Project Coordinator in Bosnia and Hercegovina

UN VOLUNTEER DESCRIPTION OF ASSIGNMENT BIHR000428--Project Coordinator The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme is the UN organization that promotes volunteerism to support peace and development worldwide. Volunteerism can transform the pace and nature of development and it benefits both society at large and the individual volunteer. UNV contributes to peace and development by advocating for volunteerism globally, encouraging partners to integrate volunteerism into development programming, and mobilizing volunteers.In most cultures volunteerism is deeply embedded in long- established, ancient traditions of sharing and support within the communities. In this context, UN Volunteers take part in various forms of volunteerism and play a role in development and peace together with co-workers, host agencies and local communities.In all assignments, UN Volunteers promote volunteerism through their action and conduct. Engaging in volunteer activity can effectively and positively enrich their understanding of local and social realities, as well as create a bridge between themselves and the people in their host community. This will make the time they spend as UN Volunteers even more rewarding and productive.

General Information

Country of Assignment Bosnia and Hercegovina

Host Institute United Nations Development Programme

Volunteer Category International Specialist

Number of Volunteer 1

Duration Until 30-06-2018

Expected Starting Date Immediate

Duty Station Sarajevo

Assignment Place Family Duty Station

Assignment Place Remark

Assignment without family.

Living Conditions

The UN designated state of alert for Bosnia and Herzegovina is Security Level 1 which is minimal and lowest security level in the Security Level System for the entire country, including the capital of Sarajevo.

The situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) is generally quiet; all international agencies consider threats to their staff to be low at this time. However, BiH has the same problems as much of Europe, from pickpockets to traffic accidents, so please make sure you exercise appropriate personal security awareness and common sense.

Bosnia and Herzegovina is a country with the largest mine contamination problem. Over 670.000 mines and 650.000 unexploded ordinances on 10.000 locations estimated. Contaminated area estimated is over 2.000 km2 which is more than 4 % of the total territory of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Staff is advised to stay on well-travelled routes while in the country. See the http://www.bhmac.org.

Assignment Details

11 Oct 2017 Page 1 of 5 Assignment Title Project Coordinator Qualifications/Requirements

Organizational Context & Project Description

The assignment will take place under the recently initiated Countering Illicit Arms Trafficking in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) – CIAT

Project, funded by the Federal Republic of Germany and implemented by UNDP, aimed at further strengthening of Border Police of

BiH (BP BiH) to efficiently identify, prevent, and counter trafficking of firearms, ammunition and explosives in BiH through increased

technical capacities and capacity development of BP BiH, Ministry of Security of BiH (MoS BiH) and Agency for Education and

Professional Training of the Ministry of Security, Indirect Taxation Authority BiH, Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Relations

BiH (MOFTER) and Directorate for Coordination of Police Bodies in BiH (DCPB).

Within its project work plan and national strategic framework of BiH regulating this area, the CIAT project will assist the

abovementioned institutions and agencies in their continuous specialized training on border checks for all types of cross-border

traffic, establishment of an efficient border surveillance as a quality filter for illegal migrations and cross-border crime,

implementation of joint specialized trainings, as well as contribution to the implementation of specific Small Arms Light Weapons

(SALW) Strategy and the Action Plan activities.

The Project key output is as follows:

BP BiH capacitated to efficiently identify, prevent, and counter trafficking of firearms, ammunition and explosives from and through

BiH.

The main activities and expected results are as follows:

Capacity of BiH front-liners increased;

Capacity Development of BP BiH in Countering Illicit Arms Trafficking;

Increased Technical Capacity for Detection, including provision of specialized equipment.

This intervention and envisaged Project results and activities are especially important to effectively combat crime in general and

firearms trafficking in BiH in particular, in which BiH authorities need to be assisted at. The need for the Project and relevant results

and activities is reflected in the fact that the existing 16 police agencies are working in siloes, in a rather competing, uncoordinated

and reactive manner with limited resources, with the ever-growing number of passengers and traffic representing an additional

challenge in efficient border control. To address these challenges the selected consultant will, within the envisaged project activities,

provide targeted assistance and support to BP BiH in further strengthening of their capabilities to investigate and suppress trafficking

and misuse of firearms and explosives.

Sustainable Development Goals 16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

UNV Focus Area Peace building

Task description

Under the direct supervision of the Justice and Security Sector Leader, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

Coordinate, with the dedicated team of regional consultants, the operational assessment of BP BiH, including the assessment

of available procedures, capabilities, training, equipment. Assessment will be made based on the inputs received from the BP

BiH senior and middle management, as well as selected operatives, Joint State Border-related Risk Analysis Centre (JBRAC),

Local Risk Analysis Centres (LRAC), the Canine (K9) Unit, and training capacity of the Agency for Education and Professional

Training of the Ministry of Security, institution in charge of initial and specialized training.

Coordinate, with the dedicated team of regional consultants, the development and implementation of training on identification

and reporting of confiscated firearms, ammunition and explosives (including precursors) through development of Online

Firearms Identification Tool, Manual on Basic Training on identification of firearms and the Manual for the implementation of

the Basic Training on identification of ammunition and explosives.

