Org. Setting and Reporting

This position is located in the Conduct and Discipline Team (CDT) of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Central African Republic (MINUSCA), based in Bangui. The Conduct and Discipline Officer reports to the CDT case manager under the overall supervision of the Chief of CDT/SEA Coordinator

Responsibilities

Within delegated authority, the Conduct and Discipline Officers, P-3 will be responsible for the following duties: • Conduct Risk Assessment activities to identify risk of occurrence of misconduct cases, with emphasis on sexual exploitation and abuse. Recommend mitigating measures and monitor the implementation. • Identify trends/patterns, lessons learned, and best practices related to conduct and discipline issues with a view to furthering the mission's objectives in policy development, preventive actions and awareness-building initiatives. • Undertake reviews of alleged misconduct by UN peacekeeping personnel, receive and document complaints, gather information and advice on whether further investigation is warranted, analyse relevant information and advice on actions to be taken based on an impartial and independent examination of the facts, liaise with relevant parties internally and externally, undertake appropriate follow-up. • Support the implementation of Secretary General's victims-centred approach, including new strategies. • Coordinate with relevant Entities, including Senior Victims Right Officer (SVRO), to ensure that SEA victims needs are assessed and referred to appropriate services and ensures the Victims Assistance Tracking System (VATS) is updated, and that victims are updated on the status and outcome of their allegations. • Contribute to the monitoring of quality and adequacy of assistance to SEA Victims. • Keep currents on developments and trends in the field of conduct and discipline and contribute to the development of measures to increase awareness of UN peacekeeping personnel about the UN standards of conduct and to prevent instances of misconduct, e.g. assists in the development and implementation of awareness raising programs, including the provision of training on conduct and discipline matters, develops mission-specific measures to detect personnel misconduct, and ensure compliance with UN standards, proposes strategies for preventive measures, etc. • Organize and /or undertake quantitative research and analysis on the consistent application, within the Mission, of UN and DPKO policies, procedures, and guidelines related to various aspects of conduct and discipline work; identifies problems and issues to be addressed and proposes corrective actions; liaises with relevant parties; identifies and tracks follow-up actions; produces progress and briefing reports. • Contribute to maintaining and monitoring a data management system for all categories of personnel misconduct; performs data mining and data analysis to produce narrative and statistical reports. • Prepare various written outputs, e.g. management briefings, background papers, presentations, analysis, reports and studies, inputs to communications, publications, etc. • Contribute to identifying, establishing and maintaining contacts and partnerships with UN and other actors (national and international) with a view to pursuing the agenda for conduct and discipline activities, including assistance to victims of misconduct. • Provide input for the development and implementation of public information and community outreach measures on conduct and discipline issues. • Engage in day-today coordination of Activities with other mission components (e.g. Gender, legal officers, human resources, security, training, child protection and OIOS). • Perform other duties as required.

Competencies

Professionalism: Knowledge and understanding of unit's mandate and strategic direction. Demonstrated proficiency in the fields of conduct and discipline, law, human rights, social sciences or human resources management. Knowledge of institutional mandates, policies and guidelines pertaining to conduct and discipline and knowledge of the institutions of the UN system. Knowledge of investigation and disciplinary processes in an administrative, criminal, police and/or military context. Demonstrated professional competence in assignments held to date. Strong analytical capacity, and ability to identify, analyze and articulate complex issues/problems. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Ability to apply good judgment in the context of assignments given. Ability to conduct research, including ability to evaluate and integrate information from a variety of sources and assess impact on the conduct and discipline activities. Ability to work under extreme pressure, on occasion in a highly stressful environment. 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; demonstrated drafting skills of complex reports and analysis. Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

Education

An advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in the field of administration, communication, social sciences, political science, law, human rights, human resources management, or other related fields is required. A first-level university degree, in combination with two years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.

Job - Specific Qualification

Not available.

Work Experience

A minimum of five years (5) with a master’s degree or seven (7) years with a bachelor’s degree of progressively responsible working experience in positions in the field of conduct and discipline, law, human rights and/or human resources management is required. Experience with data management including databases, gathering and analyzing information and problem solving is required. Experience with the application of UN rules and regulations related to conduct and discipline as well as experience in UN peacekeeping missions is desirable. Hands on experience in administrative, labor, criminal and/or military law and principles is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required and knowledge of French is desirable.

Assessment

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

Special Notice

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. Appointment or assignment against this position is for an initial period of one year. The appointment or assignment and renewal thereof are subject to the availability of the post or funds, budgetary approval or extension of the mandate. The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures.

United Nations Considerations

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, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, 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. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. By accepting a letter of appointment, staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). Further, staff members in the Professional and higher category up to and including the D-2 level and the Field Service category are normally required to move periodically to discharge functions in different duty stations under conditions established in ST/AI/2023/3 on Mobility, as may be amended or revised. This condition of service applies to all position specific job openings and does not apply to temporary positions. Applicants are urged to carefully follow all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira, and to refer to the Applicant Guide by clicking on “Manuals” in the “Help” tile of the inspira account-holder homepage. The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application. Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.

No Fee

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