Policy and Best Practices Officer, P4
United Nations Support Office in Somalia
岗位领域：行政人力 工作性质：长期工作
学历要求：本科及以上 岗位职级：P4
工作地点：Mogadishu 截止日期：26 June , 2018
职位描述
Org. Setting and Reporting
This position is located in the United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS), in the Director’s office. The Policy and Best Practices Officer will be based in Mogadishu and reports to the Director.
Responsibilities
Within delegated authority, the Policy and Best Practices Officer will be responsible for the following duties:
Promote and facilitate organizational learning and the sharing of knowledge within the mission and between the mission and other missions and UNHQ:
？ In consultation with the Director and the Senior Leadership Team, and assisted by the Policy and Best Practices Section at UN Headquarters, develop a knowledge management action plan that will address the Mission's operational learning needs.
？ Promote the active use of the DPKO-DFS knowledge sharing tools and systems, such as the Policy and
Practice Database, End of Assignment Reports, Surveys of Practice and After Action Reviews including through the establishment and support of a network of best practice focal points within the Mission.
？Support the Director and other senior mission managers upon request, in identifying gaps in existing official guidance, as identified through needs assessments, evaluations, lessons learned studies, etc. and developing guidance where needed based on identified gaps resulting in improved Mission performance.
？ Provides inputs to draft guidance as needed, when consulted by UNHQ offices.
？ Initiate and coordinate outreach activities, conduct-training workshops, seminars, etc.; make presentations on policy, best practices and lessons learning issues.
？ Facilitate and/or generate good practices and lessons learned on various mission work processes, operational responses, organizational systems, mandate implementation, etc.
？ Research, analyze and present information gathered from diverse sources.
？ Collect, store and share best practice materials originating in the Mission with UNHQ and other missions through the Policy and Practice Database, Communities of Practice and other channels and information sharing fora.
？ Prepare and share with mission leadership syntheses of lessons learned and recommendations documented in the mission's knowledge sharing reports, as required.
？ Organize follow-up action as required on studies undertaken, seminars or workshops on mission specific best practices and lessons learned activities.
？ Liaise and coordinate with UN partner organizations, national and international organizations and academic institutions on all issues related to lessons learning and knowledge sharing.
？ Provide other learning and research services to the Mission as required.
Support the establishment of a mission-wide system of policy and guidance development based on lessons learned and good practice:
？ Promote the integration of lessons learned, good practices and other operational knowledge into work processes, guidance and planning scenarios.
？ Develop, on behalf of the Mission management, an appropriate mechanism for considering and, following up on local-level recommendations generated by knowledge sharing mechanisms.
？ Take an active part in the network of Policy and Best Practices Officers and in developing and maintaining the network of mission focal points.
？ In consultation with the Director and the senior mission leadership, and supported by the Policy and Best Practices Section (UNHQ), assist the mission with designing and implementing a mission specific guidance development process.
？ Support the Director and other senior mission managers upon request, with the development, review, approval and dissemination of mission specific guidance.
？ Support alignment of DPKO-DFS policy development priorities with Mission guidance development priorities.
？ In consultation with the Director and the senior mission leadership, and assisted by the Policy and Best Practices Section, support coordination of and/or implementation of policy reviews and studies.
？ Coordinate policy development on cross-cutting issues, including the review and analysis of issues and trends, preparation of evaluations or other research activities and studies
？ Liaise with UN partner organizations, national and international organizations and academic institutions on all issues related to policy/guidance development.
Serve as the head of the unit under the direct supervision of the Director:
？ Supervise the work and staff of the Policy and Best Practice Unit.
？ Prepare team work plan ensuring balance between maintenance and ad hoc tasks and projects.
？ Monitor the implementation of activities against a timeline for deliverables and adopt contingency plans when faced with competing priorities.
？ Ensure timely resource mobilization for team projects requiring extra budgetary resources.
？ Provide advice and support to Military and Policy Best Practices Officers in the mission where they exist.
？ Ensure effective team contribution to improved policies and best practices guidance and implementation.
Competencies
Professionalism: Demonstrated ability to complete in-depth studies and reach conclusions on possible causes and solutions to problems in specific areas; excellent research, drafting and analytical skills; commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of peace operations. Demonstrated understanding of field work in a conflict or post-conflict situation. Demonstrated ability to identify policy needs and awareness of methodologies for policy development or lesson learning. 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.
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.
Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be "clients" and seeks to see things from clients' point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients' needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients' environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services of clients.
Education
Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in International relations, peacekeeping, International Organizations, Business Administration and Management, public administration, human resources, social studies or humanities related fields. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work Experience
At least 7 years of progressively responsible experience in international affairs, preferably in the area of knowledge management, organizational learning, policy development or evaluation. Field experience in a conflict or post-conflict environment is desirable. Experience with leading, coordinating and communicating change management initiatives with diverse stakeholders is highly desirable. Experience in programme management/evaluation is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required.
Assessment
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.
Special Notice
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.