- Ensure the effective direction and integrated management of MINUSMAs activities in line with the SRSGs strategic vision.
- Facilitate the translation of the Mission leadership's policy intent and high-level direction into viable tasks and priorities.
- Periodically review progress and recommend necessary adjustments to enable effective implementation of the Mission's mandate.
- Ensure the establishment of core integrated processes and mechanisms that enable the integrated delivery of the mandate, including through partnership with the UN Country Team.
- Oversee Mission-wide planning processes, ensuring coherence between mandated tasks, component plans/concepts of operations and UN system-wide integrated planning processes (such as Integrated Strategic Frameworks), as required by policies, guidelines and best practices on planning, in particular the Integrated Mission Planning Process (IMPP).
- With the Director of Mission Support, engender a clear understanding across Mission components between substantive priorities and support capacities; Ensure an integrated approach to the results-based budget process, including alignment with strategic and operational plans and adequate provisions to meet resource requirements, and oversee the process as it relates to substantive Mission components, in line with the mandate.
- Oversee the internal management of the Mission on behalf of the SRSG, including through the development of necessary policies and procedures, taking into account relevant Headquarters policy and best practices.
- Ensure effective functioning of coherent communications structures and systems and serve as the focal point for communication with UN Headquarters in New York.
- Holds the overall management responsibility for the staff working in the immediate office of the SRSG and for ensuring that the SRSG receives the required support to carry out his functions. Serves as the focal point in the Office of the SRSG for all sensitive personnel and management issues;
- Interface with the Director of Mission Support on all personnel matters, and oversee senior staff selection processes.
- Provides guidance to the Chief of the Conduct and Discipline Team on all matters relating to conduct and discipline issues in respect of all categories of personnel, including related recommendations on disciplinary or administrative actions.
- In close consultation with Mission leadership, facilitate discussions between the Mission and national government on issues related to MINUSMA functions; oversee the Legal Unit and the provision of necessary legal advice to the SRSG as required.
- Advise the SRSG on protocol matters and supervise and provide guidance on the preparation and coordination of official visits.
Competencies
Professionalism Knowledge of the work of intergovernmental bodies, the work of the United Nations and its related bodies concerned with political, economic, social and related matters; Ability to evaluate international political situations in area of assignment; Ability to manage and coordinate many different levels and participants in operations in both the field and UN common system; Broad substantive knowledge of post conflict challenges and peacekeeping operations; 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.
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 things; Is not bound by current thinking or traditional approaches.
Leadership: Serves as a role model that other people want to follow: empowers others to translate vision into results; is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives; establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support; anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions; drives for change and improvements; does not accept the status quo; shows the courage to take unpopular stands. Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work; demonstrates knowledge of strategies and commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing.
Vision: Identifies strategic issues, opportunities and risks; clearly communicates links between the Organizations strategy and the work units goals; generates and communicates broad and compelling organizational direction, inspiring others to pursue that same direction; conveys enthusiasm about future possibilities.
Education
Advanced University Degree (Masters degree or equivalent) in one of the following disciplines: international relations, political science, business administration, public administration, management, law, military studies, or a related field. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work Experience
At least fifteen years of progressively responsible experience in such areas as: political, social, civil, military or legal affairs; public or business administration; or management is required. A proven track record of leadership and management in multicultural settings, including coordination of interdisciplinary teams in multiple geographic locations is required. Senior management experience in UN Secretariat Headquarters, a UN peacekeeping operation, or a special political mission is required. Experience coordinating inter- agency and operational planning and analysis in or for an organization that includes civilian and uniformed (military and/or police) personnel is required. Experience ensuring compliance with UN Secretariat administrative and financial procedures is required. Field experience in Africa is required.
Languages
English and French are the official working languages of the United Nations. For this post, fluency in spoken and written English is required. Fluency in spoken French is required.
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