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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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SENIOR CIVIL AFFAIRS OFFICER
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United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti
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PORT-AU-PRINCE; CAP HAITIEN; Cayes
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Posting Period: |
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11 September 2015-10 October 2015
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Job Opening number: |
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15-CIV-MINUSTAH-46677-R-MULTIPLE D/S (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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This position is based in a regional Office within the United Nations Peacekeeping Operations MINUSTAH in Haiti. The Chief of Regional Office (CRO) exercises coordination responsibility on behalf of the SRSG over the local activities of all MINUSTAH components/sections in their administrative department to ensure implementation of mission priorities through the operationalization of the Consolidation Plan.
The CRO may also be responsible, as Area Security Coordinator, for ensuring the safety of all UN civilian staff in the area of responsibility (AoR). The Head of Office reports to the Regional Coordinator).
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Responsibilities
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Within delegated authority, the CRO will be responsible for the following duties:
Management • Represent the SRSG in the department and as such liaises with senior government and regional officials, the diplomatic community, leaders of political parties and civil society, and initiate and represent the Mission in regularly scheduled and/or ad-hoc meetings with local authorities. • Lead, at the political level and bring together, where necessary, all Mission components to address effectively, and in full coordination with MINUSTAH military and police components , the multi-dimensional issues and tasks related to mandate implementation in his/her AOR; • Ensure the operational functioning of the Field Office, in collaboration with Mission Support; • In consultation with substantive components at Mission HQ, direct the activities of the local substantive teams, which may work in the following thematic areas: political affairs, civil affairs, human rights, rule of law, CVR, security sector reform, electoral assistance, and public information. • Formulate a comprehensive programme of work for the Regional Office, determining priorities and activities that are in accordance with the mandate, Result-Based Budget (RBB), and HoM’s strategic guidance and which promote coherence and integration across the substantive units; Monitor and report on performance against targets/indicators, including for mandated reporting to the General Assembly such as the RBB performance report • Work in close partnership with the Mission’s military and police components to ensure that their activities are aligned with Mission priorities and relevant frameworks and regulations, including vis-à-vis security management. • Through delegated authority, act as Area Security Coordinator, responsible for implementing the UN security management framework, designed to ensure the protection of all UN staff and assets. • Supervise, mentor, and evaluate staff, participate in the selection of new staff.
Analysis, Advice and Reporting • Provide regular reporting on mandate implementation as well as relevant socio-political developments to the Mission HQ through the Regional Coordinator; • Provide integrated weekly reports to the Regional Coordinator on mandate implementation, political, and other developments. All components/sections heads will provide timely and accurate information to the CRO as input to these reports; • Identify, analyze and monitor local developments and emerging issues with respect to Mission priorities; • Assess implications and make recommendations to the Mission leadership and partners on possible strategies, policies and other measures to address issues of concern and to advance mandated objectives and UN principles and values; Monitor, evaluate and report on outcomes; • Ensure regular, timely and high quality reporting to the Mission leadership on pertinent developments and issues; Manage the preparation of summary and analytical reports, including situation reports, briefing notes, notes to file and draft code cables; • Produce flash reports on critical developments to the Regional Coordinator for information and guidance. Special and/or RJOC reports to be submitted when notable developments occur and special analytical reports can be sent at any time.
Planning, Coordination and Facilitation • Develop and maintain productive relationships with the authorities, political and community leaders, civil society actors, the UN family and other national and international partners on coordination and policy matters; • Develop and lead outreach strategies targeting the local population, in order to cultivate ties, create/expand political space, foster dialogue and develop an understanding of local perceptions and views on relevant issues, challenges and possible solutions thereto; • Ensure that perceptions are factored into the Mission’s own activities and contribution to policy-making and planning processes; • Develop a comprehensive integrated work plan for all MINUSTAH activities in the department aligned with Mission priorities and key mandated activities as outlined in the Consolidation Plan. The Head of Office (CRO) will therefore be required to closely coordinate efforts with all components/sections in order to deconflict political engagement, and work programmes. In particular, promote coherence in the activities of the members of the United Nations Country Team (UNCT), seeking to ensure synergies that are aligned with the Government’s national plans and priorities; • Support the development and implementation of UN common planning and programming processes, including through the provision of substantive and practical assistance to related activities; • Provide good offices on behalf of the SRSG, as appropriate; • Oversee the development of quick impact projects and their implementation; • Support and/or facilitate visits to the AoR by Mission delegations and/or other partners and stakeholders; • Perform other relevant duties, as requested by the Regional Coordinator/HoM.
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Competencies
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• Professionalism: Ability to provide seasoned effective specialized advice in a broad range of human resources, financial, logistical, and administrative areas to Head of Office/Mission, and to Headquarters and senior mission staff; ability to ensure adequate preparation of reports or rationale with respect to key logistic and administrative decisions; strong negotiation and conflict-resolution skills. 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. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work. • Teamwork: Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with people of different national, linguistic and cultural backgrounds with sensitivity and respect for diversity. Willingness to solicit inputs and learn from others, to place team agenda before personal agenda. Willingness to share credit for team accomplishments and joint responsibility for team shortcomings. • 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.
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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 experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
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Work Experience
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A minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in political, civil or humanitarian affairs, human rights, programme management, or a related field is required. A proven track record of leadership in multi-cultural settings, including management and coordination of multi-disciplinary teams, is required. Experience working in a United Nations common system field operation (inclusive of peacekeeping, political missions and UN agencies, funds, and programmes), or similar international organization or non-governmental organization- in a conflict or post-conflict setting is required. Extensive experience in outreach, facilitation, analysis, advice and reporting is required. A minimum of two years of experience working in a UN Peacekeeping Operation or Special Political Mission is desirable. Experience working in two or more different substantive areas covered by UN field operations is desirable.
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Languages
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English and French are the working languages of the United Nations. For the position advertised, fluency in French (oral and written) is required. Working knowledge of English is also required. Knowledge of the local language (Haitian Creole) 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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United Nations Considerations
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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.
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.
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” hyper-link on the upper right side of inspira account-holder homepage.
Applications are pre-screened by the system according to the published requirements of the job opening on the basis of the information provided in the application. In relation to the requirements of the job opening, applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their qualifications, including their education, work experience, and language skills. Each applicant must bear in mind that submission of incomplete or inaccurate applications may render that applicant ineligible for consideration for the job opening. Initial screening and evaluation of applications will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted. Applications cannot be amended following submission. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to a reference-checking process to verify the information provided in the application.
Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at midnight (New York time) on the deadline date.
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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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