Job Advertisement: JOINT OPERATIONS OFFICER, P3 (Temporary Job Opening) - Juba
| Posting Title: | JOINT OPERATIONS OFFICER, P3 (Temporary Job Opening) |
| Job Code Title: | JOINT OPERATIONS OFFICER |
| Department/Office: | United Nations Mission in the Republic of South Sudan |
| Duty Station: | JUBA |
| Posting Period: | 08 July 2019 - 14 July 2019 |
| Job Opening Number: | 19-Political Affairs-UNMISS-119033-J-Juba (M) |
| Staffing Exercise | N/A |
Org. Setting and Reporting
This position is located in the United Nations Mission in the Republic of South Sudan (UNMISS) in Juba. The incumbent reports to the Chief of Joint Operations Centre (JOC).
Responsibilities
Within delegated authority, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:
Monitoring and reporting:
•Gather information from UN sources (mission and UNCT), including but not limited to political affairs, civil affairs, military, police operations, security, mission support, rule of law including DDR, SSR, justice, corrections and police capacity building, mine action, electoral affairs, gender, child and women protection, humanitarian, human rights, development programmes and public information;
•Monitor major developments (political, governance, rule of law, humanitarian, human rights, military, security and economic development), following the actions of relevant actors including intergovernmental organizations, governments, non-governmental organizations, civil society, political institutions, armed actors (formal armies and informal rebel groups, militias, etc.).;
•Prepare for review and eventual dissemination integrated reports within the mission and to headquarters, (including daily and weekly situation reports) about significant mandated and associated developments in the country and region;
•As necessary, research and draft special reports and prepare presentations related to operational issues, draft Code Cables addressing current operations, and official e-mails;
•Supervise and review the drafting and reporting products of other colleagues, including Associate Reporting Officers and fulfil the role of the Deputy Chief Joint Operations Officer as directed by the Chief Joint Operations Centre.
Crisis management support:
•Under the supervision of JOC leadership and the Chief of Staff, help organize crisis management meetings within the mission and with New York headquarters;
•Provide support as needed for crisis management meetings (secretariat support, presentations, talking points if required, liaison with technicians and facilities management);
•Liaise regularly with mission sections, mission support, and the UNCT to provide timely information during a crisis for decision-makers.
Coordination of operations:
•Support the organization of operational coordination meetings, as required, liaising with mission sections, mission support, and the UNCT;
•Provide support for the implementation of operational coordination decisions and mechanisms (eg coordination of special flights or patrols);
•Liaise regularly with mission sections, mission support, and the UNCT to help coordinate operations;
Communications Hub:
•Liaise regularly with mission sections, mission support, and the UNCT to help coordinate operations; and Communications hub:
•Support the facilitation of communication between mission leadership and headquarters and other actors (as required);
•When required, performs Duty Officer duties to enable continuous monitoring and reporting coverage in the mission;
•Liaise regularly with the mission sections, mission support, and the UNCT to maintain an up to date database of the contact details for key personnel; and
•Perform other duties as required.
Contingency Planning: Technical Working Group (TWG) and Table Topic Exercises (TTX)
•Coordinate and facilitate CMT (Crisis Management Team) TTX, Mission HQ TTX and Field Offices TTX Prepare TWG's reports, presentations and minutes of meetings for further use of Mission Operational Coordination Committee (OCC):
•Prepares TWG Matrix and maintains TWG SharePoint site Maintain a catalogue of all existing contingency plans in the Mission Develop Mission level Directives and Plans:
•Represent JOC in CMT and OCC meetings Perform other duties as required:
CompetenciesMonitoring and reporting:
•Gather information from UN sources (mission and UNCT), including but not limited to political affairs, civil affairs, military, police operations, security, mission support, rule of law including DDR, SSR, justice, corrections and police capacity building, mine action, electoral affairs, gender, child and women protection, humanitarian, human rights, development programmes and public information;
•Monitor major developments (political, governance, rule of law, humanitarian, human rights, military, security and economic development), following the actions of relevant actors including intergovernmental organizations, governments, non-governmental organizations, civil society, political institutions, armed actors (formal armies and informal rebel groups, militias, etc.).;
•Prepare for review and eventual dissemination integrated reports within the mission and to headquarters, (including daily and weekly situation reports) about significant mandated and associated developments in the country and region;
•As necessary, research and draft special reports and prepare presentations related to operational issues, draft Code Cables addressing current operations, and official e-mails;
•Supervise and review the drafting and reporting products of other colleagues, including Associate Reporting Officers and fulfil the role of the Deputy Chief Joint Operations Officer as directed by the Chief Joint Operations Centre.
Crisis management support:
•Under the supervision of JOC leadership and the Chief of Staff, help organize crisis management meetings within the mission and with New York headquarters;
•Provide support as needed for crisis management meetings (secretariat support, presentations, talking points if required, liaison with technicians and facilities management);
•Liaise regularly with mission sections, mission support, and the UNCT to provide timely information during a crisis for decision-makers.
