United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia Director, Rule of Law Jobs in Kenya
Org. Setting and Reporting
This position is located in the Rule of Law and Security Institutions Group (ROLSIG) of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM), based in Somalia. The Director of the Rule of Law and Security Institutions Group reports to the Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) through the Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General (DSRSG) Political of UNSOM.
Responsibilities
Within delegated authority, the Director will be responsible for the following duties:
Lead, manage and ensure the coherence of the work of ROLSIG, including by developing overarching, integrated strategies in the rule of law and security institutions areas in accordance with UNSOM’s mandate; in the current transition context, provide strategic direction to ensure ROLSIG optimizes mandate implementation and oversees the management of the components in the ROLSIG in the areas of Security Sector Reform, Police, Joint Justice and Corrections, Defence Sector Reform, Mine Action, DDR/disengaged combatants and Maritime Security;
Ensure the alignment of the ROLSIG strategy with UNSOM’s overall political mandate;
Provide advice to the SRSG and DSRSG to guide UNSOM’s strategic engagement with the Federal Government of Somalia, federal member states, bilateral and regional partners, as well as civil society actors relevant to the development of the rule of law and security institutions in the context of the transition;
Support the Somali authorities and relevant stakeholders in the implementation of the National Security Architecture and Transition Plan through the extension of rule of law and security institutions throughout Somalia, including in newly recovered areas;
Establish and maintain contacts and effective relations with national officials, at both regional and federal levels, with relevant professionals, government officials and civil society representatives (including counterparts in relevant Ministries, relevant special advisors, the security forces, Parliament, judicial actors, women’s groups, nongovernmental organizations, diplomatic missions and donors, and the media);
Support the SRSG and DSRSG in ensuring a coordinated approach of the UN system and the wider international community to security sector reform, justice and corrections, police, DDR/disengaged combatants, maritime security, defence sector reform, and mine action, by developing close partnerships with UN agencies, funds and programmes (including through the Global Focal Point arrangement), UNSOS and international partners including relevant member states, the African Union, ATMIS, the European Union, and bilateral partners;
Assume responsibility for effective partnerships between ROLSIG components and participating UN entities based on the spirit of joint programming and with a view to an eventual hand-over of residual tasks from the Mission to the UNCT and national counterparts;
Oversee the implementation of concrete activities by UNSOM in the rule of law and security institutions area, in support of the Federal Government’s effective leadership of coordination structures for the security and rule of law sectors;
Hold ROLSIG managers accountable in pursuing a common UN approach to rule of law and security sector issues, including coherence with the implementation of UNSOM’s overall mandate;
Oversee the preparation of budgets, reporting on performance and results, staffing, managing and evaluating staff performance, job interviewing and evaluation of candidates by ROLSIG;
Respond to requests, strategic guidance and support from Headquarters, including from DPPA and DPO;
Perform any other task as appropriately requested by the SRSG or DSRSG.
Competencies
Professionalism: Significant knowledge of rule of law and security sector reform in post-conflict settings; Proven leadership and managerial skills; ability to work with a national stakeholders and a wide range of technical experts including police, military, public administration and judicial actors; experience in the design and implementation of SSR programmes/projects.
Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments; Delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; Operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; Supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; Takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.
Leadership:Serves as a role model that other people want to follow; Empowers others to translate vision into results; Is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives; Establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support; Anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions; Drives for change and improvement; does not accept the status quo.
Judgement/Decision making: Identifies the key issues in a complex situation, and comes to the heart of the problem quickly; gathers relevant information before making a decision; considers positive and negative impacts of decisions prior to making them; takes decisions with an eye to the impact on others and on the Organization; proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation based on all available information; checks assumptions against facts.
Managing Performance: Delegates the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority; Makes sure that roles, responsibilities and reporting lines are clear to each staff member; Accurately judges the amount of time and resources needed to accomplish a task and matches task to skills; Monitors progress against milestones and deadlines; Regularly discusses performance and provides feedback and coaching to staff; Encourages risk-taking and supports creativity and initiative.
Education
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in the governance, law, management or administration of the business, public or security sector, in international relations or a related field; a first level university degree with a relevant combination of academic qualifications and experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work Experience
A minimum of 15 years of progressively responsible experience in rule of law and security sector institutions, international affairs, governance, institutional development, or related areas is required.
Five (5) years of experience managing inter-disciplinary and/or multinational teams is desirable.
Professional experience working with the United Nations Common System (including peacekeeping, political missions, and/or UN agencies, funds and programmes), or another international, regional, governmental, or non-governmental organization engaged in the promotion of and respect for reforms relevant to this position is desirable.
Proven experience working with Governments and other relevant stakeholders in countries emerging from conflict, as well as ability to support policy development and to exercise sound political judgement is desirable.
Languages
French and English are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat; for the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required; knowledge of Somali or Arabic is desirable.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia Director, Rule of Law Jobs in Kenya
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