Coordinate, with the dedicated team of regional consultants, the development and implementation of training on detection

methods through synthesis of domestic and regional experiences in the area of trafficking (modus operandi, concealment

methods, detection techniques, etc.) needed to categorise lessons identified and based on these lessons develop a

Guidebook on logistics of illicit arms trade and good practices of detection.

Coordinate, with the dedicated team of regional consultants, the project activities that will lead to increased capacities of

11 Oct 2017 Page 2 of 5 target institutions in the area of supervision of legal trade through the establishment of a chain of communication between the MOFTER (licensing authority) and the BP BiH and the introduction of the SEESAC software solution for the registry of the

movement of arms and military equipment, outreach program from MOFTER to the BP BiH concerning the legislation,

establishment of the Working Group on improved control of postal parcels identifying the legislation, procedure and

equipment needs. These activities will lead to the development of a Guidebook on Inspection of shipments by Road (buses,

trucks and cars) Rail, Air – export, import, transit and Training on shipment control Road (8 trainings) Rail (1 Training) and Air

(1 Training).

Coordinate, with the dedicated team of regional consultants, the development of SOPs on collection and analysis of data

related to firearms, ammunition and explosives profiling, tasking and coordination, through drafting of procedures on data

collection related to firearms, ammunition and explosives, drafting of procedures on risk analysis methodology at strategic,

operational and tactical level (including but not limited to: Methodologies for Strategic, Operational and Tactical Risk Analysis,

etc.); drafting of procedures on risk profiling, drafting of procedures on tasking and coordination following the Intelligence led

policing approach for JBRAC and LRAC, provision of relevant consultancy based on regional experience.

Coordinate, with the dedicated team of regional consultants, the organization of trainings on SoPs, including training on data

collection, risk analysis and risk profiling and tasking and coordination.

Coordinate, with the dedicated team of regional consultants, the development of SoPs on special event management,

including the following elements: Coordinated inter-agency cooperation, better use of specialised resources in the times of

crisis, improved tasking and coordination led by BP BIH.

Coordinate, with the dedicated team of regional consultants, the organization of trainings on special event management SoPs.

Coordinate, with the dedicated team of regional consultants, the development of the Standard Operative Procedures relevant

for tracing and investigation of firearms, ammunition and explosives would enable BP BiH to send, receive and respond to

queries related to firearms, ammunition and explosives.

Coordinate, with the dedicated team of regional consultants, the organization of trainings on SOP relevant for tracing and

investigation of firearms, ammunition and explosives

Coordinate, with the dedicated team of regional consultants, the identification of good practices in community policing

activities implemented by BP BiH in border communities including risk assessment, outreach and communication as an

important practice critical for the outreach to the population, sending clear messages about the zero-tolerance policy towards

any form of smuggling.

Coordinate, with the dedicated team of regional consultants, the support to outreach activities of the BP BiH towards targeted

border communities to improve cooperation with the BP BiH – (i.e. regular outreach and contacts, town hall meetings, support

to the establishment of Local Safety Councils).

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.

Results/Expected Outputs

Effective coordination of the implementation of the Countering Illicit Arms Trafficking Project is effectively provided.

Effective working cooperation with project’s partners and stakeholders provided.

Preparation of progress and final reports for the Project Board and Donor.

Timely information to the Justice and Security Sector Leader on issues in the project implementation and corrective actions

undertaken.

• 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

Required Degree Level Master degree or equivalent

11 Oct 2017 Page 3 of 5 Education - Additional Comments

Advanced university degree in political sciences or other relevant field.

Years of Required Work Experience 60 months

Experience Description

At least five years of relevant experience in the field of security and defence, foreign policy and migration;

Proven communication and advocacy skills, and ability to work in an environment requiring liaison and collaboration with

multiple actors including government representatives, donors and other stakeholders;

Proven ability to undertake professional research using both quantitative and qualitative methods;

Proven analytical skills and ability to conceptualise and write concisely and clearly;

Previous work for UN agencies in the country is considered as unique asset.

Experience working in an international environment would be considered as an asset.

Language Skills

ENG (Mandatory) , Level - Fluent

AND - 062 (Mandatory) , Level - Fluent

DoA Expertise

Disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR), arms control, armed forces Mandatory

Police, protective and security services Mandatory

Other security and protective services experience Mandatory

Additional Requirements for Area of Expertise

Need Driving Licence Yes

Conditions of Service and other information

Condition of Service Click here to view Conditions of Service

Conditions of Service for International Specialist:

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

11 Oct 2017 Page 4 of 5 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).

UN 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.

Application Code BIHR000428-2305

Application procedure

If you have not yet registered in the UNV Talent pool, please apply by registering your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/signup.

Important: Once you have created your UNV account by validating your email address, please complete all sections of your profile. Go to

‘My Page’ section of your profile, click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink and select the special call you would like to apply. If you are

registered in the UNV database, please update your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/ Go to ‘My Page’ section of your profile, click on the

‘Special Calls’ hyperlink and select the special call you would like to apply.

Application deadline: 25-10-2017

Disclaimer

United Nations Volunteers is an equal opportunity programme which welcomes applications from qualified professionals. We

arecommitted to achieving diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture.

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