Coordination of operations:
•Support the organization of operational coordination meetings, as required, liaising with mission sections, mission support, and the UNCT;
•Provide support for the implementation of operational coordination decisions and mechanisms (eg coordination of special flights or patrols);
•Liaise regularly with mission sections, mission support, and the UNCT to help coordinate operations;
Communications Hub:
•Liaise regularly with mission sections, mission support, and the UNCT to help coordinate operations; and Communications hub:
•Support the facilitation of communication between mission leadership and headquarters and other actors (as required);
•When required, performs Duty Officer duties to enable continuous monitoring and reporting coverage in the mission;
•Liaise regularly with the mission sections, mission support, and the UNCT to maintain an up to date database of the contact details for key personnel; and
•Perform other duties as required.
Contingency Planning: Technical Working Group (TWG) and Table Topic Exercises (TTX)
•Coordinate and facilitate CMT (Crisis Management Team) TTX, Mission HQ TTX and Field Offices TTX Prepare TWG's reports, presentations and minutes of meetings for further use of Mission Operational Coordination Committee (OCC):
•Prepares TWG Matrix and maintains TWG SharePoint site Maintain a catalogue of all existing contingency plans in the Mission Develop Mission level Directives and Plans:
•Represent JOC in CMT and OCC meetings Perform other duties as required:
Professionalism: Effective analytical skills; Excellent drafting and editing skills, with the proven ability to produce cogent reports often under strict time constraints; Ability to identify politically sensitive and operationally significant issues. Ability to coordinate with various actors. Ability to effectively conduct presentations by clearly summarizing and articulating operational issues, proposing options and concisely conveying information; 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.
EducationCommunication: 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.
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent degree) in political science, social sciences, international relations, law, or 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 five years of progressively responsible experience in political or international affairs, public information/journalism, military, police, security, civil affairs, humanitarian affairs, human rights, crisis operations, and management, or related field is required. Work experience in a conflict or post-conflict environment is required. Experience requiring crisis management expertise, particularly as applied in an Operations Room context, is desirable. Experience working in an integrated civilian-military-police environment is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations. For this position, fluency in English is required.
Assessment
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by a competency-based interview.
Special Notice
• This position is temporarily available for 364 days. If the selected candidate is a staff member from the United Nations Secretariat, the selection will be administered as a temporary assignment.
• While this temporary assignment may provide the successful applicant with an opportunity to gain new work experience, the selection for this position is for a limited period and has no bearing on the future incumbency of the post.
• Subject to the funding source of the position, the eligibility for this temporary job opening may be limited to candidates based at the duty station.
• This temporary job opening may be limited to “internal candidates,” who have been recruited through a competitive examination administered according to staff rule 4.16 or staff selection process including the review of a central review body established according to staff rule 4.15.
• Staff members of the United Nations common system organizations who will reach the mandatory age of separation or retirement within the duration of the current temporary need period are not eligible to apply. Submitting an application or selection for the current temporary job opening does not delay or increase the mandatory age of separation.
• Retirees above the mandatory age of separation who wish to be considered for the current temporary job opening must indicate the reason for their last separation as "retirement." Such retirees shall not be employed by the Organization, unless (a) the operational requirements of the Organization cannot be met by staff members who are qualified and available to perform the required functions; and (b) the proposed employment would not adversely affect the career development or redeployment opportunities of other staff members and represents both a cost-effective and operationally sound solution to meet the needs of the service.
• While this temporary assignment may provide the successful applicant with an opportunity to gain new work experience, the selection for this position is for a limited period and has no bearing on the future incumbency of the post.
• Subject to the funding source of the position, the eligibility for this temporary job opening may be limited to candidates based at the duty station.
• This temporary job opening may be limited to “internal candidates,” who have been recruited through a competitive examination administered according to staff rule 4.16 or staff selection process including the review of a central review body established according to staff rule 4.15.
• Staff members of the United Nations common system organizations who will reach the mandatory age of separation or retirement within the duration of the current temporary need period are not eligible to apply. Submitting an application or selection for the current temporary job opening does not delay or increase the mandatory age of separation.
• Retirees above the mandatory age of separation who wish to be considered for the current temporary job opening must indicate the reason for their last separation as "retirement." Such retirees shall not be employed by the Organization, unless (a) the operational requirements of the Organization cannot be met by staff members who are qualified and available to perform the required functions; and (b) the proposed employment would not adversely affect the career development or redeployment opportunities of other staff members and represents both a cost-effective and operationally sound solution to meet the needs of the service.
According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offense or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offenses may not be considered for employment.
Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places 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. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspired. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyperlink on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.
The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislation of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspired to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.
Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.
No FeeDue regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places 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. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspired. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyperlink on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.
The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislation of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspired to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.
Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.
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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