SENIOR SECURITY SECTOR REFORM OFFICER (Deputy Chief, Ceasefire Monitoring Component)

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Org. Setting and Reporting The position is located in the Ceasefire Monitoring Component (CMC) of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), which reports to the Head of Mission (HoM) through the Assistant Secretary-General (ASG)/Mission Coordinator. The incumbent reports directly to the Chief of the UNSMIL CMC. The position is based in Tripoli, Libya (Tripoli is classified as a Hardship "E" duty station and a non-family duty station). This post will be redeployed to Sirte, Libya when needed (Sirte is classified as a Hardship "E" duty station and a non-family duty station).

On 28 July 2022, the Security Council by its resolution 2647 renewed the mandate of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) through 31 October 2022, as set out in resolution 2542 (2020) and paragraph 16 of resolution 2570 (2021). The Security Council, in resolution 2542 (2020), tasked UNSMIL, as an integrated special political mission, in full accordance with the principles of national ownership, to exercise mediation and through its good offices to: (i) further an inclusive political process and security and economic dialogue; (ii) further the continued implementation of the Libya Political Agreement; (iii) help consolidate the governance, security, and economic arrangements of the Government of Libya, including support for economic reform in collaboration with international financial institutions; (iv) help to achieve a ceasefire and, once it is agreed by the Libyan parties, provide appropriate support to its implementation; (v) support subsequent phases of the Libyan transition process, including the constitutional process and the organization of elections; (vi) coordinate and engage closely with international actors, including neighboring countries and regional organizations; (vii) provide support to key Libyan institutions; (viii) support, on request, the provision of essential services and delivery of humanitarian assistance, including in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, in accordance with humanitarian principles; (ix) monitor and report abuses and violations of human rights and violations of international humanitarian law, including sexual violence in conflict, notably through the effective deployment of women and child protection advisers; (x) provide support in securing uncontrolled arms and related materiel and countering their proliferation; (xi) co- ordinate international assistance, and provision of advice and assistance to Government-led efforts to stabilize post-conflict zones, including those liberated from Da'esh. On 16 April 2021, the Security Council, through resolution 2570 (2021), tasked UNSMIL to provide support to the Libyan-led and Libyan-owned ceasefire monitoring mechanism including through the facilitation of confidence-building measures and the scalable and incremental deployment of UNSMIL ceasefire monitors once conditions allow.

Responsibilities Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Service, Ceasefire Monitoring Component (CMC), the Senior Ceasefire Monitoring Officer / Deputy Chief, Ceasefire Monitoring Component will have the following main responsibilities:

Coordination, facilitation and policy planning: - Supports the operationalization of the UNSMIL CMC, including ensuring the conduct and coordination of activities; including seeking to identify relevant solutions to operational challenges; - Assists the Chief in the provision of technical advice to facilitate the implementation and operationalize the Libyan-led and Libyan-owned Ceasefire Monitoring Mechanism (LCMM), including planning, coordination and monitoring activities, in accordance with the 23 October 2020 Ceasefire Agreement; - Develops and participates in the design, development, planning and conducting ceasefire monitoring operations, whilst taking into consideration challenges and implications of proposed monitoring activities; - Provides strategic and technical advice to the Chief related to the mandate of the UNSMIL/CMC; - In consultation with the Chief, liaises and maintains close working relations with the Libyan authorities, including in Sirte, 5+5 Joint Military Commission (JMC), and its Ceasefire Monitoring Sub-committee; -Assists in the provision of advice and support for the deployment of the Joint Libyan police and military forces in and around Sirte, including facilitating, planning, developing and implementing a training programme for the Libyan monitors Joint Libyan Police Force and Joint Libyan Military Force, as requested and in coordination with the 5+5 JMC and the LCMM; -Serves as the representative to the Chief, if required, to address questions/concerns during any phase of the ceasefire operations and formulate operational commitments in coordination with UNSMIL; - Develops and ensures the implementation of a communications strategy, in close coordination with other UNSMIL sections and UNHQ, to clearly articulate the role of the UNSMIL/CMC to national and international partners; - Performs other duties as required.

Management: - Assists in developing the team's activities and outputs, including ensuring that programmed activities are carried out in a timely fashion and coordinates the integration of security activities with political, humanitarian, human rights, development. - Also coordinates with UN organizations, and international and national partners, as appropriate; - Assists the Chief in ensuring the establishment of mission support and security arrangements in Sirte, in close collaboration with the relevant UNSMIL sections; - Serve as the Alternate Area Security Coordinator for security under the authority of the Designated Official for Libya; - Assists in undertaking the programmatic/administrative tasks necessary for the functioning of the UNSMIL/CMC Section, including preparation of budgets, reporting on budget/programme performance, evaluation of staff performance, recruitment processes, taking due account of geographical and gender balance, as well as preparation of inputs for results-based budgeting; - Manages, guides staff under his/her direct supervision; foster teamwork and communication among staff and across organizational boundaries; - Represents UNSMIL/CMC at international, regional, inter-agency meetings, seminars and conference; - Provides programmatic/substantive expertise on issues related to ceasefire coordination, facilitation and monitoring, or holds programmatic/substantive and organizational discussions with representatives of other institutions; - Maintains close relations and work closely with the Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs (DPPA), who will coordinate with relevant UNHQ departments through the Libya Planning Team, among others; - Assist the Chief, and act as Officer-in-Charge, in his/her absence; - Perform other duties as required.

Competencies Professionalism: Analytical skills and ability to comprehend the complex inter-relations among Libyan stakeholders; Has the ability to identify and analyze the underlying causes of conflict and instability (e.g. political, ethnic, sectarian, social, economic), and to provide advice to senior officials in developing and implementing political strategies to address them; Demonstrates sound knowledge of the UN system; 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.

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 improvements; 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 (Masters' degree or equivalent) in political or social sciences, international relations, security, law, history, economics, public administration or business administration or related field is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience A minimum of ten years of progressively responsible experience in political science, international relations, law, disarmament, security, development management, conflict resolution or related area is required.

Experience in conducting negotiations is required.

Experience providing advice to national authorities is required.

Experience working on political and security issues relating to the Middle East and/or Africa is desirable.

Experience working in a conflict or post-conflict setting is desirable.

Experience in facilitating and coordinating multi-stakeholder and multi-dimensional planning processes is desirable.

Experience working in a field operation of the United Nations common system inclusive of peacekeeping, political missions and UN regional commissions, agencies, funds, and programmes - or similar international organization, or nongovernmental organization is desirable.

Languages English and French are working languages of the United Nations. For this position, fluency in English and Arabic 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.

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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