UNV Welfare Officer

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 (BUNIA)

Task description

Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Staff Welfare Unit the duties of the UNV Welfare Officer will include but are not limited to the following: • Develop and deliver programs to increase adjustment to mission life as well as improve the quality of life of the personnel in his/her area of responsibility and as deemed necessary. • Facilitate increased welfare initiatives in his/her area of responsibility through offering support to committees by drafting monthly and annual plans on welfare and recreational activities, participating in the implementation of activities ,mobilization of participants and update of the local committee. • Develop regular recreational activities for the mission’s personnel in his/her area of responsibility (such as outings, film nights and other social events) in partnership with the local welfare committee. • Coordinate delivery of fresh food, essential items to staff members in need and during critical moments. • Liaise with other Mission components/section for renovation, establishment of welfare facilities such as gymnasiums, cafeteria, PX shops, libraries, sports grounds, accommodation facilities and periodical inspection of welfare and recreation facilities in his/her area of responsibility. • Collect data, monitor and report on use of welfare funds, budget, Welfare and recreation activities, use of welfare facilities in his/her area of responsibility. • Monitor environmental factors that could lead to unhealthy lifestyle. • Increase staff awareness and information about social and recreational opportunities available to them in the mission through contributing to the induction training of new personnel by producing a guide to the local amenities, drafting of newsletters, leaflets, videos, and other communication tools on welfare activities as well as regular updating information posted on the internet system, facilitating access to housing information and developing links with local resources as appropriate. • Assess welfare needs within the mission and provides a focal point for welfare initiatives within the mission. • Assess, identify, monitor, and report to the Chief of Staff Welfare Unit on the sources of stress and the stress levels among Monusco personnel in his/her area of responsibility. • Analyze and recommend welfare approaches to reduce stress among Monusco personnel. • Any other related duties as requested by the supervisor.