Kananga,Congo-Democratic Rep
Job ID : 14805
Salary Grade : P3
Procedures and Eligibility
Before submitting an application, UNHCR staff members intending to apply to this Job Opening are requested to consult the Recruitment and Assignments Policy (RAP, UNHCR/HCP/2017/2 and the Recruitment and Assignments Administrative Instruction (RAAI), UNHCR/AI/2017/7 OF 15 August 2017.
Duties and Qualifications
Field Safety Adviser
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
The Field Safety Adviser takes on the role of leading, coordinating and providing appropriate guidance related to security management within an office.
The incumbent maintains contact with other UN agencies, NGOs, implementing partners, government partners in the area to facilitate the operation.
The incumbent directly supervises general service staff in the office, and reports to the Head of Office.
FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT
Accountability
- Country operations receive practical and well-reasoned security advice and support toward helping ensure an appropriate level of safety for UNHCR's staff and operations and compliance with security guidelines and procedures.
- UNHCR benefits from effective relationships with host country law enforcement agencies and the UN Security Management System.
- Staff are aware of threats/risks and how to respond to them, understand and comply with guidelines and procedures.
- Security management is efficient, well-coordinated and consistent with policies and procedures.
Responsibility
- Advise and support the Representative or Head of Office in managing staff safety and security of UNHCR staff, partners, operations, premises and refugees or persons of concern.
- Undertake periodic security assessments in close co-operation with UNHCR senior staff members and interagency partners, analysing security factors and levels of risk related to UNHCR activities and programmes.
- Evaluate existing security measures to determine their appropriateness and identify areas needing improvement. Follow up with actions to oversee or implement those improvements.
- Assist in ensuring compliance with Minimum Operational Safety Standards (MOSS) and Minimum Operational Residential Safety Standards (MORSS).
- Assist in the development of plans for evacuation, medical evacuation and other contingencies.
- In cooperation with UNHCR senior staff members, ensure that security measures are fully integrated into operational planning, including budgetary provisions, at the earliest stages of development.
- Participate and support in activities to advise on programme criticality assessment process.
- As a member of a multi-functional team, contribute to efforts to ensure the physical protection and security of refugees and other persons of concern by providing security assessments, analysis and advice in developing and implementing effective strategies which underpin the responsibilities of the host state.
- Develop and maintain relationships with security-related actors, including host government law enforcement authorities and other stakeholders to ensure effective information sharing; provide regular feedback and analysis to country managers.
- Maintain close co-operation with staff of the UN Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS), ensuring UNHCR's understanding of applicable requirements, cooperating in security assessments and planning and supporting UNDSS understanding of agency requirements.
- Support UNHCR staff serving as members of the country Security Management Team (SMT), or Area Security Management Team (ASMT), Area Security Coordinators (ASC) and Wardens.
- Provide country-relevant security advice and training to UNHCR staff, and where appropriate, to staff of NGOs and implementing partners in areas including, inter alia, preparation for and conduct of road missions, radio telecommunications and responding to specific threats within the environment.
- Conduct rehearsals and practical exercises to ensure that staff are familiar with contingency plans and can implement them confidently in an emergency.
- Prepare periodic analytical reports on security in accordance with UN and UNHCR standard operating procedures, sharing with managers in the country of assignment and FSS.
- Maintain linkages with the Staff Welfare Section, and the Medical Service, referring cases as required.
- Undertake other security-related functions or responsibilities as delegated by the supervisor.
Authority
- Provide security-related advice, in written and oral form, to the manager and other staff
- Advise on, and upon approval, implement, needed mitigating measures.
- Participate in criticality assessments.
- Represent UNHCR in interagency working groups and attend SMT or ASMT meetings as an observer.
ESSENTIAL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- Undergraduate degree (equivalent of a BA/BS) with a focus on Security Management and/or related disciplines (Business Administration, Political/Social Science, International Relations) plus minimum 6 years of previous work experience relevant to the function including 2 years security risk management experience in an international capacity. Graduate degree (equivalent of a Master's) plus 5 years or Doctorate degree (equivalent of a PhD) plus 4 years of previous relevant work experience may also be accepted.
