Job Description
Org. Setting and Reporting
This position is located in the Office of the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Yemen in Amman with the possibility of travel into Yemen. The Senior SSR Officer reports to the Deputy Head of Mission/Director of Political Affairs of the Office of the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Yemen.
Responsibilities
Within delegated authority, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties: Working in coordination with the Principal Military Advisor, provides strategic and technical advice on ceasefire and security sector-wide issues, in particular transitional security arrangements, with special emphasis on civilian oversight, management and coordination. Provides advice and guidance on issues concerned with building political will and fostering national ownership. Develops and maintains relations with high level government officials, local leaders and other key players; and actively promotes coordination and communication between international and national partners. Leads large, highly complex programmes/projects, field missions, etc., including provision of guidance to government officials and other parties and drafting mission summaries; identifies problems and issues to be assessed and initiates corrective actions; liaises with relevant parties; ensures follow-up actions. Assists national efforts to mobilize and coordinate international assistance to ceasefire and security sector initiatives. Leads and supervises the organization of meetings, seminars, and other events on substantive issues; manages the substantive preparation and organization of such events
Competencies
Professionalism: Understanding of the political, social and economic environment and their impact on the implementation of the Mission s mandate. Expert knowledge of SSR (concepts, terminology, research, and policy), in particular security sector-wide issues, with special emphasis on civilian oversight, management and coordination. Demonstrated leadership, conceptual and strategic analytical capacity to thoroughly analyse and evaluate critical matters pertaining to SSR, particularly security sector-wide issues. Demonstrated capacity for original and creative thinking, independent judgment and discretion in advising on and handling major policy, programme/project and other issues/problems. Ability to work under pressure, on occasion in a highly stressful environment (e.g. civil strife, natural disasters and human suffering). Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Commitment to implement the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all areas of work. 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. 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.
Education
Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent degree) in business administration/management, public administration, security sector management, international relations or related fields is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Job - Specific Qualification
Not available.
Work Experience
A minimum of ten (10) years of relevant, progressively responsible professional experience in security sector reform at a sector-wide level, national security coordination, the development or implementation of SSR programmes/projects, institutional development, programme management, strategy and/or policy development, strategic planning, defense or other related area is required. A minimum of five (5) years of experience in advisory and coordination roles in the areas of national security and/or SSR is required. Five (5) years of experience in organizational/team management is required. A minimum of five (5) years of experience working to support political mediation and transition processes is required. Three (3) years of experience providing Mission Leadership with strategic and technical advice on ceasefire and transitional security arrangements is desirable. One (1) year of previous experience in the Middle East is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required. Fluency in Arabic is desirable.
Desired Candidate Profile
Education:
Any Graduation
Gender:
nm
Nationality:
Any Nationality
