特别公告

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.

This post is financed by the Support Account for Peacekeeping Operations. Extension of appointment will be subject to budgetary approval, extension of the mandate and/or the availability of the funds

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.

Applicants from troop- and police-contributing countries who are found most suitable and recommended for selection will be given due consideration for positions in a peacekeeping operation or Headquarters support account funded positions in the Department of Peacekeeping Operations and the Department of Field Support, taking into account their contribution to United Nations peacekeeping, in accordance with General Assembly resolutions 66/265 and 67/287.

设置和报告

This position is located in the Force Generation Service (FGS), Office of Military Affairs (OMA) within the Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO) in New York. New York is classified as an “H” hardship duty station and a family duty station. The incumbent reports to the Chief of Service, FGS and the incumbent serves as a civilian staff member and is expected to provide continuity and institutional memory and to organize the administrative and operational activities of the Service in close coordination with other Services and Teams in OMA.

工作内容

Under the direct supervision of the Service Chief, Force Generation Service, the incumbent may be responsible for a combination of the duties listed under each heading below:

Coordination and Liaison

• Develops and prepares force requirements, concepts of operation and plans for new missions; plans for extended or large-scale force changes to, and/or termination of new and on-going missions.
•Liaises with Member States in regards to rotations, replacements and repatriations of military personnel deployed in mission areas.
•Provides technical advice on contingent-owned equipment (COE) claims submitted by Member States as required. Serves as the representative for all COE related issues as required.
• Provides expert military advice on force generation issues; prepares and takes part in integrated initial pre-deployment visits; contributes to the development of support plans for missions
• Prepares Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) and guidelines for generation of forces with Troop Contributing Countries.
• Coordinates with different branches in DPKO and TCCs throughout the "Force Generation" process, from Initial determination of potential TCCs through the COE negotiation process, finalization of MOU agreements, deployment of troops and force adjustments.
• Verifies Member State preparedness to meet UN peacekeeping operations MOU and COE agreements.
• Serves, if required, as representative for the development and negotiation of MOU and Assistance agreements between Member States and the UN Secretariat for UN peacekeeping operations.
• Coordinates the recruitment process of senior military personnel for mission leadership positions in concert with other parts of the Department and maintain a list of current key staff personnel on
UN peacekeeping operations.
• Coordinates rotation and repatriation of individual military personnel (Military Observers and Staff Officers) with the Military Personnel Team as well as formed units in UN peacekeeping operations. Conduct rotation and repatriation of individual military personnel assigned as military advisers in DPA missions or offices.
• Generates individual personnel and formed units to meet the Operational Requirement developed by MPS for new and established UN peacekeeping operations.
• Takes part in integrated initial pre-deployment and technical survey missions.

Drafting and Research
• Develops and revises generic and mission-specific guidelines and procedures relating to military participation in peacekeeping operations.
• Produces mission specific guidelines and directives related to the Generation of Forces as required.
• Prepares staff performance evaluation reports on individuals in UN peacekeeping operations as required with Member States.
• Supports the preparation of mission specific Guidelines, Force Commander Directives and provides Inputs to Status of Mission Agreements (SOMA), Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) as required, Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with Troop Contributing Countries and Guidelines to Troop Contributing Countries.
• Prepares papers/reports to assist in the force generation efforts of United Nations peacekeeping doctrine needed to support such plans.
• Undertakes the research and analysis required to support the Service tasks.

General Office Administration
• Responsible for tasking work and ensure proper coordination within the members of the Service.
• Oversees performance and output, and assisting in writing reports and performance appraisals for the General Service.
• Undertake these or similar duties anywhere within UN Headquarters as well as in field missions including deployment to the missions for up to 90 days.

工作要求

Professionalism: Proven research, analytical and evaluative skills, and ability to conduct independent research i.e. gather all relevant information, analyse, identify issues, formulate concepts and options and make conclusions and recommendations; ability to provide sound military advice; knowledge of Result Based Budgeting and Performance Reviews. 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. Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

Integrity: Demonstrates the values of the United Nations in daily activities and behaviours; acts without consideration of personal gain; resists undue political pressure in decision-making; does not abuse power or authority; stands by decisions that are in the Organization’s interest, even if they are unpopular; takes prompt action in cases of unprofessional or unethical behaviour.

Respect for Diversity: Works effectively with people from all backgrounds; treats all people with dignity and respect; treats men and women equally; shows respect for and understanding of diverse points of view and demonstrates this understanding in daily work and decision-making; examines own biases and behaviours to avoid stereotypical responses; does not discriminate against any individual or group.

Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise and 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.

专业要求

Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent degree) in public administration, international relations, security studies, defence, military science, political 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.

National Command and Staff College degrees obtained from recognised institutions may be considered in lieu of first level degree. National War/Defense College degrees from recognised institutions may be considered in lieu of advanced university degree.

工作经验

Required Experience:

1) A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible military experience including command experience at the battalion/regiment or equivalent level.
2) A minimum of two (2) years of experience as a military officer on active national military service at the current rank of Lieutenant Colonel or Colonel or equivalent in any other branch.
3) Joint Staff Strategic experience at Army/Navy/Air Force Headquarters.
4) Experience serving in a United Nations peacekeeping operation in a military command position.

Desired Experience:

1) Staff experience in the military headquarters of a peace operation.
2) Experience in the Ministry of Defense or equivalent.

语言要求

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of French is desirable. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.

评估

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview. Core values and competencies will be assessed throughout the evaluation process.

联合国方面的考虑

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, including but not limited to, respect for international human rights and humanitarian law. Candidates may be subject to screening against these standards, including but not limited to, whether they have committed or are alleged to have committed criminal offences or violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law.

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.

Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the At-a-Glance on "The Application Process" and the Instructional Manual for the Applicants, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.

The screening and 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, including but not limited to, their education, work experience, and language skills, according to the instructions provided on inspira. Applicants will be disqualified from consideration if they do not demonstrate in their application that they meet the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations. Applicants are solely responsible for providing complete and accurate information at the time of application: 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 a reference-checking process to verify the information provided in the application.

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