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Mission and objectives
Concerned with the security, humanitarian, human rights and political crisis in the Central African Republic and its regional implications, the Security Council authorized in April 2014 the deployment of a multidimensional United Nations peacekeeping operation, MINUSCA, with the protection of civilians as its utmost priority. Its other initial tasks included support for the transition process; facilitating humanitarian assistance; promotion and protection of human rights; support for justice and the rule of law; and disarmament, demobilization, reintegration and repatriation processes. The newly established mission subsumed the UN Integrated Peace building Office in the Central African Republic (BINUCA). MINUSCA current uniformed personnel levels stand at 11,650 military personnel and 2,080 police personnel, and are tasked with the strategic objective of creating the political, security and institutional conditions conducive to sustainably reducing the presence of — and threat posed by — armed groups. See http://www.un.org/en/peacekeeping/missions/minusca/.
Context
Concerned with the security, humanitarian, human rights and political crisis in the Central African Republic and its regional implications, the Security Council authorized on 10 April 2014 deployment of a multidimensional United Nations peacekeeping operation – MINUSCA, with the protection of civilians as its utmost priority. Its other initial tasks included support for the transition process; facilitating humanitarian assistance; promotion and protection of human rights; support for justice and the rule of law; and disarmament, demobilization, reintegration and repatriation processes. The newly established mission subsumed the UN Integrated Peace building Office in the Central African Republic (BINUCA) on the date of the establishment and has been set to take over authority in military and police matters from the African Union-led peacekeeping operation – MISCA – on 15 September 2014. (http://www.un.org/en/peacekeeping/missions/minusca/)..
Task description
Under the direct supervision of the COE Team Leader the UN Volunteer Contingent Owned Inspector will undertake the following tasks: To conduct Verification Inspections of all Major Equipment and assess Self-Sustainment capabilities of all assigned military and police units including but not limited to Arrival, Operational Readiness, Periodic, Repatriation inspections and spot checks when necessary. Be the initial Point of Contact for designated contingent representatives for assigned units on the policies and procedures concerning the reimbursement and control of COE and Self-Sustainment aspects of MOUs. Plan a timetable in conjunction with the team leader and other Inspectors to conduct Verification Inspections. Liaise with contingents and confirm inspection dates and plan. Coordinate the composition of Inspection Teams with FHQ and ISS Sections as appropriate. Organise special flights/additional time on ground with Air Ops as and when necessary, and submit MOPs to Movcon at least 72 hours prior to departure. Prepare Major Equipment and Self-Sustainment Inspection Worksheets prior to the inspection date. Brief inspection team members on their specific duties and responsibilities prior to the inspection date. Implement and coordinate the inspection plan on arrival at the contingent. Ensure that Inspection Worksheets are completed and signed by inspectors and contingent representatives after the inspection. Debrief the Contingent Commander or his representative on observations made during the inspection prior to departure from the location. Conduct inspections at least monthly to prepare the Periodic Verification Report and at least semi annually (or more frequently as determined by the FC/CAO) for the Operational Readiness Inspections. Update COE Database after each Inspection. Maintain updated details of contingent major/self-sustainment equipment in the COE Database, and other updated comprehensive documentary and electronic files/records on day-to-day activities