Communication & Reporting Assistant

Details

Mission and objectives

MONUSCO/MONUC was established in 1999 under the auspices of the UN Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO). SCR 2277 (2016) requests MONUSCO to support efforts of the Government of DRC towards the protection of civilians, through a comprehensive approach involving all components of MONUSCO, including through reduction of the threat posed by Congolese and foreign armed groups and of violence against civilians, including sexual and gender-based violence and violence against children to a level that can be effectively managed by the Congolese justice and security institutions; and to support Stabilization through the establishment of functional, professional, and accountable state institutions, including security and judicial institutions. The project aims at a better understanding of the most serious violations of human rights law and international humanitarian law in DRC and supports the leadership of the Mission through informed policy and decision making on future vetting of security forces through risk assessment and mitigation, joint planning for MONUSCO operations, as well as advocacy efforts.

Context

Assignment is non-family (GOMA) until 30 June 2023, with possible extension until 30 June 2024

Task description

Under the direct supervision of the Deputy Chief DDR/RR section, the duties of the Communication and Reporting Assistant will include but are not limited to the following: Reporting - Compile and complete information on early warning and key activities from field offices in a weekly and monthly section report, distributed to other sections across the Mission; - Develop and maintain a portfolio of evidence of DDR-CVR related RBB outputs as well as DDR-CVR activities contributing protection of civilians, security sector reform stabilization related RBB outputs. - Coordinate the monthly gathering of data from the DDR field teams and relevant DDR HQ units to populate the portfolio of evidence. - Manage the DDR client and weapons master databases. - Prepare the Section’s mid-term and yearly RBB performance reports, in coordination with DDR field teams and relevant HQ units, to include data analysis to support improvement of DDR-CVR programmes. - Prepare the DDR Section weekly situational report, briefing notes, talking points, and analytical notes to inform the Section’s decision-making and engagement with partners. - Improve or develop programme and operational reporting templates that facilitate the acquisition of information on DDR-CVR programmes; - Support the implementation of the work of all units in the DDR-CVR Section; - Liaise with a diverse array of local interlocutors and monitors/reports on developments related to the mandate of the Section; - Prepare responses to comments, statements, and queries of parties; - Develop and maintain relations with government officials at the working levels and advises them on issues and policies of mutual concern; - Participate as a member of a team dealing with a variety of DDR-CVR issues in the country; - Prepare analytical briefing notes, based on the field offices’ analysis to inform decision-making and support political advocacy efforts and good offices. Identify and compile best practices and lessons learned from completed activities by field offices and draft code cables and articles to highlight key achievements by the section, in collaboration with field offices; - Disseminate information material in a timely and quality manner as authorized by the Chief DDR; - Prepare or contribute to the preparation of various written reports and communications as requested by the Mission, in coordination with other sections e.g. Secretary General reports, Mission Annual and Mid-Term Performance Report; Coordination - Coordinate with other civil and military team members, relevant regional headquarters and government officials to achieve consistency and synergy in the reporting for the implementation of the Mission mandate; - Liaise, coordinate, share and corroborate information with other sections in the preparation of Mission reports and briefing notes; - When working with national staff or non-governmental counterparts, set aside dedicated time for capacity development through coaching, mentoring and formal on-the-job training; - Assist in planning, coordinating and supporting programmes, projects and activities requiring section and/or other sections and partner’s involvement and participation; - Represent the team at meetings, seminars and conferences; - Any other duties as requested by the supervisor.