UNV Security Sector Reform Officer (SSR) in Central African Republic
Bangui
- Organization: UNV - United Nations Volunteers
- Location: Bangui
- Grade: Mid level - International Volunteer - Internationally recruited Volunteer
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Occupational Groups:
- Security and Safety
- Public Policy and Administration
- Closing Date: Closed
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Geennerral Inforrmaationn
Couunry ofAssignmeentt Central African Republic
Hosstnsttuteeu UN Mission in CAR
Volunteer Category International Specialist
NummberrofVolunteer 2
Durattono Until 30-06-2018
Duty Statonio Bangui
AssignmeentPlace Non-Family Duty station
AssignmeentPlace Remaark
Livng Condiionnso
Central African Republic is a non-family duty station with a difficult security and working environment. The country is landlocked with very limited travel possibilities and surrounded by countries with volatile and security problems (Chad, DR Congo, Sudan, South Sudan and Cameroon). Volatile socio-political situation and social unrest and grievance in particular in the capital city Bangui with frequent civil servants strikes causing interruption of health, education and civil service due to years of unpaid salaries. Power cuts are a norm causing insecurity in town. The population in Bangui including the expatriates is concerned about increasing cases of criminalities as a direct result of the March 2013 coup by the SELEKA – a coalition of rebel groups and recent events in December 2013 that carried the country into a chaos. The country is totally dependent on Cameroon sea port situated 1500 kms away causing regular shortage of basic domestic goods. Travel time from Douala (Cameroon) to Bangui for a truckload averages a week because of very bad roads and several roadblocks. The country security level is between 3 and 4 restricting movement to official travel only.
Currently the curfew applies from 10 pm to 5 am.
28 Jun 2017 Page 1 of 7This situation puts tremendous stress on staff and their family members. There are very limited medical infrastructures and services do not function properly. Nevertheless, a UN Dispensary provides basic medical care for the UN
personnel and the UN hospital built is operational since August 2014.
Only four airlines officially recognized by UN System serve the country: Air France (once a week), Royal Air Maroc
(twice a week), Kenya Airways (three flights per week) and Asky (three flights per week). Flights are sometimes subject
to cancellation when security situation volatility increases.
Staff in Bangui (MHQ) lives on local economy by renting apartments and houses. In comparison to 2014 more
accommodation is available but with high costs therefore sharing is recommended. Supermarkets having all variety of
food and appliances are available but costlier than normal process. Also Level II Hospital run by military medical team
is available next to the MHQ.
Bria (Sector East HQ) is located in eastern CAR, approximately 600 Km from Bangui (capital city). Security situation is
stable there, no need for an escort. MINUSCA has constructed tented camp for civilian personnel with air-conditioned
and acceptable standards and prefabricated accommodation camps started in May 2016. Similarly installation of office
prefabricated units also ongoing. There is catering services provided by a commercial entity on payment basis also
the local market is well furnished of basic goods and opened all the week. There is Level2+ fully equipped military
hospital in the Bria Green field where all civilian, military camp components are situated.
Bouar (Sector West HQ) is located in western CAR, approximately 500 Km from Bangui (capital city) where living
conditions are quite acceptable. The local market is opened every day and well furnished with seasonal fruit and basic
goods. Military Level I clinic exists but the mission has plan to provide better facility. MINUSCA has constructed tented
camp for civilian personnel with air-conditioned and acceptable standards and prefabricated accommodation camps
started in May 2016. Similarly installation of office prefabricated units also ongoing. There is catering services
provided by a commercial entity on payment basis. The security situation is stable but an escort is needed for some
distance.
Kaga Bandoro (Sector Centre HQ), is located in the center is 320 Km far from Bangui and the same living conditions of
Bria applies here.
Rest & Recuperation (R&R) scheme in Bangui has been re-established since August 2013 and maintained for all CAR
duty stations to a 6 weeks frequency. Living conditions are becoming more and more difficult due to the high cost of
living and the scarcity of basic products and food. Fresh vegetables and fruits are available in the market. There is no
MINUSCA Guest House in Bangui. Private accommodation possibilities are limited and getting a house according to
the security measures can take about 4 weeks or more. Nevertheless, currently all serving UN Volunteers have a
decent accommodation ensuring minimum and above the minimum standard of comfort. The average cost for
accommodation varies from around 500 USD, for a small apartment with no furniture and no power generator, to 1700
USD with all commodities.