- Also relevant would be military or police academy degree (at Officer level).
- Excellent knowledge of English and working knowledge of another UN language.
(In offices where the working language is not English, excellent knowledge of UN working language of duty station ans working knowledge of English)
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES
- Proven competences in security analysis.
- Excellent communication skills, written and oral
- Negotiating skills
- Relevant training an asset
Position Competencies
C001L3 - Accountability Level 3
C002L3 - Teamwork & Collaboration Level 3
C003L3 - Communication Level 3
C004L3 - Commitment to Continuous Learning Level 3
C005L3 - Client & Result Orientation Level 3
C006L3 - Organizational Awareness Level 3
M001L3 - Empowering and Building Trust Level 3
M002L3 - Managing Performance Level 3
M006L3 - Managing Resources Level 3
M005L3 - Leadership Level 3
M003L3 - Judgement and Decision Making Level 3
M004L3 - Strategic Planning and Vision Level 3
X007L3 - Political Awareness Level 3
X001L3 - Analytical Thinking Level 3
X008L3 - Stakeholder Management Level 3
DESIRABLE ATTRIBUTES
The incumbent should have proven ability to analyse security factors, trends and levels of risk related to UNHCR activities. She /he should be able to evaluate existing security measures to determine their appropriateness and identify areas needing improvement. In close collaboration with UNDSS, MONUSCO, State/Country security authorities, the incumbent will be required to oversee and coordinate the day-to-day safety/security of UNHCR staff and refugees in Ituri and Haut-Uele Provinces. She/he will also supervise, train, mentor, and evaluate national security assistants working under her/his supervision.
Given the considerable and diverse work load, it is important that the applicant is motivated, hard-working, organized, and that s/he has the requisite communication and leadership qualities to inspire and gain the confidence of colleagues, the Management, as well as UNHCR partners. He/she must also be flexible and available when his/her presence is required during a critical situation.
S/he must have an excellent working knowledge of French and English, as more and more reports are drafted in the English language.
CURRENT SITUATION
Political violence related to the nomination of the traditional leader Kamunia N¿Sapu erupted in August 2016, in the territory of Dibaya within Kasai Central province. As a consequence, the number of persons affected by this situation is estimated to be 2.2 million in the 9 provinces. According to human rights and humanitarian sources, 3,000 people have been killed, 1, 4 million women, girls, boys and men have been displaced, including former Rwandan refugees, while their properties have been looted or destroyed. 90/% of schools have been burned down as well as government facilities. 317 primary health care facilities have been destroyed or looted and people living with HIV and TB are facing serious problems of medical treatment. About 33,000 Congolese have found refuge in Angola.
In the volatile Kasai region, new arrivals of internally displaced persons fleeing violence continue to be reported. Some return movements are occurring in some areas thanks to a security lull and civil society awareness raising, but they have not translated into an improvement in the overall humanitarian situation. As of August 10, 2017, the displaced population in the region reached a number of 1.4M compared to 1.3M in June 2017.
Despite a gradual improvement in the security environment, protection issues remain a major concern. In the province of Kasai, 149 violations were reported by a local source in July (looting, attacks on physical integrity or freedoms, sexual violence, etc.). In addition, 12 inter-community conflicts involving displaced persons and residents were reported by protection actors, mainly in the Tshikapa and Kamonia territories.
CURRENT SITUATION
In addition to incursions by armed groups, arbitrary arrests and detentions of civilian populations by the Forces Armées de la RD Congo (FARDC) have been observed, according to the report of the provincial protection cluster for the period 7-11 August 2017. Similar cases have reportedly occurred in Lomami Province, despite the deployment of new FARDC units in the area.
