COMMUNITY LIAISON OFFICER

Org. Setting and ReportingThis position is located in the Community Liaison Office of the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei, duty station Diffra. The incumbent will report to the Chief, Community Liaison Office or their designate. ResponsibilitiesWithin delegated authority, the Community Liaison Officer will be responsible for the following duties: Coordination and Communication - Provides information and analysis for the Mission, on issues affecting conflict dynamics at the local level. Ensures that the concerns and perceptions of the local population are effectively communicated to the Mission, as well as other actors where appropriate. Represents the mission at the local level as required. - Provides support to the work of the substantive sections of the mission and assists with the general management and administration of work. Contributes to a shared understanding of the Mission environment, mandate and operations amongst Mission actors at the local level, in particular uniformed components, to support consistency and coherence of approach. Fosters effective working relations with the United Nations Country Teams (UNCT). - Contributes to the formulation of recommendations concerning Mission actions and approaches required at the local level and assists with mobilizing responses from other actors where appropriate. Monitoring, analysis and reporting - Contributes to overall mission monitoring and planning as required - Promotes coherence and cooperation between different offices and components in implementation; supports the design, development and implementation of sector strategies within the framework of the Mission’s strategy ensuring consistency of approach and efficiency of output. Supports planning and budgetary processes for current and future field operations. Monitors, evaluates and reports on outcomes. - Interacts closely in preparing summary and analytical documents, including situation reports, background notes, talking points, options papers, issue papers, code cables and input for the reports of the Secretary-General and other sensitive and confidential official communications to UNHQ. Conflict Management - Supports dialogue between groups in conflict in the area of responsibility by convening structured meetings and similar activities - Promotes and protects the interest of excluded and/or threatened groups through advocacy in full respect of humanitarian and international law. - Supports civil society groups and/or traditional institutions at the local level that promote a culture of peace and reconciliation. CompetenciesPROFESSIONALISM: 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. 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 AND 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. EducationAdvanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in social sciences, political science, international relations, public administration, anthropology, law, economics or related area. A first-level university in combination with two (2) additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Job - Specific QualificationNot available. Work ExperienceA minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in liaison-related work with UN Peacekeeping Operations, UN Funds and Programmes, National or International NGOs, or community-based organizations, research institutions, etc. is required. Of these, a minimum of 2 years should have been in a conflict management and reconciliation position requiring facilitation, mediation or negotiation skills. Experience in facilitating structured dialogues events between different parties and reconciliation activities and processes is required. Experience in project design, implementation and management with a focus on impact is desirable. LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in English (both oral and written) is required; knowledge of the other is desirable. AssessmentEvaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview. 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