For the sake of rewarding experience, UN Volunteers in CAR carry out their duties with flexibility, commitment, and a
willingness to live and work in challenging conditions including heat and limited water and electricity supply.
Assssignnme ennt Deettaiiss
28 Jun 2017 Page 2 of 7AsssgnnmeenttTiietlle UNV Security Sector Reform (SSR)
OrrganizattonaalCoontextt& ProjecctDeescripttono
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/).
Susstanaable DeevelopmmeenttGoaalss 16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
UNNV Foocus Arrea Peace building
Tassk desccrpttono
Within delegated authority and under the supervision of the Chief SSR, the UN Volunteer SSR Officer will be
responsible for the following duties:
Assists in the development of key components of the approved SSR Programme, including overall policy and legal
framework, implementation strategy, operational modalities and action plans, taking into account national
programme priorities and targets.
Substantively participates in the development, implementation and evaluation of assigned projects, monitors and
analyzes project development and implementation, reviews relevant documents and reports, identifies problems
and issues to be addressed and proposes corrective actions; liaises with relevant parties, and identifies and tracks
follow-up actions.
Provides technical inputs to ongoing projects, as well as technical advice and assistance to key parties (e.g.: SSR unit
management, established Commissions, or government officials); consults with relevant stakeholders through
inclusive and participatory processes; and undertakes continuous monitoring of project activities.
Organizes or undertakes research on various aspects of SSR work; analyzes and presents information gathered
from diverse sources; identifies problems and issues to be assessed and proposes corrective actions.
Assists in policy development, including the review and analysis of issues and trends, preparation of impact
evaluation or equivalent studies, and so on.
Undertakes survey initiatives; reviews, analyzes and interprets responses, identify problems/issues and prepare
conclusions.
Participates in or leads field missions, including provision of guidance to government officials and other parties;
drafts mission summaries, and so on.
Initiates and coordinates outreach activities; conducts training workshops and seminars; makes presentations on
28 Jun 2017 Page 3 of 7 assigned topics or activities.
Coordinates activities related to budget and funding (project preparation and submissions, progress reports,
financial statements, and so on) and prepare related documents and reports (pledging, work, programme budget,
and so on).
Liaises closely with others relevant parties to ensure that SSR activities are well integrated and coordinated.
Prepares various written outputs, like draft background papers, analysis, sections of reports and studies, inputs to
publications, and similar.
Provides substantive support to consultative and other meetings, conferences, etc., to include proposing agenda
topics, identifying participants, preparation of documents and presentations, and so on.
Supervises field office personnel working on SSR activities.
When working with (including supervising) national staff or (non-)governmental counterparts, the incumbent is
strongly encouraged to set aside dedicated time for training, coaching, mentoring and capacity development.
Performs other related duties as required by direct supervisor
Furthermore, UN Volunteers are expected to:
Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and
external publications and take active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that mark International Volunteer
Day);
Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country;
Reflect on the type and quality of voluntary action that they are undertaking, including participation in ongoing
reflection activities;
Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters,
press releases, etc.;
Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly-arrived UN Volunteers;
Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering, or encourage relevant local individuals and
organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible.
Furthermore, UN Volunteers are required to:- Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of
volunteerismby reading relevant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNVactivities (for instance in
events that mark International Volunteer Day)- Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms
ofvolunteerism in the host country- Reflect on the type and quality of voluntary action that they areundertaking,
including participation in ongoing reflection activities- Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit
them for UNVpublications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.- Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for
newly-arrived UN Volunteers- Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering, orencourage relevant
local individuals and organizations to use the UNV OnlineVolunteering service whenever technically possible.
