MISSION PLANNING OFFICER

Located within the Office of the Mission Chief of Staff and under the direct supervision of the Senior Mission Planning Officer / Head Strategic Planning Cell (SPC) the Mission Planning Officer will perform the following duties:

Support in the development of strategic planning documents:

•Under the guidance of the head of SPC and in liaison with various Mission components, supports the revision of the Mission Concept; development of a Mission Implementation Plan; maintenance of the Mission’s risk register;

•Supports the Senior Mission Planning Officer in translating the SRSG vision and the mission mandated tasks into objectives, timelines and expected outcomes for the development and implementation of Mission component plans; coordinates the inputs for regular monitoring and progress reports;

•Contributes to the review, implementation and reporting of the UNDAF in Democratic Republic of Congo, including through the monitoring and evaluation of progress made and the contributions of the Mission;

•Contributes to the UN system-wide development of an integrated and complementary approach to support joint action and efforts to sustain peace;

•Supports Mission components in the development of component-level plans, including to ensure coherence with the Mission's overall strategic direction and planning tools, and support joint and integrated planning between Mission components, UNCT members and other relevant partners in accordance with strategic planning guidelines and senior management guidance;

•Technical support to civilian and uniformed components in line with Mission concept and other strategic documents;

Support regular/annual Mission planning processes:

•Contributes to preparation of the Mission Results-Based Budget (RBB), Supplementary Budget and performance reports as well as the submission of responses to Controller/ACABQ questions in a timely manner;

•Coordinates and reviews the RBB requests (Training, Travel, Consultants, Staffing, etc.) coming from the sections under OCOS and OSRSG ensuring that the requests are in line with the sections respective mandates and functions. Provide information and advice based on established DPKO/DFS Policies and guideline;

•Informs substantive sections of their RBB responsibilities and provide recommendations on design of specific planning and performance evaluation tools and mechanisms, in line with policy and best practice;

•Supports the implementation of the Integrated Operational and Planning Coordination including by providing advice and guidance to all Mission components;

•Supports the Senior Mission Planning Officer in coordinating inputs for OIOS evaluations, performance audits and other types of assessments requiring liaison with all Mission components and UNHQ;

Support Mission’s Programmatic Activities:

•Provides technical advice to section and division planning programmatic activities;

•Participates in Trust Fund Project Review Committee and CVR/CBR Project Appraisal Committee;

•Helps liaise between the programmatic fund managers in order to ensure a complementarity of funding mechanisms and avoid duplication of projects;

Managerial and editorial functions:

•Supports the Senior Mission Planning Officer in the management of the Strategic Planning Cell, including by ensuring flow of information and effective division of labour. In the absence of the incumbent, perform the function of Senior Mission Planning Officer.

•Ensure quality standards of outgoing documents by reviewing and editing of various documents (DSRs, broadcasts, cables, memos, letters etc.).

Professionalism – Good knowledge of institutional mandates and policies of the institutions of the UN system, peacekeeping in particular; familiarity with the UN Agencies, Funds, and Programmes, including how peacekeeping operations and UN Country Teams collaborate in a transition setting; familiarity with MONUSCO’s mandate and its strategic and operational planning; demonstrated expertise in strategy design, management and monitoring; experience in coordinating or integrating sub-units and cross-cutting programmatic activities and developing joint strategic and operational plans; 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.

Communication – Speaks and writes clearly and effectively. Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately. Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication. Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience. Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

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.

Advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in political science, international relations, development studies, management or a related field. A first level university degree with a relevant combination of academic qualifications and experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Professional training in the areas of planning, monitoring and evaluation, facilitation and/or coordination would be an advantage.

A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in political affairs, humanitarian affairs, development, programme management or related field. At least one full year of experience working in a UN field operation in a conflict or post conflict setting is required. Knowledge of relevant UN policies, processes and operations is required. Experience in monitoring programmes or planning in a transition context is desirable. Experience facilitating multi-stakeholder processes in a peace consolidation setting is required. Experience working directly on UN field operation strategic planning processes is highly desirable.

English and French are the working languages of MONUSCO. For this post, fluency in spoken and written English is required, knowledge of French is required.

Previously rostered candidates are not subject to any further assessment and as such, will not be invited for such an assessment.

This "Recruit from Roster" job opening is only open to roster applicants who are already placed on pre-approved rosters, following a review by a United Nations Central Review Body. Only roster applicants who were placed on rosters with similar functions at the same level are considered to be eligible candidates. Eligible applicants receive an email inviting them to apply. Rostered applicants are encouraged to apply only if they are interested and available to take up the position at the duty station/s specified in the Job Opening. Applying to this job opening carries an expectation to accept the offer, if selected.

According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation or sexual abuse, or crimes other than minor traffic offences, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions.

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