PRINCIPAL COORDINATION OFFICER, POLITICAL AFFAIRS, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo

MONUSCO Vacancy: PRINCIPAL COORDINATION OFFICER, POLITICAL AFFAIRS, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo | UNjobs

PRINCIPAL COORDINATION OFFICER, POLITICAL AFFAIRS, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo

Organization: MONUSCO - United Nations Organisation Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Country: Democratic Republic of Congo

City:

Kinshasa

Office:

MONUSCO HQ Kinshasa

Grade:

D-1

Organizational Setting and Reporting

This position is located within the Office of Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) in the United Nations Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) with duty station, Kinshasa. The Principal Coordination Officer reports directly to the SRSG.

Responsibilities

Within delegated authority, the Principal Coordination Officer will be responsible for the following duties: Provides strategic advice to the SRSG and Senior Leadership Team on diplomatic, political, security, and related matters, and develops policy and operational strategies to support effective mandate implementation and renewal. Develops, oversees, coordinates and streamlines plans/initiatives of various entities/pillars of the Mission in accordance with the relevant policies and procedures and the priorities of the mission ensuring coordinated and balanced approach of the delivery of mission's mandate. Aligns priorities and support capacities towards planned organizational change and in coordination between components ensures the use of best methods/practices. Enhances the Delegations of Authority to the mission and strengthen oversight and accountability regarding the management of resources including Enterprises Risk Management and Results Based Management. Oversees mission-wide, procedures and systems, including evaluation of the impact of planned organizational change, identifying risks and developing risks mitigation. Enhances communication with HQ through effective coordination and ensures that the reports produced by the mission maintain high quality standard; that they are clear, objective and based on comprehensive data. Ensures that all outputs produced by the teams under his/her supervision meet the required standards. Serves as a strategic and operational link between senior leadership and various components. Provide regular reports and advise senior leadership on significant matters, including challenges and achievements. Liaises, facilitates and participates in international, regional or national meetings in consultations with representatives of other entities and local government and other external stakeholders related to implementation of the mission mandate. Manages the staff under his/her supervision including guiding evaluation and mentoring. Fosters teamwork and communication among staff in the mission and across organizational boundaries. Performs other duties as required.

Competencies

Professionalism: Good understanding of management principles, techniques and tools. Knowledge of the institutional mandates, policies and procedures of the United Nations; experience in the coordination of the activities of high-level officials and the provision of policy advice on a range of managerial and political questions. Strong analytical skills and proven ability to develop policy options and strategies; ability to establish and maintain

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