In line with UNHCR¿s Strategic Orientations 2017-2021 as well as UNHCR interventions in situations of internal displacement (the ¿IDP footprint¿), UNHCR will continue in 2018 to support the DRC 2017-2019 Humanitarian Response Plan. As a consequence, UNHCR will continue to participate in the overall IDP coordination mechanism alongside with NGOs, UN agencies and other stakeholders in improving management and coordination mechanisms, strengthening partnerships, protection monitoring/profiling and supporting persons with specific needs to live with dignity.
In order to respond to the new emergency, UNHCR recently opened three new offices in Kasai, i.e. Kananga, Tshikapa and Mbuji-Mayi.
CURRENT SITUATION
The FSA will assist the HoSO in Kananga with assessments, recommendations and guidance to support decision making on security issues for staff and PoCs for the entire Kasai operation. He/She will establish a functional linkage with the UNHCR operation in Kasai and with MONUSCO security, to provide analysis and support services for the operation.
The incumbent will report directly to the Head of Field Office in Kananga. S/he will also receive guidance from the Senior Regional Field Safety Advisor in Kinshasa.
WORKING AND LIVING CONDITIONS
Kananga is a small city with an estimated population of 463,556. The city lies near the Lulua River, a tributary of the Kasai River.
A main commercial centre, the city now serves an area producing diamonds (around Tshikapa to the southwest), livestock, and large quantities of coffee and cotton. Palm oil, rice, cassava, peanuts (groundnuts), bananas, and pineapples are also processed in the city. Other industries include brewing and printing. Kananga is the site of a national museum, a teacher-training college and an Airport.
International staff reside in commercial accommodation pending the construction of a UNHCR Guesthouse.
There are limited medical facilities in Kananga but Air ambulance evacuation can be organized for life threatening emergencies during day time. Candidates with conditions requiring regular treatment or medical supervision should be appropriately advised. Malaria is the most common disease.
Telephone network are not very reliable but the Office has Wifi, and PAMA is being installed.
SECURITY CONSIDERATIONS
Kananga is a security level 4 duty station
ADDITIONAL FACTORS
Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
Salary Grade : P3
Procedures and Eligibility
Before submitting an application, UNHCR staff members intending to apply to this Job Opening are requested to consult the Recruitment and Assignments Policy (RAP, UNHCR/HCP/2017/2 and the Recruitment and Assignments Administrative Instruction (RAAI), UNHCR/AI/2017/7 OF 15 August 2017.
Duties and Qualifications
Field Safety Adviser
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
The Field Safety Adviser takes on the role of leading, coordinating and providing appropriate guidance related to security management within an office.
The incumbent maintains contact with other UN agencies, NGOs, implementing partners, government partners in the area to facilitate the operation.
The incumbent directly supervises general service staff in the office, and reports to the Head of Office.
FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT
Accountability
- Country operations receive practical and well-reasoned security advice and support toward helping ensure an appropriate level of safety for UNHCR's staff and operations and compliance with security guidelines and procedures.
- UNHCR benefits from effective relationships with host country law enforcement agencies and the UN Security Management System.
- Staff are aware of threats/risks and how to respond to them, understand and comply with guidelines and procedures.
- Security management is efficient, well-coordinated and consistent with policies and procedures.
Responsibility
- Advise and support the Representative or Head of Office in managing staff safety and security of UNHCR staff, partners, operations, premises and refugees or persons of concern.
- Undertake periodic security assessments in close co-operation with UNHCR senior staff members and interagency partners, analysing security factors and levels of risk related to UNHCR activities and programmes.
- Evaluate existing security measures to determine their appropriateness and identify areas needing improvement. Follow up with actions to oversee or implement those improvements.
- Assist in ensuring compliance with Minimum Operational Safety Standards (MOSS) and Minimum Operational Residential Safety Standards (MORSS).
- Assist in the development of plans for evacuation, medical evacuation and other contingencies.
- In cooperation with UNHCR senior staff members, ensure that security measures are fully integrated into operational planning, including budgetary provisions, at the earliest stages of development.
