Closing date: Saturday, 2 May 2015
Posting Title: CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINE OFFICER, P4
Job Code Title: CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINE OFFICER
Department/ Office: United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara
Duty Station: LAAYOUNE
Posting Period: 17 April 2015-2 May 2015
Job Opening number: 15-ADM-MINURSO-42413-F-LAAYOUNE (M)
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Special Notice
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Organizational Setting and Reporting
This position is located in the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO) and is located in Laayoune. The Conduct and Discipline Officer reports to the Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG), MINURSO.
Responsibilities
Within delegated authority, the Conduct and Discipline Officer will be responsible for the following duties:
- Advises management on all issues related to complaints about and questions on alleged acts, omissions and improprieties committed by the mission's civilian, military and police personnel.
- Identifies trends/patterns, lessons learned and best practice relating to conduct and discipline issues with a view to furthering mission's objectives in policy development, preventive actions and awareness-building initiatives.
- Provides information to UN personnel on the UN rules and procedures in place that regulate conduct and discipline.
- Oversees case management, as well as undertakes reviews of alleged misconduct by UN peacekeeping personnel; receives and documents complaints, gathers information and determine whether further investigation is warranted.
- Liaises with the UN's Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS) and with missions' investigative entities on investigations into allegations of misconduct, in order to ensure effective follow-up.
- Reviews and analyzes investigation reports prepared by investigative entities in field missions, or OIOS, and prepares recommendations for further actions by the mission.
- Takes the lead in identifying, establishing and maintaining contacts and partnerships with UN and other actors (national and international) with a view to pursuing the agenda for conduct and discipline activities and ensuring participation and effective integration of ideas in the planning and realization of such activities.
- Provides input for the development of various processes, monitoring and control mechanisms to facilitate coordination, implementation and evaluation of conduct and discipline activities.
- Oversees data management and tracking of all forms of misconduct for all categories of peacekeeping personnel; develops systems to monitor the implementation and effectiveness of the mission's efforts to address and prevent misconduct.
- Keeps current on developments and trends in the field of conduct and discipline and proposes strategies to increase awareness of UN peacekeeping personnel on the UN standards of conduct and measures to prevent instances of misconduct, (e.g. assists in the development and implementation of awareness raising programs, including through the provision of training on conduct and discipline matters) and develops mission-specific measures to detect personnel misconduct and ensures compliance with UN standards of conduct.
- Contributes to the development and implementation of public information and community outreach measures on conduct and discipline issues.
- Organizes and/or undertakes quantitative and qualitative research and analysis on the consistent application, within the mission, of UN and DPKO policies, procedures, and guidelines related to various aspects of conduct and discipline work; identifies problems and issues to be addressed and proposes corrective actions; liaises with relevant parties; identifies and tracks follow-up actions; produces progress and briefing reports.
- Carries out regular reporting functions (e.g. quarterly reports to senior management containing statistical analyses on conduct and discipline activities and recommendations resulting from the analyses, etc.); organizes and prepares written outputs, e.g. draft background papers, analysis, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications, etc.
- Engages in day-to-day coordination of activities with other mission components (e.g. legal officers, personnel, security, training, child protection etc. and UN entities).
- Manages and supervises junior staff.
- Performs other duties as required.
Competencies
Professionalism
- Demonstrated proficiency in the fields of conduct and discipline, dispute resolution, law, human rights, social sciences or human resource management;
- Shows pride in work and in achievements;
- 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 the 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
Education
- Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in the field of law, human rights, human resources management, or other related fields.
- Familiarity with administrative, labor, criminal and/or military laws and principles is desirable.
- A first-level university degree, with two (2) additional years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
Work Experience
- A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in positions in the field of conduct and discipline, law, human rights and/or human resources management.
- Experience in gathering and analyzing information and problem-solving.
- Experience with the application of UN rules and regulations related to conduct and discipline is desirable, as well as experience in UN peacekeeping missions.
Languages
- English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
- For this position, fluency in oral and written English is required.
Assessment Method
United Nations Considerations
Candidates will be required to meet the requirements of Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter as well as the requirements of the position. The United Nations is committed to the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity for all its human resources, including but not limited to respect for international human rights and humanitarian law. Candidates may be subject to screening against these standards, including but not limited to whether they have committed, or are alleged to have committed criminal offences and/or violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law.
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No Fee
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