Civil Affairs Officer,
Naqoura, Lebanon
(P-3)
United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon
Closing date: Wednesday, 7 June 2017
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| Posting Title: | CIVIL AFFAIRS OFFICER, P3 (Temporary Job Opening) |
| Job Code Title: | CIVIL AFFAIRS OFFICER |
| Department/Office: | United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon |
| Duty Station: | NAQOURA |
| Posting Period: | 01 June 2017 - 07 June 2017 |
| Job Opening Number: | 17-Civil Affairs-UNIFIL-80183-J-Naqoura (M) |
Responsibilities
Within the limits of delegated authority the Civil Affairs Officer (P-3) will be responsible for the following duties:
CORE PROFILE:
• Provides information and analysis for the Mission and other actors where applicable, on political, social and economic issues affecting conflict dynamics at the local and regional level, including analysis on how these relate to the national level and vice versa. Ensures that the concerns and perceptions of the local population are effectively communicated to the Mission, as well as other actors where appropriate.
• Represents the Mission at the local level as required.
• Contributes to a shared understanding of the Mission environment, mandate and operations amongst Mission actors at the local level, in particular uniformed components, to support consistency and coherence of approach.
• Fosters effective working relations with United Nations Country Team (UNCT).
• Contributes to the formulation of recommendations concerning Mission actions and approaches required at the local level, assists in mobilizing a response from other actors where appropriate.
• Manages individual Quick Impact Projects (QIPs) intended for confidence building purposes at the local level, in line with DPKO/DFS Policy Directive on QIPs and Mission specific priorities.
• Supervises, monitors and encourages the work of officers under his/her responsibility in undertaking the full range of their duties.
• Identifies and researches good practice and lessons learned in Civil Affairs work and shares these with colleagues, including through active participation in the online Civil Affairs Network.
• Contributes to overall Mission monitoring and planning as required.
Performs other duties as required, in line with the DPKO/DFS Policy Directive on Civil Affairs.
CONFLICT MANAGEMENT:
• Supports dialogue between groups in conflict in the area of responsibility by convening structured meetings and similar activities.
• Promotes and protects the interest of excluded and/or threatened groups through advocacy in full respect of humanitarian and international law.
• Supports civil society groups and/or institutions at the local level that promote a culture of peace and reconciliation. Assists them, including, where appropriate, in becoming effective implementing partners for Quick Impact Projects.
SUPPORT TO STATE INSTITUTIONS:
• Assists local institutions to assess capacity building and support needs, working with partners including the UNCT and in particular UNDP.
• Helps to design a coordinated response to these needs from relevant actors.
• Assists in the design and implementation of appropriate and practical Civil Affairs support to local authorities, including mentoring and support to policy and decision-making processes where appropriate.
• Supports dialogue and cooperation between authorities and relevant interest groups with the aim of creating political space and accountability, and provides support to the development of structures of accountability and transparency.
• Supports events such as public fora or town-hall meetings to foster development of political space at the local level. Supports civic education Programmes at the local level on a range of issues, including elections, policy issues, and good governance principles, in coordination with local authorities and/or civil society actors.
PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT:
• Manages a local field office or team, undertaking or overseeing the programmatic and administrative tasks necessary for its functioning.
• Manages a small Mission QIPs programme in accordance with Mission priorities and the DPKO/DFS policy on QIPs. Includes, inter alia: acting as Secretariat to a decision-making body on QIPs, ensuring the effective and timely running of the project design, approval and implementation process, the keeping of accurate records, assistance with determining Mission specific priorities, assessment of impact of the overall programme, and drafting of QIPs submission for the Mission budget.
• Contributes to the development and ensures distribution of high-quality Mission-specific induction materials. Assists with the design, implementation and evaluation of tailored in-Mission skills training for Civil Affairs components in accordance with global Civil Affairs skills training methodologies.
• Serves as focal point on gender for the Civil Affairs component, identifying and communicating ways to ensure that a gender perspective is taken into account in all aspects of Civil Affairs work.
• Serves as focal point for researching, identifying and sharing good practices and lessons learned with the Civil Affairs component and the global Civil Affairs community
.
