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Job Opening
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Posting Title: |
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PROTECTION OF CIVILIANS OFFICER, P3
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Job Code Title: |
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PROTECTION OF CIVILIANS OFFICER
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Department/ Office: |
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United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic
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Duty Station: |
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BANGUI; KAGA BANDORO; BOUAR
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Posting Period: |
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27 August 2015-10 September 2015
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Job Opening number: |
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15-HRI-MINUSCA-46954-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 located within the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Central Africa Republic (MINUSCA). The Protection of Civilians Officer will be based in Bangui or in the field and reports to the Senior Protection of Civilians Officer.
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Responsibilities
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The Protection of Civilians Officer will support the implementation of the Mission’s mandate for the protection of civilians. The POC Officer will perform a coordination, analytical, and monitoring and reporting role. Specifically, s/he will be responsible for working with mission components and the Head of Office to develop and regularly update the POC threat assessment for the area of responsibility; assist in establishment and provide secretariat services to POC coordination structures at the field level and ensure their functioning; contribute to the development of the mission-wide POC strategy and local protection plans; coordinate the activities of local joint protection teams (JPTs); support the working level PoC Working Group; and work with Community Liaison Assistants. The POC Officer will also support efforts to ensure that protection of civilians concerns are appropriately mainstreamed within mission components at the field level.
Within delegated authority, the Protection of Civilians Officer will be responsible for the following roles and duties:
Coordination and communication • Support the development and implementation of the mission-wide PoC strategy and local protection plans in the area of responsibility; • Provide secretariat support to the operational level PoC Working Group; • Ensure close coordination with relevant PoC partners in the development and implementation of the strategy and local protection plans, including with focal points for child protection and sexual violence in conflict; • Support PoC Advisors in strengthening cooperation with relevant protection actors, including national authorities, civil society, UN agencies and funds and programs with complementary mandates and other relevant partners, including with international security forces and the protection cluster; • Support Community Liaison Assistants in their daily work; collate and analyze information they submit; • Work with JOC and JMAC to provide early warning of POC threats to Head of Office;
Monitoring, analysis and reporting • Coordinate the activities of local Joint Protection Teams, and lead or join protection assessments with other actors; • Ensure that adequate PoC analysis is included in relevant reporting requirements, including SG reports; • Report on any resource and capability constraints which adversely affect the mission’s ability to implement its protection of civilians mandate; and • Take responsibility for any POC monitoring and reporting activities in the area of responsibility.
Training • Support POC Advisors in assessing the training needs on protection of civilians issues within the mission, and design and support the delivery of tailored POC modules with relevant mission components, in close consultation with the IMTC; • In cooperation with the IMTC and other mission components, ensure adequate training on PoC for Governmental institutions, and Provide support as required and undertake other tasks as may be appropriate to the specific context and tasks vis-à-vis PoC.
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Competencies
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• Professionalism: Thorough knowledge of and significant practical experience with issues related to protection and rights of women and children affected by armed conflict. Understanding of International Humanitarian and Human Rights Law. Strong analytical skills and excellent skills in drafting a broad range of documents including speeches and reports. Ability to influence others to reach agreement; ability to review and edit the work of others; conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with counterparts across both inter office and organizational boundaries. Ability to work in support of, and in cooperation with, others. Ability to plan, coordinate and monitor own work plan and those under his/her supervision. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
• Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; Places team agenda before personal agenda; Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts 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.
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Education
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Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in political science, international relations, humanitarian and human rights law, public administration or related fields. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree
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Work Experience
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A minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in political science, humanitarian affairs, human rights, international relations, public administration or related fields at the national and international level. Advisory skills are required. Experience in post-conflict countries or in a peacekeeping operation is required. Previous experience working on protection of civilians issues and within the region could be an advantage.
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Languages
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English and French are the working language of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position fluency in English and French (both oral and written) is required.
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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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Extension of the appointment is subject to Extension of the mandate and/or the availability of the funds. - 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.
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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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