Deadline: 4 March 2022
Location : Jakarta
Job Type: Fulltime
Mission and objectives The Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs (DPPA) plays a central role in United Nations efforts to prevent and resolve deadly conflict around the world. DPPA focuses primarily on five areas in international peace and security: Ensuring sound analysis and early warning Preventing conflict and engaging in peacemaking Managing political crises and violent conflicts Sustaining peace Enhancing partnerships DPPA monitors and assesses global political developments with an eye to detecting potential crises before they erupt and devising effective responses. The Department provides support to the Secretary-General and his envoys, as well as to UN political missions deployed around the world to help defuse crises or promote lasting solutions to conflict.
The Peacebuilding Support Office (PBSO) within DPPA fosters international support for nationally-owned and led peacebuilding efforts. The Department also coordinates UN electoral assistance activities and provides staff support to the UN Security Council and two standing committees established by the General Assembly: on the rights of the Palestinian people and decolonization. In many ways, the United Nations and regional organizations have unique and complementary capacities that, when properly coordinated, can contribute decisively to the prevention and management of armed conflict. In its core work in conflict prevention, preventive diplomacy and mediation, DPPA is in regular contact with its counterparts in regional organizations to ensure information-sharing and cooperation on regional or country-specific issues of mutual concern.
Context In 2011, the ASEAN-UN Comprehensive Partnership was adopted by the Leaders of ASEAN and the UN Secretary-General. Since 2015, DPPA-DPO has deployed a UN Liaison Officer to ASEAN in Jakarta to work with ASEAN and also relevant UN agencies in the implementation of the partnership, in particularly the political-security cooperation components, including conflict prevention and conflict management (more information can be found on the https://asean.org/?static_post=background-overview-united-nations or at @ASEAN_UN twitter). The stakeholders range between ASEAN officials, external partners, the UN system and also some interaction with think-tanks and relevant civil society groups. Flexibility and initiative will be important attributes to respond to quick requests on a wide range of subject matter for research and reporting. The UNV assignment will be linked to the overall implementation of the ASEAN-UN Comprehensive Partnership but will also serve some functions with the UN team in Indonesia.
Task description
Under the direct supervision of the UN Liaison Officer to ASEAN, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:
Work together with the UN Liaison Officer to ASEAN on the implementation of the ASEAN-UN Comprehensive Partnership, including through reporting within the UN and to ASEAN, organising meetings and political-security dialogues, monitoring regional developments and other relevant tasks
Work together with the UN Liaison Officer, including specific work on areas related to the work of DPPA-DPO including initiatives on peace and peacebuilding, as well as monitor-ing, reporting and other relevant tasks to the DPPA-DPO mandate.
Undertake a strong role and show initiative in advancing the Youth, Peace and Security agenda with ASEAN counterparts as well as in relevant country situations, as possible.
Results/Expected Outputs
• Organising ASEAN-UN meetings and dialogues under the ASEAN-UN comprehensive partnership, including effective interaction with the UN system and ASEAN.
• Regular and comprehensive reporting on the ASEAN-UN partnership, as well as regional developments and peace-peacebuilding work relevant to the mandate of DPPA-DPO.
Requirements
Required experience
3 years of experience in the area of Youth, Peace and Security as well as professional experience in drafting reports would be an advantage.
Area(s) of expertise
Security and protection
Driving license
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Languages
English, Level: Fluent, Required
Required education level
Master degree or equivalent in International Relations, Political Science, Social Sciences or Related Areas
Competencies and values
Adaptability and Flexibility
Building Trust
Client Orientation
Commitment and Motivation
Communication
Creativity
Integrity
Judgement and Decision-making
Knowledge Sharing
Planning and Organizing
Respect for Diversity
Working in Teams
Other information
Living conditions and remarks
The position will be based in Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia, where basic living needs, including accommodation, banking facilities, medical facilities and telecommunications/internet services are readily available. The city has several International schools, big shopping centers, restaurants, sports and leisure facilities. All staple foods can be found in the markets. Many imported goods are available in Jakarta and other places throughout Indonesia. The most used means of transportation are taxi or local bus. Traffic can be extremely congested, however the new MRT subway system has improved circulation in central Jakarta. Mobile phone is the most dependable tool to be in-touch with colleagues and friends. Internet service is readily available and affordable at most apartment complexes. ATMs are everywhere in Indonesia and Western cards can usually be used to withdraw Indonesian Rupiah.
We encourage you to visit web page http://www.expat.or.id for information on housing in Jakarta. The web page offers information on the different neighborhoods, detailing which ones are close to schools, to the business center, and what is characteristic of each one. The information on the web page is thoroughly researched and rather detailed.
Please refer to the overall cost of living in Indonesia here: https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/country_result.jsp?country=Indonesia
UN Volunteer allowances and entitlements:
International UN Volunteer Specialist receives approximately USD 2,258.93 as Monthly Living Allowance.
Family allowance is provided for a primary family unit (spouse and children) - USD 250 for 1; USD 450 for 2 or more.
Provided with assignment travel and entry lumpsum.
Enrolled in health, life, disability insurance.
Applicable dependents (primary family unit, up to 3) are eligible for health insurance, if they join in the duty station.
Entitled to annual leave, 2.5 days per month.
Provided with exit lumpsum to support transition at the end of assignment.
For more information about UNV Conditions of Service and Entitlements, please refer to the following:
-https://www.unv.org/become-volunteer/volunteer-abroad
-https://www.unv.org/sites/default/files/unvpf/UNVcos2021%20Complete%20hi-res-final_compressed_30.08.2021.pdf
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
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