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Job Opening (JO) for Assistant Security Sector Reform OfficerUNSMIL- NO-A-23/2013 (Open for 15 days)Title: Assistant Security Sector Reform OfficerLevel: NO-APost #: MIL1279265 (01 Position)Duty Station: TripoliSection: Security Sector Advisory and Coordination DivisionDate of Issue: 06 November 2013Deadline for applications: 20 November 2013For Libyan Nationals ONLYJob Description:Reporting to the Chief, Border Security Advisory Section, the NPO (Border Security) will be responsible for the following tasks:• Assist the Chief, Border Security Advisory Section in developing advice services to assist Libyan authorities in creating and implementing a border security strategy.• Support and assist in organizing regular consultations with national stakeholders to discuss border security issues, and to identify potential requirements for additional support from the international community• Support and assist the Border Security Advisory Section with research on border security and related issues and contribute to information notes, talking points and other written outputs• Collect, review, summarize and classify documentation on border security, including the provision of maps• Develop and maintain a filing system for the Section• Assist the Section in maintaining close liaison with national and local authorities, and other UNMSIL Sections working on issues related to border security (i.e. Police Section, Defense Section, Human Rights/Transitional Justice/Rule of Law Section)• Assist the Chief of Section in preparing meetings related to border security, incl. preparation of UNSMIL input to international coordination meetings• Undertake administrative action related to the provision of border security-related advice and assistance to Libya, including scheduling of meetings,organizing of conferences, booking of meeting venues, arranging of transport and reception, note taking and follow-up• Undertake ad hoc translation services when required.• Perform any other duties as may be assigned or required.Competencies:Professionalism: Clear understanding and commitment to border security.
Ability to analyze and evaluate a broad spectrum of security related issues; efficient in meeting commitments; observing deadlines and achieving
results.Commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of Peace Operations.Communication:Excellent oral skills and proven drafting ability; Effective communication skills to advocate ideas; proven interpretation and communicationskills including ability to conduct presentations by clearly formulating positions on a variety of issues; listen to others, correctly interpret messages from others and respond appropriately. Strong writing skills and versatility to produce diverse type of written material, including official correspondence and public information and outreach documentsTeamwork: Sound interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with people of different national and cultural backgrounds with sensitivity and respect for diversity. Work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals. Share credit for team accomplishments and accept joint responsibility for team shortcomings.Planning & Organizing:The ability to plan and manage own work and to meet deadlines; identify priority activities and assignments; adjust priorities as required.Client Orientation:Considers all those to whom services are provided to be clients and seeks to see things from clients point of view; establishes andmaintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors on-going developments inside and outside the clients environment to keep informed and anticipates problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to clients.Qualifications:Education:Advanced degree (Master degree or equivalent) in communications, journalism or public relations. Relevant combination ofacademic qualifications and experience in communications, journalism or related area, may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.Experience: At least one (1) year of relevant experience in international organizations, national civil society organizations, NGO and or government isdesirable. Knowledge or work experience in the area of border security and government coordination is an asset..
Language: Good command of English and Arabic (both oral and written).Knowledge of another UN language is an asset and sometimes useful.Women candidates are strongly encouraged to apply to thementioned position.HOW TO APPLY:STEP 1: Interested applicants should submit the following documents:The United Nations Personal History Form (P11); Copy of High school/secondary school diploma; Copy of academic certificate(s);Copy of birth certificate or national passport; Three (3) letters of reference from former employers or academic instructorsSTEP 2: Qualified candidate MUST submit his/her application with all the documents listed in STEP 1 by e-mail to unsmil-hrstaffing@un.org This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ,copy to divinep@un.org This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , and MUST include only the JO No. in the subject line of their e-mail (e.g. UNSMIL-NO-A-23/2013)Additional information:Due to the high volume of applications received, ONLY those applicants who are short listed will be notified.
Incomplete applications or applications received after the deadline will not be considered. The necessity for ensuring the highest standards of efficiency, Competence and integrity remain the paramount considerations in the employment of personnel. To ensure fairness and transparency, selection will be made on a competitive basis through a selection panel.Email: unsmil-hrstaffing@un.org