Under the supervision of the Chief JMAC/JOC/Embargo Monitoring Section, the Team Leader for the Integrated Embargo Monitoring Unit will be responsible for the strategic vision and overall management of the Embargo Unit and the implementation of the mission’s mandate to monitor violations of the embargo on imports of arms and related materiel into Côte d’Ivoire, assist the Government in complying with the sanction regime, and to support the work of the Group of Experts on Côte d’Ivoire.
Specifically, the Information Analyst will:
• Coordinate and supervise the activities of the Integrated Embargo Monitoring Unit including, management of the Unit’s staff and overseeing the conduct of embargo inspections and training of personnel
• Manage the collection and analysis of information related to arms and ammunition with a view to identifying potentially embargo-violating materiel ;
• Ensure the provision of timely and reliable information regarding possible embargo violations and oversee the coordination of requests for information and reporting to senior management and UN Headquarters; Provide briefings to senior UN staff and visiting delegations as required;
• Support and cooperate closely with the Group of Experts including through exchange of information and results of inspection operations;
• Assist the national authorities in providing relevant information when submitting notification and approval requests to ensure compliance with the embargo regime;
• Liaise closely with Mission components, including the Force, in collecting and disposing arms and any related materials brought into the country in violation of the embargo; Represent the Embargo Monitoring Unit at relevant meetings within and outside the mission and maintain a network of relevant contacts to this end;
• Prepare, implement and monitor the Embargo unit workplan and oversee the submission of Embargo contributions to results based budget process and related performance reporting; prepare standard operating procedures for the work of the Embargo Unit, as required• Manage the recruitment and selection of embargo staff in consultation with the Chief of Staff.
Competencies:
Professionalism:Sound operational comprehension, including ability to identify issues to be monitored, formulate options and present conclusions and recommendations; capacity to provide clear and timely direction; skilled in matters of information collection, management and representation. 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; ability to work independently and exercise good judgment in a stressful environment;
Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps a client informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of product or services to client.
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.
Leadership: Serves as a role model that other people want to follow: empowers others to translate vision into results; is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives; establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support; anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions; drives for change and improvements; does not accept the status quo; shows the courage to take unpopular stands..
Judgement/Decision-making:Identifies the key issues in a complex situation, and comes to the heart of the problem quickly; gathers relevant information before making a decision; considers positive and negative impacts of decisions prior to making them; takes decisions with an eye to the impact on others and on the Organization; proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation based on all available information; checks assumptions against facts; determines the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision; makes tough decisions when necessary.
Experience:
A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in international affairs, diplomacy, conflict resolution, or related field is required. Extensive experience in political analysis and reporting is required. A proven track record of leadership and management in multicultural settings, including coordination of interdisciplinary teams, is highly desirable. Knowledge of embargo regimes and the work of UN Groups of Experts monitoring the implementation of arms embargoes is required. Experience working in or with a UN peacekeeping mission, in conflict and/ or post-conflict environment is highly desirable.
Education:
Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in political science, international relations, social sciences, law, public administration, or a related field. A first level university degree with a relevant combination of academic qualifications and experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Language:
Fluency in written and spoken English and French are required.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please send your:
- Cover Letter
- PHP inspira.org
- proof of academic credencials
- Last two performance appraisal
- Employment verification letter.
Losseni Coulibaly: coulibaly48@un.org// Stephanie APPELL: appell@un.org