- Participate and support in activities to advise on programme criticality assessment process.
- As a member of a multi-functional team, contribute to efforts to ensure the physical protection and security of refugees and other persons of concern by providing security assessments, analysis and advice in developing and implementing effective strategies which underpin the responsibilities of the host state.
- Develop and maintain relationships with security-related actors, including host government law enforcement authorities and other stakeholders to ensure effective information sharing; provide regular feedback and analysis to country managers.
- Maintain close co-operation with staff of the UN Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS), ensuring UNHCR's understanding of applicable requirements, cooperating in security assessments and planning and supporting UNDSS understanding of agency requirements.
- Support UNHCR staff serving as members of the country Security Management Team (SMT), or Area Security Management Team (ASMT), Area Security Coordinators (ASC) and Wardens.
- Provide country-relevant security advice and training to UNHCR staff, and where appropriate, to staff of NGOs and implementing partners in areas including, inter alia, preparation for and conduct of road missions, radio telecommunications and responding to specific threats within the environment.
- Conduct rehearsals and practical exercises to ensure that staff are familiar with contingency plans and can implement them confidently in an emergency.
- Prepare periodic analytical reports on security in accordance with UN and UNHCR standard operating procedures, sharing with managers in the country of assignment and FSS.
- Maintain linkages with the Staff Welfare Section, and the Medical Service, referring cases as required.
- Undertake other security-related functions or responsibilities as delegated by the supervisor.
Authority
- Provide security-related advice, in written and oral form, to the manager and other staff
- Advise on, and upon approval, implement, needed mitigating measures.
- Participate in criticality assessments.
- Represent UNHCR in interagency working groups and attend SMT or ASMT meetings as an observer.
ESSENTIAL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- Undergraduate degree (equivalent of a BA/BS) with a focus on Security Management and/or related disciplines (Business Administration, Political/Social Science, International Relations) plus minimum 6 years of previous work experience relevant to the function including 2 years security risk management experience in an international capacity. Graduate degree (equivalent of a Master's) plus 5 years or Doctorate degree (equivalent of a PhD) plus 4 years of previous relevant work experience may also be accepted.
- Also relevant would be military or police academy degree (at Officer level).
- Excellent knowledge of English and working knowledge of another UN language.
(In offices where the working language is not English, excellent knowledge of UN working language of duty station ans working knowledge of English)
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES
- Proven competences in security analysis.
- Excellent communication skills, written and oral
- Negotiating skills
- Relevant training an asset
Position Competencies
C001L3 - Accountability Level 3
C002L3 - Teamwork & Collaboration Level 3
C003L3 - Communication Level 3
C004L3 - Commitment to Continuous Learning Level 3
C005L3 - Client & Result Orientation Level 3
C006L3 - Organizational Awareness Level 3
M001L3 - Empowering and Building Trust Level 3
M002L3 - Managing Performance Level 3
M006L3 - Managing Resources Level 3
M005L3 - Leadership Level 3
M003L3 - Judgement and Decision Making Level 3
M004L3 - Strategic Planning and Vision Level 3
X007L3 - Political Awareness Level 3
X001L3 - Analytical Thinking Level 3
X008L3 - Stakeholder Management Level 3
DESIRABLE ATTRIBUTES
The incumbent should have proven ability to analyse security factors, trends and levels of risk related to UNHCR activities. She /he should be able to evaluate existing security measures to determine their appropriateness and identify areas needing improvement. In close collaboration with UNDSS, MONUSCO, State/Country security authorities, the incumbent will be required to oversee and coordinate the day-to-day safety/security of UNHCR staff and refugees in Ituri and Haut-Uele Provinces. She/he will also supervise, train, mentor, and evaluate national security assistants working under her/his supervision.
Given the considerable and diverse work load, it is important that the applicant is motivated, hard-working, organized, and that s/he has the requisite communication and leadership qualities to inspire and gain the confidence of colleagues, the Management, as well as UNHCR partners. He/she must also be flexible and available when his/her presence is required during a critical situation.
