Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights Military Adviser – Temporary Jobs in Kenya
Org. Setting and Reporting
This position is based within the Fact-Finding Mission on Sudan pursuant to Human Rights Council Resolution A/HRC/48/L.18. The incumbent will work under the direct supervision of the Coordinator of the Fact-Finding Mission on Sudan.
Responsibilities
Within delegated authority, the Military Adviser will be responsible for the following duties:
Collects and analyses information to assist the Fact-Finding Mission on the overall understanding of the security sector and military-related matters and advise the Members of the Fact Finding Mission and investigators;
Gathers and analyses information, and produces mapping and analysis of the State military structure, including para-military units, and the structure of armed groups; order of battles; de facto and de jure command responsibility, troop movements; relationship between security institutions and militias, and other State institutions;
Advises the Fact-Finding Mission on all other military and security sector-related matters and methods of warfare including issues related to ballistics, weapons, military vehicles and aircraft;
Participates in the development of the Fact Finding Mission’s investigations strategies and plans;
Provides an assessment of the operating environment for security forces, para-military, militias and other forces;
Undertakes investigations into specific incidents assigned by the Investigations Team Leader and participates in missions to the field in coordination with the Investigations Team Leader;
Gathers and analyses information to identify the units/troops (state and non-state) and respective commanders deployed during key events;
Establishes appropriate liaison with the military officers of relevant countries as directed by the Coordinator of the Fact-Finding Mission, when required;
Provides internal analysis and briefings on military and security sector issues and inputs for the Fact-Finding Mission’s reports;
Provides advice to investigators on gathering information on alleged perpetrators of human rights and international humanitarian law violations;
Ensures that gender perspective is integrated at all areas of responsibility;
Performs other duties as required.
Competencies
• Professionalism: Knowledge of military/security force structures and chain of command, both state and non-state; ability to conduct military/security force intelligence; ability to apply international human rights law, international humanitarian law or
international criminal law in assessing the actions/operations of military and/or security forces.
• 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.
• Planning & Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.
Education
The candidate must be a graduate of a National Command and Staff College or National War/Defense College, which may be considered in lieu of first level/advanced university degree.
Advanced university degree (Master’ degree or equivalent degree) in security management, security studies, military studies or related disciplines is highly desirable.
Work Experience
A minimum of (7) years of progressively responsible military experience is required.
Experience in applying international humanitarian law is required.
Relevant working experience in/on the region is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English (both oral and written) is required. Fluency in Arabic is desirable. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights Military Adviser – Temporary Jobs in Kenya
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