TEMPORARY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

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1 UNITED NATIONS NATIONS UNIES Ref. No.: UNPOS/TVA/ TEMPORARY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT P-3 Civil Affairs Officer TVA Grade Level Functional Title UNPOS Department/Office/Division Political and Civil Affairs Occupational Group (See list on last page) P-3 15 August, 2012 Open to (Current Grade of Applicant) Deadline (DD/MM/YYYY) Service/Section: Political and Civil Affairs Section Estimated Start Date: 30/08/2012 Duty Station: Mogadishu, Somalia Possibility of Extension? YES NO Duration: Up to 31/01/ 2013 Open to External Candidates? YES NO DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Within limits of delegated authority and under the supervision of the Head of the Civil Affairs Unit, the incumbent is required to demonstrate competencies in the following areas: Programme/Project Management, Conflict Management, Peace Building and Support to State Institutions. The P3 Civil Affairs Officer will be responsible for the following duties: 1. Provide analytical information on political, socio-economic issues as they relate to the mandate of the United Nations Political Office for Somalia (UNPOS) specifically addressing issues relating to conflict dynamics, reconciliation and elections in the different regions of Somalia. 2. Collaborate with Civil Society Organisations, namely, the women, youths, elders (traditional and religious) and the general grassroots community, ensuring that their views, concerns and perceptions are communicated to the Mission leadership, the United Nations Country Team (UNCT) and other actors for appropriate actions. 3. Prepare draft project proposals that support the Somali Government and Regional/District/Local Authorities on conflict resolutions, reconciliation and peace building initiatives. 4. Contribute to the formulation of recommendations concerning the Mission actions and approaches required at grassroots level. 5. Contribute to the overall mission planning and monitoring as and when required, in line with the mandate/strategy of the mission. 6. Facilitate dialogue between groups that are in conflict, through structured meetings and similar activities. 7. Promotes and protect the interests of marginalized, minority and disadvantaged groups through advocacy in full respect of humanitarian and international law. 8. Support initiatives that promote a culture of peace and reconciliation through Civil Society Groups, credible institutions and the grassroots community. 9. Facilitate trainings, workshops and civic education programmes on elections, good governance for civil society groups and local authorities. 10. Contribute to the preparation of project documents and assist in the implementation and evaluation of the project activities. 11. Support the Gender Affairs unit, putting into perspective adequate representation of women in various committees and other Civil Affairs related activities. 12. The work implies regular interaction with UNPOS staff, UNCT, AMISOM the Somali Government counterparts representatives from Civil Society Organisations and the grassroots community. Expected results: Provide consistently high level analysis and information about the socio political and economic situation at the local grassroots level, with an understanding of the concerns and perceptions of the local population.

2 COMPETENCIES PROFESSIONALISM 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. 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. PLANNING AND ORGANIZING Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently. CREATIVITY Actively seeks to improve programmes or services; offers new and different options to solve problems or meet client needs; promotes and persuades others to consider new ideas; takes calculated risks on new and unusual ideas, thinks outside the box ; takes an interest in new ideas and new ways of doing thing; is not bound by current thinking or traditional approaches. 2

3 For Managerial Positions: QUALIFICATIONS Experience: A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in Civil Affairs-related work with UN Peacekeeping Operations, UN funds or programmes, National or International NGOs, or community based organizations. Of these five years, a minimum of eighteen months should be in at least one of the specialised areas: CONFLICT MANAGEMENT AND RECONCILIATION: A minimum of eighteen months of experience in a position requiring conflict management, facilitation, mediation or negotiation skills; experience in facilitating structured dialogue events between different parties, and reconciliation activities and processes. SUPPORT TO STATE INSTITUTIONS: A minimum of eighteen months in working in public administration or related areas. Experience in liaising with institutions on sensitive issues, such as excluded and threatened groups. Experience in institutionbuilding in post-conflict transition countries would be an asset. PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT: A minimum of eighteen months of experience in programme/project management working with international governmental or non-governmental organizations, including relevant experience in monitoring and evaluation of projects. Experience in budgeting and financial reporting. Education: Advanced university degree (Master s degree or equivalent) in Political Science, Social Sciences, Political Economy, International Relations, International Law, Public Administration, or related fields. A first level university degree with a relevant combination of academic qualifications and experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Languages: Fluency in spoken and written English. Other Skills: ADDITIONAL COMMENTS 3

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5 DOCUMENTS REQUIRED: Cover Letter PHP Signed PAS Periods: Others: ALL SUBMISSIONS TO BE SENT TO: Contact Name: UNSOA Recruitment Address: Copy (cc): Address: Please choose from this list of Occupational groups: Administration Civil Affairs Civilian Police Conference Services Drug Control and Crime Prevention Economic Affairs Electoral Affairs Engineering Finance Human Resources Human Rights Humanitarian Affairs Information Management Information Systems and Technology Internship Jurists Legal Affairs Logistics Management and Programme Analysis Medical Ombudsman Political Affairs Procurement Programme Management Public Information Science and Technology Security Social Affairs Social Sciences Statistics Note: While this temporary assignment will provide the successful applicant with an ideal 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. Internal candidates for this purpose is defined as staff members currently serving under 100 series appointment who have been recruited after a competitive examination under staff rule or after the advice of a Secretariat joint body under staff rule External applicants may be considered when it is not possible to identify suitable internal candidates of the same department/office. Please note that external candidates are generally not entitled to be appointed at the advertised level of this temporary vacancy and will therefore be graded in accordance with the current recruitment guidelines. This means that the grade may be at a lower level than that of the advertised level of the post. For information on the provisions for special post allowance, please refer to ST/AI/1999/17..