Assessment Period
All applicants should regularly check the United Nations HR Portal at https://hr.un.org/page/assessment or their "My Upcoming Test Schedule" page in Inspira for any updates/changes after the closing of this job opening, particularly during the week before the scheduled testing dates.
Please note that applicants who apply as rostered candidates are not subject to any further assessment and accordingly, will not be invited to participate in the SPT or any other assessments (including any written exam, interview, etc.) throughout the selection process. For more information about the assessment process, please visit the United Nations HR Portal.
Please note that applicants who apply as rostered candidates are not subject to any further assessment and accordingly, will not be invited to participate in the SPT or any other assessments (including any written exam, interview, etc.) throughout the selection process. For more information about the assessment process, please visit the United Nations HR Portal.
Self-Assessment Questionnaire
Is a career at the United Nations right for you? Take the voluntary self-assessment questionnaire and get valuable insight into the working environment of the United Nations as well as the Political, Peace and Humanitarian Network (POLNET). This questionnaire is anonymous and has no impact on your potential candidacy for this position. Upon completion, you will receive feedback to help you decide if working in the United Nations is right for you.
Start Questionnaire.
Start Questionnaire.
Special Notice
Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures.
Extension of the appointment is subject to extension of the mandate and/or the availability of the funds.
Staff members of the United Nations Secretariat must fulfill the lateral move(s) or geographical requirements as set out in ST/AI/2016/1 to be eligible to apply for this job opening. Staff members are requested to indicate all qualifying lateral or geographical move(s) in their Personal History Profile (PHP) and cover note.
Extension of the appointment is subject to extension of the mandate and/or the availability of the funds.
Staff members of the United Nations Secretariat must fulfill the lateral move(s) or geographical requirements as set out in ST/AI/2016/1 to be eligible to apply for this job opening. Staff members are requested to indicate all qualifying lateral or geographical move(s) in their Personal History Profile (PHP) and cover note.
Org. Setting and Reporting
This position is located in the African Union/UN Hybrid operation in Darfur (UNAMID) in El Fasher. El Fasher is classified as an “E” hardship duty station and is a non-family duty station. The incumbent reports to the Deputy Joint Special Representative (Protection) – Pillar II.
Mandate The African Union/UN Hybrid operation in Darfur, referred to by its acronym UNAMID, was established on 31 July 2007 with the adoption of Security Council resolution 1769. UNAMID has the protection of civilians as its core mandate, but is also tasked with contributing to security for humanitarian assistance, monitoring and verifying implementation of agreements, assisting an inclusive political process, contributing to the promotion of human rights and the rule of law, and monitoring and reporting.
For more information on the mission visit http://www.un.org/en/peacekeeping/missions/unamid/
Mandate The African Union/UN Hybrid operation in Darfur, referred to by its acronym UNAMID, was established on 31 July 2007 with the adoption of Security Council resolution 1769. UNAMID has the protection of civilians as its core mandate, but is also tasked with contributing to security for humanitarian assistance, monitoring and verifying implementation of agreements, assisting an inclusive political process, contributing to the promotion of human rights and the rule of law, and monitoring and reporting.
For more information on the mission visit http://www.un.org/en/peacekeeping/missions/unamid/
Responsibilities
Within delegated authority, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:
• Coordinate the Mission’s Protection of Civilians (PoC) strategy with the relevant Mission components and the United Nations Country Team (UNCT), the Humanitarian Country Team (HCT), Chair the Joint Protection Group (JPG) and advise the Protection Management Group (PMG).
• Provide guidance and advice, as appropriate, to the Heads of Offices on PoC, including through training and support for the Sectors’ Joint Protection Groups and JOCs. Foster effective working relations and operational coordination with the UNCT, HCT and Protection Sector; Coordinate with relevant local, national, regional and international protection actors on issues related to protection, as appropriate with focus on Darfur specifically and the Sudan.
• Coordinate the reports on POC with UNAMID components (civilian, Military and Police) and UNCT; work in close relationship with integrated structures, including the Strategic Planning Cell, JOC, IMTC and JMAC for the development of the mission’s PoC Strategy, provision of forward-looking early warning analysis and coordination of PoC operations, response and training activities; Support training activities and monitoring and evaluation activities on PoC; Support Mediation-related activities through providing advisory services on IHL.
• Review and provide advice at regular intervals, on PoC and humanitarian liaison architecture, tools and processes, in close consultation with all relevant stakeholders.
• Management and supervision of civilian staff and operations of the Section.
• Provide and contribute policy advice and reporting on the PoC vision, strategy, operations and related tools and processes, in support of the successful implementation of the UNAMID PoC mandate.
• Support the operations of PoC including coordinating and humanitarian liaison mechanisms that bring together UNAMID and relevant members of the UNCT and Humanitarian Country Team (HCT), support implementation of the Integrated Strategic Framework for Darfur (ISF) with particular reference to the PoC priorities.
• Perform other duties, as required.
• Coordinate the Mission’s Protection of Civilians (PoC) strategy with the relevant Mission components and the United Nations Country Team (UNCT), the Humanitarian Country Team (HCT), Chair the Joint Protection Group (JPG) and advise the Protection Management Group (PMG).
• Provide guidance and advice, as appropriate, to the Heads of Offices on PoC, including through training and support for the Sectors’ Joint Protection Groups and JOCs. Foster effective working relations and operational coordination with the UNCT, HCT and Protection Sector; Coordinate with relevant local, national, regional and international protection actors on issues related to protection, as appropriate with focus on Darfur specifically and the Sudan.