CompetenciesCORE PROFILE:
• Provides information and analysis for the Mission and other actors where applicable, on political, social and economic issues affecting conflict dynamics at the local and regional level, including analysis on how these relate to the national level and vice versa. Ensures that the concerns and perceptions of the local population are effectively communicated to the Mission, as well as other actors where appropriate.
• Represents the Mission at the local level as required.
• Contributes to a shared understanding of the Mission environment, mandate and operations amongst Mission actors at the local level, in particular uniformed components, to support consistency and coherence of approach.
• Fosters effective working relations with United Nations Country Team (UNCT).
• Contributes to the formulation of recommendations concerning Mission actions and approaches required at the local level, assists in mobilizing a response from other actors where appropriate.
• Manages individual Quick Impact Projects (QIPs) intended for confidence building purposes at the local level, in line with DPKO/DFS Policy Directive on QIPs and Mission specific priorities.
• Supervises, monitors and encourages the work of officers under his/her responsibility in undertaking the full range of their duties.
• Identifies and researches good practice and lessons learned in Civil Affairs work and shares these with colleagues, including through active participation in the online Civil Affairs Network.
• Contributes to overall Mission monitoring and planning as required.
Performs other duties as required, in line with the DPKO/DFS Policy Directive on Civil Affairs.
CONFLICT MANAGEMENT:
• Supports dialogue between groups in conflict in the area of responsibility by convening structured meetings and similar activities.
• Promotes and protects the interest of excluded and/or threatened groups through advocacy in full respect of humanitarian and international law.
• Supports civil society groups and/or institutions at the local level that promote a culture of peace and reconciliation. Assists them, including, where appropriate, in becoming effective implementing partners for Quick Impact Projects.
SUPPORT TO STATE INSTITUTIONS:
• Assists local institutions to assess capacity building and support needs, working with partners including the UNCT and in particular UNDP.
• Helps to design a coordinated response to these needs from relevant actors.
• Assists in the design and implementation of appropriate and practical Civil Affairs support to local authorities, including mentoring and support to policy and decision-making processes where appropriate.
• Supports dialogue and cooperation between authorities and relevant interest groups with the aim of creating political space and accountability, and provides support to the development of structures of accountability and transparency.
• Supports events such as public fora or town-hall meetings to foster development of political space at the local level. Supports civic education Programmes at the local level on a range of issues, including elections, policy issues, and good governance principles, in coordination with local authorities and/or civil society actors.
PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT:
• Manages a local field office or team, undertaking or overseeing the programmatic and administrative tasks necessary for its functioning.
• Manages a small Mission QIPs programme in accordance with Mission priorities and the DPKO/DFS policy on QIPs. Includes, inter alia: acting as Secretariat to a decision-making body on QIPs, ensuring the effective and timely running of the project design, approval and implementation process, the keeping of accurate records, assistance with determining Mission specific priorities, assessment of impact of the overall programme, and drafting of QIPs submission for the Mission budget.
• Contributes to the development and ensures distribution of high-quality Mission-specific induction materials. Assists with the design, implementation and evaluation of tailored in-Mission skills training for Civil Affairs components in accordance with global Civil Affairs skills training methodologies.
• Serves as focal point on gender for the Civil Affairs component, identifying and communicating ways to ensure that a gender perspective is taken into account in all aspects of Civil Affairs work.
• Serves as focal point for researching, identifying and sharing good practices and lessons learned with the Civil Affairs component and the global Civil Affairs community
.
Professionalism: Familiarity with development issues in (post) conflict settings, understanding of aid effectiveness principles and processes including the New Deal for Engagement in Fragile States, Sustainable Development Goals, and the outcomes of the high level forums on aid effectiveness. Experience with the politics of development, donor coordination and support to Government authorities. Strong communication and analytical skills, political acumen, and demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective networks. Shows pride in work and achievements. Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of the subject. 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.
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 & 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.
EducationCommunication: 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 & 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.
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 qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work Experience
A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in programme management, development, humanitarian affairs, civil affairs or a related field is required. At least two years of experience working in a UN field operation or similar multi-lateral or non-governmental organization, preferably in a conflict or post-conflict setting, is required. Experience liaising with donors and participating in inter-agency coordination mechanisms at the local or national level is required.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required.