|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Special Notice
|
|
|
|
This
post is financed by the Support Account for Peacekeeping Operations for
a period of at least one year. Extension of appointment will be subject
to budgetary approval.
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.
Applicants from troop- and police-contributing countries who are
found most suitable and recommended for selection will be given due
consideration for positions in a peacekeeping operation or Headquarters
support account funded positions in the Department of Peacekeeping
Operations and the Department of Field Support, taking into account
their contribution to United Nations peacekeeping, in accordance with
General Assembly resolutions 66/265 and 67/287.
|
|
|
|
Org. Setting and Reporting
|
|
|
|
These
positions are located in field missions of Peace Operations. The DDR
Officer typically reports to the head of a work unit or to a senior
official responsible for DDR operations in a field location, though this
may vary depending on the mission structure. The focus of these jobs
is to lead the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of
DDR programmes, operations and other related activities in the country
or region concerned.
|
|
|
|
Responsibilities
|
|
|
|
Within delegated authority, the Programme Officer will be responsible for the following duties:
(a) Act as a Focal Point for DDR components for 2-3 missions, responsible for planning, support to implementation and evaluation
• Participate in DPKO and Integrated Task Force planning meetings
for the establishment of a new peacekeeping mission with a potential DDR
component;
• Provide technical assistance to peace negotiations;
• Participate in technical assessment missions;
• Advise, develop and review (as appropriate) initial DDR functional
strategy and concept of operations for further development into a full
programme by the DDR component and the National DDR Commission;
• Develop and review the DDR input to the reports of the Secretary-General to the Security Council;
• Develop initial result-based framework and budget for new DDR components in new mission;
• Liaise with UNDP and donor community to raise voluntary contributions for DDR programmes;
• Present and/or defend new and subsequent DDR budgetary
requirements in the ACABQ and the 5th Committee of the General Assembly;
• Develop staffing structure and terms of reference for a DDR
component, including terms of integration with other UN agencies, funds
and programmes;
• Provide technical clearance for applicants to DDR units in new and ongoing missions;
• Provide Headquarters support in planning the civilian and military logistics support for DDR;
• Continually review DDR programme strategy and implementation through relevant documents, reports and code cables;
• Conduct field missions to assess implementation of established DDR programmes;
• Identify potential problems and issues to be addressed and suggest remedies to DDR units in the field;
• Liaise with Member States, UN actors and other DDR interested
partners to represent the mission's DDR component at the Headquarters
level;
• Establish and maintain an outreach network with CSOs and IGOs active in the area of DDR.
(b) Support the doctrine development work in the area of DDR in the
department, with the Interagency working group on DDR and other relevant
national and international actors working on DDR issues
• Contribute to department-level or Policy Committee-level policy development work on DDR and related issues;
• Maintain and further develop the Integrated DDR Standards – a set of interagency policies, guidelines and procedures on DDR;
• On behalf of the Chief of the DDR Section, co-chair the
lnter-Agency Working Group (IAWG) on DDR, contribute to bringing
coherence to the interaction of the UN system and its partners on DDR;
• Supervise the Associate Expert (Junior Professional Officer) in
the development and maintenance of the web-based United Nations DDR
Resource Centre;
• Liaise with others (UN, regional organisations and Member States) providing DDR training.
|
|
|
|
Competencies
|
|
|
|
•
PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and
approaches relevant to particular sector, functional area or other
specialized field. Ability to identify issues, analyze and participate
in the resolution of issues/problems. Ability to conduct data collection
using various methods. Conceptual analytical and evaluative skills to
conduct independent research and analysis, including familiarity with
and experience in the use of various research sources, including
electronic sources on the internet, intranet and other databases.
Ability to apply judgment in the context of assignments given, plan own
work and manage conflicting priorities. 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.
Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring
the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
• 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.
|
|
|
|
Education
|
|
|
|
Advanced
university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in political science,
social sciences, management, international economics, international
relations, law, or a related field. 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 seven years of progressively responsible experience in
disarmament, demobilisation and reintegration or related area.
Experience working within peacekeeping, peace-building or development
programmes operations is desirable. Experience with small arms control,
conflict/post-conflict crisis management, economic recovery is
desirable. Experience coordinating multiple partner agencies, funds or
programmes is desirable.
|
|
|
|
Languages
|
|
|
|
English
and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
For the post advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of
French is desirable.
|
|
|
|
Assessment Method
|
|
|
|
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.
|
|
|
|
United Nations Considerations
|
|
|
|
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.
|
|
|
|
No Fee
|
|
|
|
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.
|
|
|
|
No comments:
Post a Comment