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Job Opening
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Posting Title: |
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Senior Civil Affairs Officer, P5
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Job Code Title: |
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SENIOR CIVIL AFFAIRS OFFICER
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AU/UN Hybrid Operation in Darfur
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Duty Station: |
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EL FASHER
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Posting Period: |
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15 September 2014-29 September 2014
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Job Opening number: |
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14-CIV-UNAMID-37419-F-EL FASHER (M)
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N/A
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United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
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Org. Setting and Reporting
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The position is located in Civil Affairs Section in the AU-UN Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID) based in El Fasher. The Senior Civil Affairs Officer will report to the Chief of the Civil Affairs Section.
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Responsibilities
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Within the limits of delegated authority the Senior Civil Affairs Officer may be responsible for the following duties: • Supports the Chief of Civil Affairs in all aspects of his/her role, including through the provision of policy guidance and strategy development. • Regularly reports on conflict dynamics in Darfur taking into consideration relevant political, security, social and economic structural issues; and provides derivative recommendations on mission actions, including by mobilizing responses from other actors where appropriate Ensures coherence of the work of the component as a whole. Manages, supervises and carries out the work plan of the Unit/Section under his/her responsibility. Supervises and monitors the work of officers under his/her responsibility in undertaking the full range of their duties. • Designs and coordinates diverse projects and activities for Civil Affairs to further the overall objectives of the component, including joint programmes with UNCT and other actors where appropriate. Monitors to ensure that substantive work programmes and activities are carried out in a timely and effective fashion, taking account of gender considerations. Manages relevant planning and budgeting processes for the component, in accordance with UN and Mission procedures. Anticipates changes in the environment and proposes adjustments in the priorities or approach of the component accordingly. • Ensures that information and analysis provided by Civil Affairs Officers at the local level is collected and presented in a consistent and planned manner. Provides an overall analysis of trends and issues based on input from diverse geographical areas. Ensures that Civil Affairs analysis is integrated into overall mission analysis and planning. • Coordinates (across disciplines and components) to ensure effective partnership, coordination and information sharing between the Civil Affairs component and both Mission and non-Mission partners. Ensures that all partners and interlocutors are aware of the role and contributions of Civil Affairs as part of the overall Mission and UN effort. • Ensures that Civil Affairs components establish and maintain contacts with all sectors of the population country-wide, that sound mechanisms are in place to identify and represent their concerns and perceptions, and that these are effectively communicated to Mission and UN actors. • Conducts regular field visits to interact with the major stakeholders of Civil Affairs at the grassroots level, and lead and reinforce the mediation and reconciliation efforts of the Civil Affairs teams at the sectors and team sites. • Ensures QIPs and Specialized Expenditure project implementation is managed effectively and in line with the UN Policy Directive on QIPs. Proposes mission specific priorities for Quick Impact Projects (QIPs). Oversees impact evaluation and coordinates all civil affairs focal points for QIPs, • Plans and implementation of appropriate induction and skills training for Civil Affairs staff, encourages the identification and sharing of good practices and lessons learned, and promotes free and active participation in the online Civil Affairs Community of Practice by all Civil Affairs staff. • Performs other duties as required, in line with the DPKO/DFS Policy Directive on Civil Affairs.
