Senior Coordination Officer – Amman
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Location:
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Salary:negotiable / YEAR
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Job type:FULL_TIME
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Posted:19 hours ago
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Category:Management and Strategy
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Deadline:09/10/2024
JOB DESCRIPTION
The position is located in the Office of the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Yemen (OSESGY) in Amman, Jordan. The incumbent will report directly to the Principal Military Advisor (PMA) who is the lead of the support to the military aspects of the Office’s work. The incumbent will be expected to undertake travel, including to Yemen and the region.
- Maintains overall responsibility for the operations of the Joint Coordination Room.
- Acts as the main representative of the Military Coordination Committee (MCC) facilitator, PMA; receives input/ guidance from the PMA.
- Provides oversight to support de-escalation efforts by the parties in the Military Coordination Room, including by convening meetings, facilitating dialogue, relaying messages, engaging in de-escalatory support, create personal rapport with the parties’ operational level focal points.
- Alerts the MCC to any critical issues or developments that would delay or compromise the implementation of the truce.
- Supports the implementation of operational decisions by the MCC, and where appropriate, provides recommendations to advance implementation.
- Suggests improvements to the facilitation of the operations room as well as confidence-building measures.
- Provides oversight to the expansion of the mechanism on operational and local levels, including the gradual build-up of local-level teams subject to party agreements.
- Supports the set-up of other tools of OSESGY to facilitate the implementation, including UN-staffed Outreach Teams that would make ad-hoc visits to the ground to key areas at the invitation of the parties.
- Channels OSESGY advice and general guidelines relevant for the operational level including on gender, civil society organizations’ inclusion, training and capacity-building.
- Carries out additional duties and responsibilities as outlined by the PMA.
| Develops and implements sustainable business strategies, thinks long term and externally in order to positively shape the organization. Anticipates and perceives the impact and implications of future decisions and activities on other parts of the organization. |
| Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organizational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion. |
| Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others. For people managers only: Acts as positive leadership role model, motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles. |
| Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role). |
| Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries. |
| Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements. |
| Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving. |
| Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground. |
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Education:
- Advanced University Degree (Master’s or equivalent degree) in security studies, international relations 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:
- A minimum of 10 years of progressive, responsible, professional experience in the area of security sector reform (SSR), military operations, peacekeeping, and/or peace support development in an international organisation.
- Experience in the coordination, facilitation, dialogue, management, and implementation of ceasefires is desirable.
- Demonstrated experience in support to mediation/negotiation on security arrangements is desirable. Operations Room experience in current operations and crisis areas is desirable.
- A background working on regional issues in the Middle East and specifically Yemen is desirable.
- A background as a section leader with proven history of management and coordination of a culturally diverse team is desirable.
- Military background as commissioned officer (at least Col/O6) is desirable.
Languages:
- English lanaguage is required, and Arabic is desirable. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.
- English and French are the working languages of the UN Secretariat.
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Contract type: International ICA Contractual modality
Contract level: IICA- 4
Contract duration: Initial 6 months (with possibility of extension)
For more details about the ICA contractual modality, please follow this link:
https://www.unops.org/english/Opportunities/job-opportunities/what-we-offer/Pages/Individual-Contractor-Agreements.aspx
- Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.
- Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
- Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments.
- UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. UNOPS seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce.
- Qualified women and candidates from groups which are underrepresented in the UNOPS workforce are encouraged to apply. These include in particular candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities.
- We would like to ensure all candidates perform at their best during the assessment process. If you are shortlisted and require additional assistance to complete any assessment, including reasonable accommodation, please inform our human resources team when you receive an invitation.
Terms and Conditions
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- For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post.
- For retainer contracts, you must complete a few Mandatory Courses (they take around 4 hours to complete) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS. For more information on a retainer contract here.
- All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter and UNOPS Policies and Instructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UN core values and the UN Common Agenda.
- It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential personnel. Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.
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