S/he must have an excellent working knowledge of French and English, as more and more reports are drafted in the English language.
CURRENT SITUATION
Political violence related to the nomination of the traditional leader Kamunia N¿Sapu erupted in August 2016, in the territory of Dibaya within Kasai Central province. As a consequence, the number of persons affected by this situation is estimated to be 2.2 million in the 9 provinces. According to human rights and humanitarian sources, 3,000 people have been killed, 1, 4 million women, girls, boys and men have been displaced, including former Rwandan refugees, while their properties have been looted or destroyed. 90/% of schools have been burned down as well as government facilities. 317 primary health care facilities have been destroyed or looted and people living with HIV and TB are facing serious problems of medical treatment. About 33,000 Congolese have found refuge in Angola.
In the volatile Kasai region, new arrivals of internally displaced persons fleeing violence continue to be reported. Some return movements are occurring in some areas thanks to a security lull and civil society awareness raising, but they have not translated into an improvement in the overall humanitarian situation. As of August 10, 2017, the displaced population in the region reached a number of 1.4M compared to 1.3M in June 2017.
Despite a gradual improvement in the security environment, protection issues remain a major concern. In the province of Kasai, 149 violations were reported by a local source in July (looting, attacks on physical integrity or freedoms, sexual violence, etc.). In addition, 12 inter-community conflicts involving displaced persons and residents were reported by protection actors, mainly in the Tshikapa and Kamonia territories.
CURRENT SITUATION
In addition to incursions by armed groups, arbitrary arrests and detentions of civilian populations by the Forces Armées de la RD Congo (FARDC) have been observed, according to the report of the provincial protection cluster for the period 7-11 August 2017. Similar cases have reportedly occurred in Lomami Province, despite the deployment of new FARDC units in the area.
In line with UNHCR¿s Strategic Orientations 2017-2021 as well as UNHCR interventions in situations of internal displacement (the ¿IDP footprint¿), UNHCR will continue in 2018 to support the DRC 2017-2019 Humanitarian Response Plan. As a consequence, UNHCR will continue to participate in the overall IDP coordination mechanism alongside with NGOs, UN agencies and other stakeholders in improving management and coordination mechanisms, strengthening partnerships, protection monitoring/profiling and supporting persons with specific needs to live with dignity.
In order to respond to the new emergency, UNHCR recently opened three new offices in Kasai, i.e. Kananga, Tshikapa and Mbuji-Mayi.
CURRENT SITUATION
The FSA will assist the HoSO in Kananga with assessments, recommendations and guidance to support decision making on security issues for staff and PoCs for the entire Kasai operation. He/She will establish a functional linkage with the UNHCR operation in Kasai and with MONUSCO security, to provide analysis and support services for the operation.
The incumbent will report directly to the Head of Field Office in Kananga. S/he will also receive guidance from the Senior Regional Field Safety Advisor in Kinshasa.
WORKING AND LIVING CONDITIONS
Kananga is a small city with an estimated population of 463,556. The city lies near the Lulua River, a tributary of the Kasai River.
A main commercial centre, the city now serves an area producing diamonds (around Tshikapa to the southwest), livestock, and large quantities of coffee and cotton. Palm oil, rice, cassava, peanuts (groundnuts), bananas, and pineapples are also processed in the city. Other industries include brewing and printing. Kananga is the site of a national museum, a teacher-training college and an Airport.
International staff reside in commercial accommodation pending the construction of a UNHCR Guesthouse.
There are limited medical facilities in Kananga but Air ambulance evacuation can be organized for life threatening emergencies during day time. Candidates with conditions requiring regular treatment or medical supervision should be appropriately advised. Malaria is the most common disease.
Telephone network are not very reliable but the Office has Wifi, and PAMA is being installed.
SECURITY CONSIDERATIONS
Kananga is a security level 4 duty station
ADDITIONAL FACTORS
Female candidates are encouraged to apply.