Employer:United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali
Location: Mali
Deadline: 13 March 2020
Job Opening Number: 20-Political Affairs-MINUSMA-132776-J-Bamako (M)
This position is located in the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA)in Bamako. The Joint Operations Officer reports directly to the Chief of the Section and is responsible for leading and ensuring integrated situational awareness. Within limits of delegated authority, and under the supervision of the Section Chief, the Joint Operations Officer will serve as the Head of the JOC unit. S/he is responsible for the coordination, and supervision of the responsibilities and services provided by the JOC, including the management of an integrated team comprising staff from across the mission, including military, police, and security components.
Location: Mali
Deadline: 13 March 2020
Job Opening Number: 20-Political Affairs-MINUSMA-132776-J-Bamako (M)
This position is located in the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA)in Bamako. The Joint Operations Officer reports directly to the Chief of the Section and is responsible for leading and ensuring integrated situational awareness. Within limits of delegated authority, and under the supervision of the Section Chief, the Joint Operations Officer will serve as the Head of the JOC unit. S/he is responsible for the coordination, and supervision of the responsibilities and services provided by the JOC, including the management of an integrated team comprising staff from across the mission, including military, police, and security components.
Responsibilities
Under the authority of the Chief of the Joint Operations Centre (JOC), the Joint Operations Officer, as the Deputy Chief JOC, will be responsible for the following duties:
Please note: these duties are generic and may not be carried out by all officers.
1. Monitoring and reporting:
•Ensures that JOC staff members receive guidance and directives for the collection of information and maintains relations with stakeholders;
•Reviews and ensures the processing and timely dissemination of integrated reports (including daily and weekly situation reports) within the mission and to headquarters about significant developments in the country and region;
•Reviews and sends incident ("flash") reports about important, urgent events and new developments affecting the UN mandate implementation and peace and stability in the country;
•Oversees the preparation of special reports and drafting of code cables and official e-mails;
•Supervises and reviews the drafts and reporting products of other colleagues, including Associate Reporting Officers and Joint Operations Officers and fulfills the role of the Chief of the Joint Operations Centre in his/her absence;
•Manages databases of operational reports and SAGE map, accessible by, and for the use of, integrated mission components;
•Manages the exchange of operational information with external partners, including members of the diplomatic community, humanitarian and civil society partners.
2. Crisis management support:
•Ensures that the mission and key actors (crisis management team members, JOC staff, etc) are prepared for crises, familiar with the procedures, and that standard operating procedures (SOPs) and other guidance are up-to-date;
•Under the supervision of JOC leadership and the Chief of Staff, supports the organization of crisis management meetings within the mission and with United Nations Headquarters;
•Help ensure the JOC supports crisis management meetings (secretariat support, presentations, talking points if required, liaison with technicians and facilities management);
•Liaises regularly with the mission components, mission support and UNCT to provide timely information during a crisis.
3. Coordination of operations:
•Supports the organisation of operational coordination meetings, as required, liaising with mission components, mission support, and the UNCT and monitoring the implementation of decisions;
•Supports regular operational coordination mechanisms (eg flight and special flight requests);
•Liaises with mission sections, mission support, and the UNCT regularly to help coordinate operations;
•Collaborates with the Joint Mission Analysis Center, Security Operations Cell/Centre and Joint Logistics Operation Centre;
•Supports the Protection of Civilians (POC) unit in the drafting/revision of Incidents Matrix based on the JOC database.
4. Communications hub:
•Supports the facilitation of contact between mission leadership and headquarters and other actors;
•Ensures an up-to-date database of contact details for key personnel is maintained in the JOC.
5. Assistance to the Chief JOC with management, including:
•Supervises the JOC, including recruitment, training and management of operations officers; establishes duty rosters as necessary; oversees of budget submissions, as required; and maintains relations with the mission’s components, sectors, regional offices, and the United Nations Headquarters;
•Develops mission-level standard operating procedures, tools and templates (for reporting, crisis management, communications, etc., reflecting DPKO policy and guidance) and ensures their implementation (including through training and evaluation);
•Prepares and briefs for senior management groups, high level delegations, diplomatic corps and other groups/individuals as instructed by Senior Leadership; and
•Act as OiC Chief JOC
6. Perform other tasks as required by the Chief JOC or the Chief of StaffCompetencies
Professionalism:
Demonstrates thorough knowledge of crisis operations, including reporting requirements. Takes initiative and consistently strives for high quality performance for self and team. Facilitates others to solve problems. Displays strong inter-personal skills, including the ability to manage challenging multi-stakeholder processes. Values diversity and works effectively with colleagues and contacts in the immediate and wider teams in pursuit of objectives. Anticipates and manages risk. 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.
Accountability:
Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments; Delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; Operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; Supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; Takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.
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.
Under the authority of the Chief of the Joint Operations Centre (JOC), the Joint Operations Officer, as the Deputy Chief JOC, will be responsible for the following duties:
Please note: these duties are generic and may not be carried out by all officers.
