Senior Women's Protection Adviser

Jul 17, 2019 | United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali
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Org. Setting and Reporting

This position is located in the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) and is within the Women Protection Office under the Deputy SRSG in charge of the Political Pillar. The incumbent will directly report to the DSRSG under the guidance of the Human Rights Director as per consolidation of protections functions’ recommendations.

Responsibilities

Under the general supervision of the DSRSG, the Senior Women’s Protection Adviser will support the implementation of Security Council Resolutions 1820 (2008), 1888 (2009) 1960 (2010), 2106 (2013), 2242 (2015), 2331(2016) and 2467 (2019) on Conflict-related Sexual Violence. The Senior Women’s Protection Adviser will work in close collaboration with the Human Rights and Gender unit to ensure the reflection of conflict-related sexual violence perspectives in the work of all mission components. S/he will ensure the provision of advice and support to government and non-governmental counterparts in collaboration with relevant mission and UN counterparts, and will foster close working partnerships with all UN stakeholders, including the UN Country Team. Specifically, the Senior Women’s Protection Adviser will: Advise the SRSG, DSRSG-P and the senior mission leadership on the integration of conflict-related sexual violence considerations into the mission’s implementation plan, guidance and operational activities, and continue engaging dialogue with state and non-state parties through the implementation of the joint-communiqué between the Government of Mali and the United Nations and the Unilateral Communiqués from armed movements to prevent and address conflict-related sexual violence; Provide guidance on the conflict-related sexual violence agenda to UN system entities, as required; Establish, convene and coordinate the programme and activities of the UN Working Group on Conflict-related Sexual Violence (WG) at country level and ensure coherence of decisions made by its members, including with respect to the Protection Cluster and Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Sub-Cluster, under the guidance of the Chief Human Rights as per the consolidation procedures; Engage with the protection Cluster and GBV Sub-Cluster to ensure that decisions and actions from the WG are coordinated; Ensure members of the WG are provided with support for their analysis, reporting and programmatic responsibilities, including with respect to the Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Arrangement (MARA) under resolution 1960; Coordinate the implementation of reporting obligations on conflict-related sexual violence; Support the implementation of a mission wide strategy to address conflict-related sexual violence; In coordination with mission and UNCT components, and in collaboration with the Government, NGOs and donors, promote the development and implementation of comprehensive strategies to implement the Joint-Communique of the Republic of Mali and the UN on Prevention and Response to Conflict-Related Sexual Violence, including advocacy and capacity-building strategies, to address sexual and gender-based violence and conflict-related sexual violence that recognize and promote national ownership; Promote greater coherence and coordination of the peacekeeping operation with UN entities in response to conflict-related sexual violence; strengthen and reinforce coordination and cooperation with donor community, inter-governmental agencies and regional organizations in response to conflict-related sexual violence; Collaborate with the Human Rights and the Gender Advisory Unit to develop a workplan that addresses conflict-related sexual violence, and collectively develop procedures for the effective cooperation of the mission to integrate conflict-related sexual violence perspectives into respective responsibilities; Ensure that conflict-related sexual violence concerns are reflected in Integrated Strategic Frameworks (ISF), Results-based Budgeting (RBB) frameworks, United Nations Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF+) and other strategic planning documents. Ensure regular and appropriate information exchange at mission level on conflict-related sexual violence developments, and with UN headquarters focal points; Implement responsibilities in line with the Terms of Reference for Women’s Protection Advisers, the UN Action against Sexual Violence in Conflict/SRSG-SVC Provisional Guidance Note, and other relevant UN guidelines and policies; and Perform other relevant duties, as required.

Competencies

Professionalism - Shows pride in work and in achievements; Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter – including in international human rights and humanitarian legal frameworks, international relations, protection of civilians, and gender/SGBV, and relevant Security Council resolutions and mandates, in conflict and post conflict settings, in particular working on issues of conflict-related sexual violence, to establish and maintain effective partnerships with relevant stakeholders to further the mandate of the organization, and to strategically advise and advocate for the integration of conflict-related sexual violence considerations in various fora; Ability to advise high level officials and to undertake dialogue with parties to armed conflict; Demonstrated independent judgement and discretion in advising on and handling sensitive information; Ability to advise senior management and other senior officials; Conceptual and strategic ability to analyze and evaluate critical matters and assess their impact on the protection of civilians from conflict related sexual violence; 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. 

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; Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed. 

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. 

Managerial Competencies

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; Actively supports the development and career aspirations of staff; Appraises performance fairly. 

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 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; Determines that the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision; Makes tough decisions when necessary.

Education

Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in social sciences, political science, law, international relations, development studies, or a related field. A first-level university degree with a relevant combination of academic qualifications and two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience

A minimum of ten years of progressively responsible experience in human rights, protection of civilians, gender, humanitarian affairs, political affairs or a related area is required - a combination of experience in two or more of these areas is desirable. A minimum of three years of field experience working in a conflict or post-conflict setting is required. Experience supporting or facilitating multi-stakeholder policy and/or advocacy processes at the national level is required. Experience engaging with and advising senior host Government officials is desirable. Experience working in a UN Peacekeeping Operation, Special Political Mission, or other UN and related field operation is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the two working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position, fluency in English and French, both oral and written, are required. Knowledge of a local language is desirable.

Assessment

Previously rostered candidates are not subject to any further assessment and as such, will not be invited for such an assessment.

Special Notice

This "Recruit from Roster" job opening is only open to roster applicants who are already placed on pre-approved rosters, following a review by a United Nations Central Review Body. Only roster applicants who were placed on rosters with similar functions at the same level are considered to be eligible candidates. Eligible applicants receive an email inviting them to apply. Rostered applicants are encouraged to apply only if they are interested and available to take up the position at the duty station/s specified in the Job Opening. Applying to this job opening carries an expectation to accept the offer, if selected.