This position is located in the Rule of Law Advisory Section (RoLAS) of the United Nations Mission in the Republic of South Sudan (UNMISS) in the duty station of Juba. The Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration Officer will report to the P4 Security Sector Reform Officer for operational tasks and to the P5 Senior Security Sector Reform Officer and Chief, RoLAS for strategic guidance. This position contributes to the formulation of overall policies, procedures, objectives, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of DDR and CVR programs, operations and other related activities throughout South Sudan.
Within delegated authority, the DDR Officer P-3 (CVR Adviser) will be responsible for the following duties:
• Contributes to the substantive development and implementation of DDR and Community Violence Reduction (CVR) programmes and initiatives, including overall policy and legal frameworks, implementation strategy, operational modalities and action plans, ensuring integration with existing or planned national recovery and reconstruction plans;
• Provides technical inputs to the planning, design and implementation of projects, as well as technical advice and assistance to key parties (e.g., DDR Commission, government representatives, etc.); consults with relevant stakeholders through inclusive and participatory processes; and undertakes continuous monitoring of project activities;
• Assists in the coordination of international support to leverage political engagement for DDR activities, including through expanded CVR engagements.
• Organizes and undertakes research and analysis on various aspects of DDR and CVR work, including risk and threat assessments, target group profiles, political factors, security and other issues affecting operations; identifies problems and issues to be addressed and proposes corrective actions; identifies and tracks follow-up actions; produces progress and briefing reports;
• Supports the development and maintenance of appropriate mechanisms and systems for tracking, monitoring and evaluation of key components of DDR and CVR-related programmes; manages data collection and follow-up; identifies issues and prepares conclusions, including for financial management, monitoring and reporting of the programming and implementation of funds for CVR activities;
• Coordinates the mobilization of networks of local partners and communities (e.g. NGOs, community-based organizations, private sector enterprises and local communal authorities) and facilitates their participation in the planning and implementation of DDR and CVR programmes and related activities;
• Supports efforts in resource mobilization and development of strategic partnerships with multiple donors and agencies;
• In consultation with relevant parties, develops targeted training programmes for institutional capacity building;
• Participates in or leads field missions, including provision of guidance to government officials and other parties;
• Drafts mission reports and prepares briefings for senior Mission leadership;
• Ensures that DDR and CVR activities are well integrated and coordinated with other mission activities (e.g. political, civil affairs, human rights, child protection, gender affairs, legal, humanitarian, public information, military, police, etc.) as well as with the UNCT;
• Prepares various written outputs, e.g. draft background papers, analysis, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications, etc.;
• Provides substantive and logistical support to consultative and other meetings (e.g. conferences, workshops, technical working groups) including but not limited to proposing agenda topics, preparing documents, presentations and reports; making logistical arrangements;
• Travels regularly to field offices and supports field office personnel working on DDR/CVR activities, including providing support to implementing partners, as appropriate; and
• Performs any other assigned duties as required.
Professionalism:
Knowledge and understanding of unit’s mandate and strategic direction. Knowledge of DDR and CVR and related issues, including approaches and techniques to address difficult problems. Proven expertise in country/region of assignment; sound understanding of and an ability to evaluate international political situations in that area. Ability to identify issues and judgment in applying technical expertise to resolve a wide range of problems. Ability to conduct research, including ability to evaluate and integrate information from a variety of sources and assess impact on the DDR and CVR activities in assigned country/area. Ability to conduct data collection using various methods. 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.
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.
An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent degree) in security studies, political science, social sciences, management, international economics, international relations, law, development or a 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.
A minimum of five (5) years with a master’s degree or seven (7) years with a bachelor’s degree of progressively responsible experience in community violence reduction (CVR) and disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR) or a related area in a peacekeeping context is required.
Experience working on small arms control, conflict/post-conflict crisis management, socio-economic recovery, as well as international affairs such as peace-building operations, development programmes or related areas is desirable.
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in English (oral and written) is required. Fluency in Arabic (oral and written) is desirable.
Previously rostered candidates are not subject to any further assessment and as such, will not be invited for such an assessment.
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.
Qualified women that meet the requirements of this job opening are particularly encouraged to apply and will be given full consideration in accordance with the United Nations efforts to increase women participation in its workforce.
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