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Competencies
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• Professionalism:
o Core Profile: Sophisticated understanding of the contexts within which peacekeeping operations function, and ability to conceptualise the work of the component in support of the overall Mission strategic vision. Ability to adapt experience and knowledge to different environments. In-depth knowledge of DPKO/DFS policy on Civil Affairs and related areas, and a sophisticated understanding of the role of Civil Affairs in empowering and enabling other actors. Ability to design and implement a work programme for a large and geographically disbursed team, ensuring that it functions effectively as a coherent whole. Ability to forge strategic networks and partnerships with a wide range of actors and design mechanisms for coordination. Ability to work persuasively with partners to ensure that the work of the component is integrated into overall Mission and UN efforts. Proven problem-solving abilities. Ability to conduct sophisticated analysis of political, economic and social factors affecting conflict dynamics and peace processes, and to integrate information and analysis from a range of sources. Sensitivity to complex dimensions of conflict, including related to issues of ethnic identity, gender and historical patterns of exclusion. Understanding of the functioning of political parties and the role of elected or transitional members of representative bodies. Strong understanding of the principle of local ownership and of how to advise the component on applying this in various aspects of its work. Understanding of how to ensure that the concerns and perceptions of the local population are taken account of in the overall planning and operations of the Mission. Ability to design and manage complex information flows. Substantial knowledge of project design and project cycle management. Ability to mobilise and manage financial resources. Solid understanding of how to integrate gender perspectives into Civil Affairs work. Appreciation of the value of identifying and sharing best practices and lessons learned. Proven ability to work under extreme pressure, on occasion in highly stressful environments. Ability to work with tact and diplomacy, primarily as an enabler of constructive actors and processes. Respect for local cultures and values, awareness of the impact of personal conduct, ability to adapt behaviour to different environments with sensitivity. Commitment to long term objectives, tenacity and a positive attitude in pursuing them.
o Conflict Management: Ability to oversee and integrate countrywide implementation of a strategy for supporting conflict management. In-depth knowledge of practices aimed at fostering dialogue between parties in conflict. Understanding of the opportunities and risks involved in working with civil society groups in peacekeeping/building processes in different contexts, and knowledge of mechanisms and approaches to empower civil society actors where appropriate. Understanding of the role and nature of confidence-building work in peacekeeping environments. Proven competencies in convening, facilitation and negotiation. Ability to liaise with a variety of actors on sensitive issues, including excluded and threatened groups.
• Communication: Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
• Planning & Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary.
Managerial Competencies: • Leadership: 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; drives for change and improvements. Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives.
• Managing Performance: Delegates the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority; makes sure that roles, responsibilities and reporting lines are clear to each staff member; accurately judges the amount of time and resources needed to accomplish a task and matches task to skills; monitors progress against milestones and deadlines; regularly discusses performance and provides feedback and coaching to staff; appraises performance fairly.
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Education
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Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in social sciences, political science, international relations, public administration, anthropology, law, economics or related area. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
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Work Experience
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A minimum of ten years of progressively responsible experience in Civil Affairs, Political Affairs, public administration, or related field, with a minimum of five years spent in a field mission with UN Peacekeeping Operations, UN Funds or Programmes, National or International NGOs, international bilateral organisations, etc. Of these ten years, a minimum of five years should include substantial managerial and supervisory functions. Conflict management: A minimum of five years of experience in a position requiring conflict management, facilitation, mediation or negotiation skills, with an emphasis on analytical and strategic planning functions. Experience in facilitating structured dialogue events between different parties, and reconciliation activities and processes would be an asset. Some experience working in public administration, public administration support, or related areas and in policy advice in the areas of public administration and governance support in post-conflict settings would be an asset.
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Languages
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English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of Arabic is desirable.
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Assessment
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Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.
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Special Notice
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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.
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United Nations Considerations
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Job openings posted on the Careers Portal are taken off at midnight (New York time) on the deadline date.
Applications are automatically pre-screened according to the published evaluation criteria of the job opening on the basis of the information provided by applicants. Applications cannot be amended following submission and incomplete applications shall not be considered. The selected candidate will be subject to a reference checking process to verify the information provided in the application.
Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the At-a-Glance on "The Application Process" and the Instructional Manual for the Applicants, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” on the upper right side of the browser on Inspira.
The United Nations shall place 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. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
Candidates will be required to meet the requirements of Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter as well as the requirements of the position. The United Nations is committed to the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity for all its human resources, including but not limited to respect for international human rights and humanitarian law. Candidates may be subject to screening against these standards, including but not limited to whether they have committed, or are alleged to have committed criminal offences and/or violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law.
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No Fee
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THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
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