1. Monitoring and reporting:
•Ensures that JOC staff members receive guidance and directives for the collection of information and maintains relations with stakeholders;
•Reviews and ensures the processing and timely dissemination of integrated reports (including daily and weekly situation reports) within the mission and to headquarters about significant developments in the country and region;
•Reviews and sends incident ("flash") reports about important, urgent events and new developments affecting the UN mandate implementation and peace and stability in the country;
•Oversees the preparation of special reports and drafting of code cables and official e-mails;
•Supervises and reviews the drafts and reporting products of other colleagues, including Associate Reporting Officers and Joint Operations Officers and fulfills the role of the Chief of the Joint Operations Centre in his/her absence;
•Manages databases of operational reports and SAGE map, accessible by, and for the use of, integrated mission components;
•Manages the exchange of operational information with external partners, including members of the diplomatic community, humanitarian and civil society partners.
2. Crisis management support:
•Ensures that the mission and key actors (crisis management team members, JOC staff, etc) are prepared for crises, familiar with the procedures, and that standard operating procedures (SOPs) and other guidance are up-to-date;
•Under the supervision of JOC leadership and the Chief of Staff, supports the organization of crisis management meetings within the mission and with United Nations Headquarters;
•Help ensure the JOC supports crisis management meetings (secretariat support, presentations, talking points if required, liaison with technicians and facilities management);
•Liaises regularly with the mission components, mission support and UNCT to provide timely information during a crisis.
3. Coordination of operations:
•Supports the organisation of operational coordination meetings, as required, liaising with mission components, mission support, and the UNCT and monitoring the implementation of decisions;
•Supports regular operational coordination mechanisms (eg flight and special flight requests);
•Liaises with mission sections, mission support, and the UNCT regularly to help coordinate operations;
•Collaborates with the Joint Mission Analysis Center, Security Operations Cell/Centre and Joint Logistics Operation Centre;
•Supports the Protection of Civilians (POC) unit in the drafting/revision of Incidents Matrix based on the JOC database.
4. Communications hub:
•Supports the facilitation of contact between mission leadership and headquarters and other actors;
•Ensures an up-to-date database of contact details for key personnel is maintained in the JOC.
5. Assistance to the Chief JOC with management, including:
•Supervises the JOC, including recruitment, training and management of operations officers; establishes duty rosters as necessary; oversees of budget submissions, as required; and maintains relations with the mission’s components, sectors, regional offices, and the United Nations Headquarters;
•Develops mission-level standard operating procedures, tools and templates (for reporting, crisis management, communications, etc., reflecting DPKO policy and guidance) and ensures their implementation (including through training and evaluation);
•Prepares and briefs for senior management groups, high level delegations, diplomatic corps and other groups/individuals as instructed by Senior Leadership; and
•Act as OiC Chief JOC
6. Perform other tasks as required by the Chief JOC or the Chief of StaffCompetencies
Professionalism:
Demonstrates thorough knowledge of crisis operations, including reporting requirements. Takes initiative and consistently strives for high quality performance for self and team. Facilitates others to solve problems. Displays strong inter-personal skills, including the ability to manage challenging multi-stakeholder processes. Values diversity and works effectively with colleagues and contacts in the immediate and wider teams in pursuit of objectives. Anticipates and manages risk. 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.
Accountability:
Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments; Delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; Operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; Supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; Takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.
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.
Education
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in social sciences, political science, international relations, law or related area. A first-level university degree in combination with an additional 2 years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in social sciences, political science, international relations, law or related area. A first-level university degree in combination with an additional 2 years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
Work Experience
A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in political or international affairs, military, police, security, civil affairs, humanitarian affairs, human rights, crisis operations and management, or related field is required.
At least two years of experience supporting field operations or UN peace operations in a conflict or post-conflict country is required.
Experience in drafting reports and official documents is required.
At least 2 years of experience in supervising or managing personnel from diverse backgrounds is required.
Experience working in an integrated civilian-military-police environment is desirable.
Experience working in a Situation Center, Joint Operations Center, or a similar 24/7 operational environment is desirable.
A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in political or international affairs, military, police, security, civil affairs, humanitarian affairs, human rights, crisis operations and management, or related field is required.
At least two years of experience supporting field operations or UN peace operations in a conflict or post-conflict country is required.
Experience in drafting reports and official documents is required.
At least 2 years of experience in supervising or managing personnel from diverse backgrounds is required.
Experience working in an integrated civilian-military-police environment is desirable.
Experience working in a Situation Center, Joint Operations Center, or a similar 24/7 operational environment is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English and French (oral and written) is required.Assessment
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an informal interview.
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English and French (oral and written) is required.Assessment
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an informal 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.
United Nations Considerations
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 offence 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 offences 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, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link 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 legislations 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 inspira 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.
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• 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.
United Nations Considerations
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 offence 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 offences 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, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link 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 legislations 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 inspira 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.
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