• Coordinate the reports on POC with UNAMID components (civilian, Military and Police) and UNCT; work in close relationship with integrated structures, including the Strategic Planning Cell, JOC, IMTC and JMAC for the development of the mission’s PoC Strategy, provision of forward-looking early warning analysis and coordination of PoC operations, response and training activities; Support training activities and monitoring and evaluation activities on PoC; Support Mediation-related activities through providing advisory services on IHL.
• Review and provide advice at regular intervals, on PoC and humanitarian liaison architecture, tools and processes, in close consultation with all relevant stakeholders.
• Management and supervision of civilian staff and operations of the Section.
• Provide and contribute policy advice and reporting on the PoC vision, strategy, operations and related tools and processes, in support of the successful implementation of the UNAMID PoC mandate.
• Support the operations of PoC including coordinating and humanitarian liaison mechanisms that bring together UNAMID and relevant members of the UNCT and Humanitarian Country Team (HCT), support implementation of the Integrated Strategic Framework for Darfur (ISF) with particular reference to the PoC priorities.
• Perform other duties, as required.
Competencies
Professionalism: Knowledge of the work of intergovernmental bodies, the work of the United Nations and the African Union as well as related bodies concerned with humanitarian, political, economic, social and related matters. Ability to engage relevant actors in complex discussions on the Mission’s PoC mandate implementation. Ability to engage and advise senior management as well as other partners in addressing highly complex/sensitive issues; Ability to engage in diplomatic advocacy & policy implementation; Demonstrates professional competence in the effective coordination, delivery of humanitarian activities and the Protection of Civilians. Ability to formulate and provide guidance on humanitarian policy, response and advocacy in complex environments. Ability to initiate, co-ordinate, and as appropriate, lead policy development, including with the government and multi-lateral partners. 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.
Integrity: Demonstrates the values of the United Nations in daily activities and behaviours; acts without consideration of personal gain; resists undue political pressure in decision-making; does not abuse power or authority; stands by decisions that are in the Organization’s interest, even if they are unpopular; takes prompt action in cases of unprofessional or unethical behaviour.
Respect for Diversity: Works effectively with people from all backgrounds; treats all people with dignity and respect; treats men and women equally; shows respect for and understanding of diverse points of view and demonstrates this understanding in daily work and decision-making; examines own biases and behaviours to avoid stereotypical responses; does not discriminate against any individual or group.
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.
Managerial Competencies:
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. Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work; demonstrates knowledge of strategies and commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing.
Vision: Identifies strategic issues, opportunities and risks; clearly communicates links between the Organization's strategy and the work unit's goals; generates and communicates broad and compelling organisational direction, inspiring others to pursue that same direction; conveys enthusiasm about future possibilities.
Integrity: Demonstrates the values of the United Nations in daily activities and behaviours; acts without consideration of personal gain; resists undue political pressure in decision-making; does not abuse power or authority; stands by decisions that are in the Organization’s interest, even if they are unpopular; takes prompt action in cases of unprofessional or unethical behaviour.
Respect for Diversity: Works effectively with people from all backgrounds; treats all people with dignity and respect; treats men and women equally; shows respect for and understanding of diverse points of view and demonstrates this understanding in daily work and decision-making; examines own biases and behaviours to avoid stereotypical responses; does not discriminate against any individual or group.
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.
Managerial Competencies:
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. Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work; demonstrates knowledge of strategies and commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing.
Vision: Identifies strategic issues, opportunities and risks; clearly communicates links between the Organization's strategy and the work unit's goals; generates and communicates broad and compelling organisational direction, inspiring others to pursue that same direction; conveys enthusiasm about future possibilities.
Education
An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent degree) in political science, business or public administration, sociology, law, international relations, economics, management, or related area of studies. A first-level university degree with in combination two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work Experience
A minimum of fifteen (15) years of progressively responsible professional experience in the field of humanitarian affairs, relief coordination, disaster management and response, complex emergencies and natural disasters, rehabilitation and development, inter-agency coordination, resource mobilization and advocacy, or in related area is required. Experience working at the international level at a senior management level is required. Experience monitoring and evaluating activities in the area of protection of civilians is highly desirable. Experience providing policy advice to senior officials is desirable. Experience working with national, regional and international protection actors on issues related to protection is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of Arabic is desirable. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.
Assessment
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview. Core values and competencies will be assessed throughout the evaluation process.
HOW TO APPLY:
To apply, please click link
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, 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 or violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law.
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 At-a-Glance on "The Application Process" and the Instructional Manual for the Applicants, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.
The screening and 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, including but not limited to, their education, work experience, and language skills, according to the instructions provided on inspira. Applicants will be disqualified from consideration if they do not demonstrate in their application that they meet the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations. Applicants are solely responsible for providing complete and accurate information at the time of application: 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 a reference-checking process to verify the information provided in the application.
Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at midnight (New York time) on the deadline date.
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 At-a-Glance on "The Application Process" and the Instructional Manual for the Applicants, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.
The screening and 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, including but not limited to, their education, work experience, and language skills, according to the instructions provided on inspira. Applicants will be disqualified from consideration if they do not demonstrate in their application that they meet the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations. Applicants are solely responsible for providing complete and accurate information at the time of application: 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 a reference-checking process to verify the information provided in the application.
Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at midnight (New York time) on the deadline date.
No Fee
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.
