General

Description of assignment title: Maritime Officer

Assignment country: Somalia

Expected start date: 11/07/2022

Sustainable Development Goal: 16. Peace, justice and strong institutions

Volunteer category: International UN Volunteer Specialist

DoA reserved for persons with disabilities: No

Host entity: UNSOM

Type: Onsite

Duration: 3 months (with possibility of extension)

Number of assignments: 1

Duty stations: Mogadiscio

Details

Mission and objectives

The United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) was established on 3 June 2013 by UN Security Council Resolution 2102, following a comprehensive assessment of the United Nations in support of the establishment of the Federal Government of Somalia. The mandate of UNSOM was subsequently renewed by Security Council resolutions. Unanimously adopting resolution 2102 (2013), the Council decided that the mandate of UNSOM would include the provision of policy advice to the Federal Government and the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) on peacebuilding and state-building in the areas of governance, security sector reform and rule of law (including the disengagement of combatants), development of a federal system (including state formation), constitutional review, democratisation (including preparations for the 2016 political transition) and coordination of international donor support. Among its other mandated functions, UNSOM is helping build the Federal Government’s capacity to promote respect for human rights and women’s empowerment, promote child protection, prevent conflict-related sexual and gender-based violence, and strengthen justice institutions. Further, it is monitoring, helping investigate and reporting to the Council on any abuses or violations of human rights or of international humanitarian law committed in Somalia, or any abuses committed against children or women. The Mission is also supporting the implementation of the National Security Architecture that was endorsed by the Federal Government and Federal Member States in April 2017 and the Comprehensive Approach to Security framework.

Context

The United Nations Security Council in Resolution 2102 adopted on 02 May 2013 established the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM), http://unsom-alt.unmissions.org/mandate. United Nations Security Council Resolution 2102 decided that UNSOM will be responsible for providing United Nations “good offices” functions supporting the Federal Government of Somalia’s peace and reconciliation process, and to support the Federal Government of Somalia and African Union Mission (ATMIS) as appropriate by providing strategic policy on peacebuilding and state building. The latest UNSOM resolution is UNSCR 2632

Task description

Under the supervision of Strategic Security/Maritime Adviser, and reporting to the Senior Maritime Officer within the Integrated Security Sector Reform Section, the UN Volunteer will support strategic engagement and coordination of Maritime Governance, with specific focus on the following areas of engagement:

• •  International Maritime legislation to support the development of appropriate structures and systems as part of Somalia’s state building process, with specific reference to maritime security forces and maritime administrations.
  •  National Maritime Strategy, including maritime security architecture.

•  Development of project proposals to international partners to support development of maritime administration, security and blue economy related institutions.
•  Information sharing and Maritime Domain Awareness
•  UN maritime thematic issues relating to the Sustainable Development Goals

Eligibility criteria

Age: 27 – 80

Nationality

Candidate must be a national of a country other than the country of assignment.

Requirements

Required experience

3 years of experience in in the maritime domain. Having served in administrative or operational capacities in maritime institutions, organizations, defense establishments or academia with strong working knowledge of MS Office

Area(s) of expertise

Security and protection

Driving license

License for light vehicles Required

Languages

English, Level: Fluent, Required

Required education level

Bachelor degree or equivalent in Security and protective services

Competencies and values

•  Values: Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for Diversity
•  Accountability
•  Commitment to continuous learning
•  Planning and organizing
•  Teamwork and respect for diversity
•  Communication
•  Flexibility, adaptability, and ability and willingness to operate independently in austere, remote and potentially hazardous environments for protracted periods, involving physical hardship and little comfort, and including possible extensive travel within the area of operations; willingness to transfer to other duty stations within area of operations as may be necessary;
•  Genuine commitment towards the principles of voluntary engagement, which includes solidarity, compassion, reciprocity and self-reliance; and commitment towards the UN core values.

Other information

Living conditions and remarks

General: Mogadishu is the HQ of the UNSOM operation inside Somalia mission area and is a non-family duty station. The UN Volunteer will be subject to the overall direction and guidance of the UN Designated Official (DO) for security. The volunteer will be incorporated into all applicable security protocols and will be required to strictly adhere to the guidelines, security plans and other directives issued by the DO. While in Somalia, the volunteer will be housed in UN provided accommodation. In Mogadishu this is at the UN Compound at the Aden Adde International Airport (AAIA). Accommodation: Due to the security situation in the UNSOS mission area, and coupled with the fact that there is no living accommodation on the private market that meets minimum UN security and safety standards for UN personnel, expatriate personnel deployed to Mogadishu are provided secured accommodation in a camp style environment. Containerized accommodation is provided free by the UN, which is equipped with basic room furniture, including fridge, microwave and TV. Power and water are provided by the UN inside the camp to its occupants. Food and Diet: There is no access to local markets in Mogadishu. There is a UN Contractor-managed dining facility inside the UNSOS Camp in Mogadishu where food is provided at a cost by the contractor CIANO. Fresh vegetables are available for purchase at a ‘Farmers Market’ inside the UN Camp and there is a well-stocked shop selling fresh and frozen food, toiletries. Personnel may cook their own meals at common kitchen buildings situated at convenient locations within the camp. Health: Exposure exists to a number of tropical diseases. All medical formalities specified in the Offer or Travel Advisory should be completed before traveling. Yellow Fever vaccination is compulsory before coming to the mission area, while vaccinations for Hepatitis A & B, Typhoid, Tetanus/Diptheria, Polio and Meningitis are recommended. Vaccination Card (yellow card) must be brought. Malaria prophylaxis is highly recommended. Due to large number of various types of insects in the mission area, it is also recommended to use insecticide-impregnated nets and insect repellants. UN personnel have access during working hours to a UN Level I+ Hospital inside the UNSOS Camp in Mogadishu. Rest and Recuperation: International personnel, including UN Volunteers, working in the UNSOS mission area are entitled to a 4-week Rest and Recuperation (R & R) cycle. This means that after every 4 weeks of being in the mission area, a break is taken to travel to either Nairobi (UNSOS designated R & R location) or any other destination outside the mission area. The R & R entitlement consists of a 5 calendar days R & R, with 2 travel days added, every 4 weeks. UN flights from Mogadishu or any other deployed site in the mission to Nairobi and back to duty station can be used at no expense, or a R&R allowance paid to individuals to allow them to travel from their duty station to a R&R location of their choosing. While on R&R, accommodation, food and other expenses are borne by the individual. Approval of R & R is balanced against operational requirements.

Inclusivity statement

United Nations Volunteers is an equal opportunity programme that welcomes applications from qualified professionals. We are committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, care protected characteristics. As part of their adherence to the values of UNV, all UN Volunteers commit themselves to combat any form of discrimination, and to promoting respect for human rights and individual dignity, without distinction of a person’s race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.

Note on Covid-19 vaccination requirements

Selected candidates for certain occupational groups may be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) in line with the applicable host entity policy