Disarment, Demobilization and Reintegration Officer

Job Description

Type of Job


Job Family
Security Institutions

Job Opening Number
22-Security Institutions-DPO-184128-J-New York (R)

Application Deadline: 31 Aug 2022

Description
Org. Setting and Reporting

This position is located in the Department of Peace Operations (DPO), Office of Rule of law and Security Institutions (OROLSI), Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration Section (DDRS). The incumbent will report to the Chief of the Disarmement, Demobilization and Reintegration Section.

DPO provides political and executive direction to UN Peacekeeping operations around the world and maintains contact with the Security Council, troop and financial contributors, and parties to the conflict in the implementation of Security Council mandates. The Department works to integrate the efforts of UN, governmental and non-governmental entities in the context of peacekeeping operations. DPO also provides guidance and support on military, police, mine action and other relevant issues to other UN political and peacebuilding missions.

Office of Rule of Law and Security Institutions (OROLSI) was established in 2007 to strengthen the links and coordinate the Department’s activities in the areas of police, justice and corrections, mine action and weapons/ammunition management, the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration of ex-combatants and security sector reform. (https://peacekeeping.un.org/en/department-of-peace-operations).

Responsibilities

Within delegated authority, the Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration Officer will be responsible for the following duties:

• Provide Headquarters support in planning the civilian and military logistics support for DDR.
• Contributes to the substantive development and implementation of the DDR processes, including overall policy and legal framework, implementation strategy, operational modalities and action plans, taking into account national processes priorities and targets.
• Provides technical inputs to the planning, design and implementation of projects, as well as technical advice and assistance to key parties (e.g. DDR unit management, DDR Commissions, government representatives, etc.); consults with relevant stakeholders through inclusive and participatory processes; and undertakes continuous monitoring of project activities.
• Support the doctrine development work in the area of DDR in the department, with the Inter-agency working group on DDR and other relevant national and international actors working on DDR issues.
• Organizes and undertakes research and analysis on various aspects of DDR work, including risk and threat assessments, target group profiles, political factors, security and other issues affecting operations; identifies problems and issues to be addressed and proposes corrective actions; identifies and tracks follow-up actions; produces progress and briefing reports.
• Develop initial result-based framework and budget for new DDR components in new mission or non-mission settings.
• Supports the development and maintenance of appropriate mechanisms and systems for tracking, monitoring and evaluation of key components of DDR processes; manages data collection and follow-up; identifies issues and prepares conclusions.
• Coordinates the mobilization of networks of local partners and communities (e.g. NGOs, community-based organizations, private sector enterprises and local communal authorities) and facilitates their participation in the planning and implementation of DDR processes and related activities.
• Supports efforts in resource mobilization and development of strategic partnerships with multiple donors and agencies. Develop and review the DDR inputs to the reports of the Secretary-General to the Security Council.
• In consultation with relevant parties, develops targeted training programmes for institutional capacity building.
• Participates in technical assessment missions, including provision of guidance to government officials and other parties; drafts mission reports and prepares briefings for senior Mission leadership.
• Ensures that DDR activities are well integrated and coordinated with other mission activities (e.g. political, military, humanitarian; public information; legal, etc.)
• Prepares various written outputs, e.g. draft background papers, analysis, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications, etc.
• Provides substantive support to consultative and other meetings (e.g. conferences, workshops) to include proposing agenda topics, preparation of documents and presentations.
• Performs other related duties as required.
  
  Competencies
  
  Professionalism: Knowledge and understanding of DDR concepts and approaches as articulated in the revised United Nations Integrated DDR Standards and subsequent documents; knowledge of conventional arms control standards, concepts, frameworks and instruments Knowledge of peacekeeping mandates and structures in the field; excellent research, analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to work with minimal supervision and define priorities. 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.
  
  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.
  
  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.
  
  Education
  
  Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in political science, social sciences, management, international economics, international relations, law, development or a related field. 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 political science, international relations, law, disarmament, security, development management, conflict resolution or related area is required.
  
  Three years of experience in international affairs such as peacekeeping and peacebuilding operations or development programme is desirable.
  
  One year of experience working on disarmament, demobilization, reintegration, small arms control, conflict/post-conflict crisis management, economic recovery, or related area is desirable.
  
  One year of experience with Disarmament, Demobilization, and Reintegration (DDR) and Community Violence Reduction (CVR) is desirable.
  
  Languages
  
  English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English (both oral and written) is required. Knowledge of French is desirable. Knowledge of another official UN language is an advantage.