Sudan: Associate Civil Affairs Officer

Post Title: Associate Civil Affairs Officer

Post Level: NO-B

Salary (Annual): Range from US$53,214.00 to US$71,408.00

Location: Muhajiriya

Job Opening Number: UNAMID-JO-ELD-17-007

Opening date: 20 January 2017

Job Opening Deadline: 03 February 2017

Organizational Setting and Reporting This position is located in Muhajariya, Sector East, UNAMID Civil Affairs Section. The Associate Civil Affairs Officer will be reporting to the Team Leader Civil Affairs Sector East through Civil Affairs Officer.

Duties and responsibilities:

Within delegated authority, the Associate Civil Affairs Officer will be responsible for the following duties:

• Establishes and maintains contact with relevant interlocutors at the local level as directed, including representatives of local authorities, as well as civil society actors, community representatives, traditional and religious leaders and representatives of local interest groups, including in the private sectors. • Coordinates activities and initiatives (across disciplines and components) with other team members to achieve consistency and synergy in mandate implementation. • Collects information at the local level as required and undertakes assessment of specific sectors with a view to identifying needs and priorities. Assists in identifying the concerns and perceptions of the local population. • Contributes to overall mission monitoring and planning as required. • Assists in organizing outreach activities to promote good relations and understanding between Mission’s actors and the population, and ensures accurate information dissemination on Mission’s role and mandate.
• Contributes to the identification, design, management and evaluation of Quick Impact Projects (QIPs) for confidence building purposes, in line with the DPKO/DFS Policy Directive on QIPs.
• Works closely with civil society groups or institutions that promote a culture of peace and reconciliation, including through organizing joint initiatives and events. • Assist in protecting and promoting rights of excluded and/or threatened groups in full respect of Mission’s mandate and international law. • Assists in the design and implementation of civic education programmes at the local level in coordination with local authorities and/or civil society actors. • Performs other duties as required, in line with the DPKO/DFS Policy Directive on Civil Affairs.

Qualifications and Experiences:

Education: Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in social sciences, political science, international relations, public administration, anthropology, law, economics or related area.. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Experience: A minimum of two 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, research institutions, etc. Experience in conflict management, support to state institutions or programme management would be an asset. (No experience is required for candidates who have passed a United Nations Competitive Recruitment Examination).

Language: Fluency in written and spoken English and Arabic is required. Knowledge of other local language is an asset.

Competencies:

Professionalism – Knowledge of political, social and economic environment and their impact on a mission mandate implementation. Ability to conduct political analysis and to identify and resolve sensitive issues. Knowledge of operational aspects of national, bilateral or multilateral aid programmes. Ability to identify sources for data collection. 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.

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.

HOW TO APPLY Interested applicants should submit their applications together with: 1) Cover letter setting out how the qualifications and experience match the requirements of the position 2) Completed and signed United Nations Personal History form (P-11) 3) A copy of own Birth Certificate, Sudanese Resident Certificate, National passport, Secondary and/or University Diploma, copies of previous employment certificate(s) and three references from previous employers by ONE of the following methods: (All Applicants MUST indicate the job opening number, Post Title and the Duty Station of which they are applying, on the Subject line [by email] or on the Envelope [by Mail/by Hand].) e.g. JO#: UNAMID-ELD-17-007; Associate Civil Affairs Officer, NO-B, Muhajariya

By e-mail: All applicants are strongly encouraged to apply by e-mail: UNAMIDJO-ELD@un.org

By Hand: Deliver to: the UNAMID Regional Office, El Daein, Sector East Security main gate.

IMPORTANT: Please refer to the Qualifications and Experience and Competencies sections above and make sure that you are eligible to apply.

In line with the UN policy on gender balance, FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

WARNING TO APPLICANTS:

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, TRAINING OR ANY OTHER FEES). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON BANK ACCOUNTS.

UNAMID does not provide accommodation to locally recruited staff (National Staff), since they are expected to be within commuting distance in the locality of recruitment.