UNSOS Administrative Associate Security Sector Reform Officer Jobs in Mombasa - Kenya

Organizational Setting and Reporting Relationships:

This position is based in the Rule of Law and Security Institutions Group (ROLSIG) within the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM), in Mogadishu. The Associate Security Sector Reform Officer will report to the Senior Strategic/Maritime Adviser in the UNSOM-UNDP Integrated Security Sector Reform (I-SSR) Section.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Within delegated authority, the Associate Security Sector Reform Officer will be responsible for the following duties:

• Assists in the development of the Security Sector Reform (SSR) capacity to support national SSR efforts, as well as the day-to-day coordination of activities with other mission components (e.g. political, military, civilian, communication/public affairs, legal, policy/ planning, mission analysis, etc.) and UN entities;

• Supports the provision of strategic and technical advice to both national stakeholders and Mission/UNCT leadership on security sector-wide issues, with special emphasis on civilian oversight, management and coordination;

• Assists in the development of mission policy and proposals with respect to support of national SSR efforts;

• Contributes towards the delivery of coherent ‘one-UN’ support of national SSR efforts, together with all relevant Mission/UNCT interlocutors, including coordination of Mission-UNCT assistance and through effective integration of all SSR programmes/projects and related activities undertaken by Mission components;

• Assists in the provision of advice and assistance to various stakeholders (e.g. SSR unit management of staff, established Commissions, government officials etc.); consults with relevant stakeholders through inclusive and participatory processes;

• Assists national efforts to mobilize and coordinate international assistance to security sector initiatives;

• Drafts inputs to SSR position papers and reports for presentation to relevant bodies under guidance from supervisor;

• Supports the organization of meetings, seminars and other events on substantive issues, including proposing agenda topics, identifying participants, preparing documents and presentations;

• Organizes and/or undertakes research on various aspects of SSR work; analyzes and presents information gathered from diverse sources; identifies problems and issues to be addressed and proposes corrective actions and/or way forward and brings them to the supervisor’s attention; liaises with relevant parties; identifies and tracks follow-up actions;

• Assists in the preparation of budget documents and preparation of input for the result-based budgeting;

• Assists in collection, development and analysis of best practices and lessons learned from UN, partners and external actors, as it pertains to SSR;

• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Section Chief.

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.

• 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.

• Team work: 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.

Qualifications

Education:

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in political science, social sciences, management, international relations, international economics, security studies, law, development or a related field.

A first-level university degree in combination with one additional year of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Experience:

A minimum of one year of progressively responsible professional experience in the area of Security Sector Reform (SSR). Experience in SSR at the sector-wide level is desirable.

Experience in the coordination, development and implementation of SSR programmes and projects in post-conflict contexts is desirable.

Experience in providing technical support in the area of SSR to peacekeeping missions is desirable. Experience in the facilitation of recognized SSR-related training courses is desirable.

Desirables:

The following experience may be desirable: In-depth knowledge and understanding of the
Mission’s mandate and strategic direction; Demonstrated knowledge of security sector reform
concepts, terminology, research, and policy literature - in particular, security sector-wide issues with special emphasis on civilian oversight, management and coordination and its relationship and linkages to the Mission’s broader framework; Experience in supporting the design and
implementation of SSR strategies and programmes/ projects, in particular at a sector-wide level;
Ability to support inter-disciplinary/ interdepartmental teams and task forces; Ability to analyze matters pertaining to a broad spectrum of SSR issues/problems and to produce reports on these issues;

Experience in ensuring effective integration of inter-connected programmatic/ organizational components/activities to achieve coherent programmatic/organizational delivery;

Ability to interact with a wide range of technical experts including police, military, public administrative and judicial actors, as well as those from NGOs and regional bodies; Ability to work under pressure.

Language:

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position, fluency in English and Somali (both oral and written) is required.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; UNSOS Administrative Associate Security Sector Reform Officer Jobs in Mombasa - Kenya

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