This position located in the Joint Operations Centre (JOC) of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), Juba. Juba is classified in the “E” category and as a non-family duty. station. The incumbent reports to the Special Representative of the Secretary General (SRSG) through the Mission Chief of Staff.
Education:
- Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in political science, international relations, foreign affairs, law, 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.
Job – Specific Qualification:
- Formal training in the conduct of operations at the operational and strategic levels (military or government staff colleges) is desirable.
Work Experience:
- A minimum of ten years of progressively responsible experience in peacekeeping, military operations, intelligence work or related field is required.
- At least two years of experience in a UN peacekeeping mission is required.
- A proven track record of management in multi-cultural settings, including management and coordination of multi-disciplinary teams, and complex operations in Africa, is required.
- Experience managing a joint operations centre/situation centre is desirable.
Languages:
- English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position, fluency in oral and written English is required.
