United Nations Mission in the Republic of South Sudan Senior Joint Operations Officer – Temporary Jobs in South Sudan
Org. Setting and Reporting
This position located in the Joint Operations Centre (JOC) of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), Juba. Juba is classified in the “E” category and as a non-family duty. station. The incumbent reports to the Special Representative of the Secretary General (SRSG) through the Mission Chief of Staff.
Responsibilities
Within delegated authority, the Senior Joint Operations Officer (Chief JOC) will be responsible for the following duties:
Direct, coordinate and supervise the work of the Joint Operations Centre (JOC), including preparing, implementing, and monitoring the JOC work plan and managing the JOC staff which is comprised of an integrated team including military, police, and civilians with a range of expertise and to include seconded personnel from other Mission components.
Management responsibilities will include the prompt recruitment and selection of staff, management of staff (including performance management), development of a roster of coverage for the JOC, and oversee the development and promulgation of standard operating procedures for the work of the JOC.
The Senior Operations Officer is responsible for the accuracy, consistency and quality of JOC products and performance. The Senior Operations Officer ensures that the Mission. leadership has a common situational overview and oversee the Mission’s integrated daily and weekly situation reports for approval by the Head of Mission and transmittal to UN Headquarters; timely production of Significant Incident Reports (‘Flash Reports’) and exceptional ad hoc reports on current operations; and that the JOC maintains appropriate databases of submitted reports for ready access by appropriate Mission components.
The senior operations officer with delegated authority of mission leadership, coordinates integrated mission response planning mechanism, including compiling, and disseminating recommendations from field officers, substantive sections and UN Country Teams.
The Senior Operations Officer manages the day-to-day functioning of the JOC, its relations with other Mission components and UN Headquarters, and the processing and timely dissemination of operations reports. He/she provides briefings on current operations to senior UN staff and visiting delegations, maintains contact with heads of Mission components to indicate, and respond to, needs that may arise within the Mission.
He/she also oversees the coordination of Requests for Information between the JOC, other
Mission components, the UN Country Team, and UN Headquarters, at the same time ensuring an appropriate level of confidentiality for UN operations.
In crisis situations, the Senior Operations Officer also, serves as the secretariat of the Crisis Management Team and Crisis Management Working Group.
The Senior Operations Officer also serves as the focal point for information coordination in response to casualty evacuation (CASEVAC).
Supports sections and the field offices in the development of contingency plans and conducts Table Top Exercise and Field Training Exercise.
Performs other relevant duties as directed by the Mission Chief of Staff.
Competencies
Professionalism:
Sound operational comprehension, effective analytical skills, and appropriate operations experience in information collection, management, and representation. Excellent drafting and editing skills, with the proven ability to produce cogent reports often under strict time constraints, and to critically review and edit the work of others. Ability to identify politically sensitive and operationally significant issues.
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 audience; and demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
Client Orientation:
Considers all those to whom services are provided to be ‘clients’ and seeks to see things from the clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; and meets timelines for delivery of products or services to clients.
Judgement/decision-making:
Identifies key issues in complex situations and comes to the heart of problems quickly; gathers relevant information before making a decision; considers positive and negative impacts of decisions prior to making them; proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation based on all available information; checks assumptions against facts; determines that the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision; makes tough decisions when necessary.
Building trust:
Provides an environment in which others can talk and act without fear of repercussion; places Confidence in colleagues, staff members and clients; gives proper credit to others; operates with transparency; follows through on agreed upon actions; treats sensitive or confidential information appropriately.
Education
Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in political science, international relations, foreign affairs, law, or related area. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Job – Specific Qualification
Formal training in the conduct of operations at the operational and strategic levels (military or government staff colleges) is desirable.
Work Experience
A minimum of ten years of progressively responsible experience in peacekeeping, military operations, intelligence work or related field is required.
At least two years of experience in a UN peacekeeping mission is required.
A proven track record of management in multi-cultural settings, including management and coordination of multi-disciplinary teams, and complex operations in Africa, is required.
Experience managing a joint operations centre/situation centre is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position, fluency in oral and written English is required.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; United Nations Mission in the Republic of South Sudan Senior Joint Operations Officer – Temporary Jobs in South Sudan
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