSHIP: Serves as a role model that other people want to follow; Empowers others to translate vision into results; Is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives; Establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support; Anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions; Drives for change and improvement, does not accept the status quo; Shows the courage to take unpopular stands; Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work; demonstrates knowledge of strategies and commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing.

• 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 political science, social sciences, international law or affairs, management, economics, business administration, finance, economics, development or other relevant fields is required. 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 ten years with a master’s degree or twelve years with a bachelor’s degree of progressively responsible experience in international affairs such as peacekeeping and peacebuilding operations, with specific focus on disarmament, demobilization, reintegration, small arms control programmes, post-conflict crisis, economic recovery or related area is required. Experience in the management of programmes/projects involving with multiple national and international partners is required. Proven experience in leading and managing the work of large multi-disciplinary teams, including in human resources management, administration, logistics, financial management, budget, or related fields is required.

  Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, 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 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.

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.

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.

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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