Reesulls/Exxpeccted Ouuttputss
The MINUSCA Security Sector Reform (SSR) contribution to the implementation of the Mission’s mandate by providing
strategic and technical advice and support to the Government to:
28 Jun 2017 Page 4 of 7 Rebuild and reform the Central African Republic (CAR) security sector, within its capacities and in close coordination with relevant actors met
Support the overall coordination of the international community in CAR in the SSR field accomplished
A final statement of achievements towards volunteerism for development during the assignment, such as reporting
on the number of volunteers mobilized, activities participated in and capacities developed.
• The development of capacity through coaching, mentoring and formal on-the-job training, when working with
(including supervising) national staff or (non-) governmental counter-parts, including Implementing Partners (IPs); • Age,
Gender and Diversity (AGD) perspective is systematically applied, integrated and documented in all activities
throughout the assignment • A final statement of achievements towards volunteerism for peace and development dur-
ing the assignment, such as reporting on the number of volunteers mobilized, activities participated in and capacities
developed
Quuaalificaationns//Reequuiireme entts
ReqquieddDeegreeeLevvell Master degree or equivalent
Eduucaton -AdddiionaalCommmeentss
An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in political science, business, public security sector
management, administration, international relations, or in 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
YeaarsoffRequured Woork 36 months
Expeerennce
Expeerennce Descriptonno
A minimum of three (3) years[CB1] of progressively responsible experience in peacekeeping/peace-building or
development work with specific focus on SSR, inter-agency coordination, political analysis, institutional development,
or a related area. Previous experience in policy coordination or project management is required. Previous experience
working in a conflict or post-conflict setting is required. Previous experience in SSR with professional experiences in
advising, guiding, or mentoring defense or security forces is required. Previous experience in the UN common system
is desirable. Proven experience gained in a professional capacity in drafting high quality, analytical reports is
desirable.
[CB1]Instead of 5 requested last year
Languuage Skiisllls
English ( Mandatory ) , Level - Fluent
DooA Experrtseis
Other security and protective services experience ( Mandatory )
28 Jun 2017 Page 5 of 7AdddiionallRequiremeents orrAreaaoffExperrtseis
Neeed Drivngg Lcencce Yes
Commpeetencies & Values
Planning and Organizing
Professionalism
Working in Teams
Coonndditionns oof Seerrvicee anndd ottheer infforma ationn
Conndiion offService Click here to view Conditions of Service
Conndiions offService or nternaatonallSpeccallstt::
The contract lasts for the period indicated above with possibility of extensions subject to availability of funding,
operational necessity and satisfactory performance. However, there is no expectation of renewal of the assignment.
A UN Volunteer receives a Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) which is composed of the Monthly Living Allowance (MLA)
and a Family Allowance (FA) for those with dependents (maximum three).
The Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) is paid at the end of each month to cover housing, utilities, transportation,
communications and other basic needs. The VLA can be computed by applying the Post-Adjustment Multiplier (PAM)
to the VLA base rate of US$ 1,587. The VLA base rate is a global rate across the world, while the PAM is duty
station/country-specific and fluctuates on a monthly basis according to the cost of living. This method ensures that
international UN Volunteers have comparable purchasing power at all duty stations irrespective of varying costs of
living. The PAM is established by the International Civil Service Commission (ICSC) and is published at the beginning of
every month on the ICSC website http://icsc.un.org.
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In non-family duty stations that belong to hardship categories D or E, as classified by the ICSC, international UN
Volunteers receive a Well-Being Differential (WBD) on a monthly basis.
Furthermore, UN Volunteers are provided a settling-in-grant (SIG) at the start of the assignment (if the volunteer did
not reside in the duty station for at least 6 months prior to taking up the assignment) and in the event of a permanent
reassignment to another duty station.
UNV provides life, health, permanent disability insurances as well as assignment travel, annual leave, full integration in
the UN security framework (including residential security reimbursements).
28 Jun 2017 Page 6 of 7UN Volunteers are paid Daily Subsistence Allowance at the UN rate for official travels, flight tickets for periodic home visit and for the final repatriation travel (if applicable). Resettlement allowance is paid for satisfactory service at the end
of the assignment.
UNV will provide, together with the offer of assignment, a copy of the Conditions of Service, including Code of
conduct, to the successful candidate.
Apppllcatonn Codde CAFR000461-2152
Apppllcatonn proceedurre
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Application deadline: 16 July 2017.
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